Last-minute amendments ruffle street fee opponents


The city council’s “Tuesday Memo” is under fire as local economist Eric Fruits called the practice “hide and seek.”

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The city council’s “Tuesday Memo” is under fire as local economist Eric Fruits called the practice “hide and seek.”

“It’s like you’re only going to reveal stuff at the last minute,” Fruits said.

Small business owner Ann Sanderson complained she didn’t have enough time to study the amendment before it was time to testify. She said such disregard for the public process is one reason she is committed to referring the proposal to the ballot if the council ever passes it.

Read more at the Portland Tribune.




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