Mayor Ted Wheeler has proposed a $15.3 million boost in business license taxes while increasing efforts to help the homeless and improve public safety.
"My budget increases funding to prevent homelessness, provide shelter for those living outside in the elements, and — most importantly — guide people into permanent housing while connecting them to the services they need to get off and stay off the streets," said Mayor Wheeler.
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