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Metro will consider asking voters to change homeless services tax to include construction funding
Funding to address homelessness — one of the largest issues in the Portland region — may be on the ballot again next May. Metro, the regional government tasked with overseeing the supportive housing services tax, is considering a substantial change to the program: using surplus tax revenue to build more affordable housing. The change will need voter approval to go into place.
Now there’s a Bike Happy Hour on the west side!
I’m excited to share there’s a new Bike Happy Hour happening on the west side! Friends from Beaverton want in on the fun and they’ve planned an inaugural gathering for Monday, July 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at BG Food Cartel. “Hang out and have a...
Gonzalez to Pederson: Pivot to different ambulance model
A bicyclist who was critically injured near the Hawthorne Bridge was rushed to hospital for treatment by a Portland Fire & Rescue crew because the nearest AMR ambulance was 20 minutes away in Washington County.
Metro COO recommends changes to homeless services tax program
After more than two years of counties slowly ramping up homeless spending, Metro Council will consider a proposal to expand the uses of Supportive Housing Services dollars. Metro staff, led by Chief Operating Officer Marissa Madrigal, are recommending that the Metro Council ask voters to approve a ballot measure that would expand the uses of the tax revenue to include building or purchasing low-income housing; extend the lifetime of the tax; reduce the tax rate; and strengthen oversight and accountability. ...
Ready to ride? Your guide to the Washington County Fair midway
Whether it’s onboard the Zipper, the Zillerator Coaster or the Viper, thrillseekers are sure to find something at the Washington County Fair. The Washington County Fair will be held from July 19-28, and is welcoming Butler Amusements and their 29 carnival rides back to the midway this year. The daredevils among us can get their adrenaline rush on Butler’s newest and most popular ride, the Khaos, rated five out of...
Measure 110 funding formula sparks concerns over impact to large diverse counties.
New rules to help rural counties mean the Portland region will receive an estimated $13 million a year in recovery services less than what its population calls for, showing challenges in funding for recovery services. July 9, 2024. The state will provide Oregon’s three largest counties with an estimated $55...
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