💰 The Metro Council voted to give Mayor Keith Wilson $15 million to support his goal of opening 1,500 new shelter beds by the end of the year — about half of the total amount needed.
The funds will come from leftover money in Metro's current budget, paid for by the voter-approved tax on high-income earners to support homeless services. (OPB)
❤️ Several local Filipino restaurants, including Magna Kusina, Baon Kainan and Balong, will host a fundraiser for the victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack in Vancouver, Canada tonight from 4-7pm at the Kolectivo event space. (Eater Portland)