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Elected Officials, Law Enforcement and Community Leaders to Address Ongoing Violence, Intimidation and Criminal Destruction at News Conference

Coalition will speak at a virtual news conference at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15th

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Mayor Wheeler Announces Recovery Actions Focused on Homelessness, Community Safety, Livability

“The State of our City is doggedly determined to recover,” says Mayor.

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Portland City Council creates economic recovery surcharge on overnight stays to help bring back visitors, jobs and spending

Tourism leaders requested the additional 1 percent fee as part of Portland’s Tourism Improvement District. Their industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.

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Portland City Council considers proposal to keep Tourism Improvement District, fund economic recovery

Lodging executives want to extend a 2 percent fee on overnight stays in Portland, which supports tourism marketing. They are also proposing a 1 percent surcharge to fuel Portland’s recovery from COVID-19 – and the resulting economic recession.

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