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Portland Permitting and Development warns proposed cuts would sharply slow permitting and inspections
Summary
Interim PPD leadership told council that the bureau's fee-funded model and a proposed cut of 53 filled positions would materially slow permit reviews and inspections and risk longer delays if building activity rebounds.
Portland Permitting and Development (PPD) leaders told the City Council at a May work session that the bureau faces a structural funding problem and that a proposed round of staffing cuts would substantially slow permitting and inspections.
"The revenue growth is projected to be flat for the coming fiscal year, 25-26," David Tienhausen, interim director of Portland Permitting and Development, said. He and other PPD witnesses said the bureau is primarily funded by fees and charges for services and has little ongoing general-fund support.
The council heard that the mayor's proposed budget would eliminate 53 filled positions and 12 vacancies in PPD, following earlier reductions. Tienhausen said the bureau previously reduced its workforce by…
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