What criteria will determine the effectiveness of funded refugee legal services in our community?
The Portland City Council held a regular meeting on March 19, 2025, where they addressed a full agenda including the reordering of agenda items and the acceptance of the Government Transition Advisory Committee's (GTAC) final report. The council approved the motion to move an item from the consent agenda to the top of the regular agenda, facilitating a more efficient...
The Portland City Council met on March 5, 2025, to discuss and approve several key items. The council approved the budget calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26, which included additional budget work sessions to ensure thorough examination and community engagement. Public testimonies were heard on various topics, including community safety, homelessness, and local business concerns. Notably, the council appointed Anna...
The Portland City Council convened on February 20, 2025, for a regular PM session primarily focused on a land use meeting. The key agenda item was the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for properties located at 3508 NE 11th Avenue and 1123 NE Fremont Street. The amendments aim to change the zoning to allow for...
The Portland City Council PM session on February 19, 2025, focused on several key issues including the rules for public testimony at council meetings, a motion to reorder agenda items for the appointment of Laura Campos to the Cully TIF District Review Board, and a series of public communications from community members addressing various local concerns. The council unanimously approved...
The Portland City Council convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss several pressing issues, notably the city's controversial dealings with Zenith Energy. The meeting opened with acknowledgments of public dissatisfaction regarding the administration's recent approval of Zenith's Land Use Compatibility Statement, which many believe was done without adequate transparency or public involvement. The council discussed the need for stronger laws...
Date: January 21, 2025 Summary During the Portland City Council listening session on January 21, 2025, community members expressed significant concerns about Zenith Energy's operations and plans for expansion. Speakers criticized Zenith for misleading the city and the public about its transition to renewable fuels, highlighting that the company's operations still pose significant environmental and safety risks, including increased seismic...
The Portland City Council convened on January 16, 2025, to deliberate on a proposal for the demolition of a contributing building in the South Portland Historic District at 118 Southwest Porter Street. The demolition is sought by the non-profit organization You Can Do, which aims to expand its services for families affected by childhood cancer. The session included testimonies from...
The Portland City Council convened on January 15, 2025, to discuss several key issues including staffing for council members and the mayor, public testimony on council staffing, and approval of grants for city projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a proposal to increase staff for city council members and the mayor, with public testimony reflecting...
The Portland City Council convened on January 2, 2025, to address several key issues, including the election of the Council President and amendments to the council's organizational and procedural code. The meeting opened with public poetry readings, followed by extensive discussions on how to make council operations more transparent and accessible to the public. A significant portion of the meeting...
