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Development Charge Issues Emerge
Updated: 9/5/07 I watched the hearing (no vote, it’s going back to Sam’s office for tweaking) on cable today and have two observations. 1) The TOD discount that benefited downtown is going away, probably faster that then 4-year phaseout recommended by the committee. 2) I was disappointed that another discount, one that can be earned…
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Vancouver in Metro?
Yesterday’s O had an interesting editorial suggesting that Metro’s scope should expand to include both sides of the river. I’m not sure that’s going to happen soon. I once asked a Clark County Commissioner why it hadn’t happened yet. He opined that suggesting it would be the fastest way for him to get thrown out…
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Gov Stakes Claim on Transportation
On the heals of announcing that Oregon’s bridges are safe, on Friday Governor Kulongoski announced that he will push for a major transportation funding package in the 2009 legislative session. From the Oregonian coverage: “There is no greater issue in this next legislative session than developing a long-term plan that addresses the needs of all…