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City staff present proposed increases to tow fees and expand tow-radius in workshop
Sustainability and Transportation Committee · March 11, 2026
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Summary
Portland staff outlined proposed increases to municipal tow fees and a potential expansion of the permitted tow radius from 5 to 7 miles; the item was presented as a workshop and will return for a formal vote at a later meeting.
Tony Orkus, Parking Division Director, briefed the committee on a workshop proposing changes to the city’s tow-fee schedule and tow-radius rule. Orkus said the changes respond to feedback from tow operators that current rates have become less competitive with peer cities and that expanding the pool of eligible tow operators would improve…
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