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Publication Date: April 2004
Publisher: Democracy Reform Oregon
Author(s): Janice Thompson
Research Area: Politics
Type: News release
Coverage: Oregon
Abstract:
Historical analysis of contributions to Portland City Council members indicates domination by big business interests, particularly the real estate sector, as well as a concentration of donations from downtown and wealthier neighborhoods. In general, campaign contributions are not coming from a cross section of typical Portlanders.