Date: November 20, 2025
Summary
The Portland City Council convened on November 20, 2025, to address remaining agenda items from the previous session. Key discussions included an amendment to the business license law allowing the sharing of certain tax information with the Bureau of Environmental Services to aid compliance activities. The council also debated the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fall Supplemental Budget, focusing on the use of the Compensation Set Aside fund to balance the budget without immediate cuts, but with potential future implications. An amendment proposed by Councillor Smith to reallocate funds for additional security in District One and maintain more in the Employee Set Aside Fund was ultimately rejected. The session concluded with the passage of the Technical Adjustment Ordinance, adopting the supplemental budget and related changes, with council members expressing concerns about future budget constraints and the need for careful financial management moving forward.
Key Points
- Discussion on amending business license law to share select business license tax information with the Bureau of Environmental Services.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fall Supplemental Budget and related budget changes.
- Debate on using the Compensation Set Aside fund to balance the budget and concerns about future budget constraints.
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Votes
- ❌ FAILED: Amendment Smith 2 (4 for, 5 against)
Councillors Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Ryan, and Pirtle-Guiney voted against. - ✅ PASSED: TAO (Technical Adjustment Ordinance) (10 for, 0 against)
Unanimous approval with two absent votes.
Action Items
- Continue monitoring and managing budget adjustments to avoid future cuts.
- Explore external funding options for additional security needs around bottle drop areas.