And the rest of Oregon will foot the bill.
"Mayor Ted Wheeler, who serves as police commissioner...said the Oregon State Police will have its mobile response team on standby to assist Portland police if protests occur in the next few nights. The mayor also discussed backup support from the Oregon National Guard if necessary."
City still gets coverage, if delayed and with less oversight, residents in the sticks cover the tab. Time to hold the governor's feet to the fire and ask why city mismanagement is a state project.