Audit: Portland leaders fell short on tax-funded programs
17-12-2019 20:59 via seattletimes.com

Audit: Portland leaders fell short on tax-funded programs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A city auditor’s report released Tuesday says Portland leaders failed to fully deliver on promises they made to voters as they implemented arts, cannabis, affordable housing, and street repair programs funded by voter-approved taxes and bond measures. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the audit focused on measures and taxes passed in 2016: the […]
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