Portland will cut services by 20% to restructure, help close budget gap

Portland budget cuts threaten youth environmental programs

As the city of Portland prepares to make nearly $93 million in budget cuts, multiple environmental education programs for kids and teens are at risk of being eliminated.

Portland will cut services by 20% to restructure, help close budget gap

City Administrator Mike Jordan announced Wednesday that there will be 20% cuts to "core services" over the next year to align with Portland's restructuring since officially abandoning the old bureau system at the start of 2025.