Governance Committee

Current Focus

  • Amending city code for council organization and procedures
  • Implementing new fees for transportation and street damage
  • Enhancing Advisory Bodies' relationship with City Council

How will the new transportation fees specifically fund repairs without overburdening taxpayers?

Committee Members

Jamie Dunphy
Jamie Dunphy D1
Loretta Smith
Loretta Smith D1
Sameer Kanal
Sameer Kanal D2
Steve Novick
Steve Novick D3
Mitch Green
Mitch Green D4

Recent Meetings

Portland City Council Governance Committee

The Portland City Council Governance Committee convened on February 10, 2025, to discuss several key governance issues under the new committee structure. The meeting focused on the appointment of Laura Campos to the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Community Leadership Committee, which was unanimously approved. Significant time was devoted to discussing draft resolutions aimed at defining and streamlining council and...