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Metro: Where Temporary Means Forever

Metro: Where Temporary Means Forever

Milton Friedman once famously said that “nothing is more permanent than a temporary government program.” If Friedman were currently living in Portland, Oregon, it is likely he would instead be saying “nothing is more permanent than a temporary Metro tax.” The Metro Council unanimously voted in July to approve funding for planning and development grants […]
Written by Rachel Dawson August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

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