PORTLAND, Ore. — Layoff notices went out Monday to 483 O.D.O.T. employees; the first signs of what’s happening since Oregon lawmakers failed to fund transportation in their session ending in June. Some people are pleading with the city of Portland for help.
Kyle Lewis is an O.D.O.T. bridge inspector and on the board of the union representing transportation engineers.
“Dozens of our members in Portland and dozens more across the state are receiving notice today, and they’re being laid off.”…