This case-control of older US adults examines risk of Parkinson Disease by proximity of residence to a golf course.

Board members launched an efficiency and shared‑services initiative after a finance briefing that, if accurate, would mean a roughly 2.69‑mill increase to hold a flat budget next year; staff will validate assumptions and continue manager‑level engagement.

Finance Director Brendan O'Connell told the council that FY26 results are broadly on track but flagged several FY27 risks — an expected health‑insurance increase (potentially $6M), a $22M pension bond payment timing issue and a county‑tax scenario that could add about $800K to Portland's bill if a federal contract is canceled.

Council addresses significant budget gaps and potential service impacts due to state funding changes.