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Public hearing2026-331

Public input on funding police and fire disability and retirement benefits

Public safety

In brief

Civic Lab explanation

This public hearing concerned how to pay for Fire and Police Disability and Retirement (FPDR), the program providing police and fire disability and retirement benefits. The committee sought public views on its current funding approach and possible alternatives.

Why it’s being considered

In submitted testimony, Kevin Machiz argued that paying benefit costs sooner could reduce long-term costs and avoid shifting bills to future taxpayers.

What’s on the table

The discussion was limited to financing and excluded changes to benefits. The hearing item was placed on file, with no new funding policy adopted through this item.

Sources for this explanation

AI-generated Civic Lab explanation, checked against linked sources. Sources checked Oct 21, 2026. The current procedural status is shown under Where it stands.

Sources & history

Documents3

Official title: Fire and Police Disability and Retirement financing public input

Public hearing 2026-331Current proposal · Portland.gov
TestimonyTestimony · observed Sep 17, 2026Testimony ListTestimony · observed Sep 16, 2026
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The committee will receive public input on the current financing structure for Fire and Police Disability and Retirement (FPDR) and potential alternative financing approaches. This discussion is limited strictly to the financing of FPDR and does not include consideration of any changes to benefits provided through FPDR.

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  1. SOURCE UPDATED

    Placed on file

  2. Council Action

    Placed on file

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