Vote on New Mobile Home Park Zone in Portland to be Held Wednesday

The Portland Tribune reports that the Portland City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance re-zoning the city’s mobile home parks on Wednesday, August 22nd. Advocates of the change hope that it will act as an impediment to redevelopment, and help keep residents in their homes. Critics argue that it will not protect tenants from evictions or space-rent increases. According to the Tribune, the Council is likely to approve the plan. Read more.