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Vancouver Votes on New Police Funding | Portland News
Vancouver’s pushing a bold new plan to beef up its police force: a tiny 1-cent sales tax on every $10 spent, aimed at funding 16 new officers. It’s the third piece of a multi-pronged strategy that already includes a passed property tax and state funding. City leaders say public safety is non-negotiable—faster response times and better traffic enforcement are top priorities. After last year’s property tax effort fizzled, this sales tax is designed to be more affordable and palatable to voters. Council votes are expected in September—could this be the breakthrough the city’s been waiting for?…
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