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City of Portland previews options to address a growing budget gap
A memo sent to the Portland City Council details the city’s financial challenges and provides a sneak preview of options for cutting costs.
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Forecast predicts $27 million gap for the City of Portland, requiring spending cuts to balance next year’s budget
With expenses outpacing revenue, City leaders have been planning ahead for financial challenges. They now have more detailed information about what it will take to stabilize the budget.
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With expenses growing faster than revenues, City of Portland prepares for cuts to balance the next budget
Mayor Ted Wheeler issues budget guidance, preparing for transition to a new mayor and expanded city council in new form of government.
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Wheeler: Collaborate now to prepare for financial challenges ahead
Mayor releases early budget direction, directing city leaders to set up Portland for success during historic government transition.
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City releases Portland Insights Survey, inviting feedback about services, concerns and quality of life
Learn what to do if you receive a survey in the mail.
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City staff and council host Budget Listening Sessions in April
Learn more about the state of the City’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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City releases 2022 Portland Insights Survey results, more than 5,000 Portlanders share thoughts on city services, policy and budget
Last fall, the City took an approach to learning Portlanders’ thoughts on City services, policy and budget decisions aiming to ensure that all Portlanders, including historically underserved communities, have a voice and representation in local government.
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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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