Parkrose Forward ESD proposal draws sharp split at committee hearing; items held over
A proposed Parkrose Forward enhanced service district (ESD) with an estimated annual budget of about $644,000 prompted extensive public testimony both for and against. After hearing presentations and more than two dozen speakers, the committee agreed to hold the ordinances for further review rather than forward them to council today.
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The City Life Committee heard a joint presentation on two ordinances that would establish the Parkrose Forward Enhanced Service District (ESD) and authorize Historic Parkrose to manage its services. Proponents said the district would pay for cleaning, outreach, safety ambassadors (non-armed), business grants and district advocacy; opponents said the mandatory property assessments act like a tax that would unfairly burden small owners and tenants.
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