Feb 9 2026

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 02/09/26

The Governance Committee convened to address several key issues, including the enforcement of campaign finance regulations and amendments to council organization procedures. The committee approved an ordinance to amend the city's campaign finance code, ensuring compliance with recent court rulings by adding due process provisions and adjusting investigatory timelines. This ordinance is set for presentation to the full council in...

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Jan 26 2026

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 02/23/26

In this meeting, the Portland City Council Governance Committee focused on refining the City Code Chapter 3.02, which pertains to council organization and procedures. The committee approved the minutes from January and proceeded to deliberate on several proposed amendments. Public testimony was heard, notably from individuals expressing their views on the city's administrative performance and council operations. Key amendments voted...

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Jan 13 2026

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 01/12/26

Date: January 13, 2026 Summary The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on January 12, 2026, to discuss several key governance issues. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the November 10th, 2025 session. The committee then moved on to a significant discussion about the next steps for the Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project, which included proposed city...

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Dec 16 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 12/15/25

The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on December 15, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues. The meeting featured public testimony on governance, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public engagement in government operations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and voting on an ordinance that proposed adding specific codes related to appointed boards, commissions,...

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Dec 9 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 12/08/25

The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on December 8, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on October 6th and October 20th. One of the major agenda items was the consideration of Jenny Lee's appointment to the Portland Elections Commission, which was unanimously approved. The committee also...

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Nov 11 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 11/10/25

The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on November 10, 2025, to address several key governance issues. The meeting included public testimony on various governance topics, notably the reappointment of Dan Floyd to the Portland Children's Levy Allocation Committee. Dan Floyd's reappointment was unanimously approved, extending his term until December 31, 2027. The committee also discussed the strategic priority setting...

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Oct 21 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 10/20/25

The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on October 20, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues. The committee approved the minutes from their August and September meetings unanimously without any objections. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a proposed resolution that would outline decision-making criteria for designating items to the council's consent agenda. This resolution...

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Oct 7 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 10/06/25

Date: October 6, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on October 6, 2025, to discuss several key issues pertaining to city governance and advisory bodies. The meeting focused on the Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project, where Amanda Garcia Snell and Julia Meyer provided an update and sought feedback on recommended citywide practices for advisory bodies. Public testimony was...

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Sep 23 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee

Date: September 22, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Governance Committee met on September 22, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues. Dana Richardson, the Council Operations Manager, presented an update on the operations of the council, highlighting efforts to enhance collaboration and coordination across various city offices to support the council's work. The committee also received a presentation on...

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Sep 9 2025

Governance Committee

Portland City Council Governance Committee 09/08/25

Date: September 8, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council Governance Committee met on September 8, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues. One major topic was the need for a consultant to assist the council in improving working relationships and governance practices. However, due to financial constraints, the council is considering reissuing the Request for Proposals (RFP) at a later...

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