Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 6.2% citywide tax increase

Portland city council considers tax increases and one-time funding to fill budget shortfall

In her budget proposal, the city manager said Portland is grappling with rising costs, the loss of federal funding, and other headwinds.

Portland city manager’s budget proposal calls for 6.2% citywide tax increase

The city says it will need to pull nearly $9 million from its rainy day fund to maintain social services and still mitigate tax increases in the wake of federal and state funding cuts. The city also passed a Vision Zero plan in an effort to improve pedestrian safety.