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June was another busy one!
On June 18, City Council officially adopted our $8.5 billion city budget. Since the Mayor released his Proposed Budget in May, we’ve received public input, debated policy, and worked through amendments to reflect council priorities.
I’m proud that several amendments I introduced made it into the final budget:
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Protecting City Employees and Portlanders: I introduced a budget note directing the development of a legal framework that reaffirms that all City of Portland employees acting in accordance with Oregon’s sanctuary law are protected.
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Redirecting Parks Levy Funds: This amendment redirects $2.1 million in Parks Levy dollars from Urban Forestry’s tree regulation program back into core Parks Maintenance—clean parks, open restrooms, and accessible programs. With a Parks Levy renewal likely on the 2025 ballot, transparency and accountability are essential.
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Tree Code Realignment: This amendment shifts the entire tree regulation program from Portland Parks & Recreation to the Planning, Permitting, and Development bureau...[Read the full newsletter here.]
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