PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The City of Portland is facing a budget challenge. In response, administrators are cutting down on hiring, overtime, and reclassifications for the rest of the fiscal year.

As of Sept. 5, there are roughly 660 vacant positions for the city. By not filling these positions, the city hopes to save nearly $6 million of its general fund and up to $20 million of other funds between Oct. 1 and June 30, 2026.

The decision comes as Portland faces a gap in its general fund. According to the city, the decision was made after the Business License Tax revenue came in $12 million below forecast and the city also saw unusually low year-end underspending and a large legal settlement.

“We want to be transparent about both the challenges and the steps we’re taking to address them r

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