although the cost wasn't near as bad as it was over their, our city was out a good sized chunk of cash thanks to bush's last visit.
not including the costs to the nation, or ecconomic costs from traffic problems just the extra police for his protection and all of the problems his visit brings as he goes around trying to drum up suport for other republicans who are running for offices in the area.
Portland sent a bill to the campaign offices of those who he was raising money for. they didn't pay though.