City Saves Halloween Events | Portland News

St. Helens city leaders faced a $350K budget shortfall threatening major seasonal events like “Spirit of Halloweentown” and “Holiday in the Plaza,” which are vital for local businesses—some relying on them for 80% of annual revenue. After cutting costs with vendors, they turned to emergency funding: $250K from a contingency fund and $100K borrowed from a community development fund, repayable within the same fiscal year. The council approved the plan, securing the events and giving local shops a reprieve—proof that these gatherings aren’t just festive, they’re essential to the town’s economic heartbeat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/444ebf6dfba8011f