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Councilors push housing production, revolving loan fund capitalization and workforce training as linked state priorities
Summary
Council members urged the OGR to prioritize housing production reforms, capitalizing a construction revolving loan fund, and workforce training (apprenticeships) to support major infrastructure projects; several said state action on zoning and loan funds could unlock private development.
Portland councilors used the Sept. 17 legislative agenda work session to press staff to prioritize housing production, capitalization of a public revolving loan fund for housing construction, and workforce training tied to major infrastructure projects.
“Jobs and regional significance … apprenticeships are a priority for me,” Councilor Carmen Murillo said, describing workforce…
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