Date: December 4, 2025
Summary
The Portland City Council held a work session on December 4, 2025, focusing on establishing a joint agenda for the upcoming legislative session in collaboration with the Office of Government Relations and the mayor. The session aimed to align the council and mayor’s efforts ahead of the February legislative session. Key discussions included reviewing draft federal and state legislative agendas and deliberating on operating best practices to enhance intergovernmental work. The council plans to vote on these agendas and practices on December 17 or 18, 2025, ensuring they are well-prepared to advocate for Portland’s priorities at state and federal levels. The session emphasized strategic positioning to maximize success in advancing policy goals and protecting local authorities.
Key Points
- Discussion on establishing a joint agenda with the Office of Government Relations, the full council, and the mayor for the upcoming legislative session.
- Review of draft federal and state legislative agendas and operating best practices.
- Preparation for a council vote on legislative agendas and operating best practices scheduled for December 17 or 18, 2025.
Watch Full Meeting
No votes were recorded in this meeting.
Action Items
- Finalize the federal and state legislative agendas incorporating council feedback.
- Prepare for the formal consideration and vote on the legislative agendas and operating best practices on December 17 or 18, 2025.