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Metro is a regional government, serving the three-county Portland area, and covers such issues as the Oregon Zoo, solid waste disposal and the urban growth boundary. Homelessness services has not been part of the Metro charter. |
Metro is a regional government, serving the three-county Portland area, and covers such issues as the Oregon Zoo, solid waste disposal and the urban growth boundary. Homelessness services has not been part of the Metro charter. |
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| ⚫ | [[File:Lynn-Peterson-Metro-President-PMG-File-Photo.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Lynn Peterson, Metro president]]'' [PMG FILE PHOTO, right - Metro Council President Lynn Peterson is the driving force behind a fast-tracked bill, likely heading to voters in May, creating an income tax to pay for homeless services.]'' |
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The Metro council is looking at raising taxes on wealthier people who live in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. |
The Metro council is looking at raising taxes on wealthier people who live in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. |
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