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Police Union Spends $793K to Fund Ballot Measure | Portland News
Portland’s police union just dumped over $793,000 into a ballot measure that would redirect climate tax money to hire 400 new cops—making it the biggest donor to the campaign. The move sparks outrage, as it pulls funds from the progressive-backed Clean Energy Fund meant for environmental projects. Law enforcement claims staffing shortages are crippling response times and investigations, despite fewer high-priority calls. Critics question the logic of adding cops while shifting welfare checks to other departments—and city council members are already sounding the alarm as the signature deadline…
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