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Business owner and residents press council on high food‑license fees and Riverton pool delays
Summary
During public comment James Schafer urged lower food‑service license fees and reductions for farmers‑market vendors; George Roe criticized the city’s handling of the Riverton pool repairs and asked for a workshop and clearer timelines.
Two public commenters used the council’s public‑comment period to press the city on separate operational issues: one asking relief for food businesses and farmers‑market vendors, the other criticizing the prolonged closure of the Riverton pool.
James Schafer, who identified himself at the lectern, said Portland’s food‑service license fees are ‘‘completely out of line’’ with surrounding jurisdictions and are…
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