The Ombudsman’s investigation found a pattern of Portland Parks disregarding city regulations and regularly providing inaccurate information to boat owners.
PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland Parks & Recreation routinely didn’t follow proper procedures to remove boats from public docks in 2022, according to a report released by the City Ombudsman Wednesday morning.
The Ombudsman’s Office found a widespread pattern of Portland Parks disregarding city regulations and regularly providing inaccurate information to boat owners about when their boats could be seized, the review said. The agency illegally seized and destroyed six private boats from city-managed docks in 2022, according to the Ombudsman.
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