Jul 18 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council PM Session

The Portland City Council PM session on July 17, 2025, covered several key issues affecting city governance and compliance with federal programs. One major topic was the amendment of the city code to align with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, which is crucial for maintaining eligibility for flood insurance. This amendment, after thorough discussion and testimony from the public, was...

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Jul 17 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Regular PM Session 7/16/25

The Portland City Council convened on July 16, 2025, to discuss several key issues affecting the city. One major topic was the amendment of the System Development Charge exemptions to include a temporary exemption for residential housing projects, aimed at stimulating housing development and economic activity. The council passed this motion unanimously. Another significant discussion centered around the Swimmable Cities...

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Jul 17 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Special Meeting

The Portland City Council convened a special meeting on July 16, 2025, to discuss a proposed five-year local option tax levy aimed at maintaining safe parks and affordable recreation opportunities in the city. The current levy is set to expire next year, and without a new levy, the parks and recreation department would face significant budget cuts. The proposed levy...

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Jun 26 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Special Session 06/25/25

The Portland City Council held a special session on June 25, 2025, primarily to address issues related to the Portland Children's Levy and noise regulation amendments. The council debated at length regarding the funding and recommendations of the Portland Children's Levy. After much discussion and several amendments, a motion was passed to repeal the one-year extension of funding for the...

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Jun 19 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council PM Session 06/18/25

The Portland City Council PM session on June 18, 2025, focused on several key issues including the appointment of members to the Community Board for Police Accountability. The session included public testimonies addressing various concerns such as the need for a police accountability system, declaration of Portland as an LGBTQIA+ sanctuary city, and enhancements in public transportation. Notably, the council...

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Jun 12 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council AM Session 06/11/25

The Portland City Council session on June 11, 2025, focused on budget amendments affecting various city departments, particularly parks policy and public safety. The council heard public communications addressing concerns over police accountability, state political issues, and public transportation needs. One significant discussion involved the management of the police overtime budget, with a proposal to move 75% of this budget...

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Jun 11 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Special Session

The Portland City Council convened a special session on June 10, 2025, primarily to discuss the technical aspects of the city's budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The session opened with the approval of the agenda, followed by a detailed walkthrough of the budget process by the Budget Director, Ruth Levine. Key agenda items included discussions on state shared revenue,...

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Jun 6 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council PM Session

The Portland City Council meeting on June 5, 2025, addressed several critical issues, including settlements for lawsuits and compensation claims. The council approved a $350,000 settlement for Carlos Ibarra's bodily injury lawsuit involving a city-owned vehicle and Portland Parks and Recreation. Another settlement of $75,000 was approved for Robin Schaeffer's workers' compensation claims related to her employment with Portland Permitting...

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Jun 4 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council AM Session

The Portland City Council convened on June 4, 2025, to discuss a packed agenda including governance issues and significant settlements. A notable discussion involved the governance committee's recent decision on the mayor's tiebreaker vote, which had not been included in the current agenda, leading to a detailed exchange about the need for transparency and adherence to new governance rules. The...

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May 22 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Meeting PM Extended 05/21/25 Partial Reupload

The Portland City Council meeting on May 21, 2025, focused on several critical issues affecting the city's economic and public welfare landscape. Key discussions included the financial challenges faced by local businesses due to increased security costs, leading to significant changes in storefront operations and insurance claims. The council also debated various budget adjustments proposed by council members, which included...

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