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Consultants outline city education campaign and PAC tactics for May 2026 fire funding measure
Summary
Praxis Political Consulting told Troutdale’s Public Safety Services Delivery Working Group the city can run an informational education effort while an independent PAC pursues persuasion and fundraising; consultants recommended a coordinated poll by July, tailored outreach to seniors and major employers, and estimated city-side work at $25,000–$35,000.
Praxis Political Consulting presented a two-track approach Tuesday for any city measure to fund fire and emergency services: a city-funded informational campaign to educate voters and an independent political action committee (PAC) to raise money and persuade voters.
Megan Weaver, a Praxis partner, said the "city side effort is focused on education, not advocacy," and described a phased program of pre-referral work and post-referral informational materials. Jake Wegler, also a Praxis partner, described the PAC role: "[A PAC is] focused on promoting a yes vote specifically," including fundraising, targeted mail and digital ads, and grassroots…
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