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Portland Votes on Police Funding Shift | Portland News
Portland’s voters are about to decide on a fiery ballot measure: divert 25% of clean energy funds to police staffing to cut emergency response times—without raising taxes. Supporters say it’s a lifeline for safety, citing long waits and uninvestigated child abuse reports. Critics call it a “slush fund” that ignores 911 dispatchers and EMS, branding it a “power grab” against environmental progress. With 62,000 signatures submitted, the city verifies eligibility by August 5—before November’s vote. This one’s heating up fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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