Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee 11/18/25
Council referred new police oversight board members to the full council, vote unanimous. Confirmation scheduled for December 3, 2025.
Summary
The Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee convened on November 18, 2025, to discuss several key public safety issues. The meeting opened with a detailed presentation on the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement, which addresses the city's policing practices. Updates were provided on the agreement's status, including historical context and recent developments. Public testimonies were heard, focusing on concerns about police reform and community safety. Additionally, the committee addressed the appointment of new members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP). After hearing from the nominees and public comments, a vote was taken to refer the appointments to the full council, which passed unanimously. The next steps include the full council's confirmation of these appointments scheduled for December 3, 2025.
Key Points
- Discussion on the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement updates
- Public testimony on the Settlement Agreement and police reform
- Appointment of members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP)
Votes (1)
Appointment of PCCEP Members
Refer the appointments and reappointments of members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing to the full council with a recommendation to confirm.
Action Items
- The approved PCCEP appointments will be forwarded to the full council for confirmation on December 3, 2025.
Issues Discussed (7)
The Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee received updates on the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement, discussing its implications for policing practices and hearing public testimony on police reform. Additionally, the committee voted unanimously to refer the appointments of new members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing to the full council for confirmation on December 3, 2025.
The Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee heard public testimony regarding police reform and community safety, as part of the discussion on the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement. The committee also voted unanimously to refer the appointments of new members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing to the full council for confirmation on December 3, 2025.
The Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to refer the appointments of new members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) to the full council for confirmation, scheduled for December 3, 2025. Public testimonies were heard regarding the nominees and concerns about police reform.
Mentioned during the meeting, the issue of sustained funding for violence prevention programs was part of a broader discussion on public safety, which included updates on the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement and public testimonies regarding police reform. No specific actions were taken regarding the funding for violence prevention programs.
The Portland City Council Community & Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to refer the appointments of new members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) to the full council for confirmation, scheduled for December 3, 2025. Public testimonies were heard prior to the vote, addressing concerns about police reform and community safety.
The issue of opposition to militarized federal enforcement was mentioned during the meeting, which primarily focused on updates regarding the United States vs. City of Portland Settlement Agreement and public testimonies related to police reform and community safety. No specific actions were taken regarding this issue.
Mentioned during the meeting, but no specific discussion or action was taken regarding labor relations with fire fighters.