Portlanders are overburdened by collective increased taxes, utility rates & fees. I hear from small business owners & residents daily who are hitting their limit. Some are moving out of PDX as a result.
Portland Mayor yesterday: “We’re steamrolling families in our community and they’re making choices to live and play and work elsewhere.”
Today: New census figs show even greater population flight from the city.
oregonlive.com/news/2023/05/…
I know this is 6 months old, but it's specific to Portland, and I just found it, so figured I'd share. If anyone is wondering why stores are closing all over Portland. youtu.be/NTV2S2OtrfM