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June 9 Election and School Budget Referendum

Portland schools overspent their approved budget by roughly $1 million, mostly on special education. The fix: a council appropriation of surplus revenue plus $95K from the school fund balance — no new property taxes.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026

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FY2027 Municipal Budget Adoption

The council finalized next year's roughly $363.9 million budget, which holds most departments to 5% increases and uses $4 million in fund balance. Amendments added family shelter funding, raised metered parking 50 cents an hour, and ended Sunday parking enforcement.

5 mentionsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026