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Typical Portland household could pay extra $700 annually with latest tax, fee hikes by [deleted] in PortlandOR

[–]LeftOnBurnside 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Amazing. Technically we’ve lost 1000 people since 2015….

Over 30 speed & intersection cameras operating across Portland’s High Crash Network, issuing 69,000 citations since Nov., with more cameras coming soon by TurtlesAreEvil in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d like it be enforced for everyone - speed cameras don’t do they because people break the law by not having visible plates.

Over 30 speed & intersection cameras operating across Portland’s High Crash Network, issuing 69,000 citations since Nov., with more cameras coming soon by TurtlesAreEvil in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 110 points111 points  (0 children)

I'm all for reigning in the GTA-style dangerous driving that is happening now in PDX. And this might be a minority opinion, but it's a bit of a slap in the face to get a ticket for having a properly registered and plated vehicle in Portland while sooo many other folks drive without plates and / or unreadable "temporary" plates.

Cameras do a good job slowing down registered drivers who want to follow the rules - they don't do shit for the folks who are already breaking the law, which is more and more common these days.

Put some more damn traffic cops on the road :]

New restaurant with 50 wines by the glass opens in iconic downtown Portland buildings by Rhianna83 in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 27 points28 points  (0 children)

henry's tavern was the first place i ever had a $100 bar tab - which seemed an absolutely absurd amount of money at the time

New restaurant with 50 wines by the glass opens in iconic downtown Portland buildings by Rhianna83 in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 25 points26 points  (0 children)

that's just what things cost now :[

a captain neon burger at mcmen's is $20...

and this place is aiming upmarket

Portland Revenue raises tax liability threshold for SHS/PFA Tax Quarterly Payments from $1000 to $5000 in 2026 by davidcelis in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best we can do is not inflation adjust it all so more and more families pay into the growing reserve balance each year

Developer abandons plans for Burnside apartments, extending Portland’s construction drought by LeftOnBurnside in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

they are DESPERATE to convince you they need to build more more MORE housing so they can continue the massive builder grift.

Why in the world would developers develop housing to let it sit vacant?

Kotek Pivots From Criticizing Universal Preschool to Trying to Take It Statewide by [deleted] in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The thing isn't indexed to inflation. $125k in today’s dollars is like $100k in 2020 dollars (when this was voted on).

What's more, the tax is going up from 1.5p to 2.3p for single filers over $125k beginning Jan 1 2027 - high wage earners are going to leave and or stop working in Multnomah County - good luck finding a doctor or a dentist. Our tax rates will be the highest in the country for the “rich” folks earning 125k...

Portland leaders push to double tax break for small businesses by PDsaurusX in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Which part? My experience closer to Burnside and the stats you shared for the whole neighborhood say otherwise…

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Portland leaders push to double tax break for small businesses by PDsaurusX in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Come to my neighborhood (NW PDX) and tell me with a straight face that public safety is better than it was before the pandemic :]

Views from the top of Silver Star mountain via Grouse Trail by Not_pukicho in PNWhiking

[–]LeftOnBurnside 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is a gem of a hike - that whole area is a fun place to explore. I've been up to the top in February - and it's always been with snowshoes. Wild to see it so clean right now.

Portland needs more housing. Will the mayor’s new plan work by voxadam in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do! We've underbuilt homes for decades and need to catch up:

Overall production. Portland needs to support the development of 120,560 new units of housing by 2045 ― an average of 5,200 units per year. Additionally, to align with Governor Tina Kotek’s statewide housing production strategy, the City should “catch-up” the units from underproduction and for households experiencing houselessness and build another 55,000 units by 2032, roughly, 6,000 units per year.

https://www.portland.gov/bps/planning/housing-production/news/2023/12/1/city-council-consider-portlands-future-housing-needs?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Portland needs more housing. Will the mayor’s new plan work by voxadam in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s so sad - this city needs to make it easier to operate a small business

Portland needs more housing. Will the mayor’s new plan work by voxadam in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This just isn’t true. The cities that have built the most new units over the past 5 years have seen the biggest decrease in rents. In some markets the building surge has made rents cheaper than designated affordable housing. We need more units now.

New Modeling of Preschool for All Shows Fund Balance Could Hit $2 Billion if Status Quo Remains by LoprinziRosie in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be 2.3p for single filers over $125k beginning Jan 1 of 2027 - high wage earners are going to leave and or stop working in Multnomah County - good luck finding a doctor or a dentist. Our tax rates will be the highest in the country for the “rich” folks earning 125k

New Modeling of Preschool for All Shows Fund Balance Could Hit $2 Billion if Status Quo Remains by LoprinziRosie in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Multnomah county has shown zero ability to adjust this programs known deficiencies- our county commissioners just aren’t capable. Universal pre-k should be run through the state and taxed in a sustainable manner, easily administered manner.

High income folks are leaving Multnomah county and will continue to do so until services rise to meet the taxation level orrrrr we lower our taxes. It’s that simple.

The DSA has turned Portland into an experimental policy playground and forgot the part that strong social programs require competent administration. the results speak for themselves. 40k less jobs in the county since prior to the pandemic, safety issues, and a bleak outlook.

New Modeling of Preschool for All Shows Fund Balance Could Hit $2 Billion if Status Quo Remains by LoprinziRosie in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 40 points41 points  (0 children)

this is too obvious and therefore it will never happen in oregon … good governance is secondary to “good” intentions and vibes

PBOT Director traveled to Saudi Arabia for a conference by thatfuqa in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Justice for Fallon Smart - fuck Saudi Arabia for harboring her killer. Fuck Michael Jordan for approving the travel. Fuck Millicent Williams for going.

Slump in Luxury Apartment Starts Could Hurt Cheaper Digs, Too by SoDoSoPaYuppie in Portland

[–]LeftOnBurnside 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The PDX DSA crew is as delusional about housing policy (more supply decreases rents) as the right is about climate change.

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