Portland officials used millions earmarked for affordable housing to cover own costs, city watchdog finds
Officials estimate that Portland needs 23,000 more housing units for low- and moderate-income households.
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Officials estimate that Portland needs 23,000 more housing units for low- and moderate-income households.
The city denied Zenith's Land Use Compatibility Statement in August 2021, then approved it in October 2022.
Portland’s auditor has determined a fossil fuel company violated city code when it failed to report lobbying with public officials. City Auditor Simone Rede issued Zenith Energy, the company with a fuel storage facility along Northwest Front Avenue, a warning letter on Tuesday.
Portland Street Response and Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) were housed in the Fire Bureau's Community Health Division until last year.
According to an audit released Wednesday, the Portland Fire Bureau's community programs need leadership and guidance.City Auditor Simone Rede said in the audit,