In his State of the City speech, Charlie Hales pitches woo at the labor movement.
Steve Novick
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Another Sudden Detour
The Road to a Portland Street Fee Now Runs Through Salem
The road to a Portland street fee now runs through Salem.
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The Trouble with History
In 2004, a bid to ease sewer and water bills sliced money for paving instead. Or did it?
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Let’s Pencil Something In
Hales, Novick Hope to Jam a Street Fee Advisory Vote onto the May Ballot
Hales, Novick hope to jam a street fee advisory vote onto the May ballot.
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A Swing and a Miss
Dan Saltzman can be the street fee’s savior, or its executioner.
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Starting at the Bottom
The City Says It Wants a Higher Minimum Wage While Employing Hundreds of Low-Wage Workers
The city says it supports a higher minimum wage, while more than a 10th of city employees make under $11 an hour.
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Set It and Forget It!
The 2014 Stories That Make Your Life Worse When You Remember Them
No idea what went down in 2014? Here’s what you need to know.
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The Best of Charlie Hales’ Voicemails
Portland’s Mayor Apparently Gave You All Plenty to Complain About This Year
Portland’s mayor apparently gave you all plenty to complain about this year.
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A Two-Front War
Uber’s Portland Invasion Comes Just Before City’s Scheduled Duel with Airbnb
Uber’s Portland invasion comes just before the city’s scheduled duel with Airbnb.
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Blocked Out
The City Could Soon Double the Places Homeless People Can’t Sit
The city could soon double the places where homeless people can’t sit.
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It’s Time for the Nuclear Option
City hall could totally win a ballot fight over a transportation income tax.
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Son of Return of the Street Fee
Novick, Hales Hope New Transportation Funding Plan Plays Better than the Original
Novick and Hales hope their street fee sequel plays better than the original.