Mayor Keith Wilson was elected in November with a pledge to end homeless camping on Portland’s streets within one year. On Wednesday, he explained to regional leaders just how he wants to accomplish that goal.
True, but it’s a first step… Although at $28 million for 3,000 beds, that comes out to be $9,333.33 per bed? Seems awfully expensive for what they’re trying to do.
True, but it’s a first step… Although at $28 million for 3,000 beds, that comes out to be $9,333.33 per bed? Seems awfully expensive for what they’re trying to do.
We do have to consider that they have secondary expenses, such as security, housekeeping, etc. But that does seem to be excessive.