Portland council adopts fall technical adjustment ordinance after rejecting amendment to shift funds to East Portland
On second reading the council approved the Technical Adjustment Ordinance (fall supplemental budget) by a 10–0 roll call with two absent. An amendment (Smith 2) proposing $5 million shift from the city obligation reserve to employee compensation and $500,000 for District 1 failed 4–5 (three absent). Councilors voiced concerns about risk to future budgets but staff said the compensation set‑aside is the least‑risk short‑term option.
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Portland City Council on Nov. 20 adopted the fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance (TAO), the city’s supplemental budget correction and appropriations package, after rejecting a floor amendment that would have reallocated funds to District 1.
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