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Public safety, homeless cuts dominate Portland budget debate. County budget vote set for June 4
Fire Station Engine 22, North Precinct staff positions tentatively saved The Portland City Council tentatively approved a budget that restored funding for the fire engine at Portland Fire & Rescue’s Station 22 in St. Johns in a May 20 vote. Funding for Portland Police Bureau support staff was also tentatively restored, including staff positions at…
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Public safety budget cuts could hit St. Johns especially hard
By KGW-TV News St. Johns could be hit hardest by public safety cuts in Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year, according to KGW-TV News. Wilson has promised to not close any fire stations or police precincts to help eliminate a projected $163 million budget shortfall. But Channel 8 is reporting that…
