May 22 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Meeting

The Portland City Council convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss several key issues, including the celebration of Older Americans Month and initiatives to make Portland an age-friendly city. The meeting featured presentations from community members and discussions on the city's efforts to support older residents. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Portland Children's Levy (PCL)...

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May 9 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council PM Session 05/08/25

The Portland City Council PM session on May 8, 2025, covered a range of topics, starting with a discussion on the first reading of various fees, including urban forestry and transportation-related fees. The council approved appointments to the Urban Forestry Commission and the City Sustainability and Climate Commission, with some debate over the qualifications and perspectives of the appointees. The...

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May 8 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Regular AM Meeting

The Portland City Council's regular meeting on May 7, 2025, focused heavily on city infrastructure and public engagement issues. Key discussions included the need for greater transparency in city operations and the handling of nonfederal grant funds. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (CIP), which aims to address infrastructure deficiencies across...

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May 8 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council AM Session

The Portland City Council convened to discuss a packed agenda, with significant time dedicated to the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program, which aims to address infrastructure deficiencies in districts one and four. The session included public testimonies highlighting community concerns over the city's largest infrastructure project, the water treatment plant, and criticisms of the city's budgeting practices. Notably, the council...

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Apr 24 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Special Session 04/23/25

During the Portland City Council Special Session on April 23, 2025, council members discussed several key issues including the authorization of revenue bonds to finance curb, ramp, and street improvement projects, with a proposed cap of $80 million. The bonds aim to address infrastructure needs and ensure compliance with ADA requirements. The council also debated a workforce pre-apprenticeship and summer...

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Apr 18 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council PM Session 04/17/25

Date: April 17, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council convened on April 17, 2025, for a PM session primarily focused on a land use hearing concerning an appeal by the Forest Park Neighborhood Association and Forest Park Conservancy. The appeal challenged the decision of a hearings officer to approve, with conditions, an environmental review for the upgrade and expansion of...

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Apr 17 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Regular PM Meeting 04/16/25

The Portland City Council's regular meeting on April 16, 2025, covered a range of topics impacting the community. The meeting began with a recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, highlighting the crucial role of 911 dispatchers. Councilor Kanal emphasized the importance of these first responders and their contributions to public safety. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated...

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Apr 4 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Regular PM Meeting

The Portland City Council convened on April 3, 2025, to continue discussions from the previous day's meeting, focusing on Agenda Item 17, which proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Code. The amendment aimed to prohibit anti-competitive rental prices and the use of algorithmic devices in setting rental prices. A significant part of the meeting involved public testimony from various stakeholders...

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Apr 3 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Regular AM Meeting 04/02/25

The Portland City Council convened on April 2, 2025, to discuss various important issues, including alternative housing models, settlements involving city bureaus, and public testimony on these topics. The council passed settlements totaling over $381,000 for cases involving the Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau and the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Significant discussion focused on a resolution to study alternative housing...

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Mar 21 2025

Council Meeting

Portland City Council Regular Meeting

The Portland City Council convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss and approve two major labor union contracts for the years 2025 through 2027. The meeting focused on the ratification of successor collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 189 and the District Council Trade Unions (CTU). The council heard presentations detailing the terms and conditions of employment for represented employees,...

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