According to the city ombudsmen, Portland failed to censure a contractor who overcharged people after boarding up their windows at the city’s request.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Officials with the city of Portland and its built-in watchdog office are at loggerheads over claims that a company contracted by the city to board up windows has been overcharging businesses and homeowners for the service, something the city ombudsman says violates their contract.
When Portland police encounter a broken window or door, usually either the result of vandalism or a break-in, they can call dispatch to request a board-up. Dispatchers then attempt to contact the property owner. But if
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