Finance Committee

Current Focus

Amending business license tax exemption
Allocating $21 million for housing projects
Reviewing limited tax revenue refunding bonds

What criteria will determine the success of the housing projects funded by the $21 million allocation?

Committee Members

Candace Avalos D1

Elana Pirtle-Guiney D2

Steve Novick D3

Mitch Green D4

Eric Zimmerman D4

Recent Meetings

Apr 8 2025

Finance Committee

Portland City Council Finance Committee 04/07/25

The Portland City Council Finance Committee convened on April 7, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key issues. The primary focus was on an ordinance to authorize revenue bonds up to $80 million for curb, ramp, and street improvements. This financing is crucial for meeting legal obligations under a settlement agreement to build ADA compliant ramps. The committee also...

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Apr 2 2025

Finance Committee

Portland City Council Finance Committee 04/01/25

The Portland City Council Finance Committee convened on April 1, 2025, to discuss several key issues including the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Technical Adjustment Ordinance. The ordinance, which involves various budget-related changes, was discussed thoroughly with public testimony and council deliberations focusing on its implications and the need for emergency passage to facilitate upcoming fiscal planning. Additionally, the...

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Mar 25 2025

Finance Committee

Portland City Council Finance Committee 03/24/25

The Portland City Council Finance Committee met on March 24, 2025, to discuss several key financial issues affecting the city. The committee reviewed the Technical Adjustment Ordinance, which makes adjustments to the current fiscal year's budget. This ordinance is crucial for aligning the budget with actual expenditures and revenues, and it will be voted on in the next council meeting....

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Feb 25 2025

Finance Committee

Portland City Council Finance Committee 02/24/25

The Portland City Council Finance Committee met on February 24, 2025, to discuss several key financial matters. The meeting focused on the allocation of opioid settlement funds, mid-year budget adjustments, and adopting a budget calendar for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee discussed the best practices for managing and appropriating the opioid settlement funds, which are expected to continue through...

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Feb 11 2025

Finance Committee

Portland City Council Finance Committee 02/10/25

Date: February 10, 2025 Summary On February 10, 2025, the Portland City Council's Finance Committee held its inaugural meeting, chaired by a councilor with Commissioner Novick and others in attendance. The meeting began with a roll call and a statement of conduct for public testimony, emphasizing the importance of orderly and respectful participation. The committee discussed its operating procedures, which...

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