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Controversial Police Initiative Sparks Quarrel Between State and City Elections Officials

Auditor’s Office cites “no credible errors” in response to accusations from petitioners of Community Safety Initiative as initial sampling shows petition falling short of November ballot requirements

Updated: 6:44 pm July 29 Controversy surrounding a ballot initiative that would divert funds from Portland’s Clean Energy Fund to hire more police officers continues to grow—and has now spawned a quarrel between Oregon’s Secretary of State and the Portland Auditor’s Office.  The Enhanced Community Safety ballot initiative, also dubbed the “Safer Portland” measure first […]

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