Date: September 17, 2025
Summary
The Portland City Council convened a work session on September 17, 2025, to discuss the legislative agenda for the upcoming year. The session focused on setting priorities for state and federal legislative actions, with an emphasis on creating a unified approach among council members, the mayor, and city bureaus. The council discussed the importance of speaking with one voice in Salem to enhance effectiveness. The session also highlighted the need for further development of evaluation criteria to assess legislative issues effectively. Key topics included behavioral health funding, transportation, housing, and responses to federal policy changes. The council plans to finalize the legislative agenda in a December work session after incorporating feedback and further refining their strategies.
Key Points
- Discussion on setting the legislative agenda for 2026, focusing on priorities and expectations from city government and partners.
- Emphasis on the importance of a unified voice when presenting priorities to the state legislature.
- Plans to finalize the legislative agenda in a December work session after further development and discussions.
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Action Items
- Council members to provide input on state and federal legislative priorities.
- Further development of evaluation criteria for assessing legislative issues.
- Finalization of the 2026 legislative agenda in a December work session.