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For Wilson’s promise to succeed, significant funding will be necessary. Although he has secured initial support of $15 million from Metro, concerns remain about the remaining financial gap and how it will be filled. With rising operational costs and ongoing budget issues, many are skeptical whether the plan can materialize fully.
Budgetary constraints reflect deeper issues within many democratic-run cities, where chronic mismanagement and ideological beliefs have resulted in overwhelmed services. As Portland aims to re-establish its shelter system, critics are cautious, questioning whether the city can genuinely pivot from its status quo of failing policies.