Opinion: Portland’s budget crisis requires tough decisions, not false choices

Published on: 05/04/2025

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Facing a projected $93 million general fund shortfall, Mayor Keith Wilson writes that his proposed budget focuses on trimming areas where spending has spiked and inefficiencies can be reversed. But he calls for maintaining police and fire budgets and support for Portland Street Response.

Keith Wilson

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/05/opinion-portlands-budget-crisis-requires-tough-decisions-not-false-choices.html

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