Andrew Theen (@andrewtheen.bsky.social)

How to participate in Portland’s budget process Portland’s facing a consequential budget year: With a $93 million deficit, mass layoffs, limits to public safety programs and the closure of beloved community spaces are all on the table. And the city is looking to members of the public to help them decide what to cut — and what to save — to keep the city running next year. https://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/17/portland-oregon-politics-budget-city-council-cut-multnomah-county-public-meetings/