Jefferson Smith: Says the city of Portland has one manager for every six "front-line" workers.

PolitiFact Oregon:

The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Does Portland employee one manager for every six non-managers?

Middle management never seems to get much love. In 2011, the state Legislature passed a law that sets a goal of 11 staffers for every manager working for the state. Of course, there are exceptions depending on the work being done, but the consensus was the state needs fewer managers and more people on the ground. Portland mayoral candidate and House member Jefferson Smith referenced this law in a questionnaire for Oregon Stand for Children, an education lobbying group. When the group asked him what he would do to cut down on expenses, he said he’d ... >> More

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