More Than 50% of Portlanders Feel Negatively About City Services Says New Report
Thursday, November 05, 2015
According to the report, there has been an increase in residential and commercial development in Portland neighborhoods, but Portlanders say housing is less affordable than five years ago. There were also mixed results in the ratings of City services.
Planning and street maintenance showed “significant drops in approval” according to Caballero’s report. Congestion on major streets is also worse during all hours, according to residents.
Fire, parks, 9-1-1, recreation, housing inspections and water services all showed no significant change from five years ago. Police and sewer services both showed significant improvement in positive ratings.
Read the full report here.
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