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Parks Closed Until Vote | Portland News
City parks, the museum, and possibly the library are shut down indefinitely in Independence due to a crippling budget crisis — all because a key levy failed in 2024 and a proposed replacement fee hasn’t passed yet. With no emergency funds, the mayor says it’s impossible to keep services running without that revenue, leaving residents furious and confused — especially families who relied on free public spaces daily. Local events like the Saturday Market are scrambling for new venues, while a $21.65 monthly fee is set to appear on the November ballot. The city’s stuck between survival and…
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