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City layoffs loom as Portland mayor releases his proposed $8.54 billion budget
The mayor's budget makes new investments in homeless shelter services and public safety, but relies on upcoming staffing and ...
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Councilor Mitch Green Suggests Borrowing Money from PCEF to Fund Parks
As Portland leaders grapple with a major citywide budget shortfall, some have sought potential relief from one of the city’s ...
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson looks to slash parks, permitting to balance budget
Mayor Keith Wilson is calling for layoffs and program cuts to balance his first budget as Portland’s top official. But he’s ...
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson unveils $8.54 billion budget
The mayor's budget makes new investments in homeless shelter services and public safety, but relies on upcoming staffing and ...
Willamette Week4h
Parks Maintenance, Permitting Shoulder Brunt of Cuts in Mayor’s Proposed Budget
He’s banking on the City Council increasing parking fees and a host of parks-related fees. Wilson does not have a say in ...
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Mayor Wilson releases $8.54 billion budget. Here is how it will impact Portlanders
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has proposed an $8.54 billion budget to address the city’s $93 million general fund shortfall, prioritizing public safety and ending unsheltered homelessness by ...
Portland mayor proposes fee hikes, layoffs in $8.5B budget that boosts some core city services
"The task before us requires city government to rebuilding trust with the public and proving we can deliver purpose and impact with every dollar we spend." ...
Portland Mayor's budget proposal includes increased funding to public safety, livability
The budget proposal nixes salary increases for many non-represented employees and cuts roughly $9.5 million by consolidating employees working in communications, equity, community engagement, ...