$171M Budget Hole Forces Portland to DEFUND Police and Fire

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is once again gutting the city's public safety, proposing 'painful' budget cuts that will directly impact the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue. While the city struggles with ongoing crime and public order issues, the mayor's solution is to reduce the very services residents rely on for their safety.This move signals a disastrous failure of leadership in one of America's most progressive cities. We break down the details of these proposed cuts, what they mean for the average citizen in Portland, and why these policies consistently lead to the decline of major urban centers. The consequences for Portland residents will be severe as fewer officers and firefighters are left to deal with the city's mounting problems.