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Opinion: Growing pension burden on Portland property tax bills shows need for leaders to step in
Opinion: Growing pension burden on Portland property tax bills shows need for leaders to step in
Opinion: Growing pension burden on Portland property tax bills shows need for leaders to step in

Published on: 11/20/2024

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The city’s system for paying pension benefits for police and fire employees hired prior to 2007 is not only antiquated, it will cost Portland residents billions more in property taxes than a modern program would, the author writes. The new City Council should explore making a change.

Kevin Machiz

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024/11/opinion-growing-pension-burden-on-portland-property-tax-bills-shows-need-for-leaders-to-step-in.html

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