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Portland’s City Council rejected a controversial proposal to ask big tax-exempt property owners for annual payments — a move designed to ease the residential tax burden and fund city services. Modeled after similar programs in other cities, the plan faced fierce opposition from nonprofits who feared it would strain their relationship with the city and undermine their perceived value. Even a watered-down version requiring just annual reporting failed. Supporters argued for transparency and fairness as property taxes rise, but critics said the revenue potential was too small to justify the effort. The defeat leaves Portland still searching for ways to balance city services with a ballooning tax-exempt property base — and the tension between residents, nonprofits, and city leaders remains unresolved.

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