Council approves three technical budget amendments amid wider debate over cuts
Portland City Council approved three technical corrections to the FY 2026–27 budget on May 18 after debate over their scope; council voted separately on the amendments and then opened a large public‑testimony period in which unions and community groups urged restorations for public safety, parks and frontline staff.
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Council President Jamie Dunphy opened the City of Portland’s FY 2026–27 budget hearing on May 18 and introduced three technical amendments submitted by the City Budget Office and administration. Ruth Levine, city budget director, described the package as corrections and “true‑ups” to reflect recent council votes, position authority adjustments and fund alignment, including a $200,000 entry for Leach Botanical Garden and a half‑year correction for a USTA item.
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