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Question 5 seeks to remove City Council vote from school budget process

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation September 29, 2022

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Portland voters will consider a proposal this fall to remove the City Council’s authority over the school budget, a move that supporters say will simplify the process but opponents say is legally risky. Currently, both the school board and City Council vote to approve the budget, but on the ballot would authorize the board to send the budget directly to voters. The council could still provide feedback through a joint budget guidance committee... + full article



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