Portland’s economy is getting much better, but poll finds voters feel worse

These are some of the best times on record for Portland’s economy.

Yet voters in the region feel worse about their community than they have in years.

Homelessness, income inequality and bad traffic have soured the public mood, according to a new poll commissioned by the Portland Business Alliance. The PBA issued its annual "Economic Checkup" on Wednesday.

By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive

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