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Mark Dion says people think Portland’s leaders don’t get things done. He's making plans to crack down on homelessness and is working to build cohesion before he takes office Dec. 4.
Work on the expansion will begin promptly and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. The council also approved an agreement that would allow a professional soccer team to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Portland City Councilors voted for a state of emergency to temporarily increase capacity at the city's homeless shelter.
The temporary measure failed twice during previous votes
The Veterans Day parade grand marshal was Purple Heart recipient John Kimball, 76, of Portland.