City Councilor Mitch Green Violated Burn Ban by Starting Backyard Brush FireBuobe IA context · why it matters City Councilor starting a brush fire — Undermines public trust and could face legal consequences. Violation occurred just before 8 pm on July 26 — Likely to be closely examined by city officials for policy compliance. Published bywweek.comon •1 min readJust before 8 pm on July 26, a 911 dispatcher received a call concerning a fire in the backyard of a Southwest Portland home. It was the home of Councilor Mitch Green.city councilfireviolationLearn moreShareLegalReport