Jeb Bladine

McMinnville

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Jeb Bladine: Setting pride aside to focus on city leadership

3 weeks ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

McMinnville City Manager Jeff Towery’s resignation announcement sparked a flurry of community talk, news stories and commentary, all of which will continue with background of the semi-charged politics of this city. One insider even suggested the controversial Pride Month issue might develop into major conflict between Towery and the city council, but my sources tell me that’s not going to happen. That doesn’t mean the subject should be taboo for comment.
Jeb Bladine: Oregon leads fast-moving tariffs lawsuit

4 weeks ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

Activation of new U.S. tariffs began in February and has continued relentlessly, with unnerving and globally distressing starts and stops. On April 23, 12 state attorneys general led by Oregon AG Dan Rayfield filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, asserting that Donald Trump exceeded presidential authority for tariff actions that required congressional approval.
Jeb Bladine: It’s never too late to correct a factual error

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

Consider this column a much-belated correction impacting a current story that is generating local controversy. That story is the city of McMinnville’s prolonged plan to flip the former Ultimate RB plant into a major multi-use Alpine District development — for more on that, see today’s news story. First, as background, the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics is unequivocal about correcting published errors: “Acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently.
Jeb Bladine: Financial uncertainty of downtown development

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

Plans for major renovation of downtown McMinnville infrastructure have been studied, debated, expanded, delayed, amended and delayed again to the point of great financial uncertainty. The long-promised final plan goes to the Urban Renewal Agency — i.e. city council — in early June, but the dollars remain in question.
Jeb Bladine: Taking a deep dive into the city budget pool

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

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Jeb Bladine: Americans tortuously trying to ‘follow the money’

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

Americans are stunned by the explosion of controversial statements, policies, executive orders and vengeful actions radiating from the White House. So much so — intentionally?
Jeb Bladine: Linfield goes full-public with private finances

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

Governmental and institutional budgets are going under the knife. And while federal government cuts have drawn maximum attention, public interest is turning to local financial emergencies. It’s spring, and local budget committees are springing into action on July 1 budgets for 2025-26. A few examples among many: Portland Public Schools needs to slash $40 million in spending — reportedly about 4.7 percent of the district’s $850 million general fund.
Jeb Bladine: Learn about tariffs while waiting on the phone

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

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Jeb Bladine: City council faces tough decisions on expenditures

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

McMinnville City Council — acting as governing body for both the city and its Urban Renewal Agency (URA) — faces some serious financial challenges in a series of upcoming meetings. Years of overspending went unchecked — spending that swallowed up city reserves, required major fee increases on utilities and local development, and prompted transfer of fire district responsibilities to increase city property taxes. Now, the council has to find $3 million in cuts for its 2025-26 budget.
Jeb Bladine: City council faces tough decisions on expenditures

1 month ago | newsregister.com | Jeb Bladine

McMinnville City Council — acting as governing body for both the city and its Urban Renewal Agency (URA) — faces some serious financial challenges in a series of upcoming meetings. Years of overspending went unchecked — spending that swallowed up city reserves, required major fee increases on utilities and local development, and prompted transfer of fire district responsibilities to increase city property taxes. Now, the council has to find $3 million in cuts for its 2025-26 budget.