Portland city councilors consider over 120 amendments to city budget

Portland city councilors consider over 120 amendments to city budget

On Wednesday, Portland’s 12 city councilors stayed late considering a number of amendments to the city’s budget - both large and small. OPB’s Portland city politics reporter Alex Zielinski was there and tells us what it all means.“Think Out Loud®” broadcasts live at noon every day and rebroadcasts at 8 p.m.If you’d like to comment on any of the topics in this show or suggest a topic of your own, please get in touch with us on Facebook, send an e…

Council boosts PBOT budget with increase to Uber and Lyft fees

In Council Chambers Wednesday. (Photo: City of Portland) A sharp exchange about transit, a councilor’s rideshare regret, and a substantial bump for Vision Zero and the transportation budget were among the notable moments from a marathon, 12-hour Portland City Council meeting Wednesday. The 12 councilors were tasked with approval of an $8.5 billion budget. Using Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposal as a starting point, councilors filed over 120 amendmen…