Busy work for the P.R. army
The City of Portland's tax receipts are dropping like a rock as the local economy continues to wheeze and sputter. Police precincts are closing, the permit bureau is being decimated by layoffs, budgets are being slashed...
Hey! I've got an idea! Let's redesign the city website!
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Comments (5)
I used to think govt was good for only 3 things:
- Passing unnecessary laws
- Throwing money at bad ideas
- Finding creative ways to raise taxes
Add skill set number 4, the disinformation and distraction function.
Posted by Steve | August 26, 2009 8:04 AM
Budget shortfalls arent a concern for them. They will always come up with new and interesting ways to raise taxes on everyone while driving more businesses out of town.
Posted by mk | August 26, 2009 8:14 AM
Less tax receipts? No problem, we'll just sell more bonds! It's like free money!
Posted by MachineShedFred | August 26, 2009 9:11 AM
Well, at least Fireman Randy and a couple council members got their raises before any of this happened...
Posted by RANZ | August 26, 2009 9:17 AM
The Bureau of Development Services is funded by fees and their business has decreased due to the recession.
Posted by Truth | August 26, 2009 3:30 PM