20,000 people have yet to pay Portland-area taxes meant to combat homelessness and pay for preschool

Taxpayers felt blindsided after receiving a letter claiming they failed to pay. They didn’t know their bill was overdue because nobody told them when or how to pay.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cyndi Turner is a stickler for accuracy. She’s an accountant, which helps explain why the Tigard woman was so disheartened after receiving a stern letter from the City of Portland claiming that she failed to pay some taxes.

“I pay my taxes in full,” said Turner. “I pay them on time.”

The letter explained that the City of Portland was collecting on behalf of Metro, the governing body that covers some services in

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