Preschool Tax Delayed Again | Portland News

Multnomah County commissioners are weighing another one-year delay on a proposed tax hike for Preschool for All, potentially pushing it to 2028—despite financial models suggesting the program may need less funding than initially projected. While experts recommend waiting until 2029 due to lower-than-expected seat demand, critics warn against delaying funds before fully understanding costs, especially as providers seek better support for students with higher needs. Staff are modeling various scenarios—including no tax increase or a reduced rate—which could lead to deficits if costs rise. The county chair is also exploring structural changes to the tax plan, as current projections show the program’s fund balance remains positive—but only if costs don’t surge unexpectedly. 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/c3cde416648dd691