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Preschool for All Tax Delayed | Portland News
Multnomah County just delayed its planned tax hike for the Preschool for All program — now set for 2027 instead of 2026 — after an advisory group urged caution to avoid economic strain. The initiative, already ahead of schedule to offer free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds by 2030, has seen multiple timeline shifts since launching in 2021. New demographic data from Portland State University backs the delay, showing the program can still operate without the immediate tax bump — though eventually, higher taxes will be needed to sustain it. County leaders say the decision reflects careful…
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