[Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] METRO Metro Measure 26-225: Yes This is an easy one. Also known as the Parks and Nature levy, this measure was actually first approved by voters way back in 2013, and then re-approved in 2016. Now Metro is asking once more for your.
[Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] METRO Metro Measure 26-225: Yes This is an easy one. Also known as the Parks and Nature levy, this measure was actually first approved by voters way back in 2013, and then re-approved in 2016. Now Metro is asking once more for your.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all seven amendments to the county’s primary governing document proposed by a volunteer committee Thursday. Every six years, local lawmakers convene a committee to review the Multnomah County Charter—the county equivalent to a constitution. The committee is tasked with reviewing the charter and suggesting changes for voters to approve or not. This year, the 16-person committee suggested seven changes that they believe will make county governance more.