FILE - Mayor Keith Wilson leaves his state of the city address on April 17, 2026 in Portland, Ore.
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The City of Portland is facing a $172 million budget shortfall for various reasons, including declining tax revenue, inflation, expiration of pandemic-era funds and increased healthcare costs. Mayor Keith Wilson shared a proposal last week that would cut nearly 150 jobs and make cuts to public safety, parks, transportation and resources for people experiencing homelessness. Mayor Wilson has said this has been one of the hardest things he’s done in his career. He joins us now to share more on his budget proposal and the financial future of the city.
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