Community & Public Safety Committee

Current Focus

  • Ordinance on law enforcement identification requirements
  • Amending Nuisance Property Code for safety issues
  • Updates on police overtime and emergency response

How will the amended Nuisance Property Code specifically enhance neighborhood safety and police efficiency?

Committee Members

Loretta Smith
Loretta Smith D1
Sameer Kanal
Sameer Kanal D2
Angelita Morillo
Angelita Morillo D3
Steve Novick
Steve Novick D3
Eric Zimmerman
Eric Zimmerman D4

Recent Meetings

Portland City Council Public Safety Committee 02/11/25

Date: February 11, 2025 Summary The first meeting of the Portland City Council Public Safety Committee on February 11, 2025, focused on establishing the scope and priorities of the committee, which includes enhancing community safety and reducing public safety costs. Co-chairs Sameer Kanal and Steve Novick emphasized the importance of collaboration and public engagement in achieving these goals. The committee...

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