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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 1 2024 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

Press Release
2024 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Published

Quarter 1 2024 Lobbying Reports


Further information about the most recent quarter's disclosures

Additional disclosure reports


Lobbying Topics

Most frequently disclosed lobbying communications were related to the following topics:

  • Business/Economic Development: Housing, Downtown, Safety
  • Housing and Community Development: Housing Regulatory Relief, Inclusionary Housing, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) District Redevelopment
  • Cable and Franchise: Affordable Connectivity Act

 Spending

  • Lobbying groups reported spending approximately $104,944 in the quarter on City lobbying efforts.
  • The following registered entities reported exceeding the quarterly lobbying threshold by spending more than $1,000:

Political consultant activity

1. Commissioner Ryan reported consulting services with CN4.
2. Commissioner Mapps reported consulting services with Robert Dobrich and Swift Political Affairs.
3. Commissioner Gonzales reported consulting services with CN4 Partners.
4. Commissioner Rubio reported consulting services with Springwater Partners. 


Recent enforcement

1. Oregon Symphony received its first warning for filing late Q4 2023 Statement.

2. Commissioner Rubio received a warning for filing a late Q1 2024 Political Consultant Report and Q1 2024 Lobbying Gift Report



Please direct any questions to lobbyist@portlandoregon.gov for the quickest response or call 503-823-4022.

Contact

City Elections

City Elections Division

Louise Hansen

City Elections Officer

Lobbying Regulations

Office of the Auditor

Location

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