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Julian Balsley

Julian Balsley

Julian Balsley is a contributor to Willamette Week.

City Council Raises Arts Tax to $50
City

City Council Raises Arts Tax to $50

The new rate is expected to bring in more revenue while exempting a portion of low-income Portlanders.

By Julian BalsleyMay 29, 2026 at 3:41 pm PDT

City Council Passes Mask Ban for  Law Enforcement
City

City Council Passes Mask Ban for Law Enforcement

Councilors say the ordinance will make it easier for Portland police officers to identify potential law enforcement imposters.

By Julian BalsleyMay 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm PDT

Portland City Council Keen on Campesinos Boulevard
City

Portland City Council Keen on Campesinos Boulevard

Portland city councilors appeared eager May 26 to rename Northeast and Southeast César E. Chávez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard.

By Julian BalsleyMay 26, 2026 at 6:47 pm PDT

Brock Smith Will Face Merkley in November
NEWS

Brock Smith Will Face Merkley in November

In the Portland metro area, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation convincingly defeated their challengers across the board in Democratic Party primaries. Some Republican contests were closer.

By Julian BalsleyMay 23, 2026 at 7:46 pm PDT

Commissioners Dismiss Pushback Over Proposed Ban on Needle Distribution Near Schools
County

Commissioners Dismiss Pushback Over Proposed Ban on Needle Distribution Near Schools

County commissioners appeared unfazed by public commenters who warned the resolution would endanger people with drug addictions.

By Julian BalsleyMay 22, 2026 at 3:56 pm PDT
The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees

The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees


City Council Raises Arts Tax to $50

City Council Raises Arts Tax to $50


Vaccination Rates for Oregon Students Hit New Low in 2026

Vaccination Rates for Oregon Students Hit New Low in 2026


Equity and Resource Distribution Top of Mind as Portland School Board Tackles School Closures

Equity and Resource Distribution Top of Mind as Portland School Board Tackles School Closures


City Council Passes Mask Ban for  Law Enforcement

City Council Passes Mask Ban for Law Enforcement


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