How Dan Saltzman lost the vote

City Commissioner Dan Saltzman was a tough call. He supported the Aerial Tram from Day 1. He created the Office of Sustainable Development. He pimped the Children's Initiative which clearly stepped over the City-County division of labor. But the #1 thing he did that would have earned a vote was his vigorous push for reform of Portland's biggest money suck, the police and fire disability system.

Today, the Oregonian reports that he has flopped again and decided to "appease the unions" and support Policeman Potter's plan.

That's one less vote for Saltzman and one more write-in for my cat.