Vancouver Boosts Tax for Police | Portland News

Vancouver’s sales tax is going up by a tenth of a percent to fund 16 new police officers and essential gear, part of a broader push that includes a recent property tax hike and state grants totaling $100 million for public safety. While the move aims to tackle critical staffing shortages — with the police chief retiring in early 2027 — critics warn it could hit lower-income residents hardest. The city is pressing ahead anyway, seeing this as a vital step to strengthen law enforcement. 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/a0d740a3312ecf36