Portland Development Commission Announces Layoffs

The Portland Development Commission announced today that it is laying off 17 employees. The layoffs come as no surprise as then-Executive Director Bruce Warner in January announced large budget cuts.

The city-owned agency generates most of its operating budget from urban renewal districts, which produce less money as they age.

Here's the announcement from PDC spokesman Shawn Uhlman:


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