"Gov. Tina Kotek's Task Force Proposes Bold Solutions to Revitalize Downtown Portland"
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled a set of recommendations to revive downtown Portland, which is currently facing economic decline, drug use, and public safety issues. The recommendations include a multi-year moratorium on new taxes, declaring a "fentanyl emergency," and removing plywood and fencing from downtown properties. The task force, convened by Gov. Kotek in collaboration with the Oregon Business Council, aims to prioritize these initiatives in the coming year.