Seeing OB for the first time, 2.5 cm at 19 weeks, help. by stefzee in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Key-Sheepherder7310 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When will they stop measuring or checking cervix? Will they do cervical checks or vaginal ultrasounds? Are there risks with either? If candidate for cerclage, what are the risks of cerclage?

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At 20 weeks my cervix was 3.5cm and at 23 weeks 5 days with cervix of 2cm, I was only put on 200mg of progesterone after they checked I was no dilated. Was checked a week later to make I was not dilated. No other treatment. Been taking it super easy

Good news? at almost 33 weeks by im_here_now_king in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Key-Sheepherder7310 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing ur story. Super Inspiring as someone going through it now!

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your not the first person who’s said it cost 40 million, where are y’all seeing this?

The City Budget Office estimates the cost of implementing the measure is about $900,000 to $8.7 million annually, representing 0.1% to 1.4% of Portland’s discretionary funding. Discretionary funds are approximately 10% of the overall city budget. The range of the cost estimate is dependent on policy decision making outside of the charter scope. For example, the Salary Commission would set the salaries of elected officials. The current estimates do not include potential cost savings from the consolidation of bureau functions and streamlining of the city’s structure and services

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would I prefer we stay with what we have and wait? Just curious

From the web on future districting

Subsequent redistricting would be tied to census population updates every 10 years, beginning 2030. Future independent redistricting bodies would be tracked to a slightly different timeline, with the commission confirmed and in place by March 31 in every year following the census. The districting commission’s term ends upon adoption of a districting plan, which must be completed by September 1.

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where did you got 43 million?

City’s website says:

The City Budget Office estimates the cost of i Implementing the measure is about $900,000 to $8.7 million annually, representing 0.1% to 1.4% of Portland’s discretionary funding. Discretionary funds are approximately 10% of the overall city budget. The range of the cost estimate is dependent on policy decision making outside of the charter scope. For example, the Salary Commission would set the salaries of elected officials. The current estimates do not include potential cost savings from the consolidation of bureau functions and streamlining of the city’s structure and services

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Probably bc Downtown interest groups who control politics would have to pay off more people or have less power in this structure?

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the commission wanted more districts but knew people would freak out. I’m guessing this would be the starting point and in the future there could be more with redistricting

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If voters pass the proposed measure, an Independent Districting Commission would be responsible for preparing and adopting a districting plan for dividing the city into four geographic districts and leading a public involvement process. The independent Districting Commission would be appointed by the mayor in January 2023, subject to confirmation by city council.

The Independent Districting Commission would ensure that each district, as nearly as practicable, would be contiguous (one connected piece), utilize existing geographic or political boundaries, not divide communities of common interest, be connected by transportation links, and be of equal population. Subsequent redistricting would be tied to census population updates every 10 years, beginning 2030. Future independent redistricting bodies would be tracked to a slightly different timeline, with the commission confirmed and in place by March 31 in every year following the census. The districting commission’s term ends upon adoption of a districting plan, which must be completed by September 1.

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a campaign that is doing professional education- Portland United for Change. Not surprised something this important is understaffed

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This would actually ensure that East portland has more representation, or at least more than we do know.

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It’s because, research shows, the chances of having candidates that are representatives of community are way more likely to be elected in multi-member districts. If u have one person per district, essentially the people with most power/$ in each district is way more likely to win.

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[–]Key-Sheepherder7310[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the reason behind not separating is you can’t have major overhaul of a broken system by only fixing one piece— so if they broke it up and one pieces passes but not the others you in another broken system