3 takeaways from Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed $8.5B budget proposal

3 takeaways from Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed $8.5B budget proposal

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on Monday unveiled his $8.54 billion budget, which includes a range of cuts meant to close the city's $93 million deficit.

City of Portland workers could strike as union declares contract impasse

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The union representing about 800 workers with the City of Portland is preparing for a potential strike after declaring an impasse in contract negotiations. The City of Portland Professional Workers Union announced their intentions Monday after more than a year of bargaining with city representatives for layoff protections, compensation, and a new remote work policy. Bodies found in Portland area rivers ‘pretty normal…

Mayor Keith Wilson unveils new Portland city budget amid massive shortfall

On Monday, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson unveiled a budget for the city as it faces a massive budget shortfall. That deficit is $65 million if you don’t include the cost of the mayor’s ambitious plan to end unsheltered homelessness, or the city’s new obligations to pay for homeless shelters that Multnomah County previously paid for. Mayor Wilson’s budget calls for staff layoffs and cuts to some programs and services, while also expanding staffing …

Portland mayor proposes fee hikes, layoffs in $8.5B budget that boosts some core city services

"The task before us requires city government to rebuilding trust with the public and proving we can deliver purpose and impact with every dollar we spend."

Portland Mayor's budget proposal includes increased funding to public safety, livability

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson released a long-anticipated budget proposal Monday.

Mayor wants to raise parking and rideshare fees to buoy PBOT budget

Mayor Keith Wilson at his acceptance speech on November 7th, 2024. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Portland Mayor Keith Wilson released his city budget proposal today, announcing a mix of staffing changes, fee increases and cuts aimed at blunting the force of an estimated $93 million general fund shortfall. Calling it a “back to basics” approach, Wilson’s proposal for how to balance the city’s $8.54 billion budget includes some relief for th…