Council Meeting

Current Focus

Amending city employee legal cost coverage
Adjustments to city employee benefits program
Amending business license law for exemptions

How will the amendments to business license law impact small local businesses financially?

Committee Members

Jamie Dunphy D1

Elana Pirtle-Guiney D2

Dan Ryan D2

Tiffany Koyama Lane D3

Olivia Clark D4

Recent Meetings

Portland City Council Listening Session - Zenith Public Comments

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...

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Portland City Council Recessed Meeting

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...

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Portland City Council Regular Meeting PM

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...

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Portland City Council Regular Meeting 01/02/25

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...

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