Charlie Hales Says Cops and Homeless Services Will Be Imperiled Without More Tax Money

Portland Mercury:

Mayor Charlie Hales says his colleagues are about to leave the city's homeless camps and cops high and dry.

A day after it became clear a majority of Portland City Council opposes Hales' proposed 13 percent hike on Portland's Business License Tax, the mayor is holding up a list of things he says are imperiled if at least a portion of the $8.7 million the hike might bring in isn't restored.

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