Oregon's Homelessness and Housing Crisis: Funding Challenges and Legislative Solutions.
TL;DR
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's efforts to secure financial support from state, county, and regional leaders for his mass tent encampments have hit another roadblock. The state's $200 million homelessness and housing spending package and Metro's funding for the three core Portland-area counties will not be available for the encampments, leaving Wheeler frustrated with the lack of support.
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