Budget, taxes and fees
Council decisions about budget, taxes and fees: 3 decisions.
October 2026
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Metro marks 20,000 acres of protected parks and natural areas
This resolution celebrates that Metro now protects and cares for 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, paid for by voter-approved bonds and levies since 1995. It names October 1 a milestone, thanks voters, and asks people to recommit to protecting public lands. It does not spend money or change any rules.
Metro · October 1, 2026 · Passed, 7 to 0. · District 2
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Metro picks larger design for new Cornelius garbage and recycling drop-off site
Metro plans a new drop-off site in Cornelius where people and small businesses can bring household hazardous waste, recycling, reusable items and garbage. The council chose the larger 7-acre design, called Option B, which has more space for reuse, community events, green space and future growth. A small temporary site for household hazardous waste would open first while the permanent depot is designed.
Metro · October 1, 2026 · Passed, 6 to 1. Mary Nolan voted no. · District 2, District 4
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Metro gives $1.6 million in planning grants, including Waterfront Park
Metro awarded three planning grants paid for by a regional tax on construction projects. The money pays for design and planning work at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, the county-owned Vance property in Gresham, and the waterfront in West Linn. A fourth request, from Prosper Portland for the former Regal theater site at Southeast Division Street and 166th Avenue, was not funded.
Metro · October 1, 2026 · Passed, 7 to 0. · District 1, District 4