Councilors press for transparency and oversight after enhanced services district extensions

Jan 31, 2025

Councilors raised concerns about process and oversight for Downtown Portland Clean and Safe and other enhanced services districts, asking for clearer transparency on budgets and governance.

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Several councilors used the Jan. 30 briefing to press staff about enhanced services districts (ESDs), including Downtown Portland Clean and Safe, the Central Eastside Together district and the Lloyd ESD. Questions focused on process for boundary changes and renewals, transparency of contracts and perceived influence of business organizations in district management.

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