The Multnomah County measure to impose a capital gains tax to hire lawyers and provide assistance to people facing eviction was being soundly defeated in early special election returns.
The Multnomah County measure to impose a capital gains tax to hire lawyers and provide assistance to people facing eviction was crushed at the May 16 special election.
Voters will have an opportunity next month to decide whether to provide free legal representation to any renters facing eviction in Multnomah County. Critics – many of whom argue it’s the financing mechanism, not the intent, that they object to – have mounted a pricey opposition that includes all members of the Portland City Council
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