Portland is grappling with a projected $169 million budget deficit for the coming fiscal year, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The shortfall stems largely from the need to fund city-run homeless shelters and public safety programs that were previously supported by one-time federal pandemic funds. City leaders are now discussing how to avoid cuts to other services. Approximately $54 million of the deficit is needed specifically for city-run homeless shelters, OPB reports. This incl