Budget approved for planning process

Compromise city budget approved
Update – Disputes over finances, development agency resolved

By Jennifer Anderson • Portland Tribune • June 4, 2008

With little fanfare, the Portland City Council on Wednesday morning approved the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year that begins on July 1.

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Butman said despite the confusion and delays, the final proposed document addresses many of the concerns citizens expressed in the original budget hearing, such as giving financial support for the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, the Portland Tennis Center and the Mt. Tabor Park master plan.

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Budget issue, and public event

See Pete Forsyth’s blog post for information about the lack of funding in Mayor Potter’s proposed budget, and also about a public event on Saturday, May 31.