Dist. Atty. Nathan Vasquez says Multnomah County chair’s budget doesn’t prioritize public safety

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is crying foul on County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s draft budget, saying the proposal does not prioritize public safety and will force him to cut a number of programs.

The DA spoke Thursday at a press conference, posted here in full.

You can read more about the budget here: https://katu.com/news/local/multnomah-county-chair-proposes-4-billion-budget-amid-funding-shortfall-jessica-vega-pederson

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