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Portland public commenters raise arbitration, SNAP theft and homelessness funding concerns
Summary
Speakers at Portland City Council’s Jan. 7 meeting urged action on arbitration practices, reported SNAP benefit fraud and criticized municipal handling of federal homelessness funds; councilors offered follow-up through staff but took no immediate policy action.
Portland — During the public communication portion of the Jan. 7 City Council meeting, three people told the council about problems ranging from arbitration practices to alleged SNAP fraud and broader concerns about homelessness funding.
Addie Smith told councilors she had recorded an arbitration proceeding and alleged retired judges were allowing out-of-state attorneys to practice in Oregon by…
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