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Portland's Climate Fund Brings In Extra Money

(Portland, OR) -- Portland's voter-approved Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund is bringing in millions of dollars more than expected. The City will have a surplus of 540-million dollars over the next five years. 282-million dollars will go toward transportation, housing, parks and water bureau projects. 258-million dollars will go toward production of energy efficient affordable housing, a new Keller Auditorium, and other city functions. The money is raised by a one percent tax on large retailers.

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