Portland council deadlocks on committee-structure overhaul; several amendments fail
The Portland City Council continued debate on reorganizing its committee structure but failed to pass motions to table or amend the proposal. Multiple amendments — including reductions to four committees and changes to chair assignments — were rejected in roll-call votes.
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The Portland City Council continued its special meeting on Aug. 14 to finish consideration of a resolution to change the council's committee structure, but councilors were unable to reach agreement on major reforms and rejected several amendments by recorded votes.
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