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Portland’s $100M budget shortfall
January 21, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good news: There’s one less reason to visit the DMV. You can now renew your vehicle registration at some local Fred Meyers. The DMV has installed kiosks for easy access.
But bad news: You may still need to go to the DMV before May — if you’ve been procrastinating on getting a REAL ID, as I have ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
Possible Ban on High-Speed E-Bikes in Bike Lanes
The Legislature is weighing whether to ban some e-bikes from bike lanes and sidewalks. Class 3 e-bikes can reach 28 mph, but bike advocates say it’d be better to regulate speeds than access to bike lanes. [Bike Portland]
$100M Budget Shortfall
The city of Portland faces a $100 million shortfall for the coming fiscal year (beginning in July), according to projections released Friday. That’s substantially higher than previous estimates of the coming budget crunch. [Oregonian 🔒]
I really don’t think that our priorities change at all based on the size of our majority in the Legislature.
What To Expect From Salem This Year
The Oregon Legislature’s 160-day session begins today! The new Oregon House speaker, Julie Fahey, offers a preview of what’s ahead, including ways to address mental and behavioral healthcare systems and the ongoing public defender shortage. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 21
- 📽️ ‘In the Mood for Love’ | 7 p.m. | $10 | Clinton Street Theater
- 🎢 Adult Skate | 7 p.m | $13 | Oaks Park Roller Rink
- 🎸 Death From Above 1979 | 8 p.m. | $40.68 | Revolution Hall
Wednesday, Jan. 22
- 📚The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf: Book Talk with Marat Grinberg and Olga Zilberbourg | 5 p.m. | $5 | Online (Zoom)
- 🖍️ Hump Day Hobbies (informal hobby circle) | 6 p.m. | Free | Oregon City
- 🏀 Rip City Remix vs Salt Lake Stars | 6:30 p.m. | $10+ | Chiles Center (University of Portland)
- 🎵 PSU Percussion Ensemble: Patterns and Form | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Lincoln Performance Hall (PSU)
- 🎙️ Nat Geo Live: ‘Wild Cats Revealed’ With Sandesh Kadur | 7:30 p.m. | $35+ | The Reser (Beaverton)
- 🩰 White Bird: Martha Graham Dance Company | 7:30 p.m. | $64+ | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- 🎵 Tank and the Bangas | 8 p.m. | $38.11 | Revolution Hall
📚 The Multnomah County Library hosts a citywide book club every year called Everybody Reads. This year’s selection is “Solito” — author Javier Zamora’s memoir of traveling solo at age 9 from El Salvador to the U.S.
The main event is March 11, but there are other chances to chat about the book sooner.
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