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Portland officials outline next steps after voters approve 2025 parks levy
Summary
Portland officials told the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Nov. 10 that voters have approved the 2025 parks levy and outlined immediate implementation steps, including KPIs for City Council review by December 2025 and a long-range funding plan due in the coming years.
Portland city staff and park advocates on Nov. 10 told the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that unofficial results show Portland voters approved the 2025 parks levy and outlined next steps for implementation, reporting and long-term funding.
Deputy City Administrator Dana Donipal said the levy ‘‘provides near term operational stability for our park system’’ and will fund over 40% of Portland Parks and Recreation’s operations for the next five years while providing roughly $2,000,000 annually for capital maintenance. Sarah Huggins said the levy is forecast to produce approximately $78–$84 million in the first fiscal year for operations and capital and that the levy referral resolution directs staff to develop a long-range funding and…
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