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Voters’ Police Accountability Fund Stalled | Portland News
Portland voters in 2020 gave overwhelming approval—82%—to a groundbreaking police accountability plan, but today that $16 million office is still stuck without a director or even a single case heard. As the city council scrambles to reverse recent layoffs, some members are eyeing the unspent funds to undo cuts, sparking outrage from progressives who see it as a betrayal of the voters’ mandate. The debate highlights a deeper struggle: how to balance urgent budget needs with honoring public commitments to reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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