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City Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes

Progressives want to use climate dollars for jobs. Moderates may raid police accountability dollars for cops. Jamie Dunphy wanted a work session to figure it out.

by Jeremiah Hayden June 23, 2026 4:13 pmJune 24, 2026 12:55 pm

The city of Portland approved its budget last week, but that doesn’t mean efforts to avoid impending cuts are over. Hours after Portland City Council approved an $8.5 billion 2026-27 budget last Wednesday evening, five city councilors brought forward an ordinance to restore some of the frontline services Mayor Keith Wilson eliminated in the budget. […]

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This Budget Proposal Could Save Over 100 City Jobs. Here’s What To Know.

Councilors are tweaking Mayor Wilson’s budget, and one change could save union jobs with interest from big business taxes.

by Jeremiah Hayden June 9, 2026 5:16 pmJune 10, 2026 9:17 am

Within the city of Portland, a sole certified arborist trains neighbors to care for trees. A ride share employee brings in nearly $17 million each year. A specialized team helps the transportation bureau plan for sidewalk and road repairs. These are among more than 100 positions that could disappear on July 1. Three Portland city […]

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