The Portland City Council convened on April 3, 2025, to continue discussions from the previous day’s meeting, focusing on Agenda Item 17, which proposed amendments to the Affordable Housing Code. The amendment aimed to prohibit anti-competitive rental prices and the use of algorithmic devices in setting rental prices. A significant part of the meeting involved public testimony from various stakeholders including landlords, tenants, and business representatives, expressing both support and opposition to the proposed changes. Councilor Murillo proposed an amendment to create a tiered system to ensure small landlords are not adversely affected by the new policy, which was passed unanimously. Additionally, an amendment to clarify the definition of ‘public data’ in the ordinance was also passed unanimously. The council decided to continue public testimony and further discussions at the next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2025.
Key Points
- Discussion and continuation of Agenda Item 17 concerning the amendment of the Affordable Housing Code to add prohibition of anti-competitive rental prices and the use of algorithmic devices.
- Public testimony on the proposed amendment to the Affordable Housing Code.
- Adoption of an amendment to the definition of ‘public data’ in the ordinance.
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Action Items
- Continue public testimony and further discussion on the ordinance in the next council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2025.