Date: January 13, 2026
Summary
The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on January 12, 2026, to discuss several key governance issues. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the November 10th, 2025 session. The committee then moved on to a significant discussion about the next steps for the Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project, which included proposed city code changes and the development of administrative rules to better define the relationship between Advisory Bodies, the City Council, and the executive branch. Amanda Garcia Snell, the Chief Engagement Officer, presented the project’s progress and outlined future steps, including a resolution to be discussed in a later meeting. Additionally, the committee engaged with City Administrator Raymond Lee to discuss strategic priorities for the council and the city’s administration. The session highlighted the importance of aligning council and administrative actions with broader strategic goals to effectively govern and serve the community.
Watch Full Meeting
No votes were recorded in this meeting.