Disagreement over how to use a unique city funding source left Portland City Councilors unable to save public safety jobs slated to be cut in Mayor Keith Wilson’s budget.
After two hours of back-and-forth, councilors rejected three budget amendments to restore public safety and parks jobs — among other things. It was likely the final opportunity for councilors to save public safety jobs from Wilson’s suggested chopping block.
“I think that it would be a dereliction of duty to Portlanders if we failed to find an opportunity to find the compromise that we need at this moment,” said Councilor Mitch Green, who sought, and failed to pause Wednesday’s meeting to hash out a proposal all councilors could agree upon.
Inability to find common ground has become a theme of this year’s budget talks…