Portland’s Ballot Battle and School Pay | Portland News

Portland’s ballot measure Measure 26-267, which would let voters decide how to spend 2% of the city’s general fund, is under fire from Mayor Keith Wilson and labor groups who warn it could slash funding for shelters and parks without accountability. Meanwhile, Sharon Meieran’s campaign faces legal scrutiny over alleged campaign finance violations tied to a political action committee used to fund her plan — though she insists she’s fully compliant. In Oregon’s election arena, mail-in voting remains in legal limbo after a federal judge blocked an executive order restricting ballots, only for the Supreme Court to later allow enforcement — now paused again as new postal rules take effect. And amid budget cuts and teacher layoffs, Portland’s school board is pushing to extend Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong’s contract with hefty perks including a pay bump, expanded vacation days, flex time, and a retention bonus — sparking debate over whether her compensation is justified given the district’s financial strain. 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/2f7e7c8ceaa8a9e0