Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane says she's never advocated for abolishing police, despite mayor's claim

Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane denied advocating for the abolition of police after Mayor Wilson stated he would not endorse candidates who support such policies.
Mayor Wilson said he will not be endorsing candidates who support abolishing the police. But two of those candidates say they have no idea what he's talking about.
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