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Chief Procurement Officer Sylvester Donelson, Jr. is in charge of buying the goods, services and construction contracting that the City needs to fulfill its mission. Not only is that vital to public safety, drinking water, and safe streets — it also has massive implications for the local economy.
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As part of Portland Fire & Rescue's CHAT after-care team, Kyle LaClair circles back to 911 callers to provide ongoing support that goes beyond what first responders can offer.
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Cost-saving measures are designed to close a budget gap during the current fiscal year. Exceptions will be made for frontline public safety roles and other critical needs.
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Electronics technician Josue Castaneda maintains the communications towers that play a vital role in public safety, allowing Portland's first responders to communicate during an emergency. Underpinning all that high-flying technology is an elemental skill: climbing hundreds of feet in the air.
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Terrestrial wildlife biologist Jade Ujcic-Ashcroft of the Bureau of Environmental Services monitors the health of the birds and beasts who call Portland home. Sometimes that means finding creative ways for us to share the ecosystem we inhabit together.
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As the City's disability equity manager at the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Nickole Cheron brings her lived experience to the job. She has created tools that empower people who have disability – so they can better access city programs, services and events and make their voices heard.
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Fires can start and spread anywhere. Portland’s industrial waterfront includes many structures that are hard for firefighters to access from land. As a harbor pilot and fire fighter for Portland Fire & Rescue, Colin Mcgladrey safeguards the city from the bridge of Fire Boat 21.
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Environmental Specialists like Thomas Krause test thousands of samples a year to make sure Portland’s drinking water is clean and safe.
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Public education officer Lieutenant Laurent Picard of Portland Fire & Rescue works helps Portland residents save lives, prevent fires, and prepare for urban wildfire.
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Park ranger Andres Lucas-Robles is in the field every day helping people have fun and stay safe in the 156 city parks managed by Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Maintenance supervisor Stacey Lauer pounds the pavement with the road crew to make Portland's transportation system safer and more reliable.
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Project coordinator Debbie Caselton works on helping you and your neighbors stay informed about construction projects for the Bureau of Environmental Services. It's called community outreach, and it's a vital part of our work.
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Officer Jessica Ruch is focused on keeping demonstrations peaceful and safe so that Portlanders can exercise their First Amendment rights.
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Transportation demand management specialist Timo Forsberg helps make Portland a great city for riding your bike. The Portland Bureau of Transportation offers bike fairs, bike maps, bike workshops and bike lanes to help folks get out of their cars and hop on their bikes.
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As a crisis responder with Portland Street Response, Chris “Bubba” Paul helps people through some of the toughest times of their lives. "We're here to help people where they are right now," he says.
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Tree planting coordinator Mari Aviles helps the City’s Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment program move closer to its goal of planting 10,000 trees each year.
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Harmonee Dashiell is the Equity and Engagement Manager for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, where she helps Portland residents make their voice heard in moving towards the city's future. She's organizing the City’s Earth Day celebration on April 19.
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Marisol Lozano-Peralta works with neighborhood volunteers who are prepared to assist in the event of a citywide emergency.
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Climate analyst Elise Guinee-Cooper is helping the Portland Water Bureau make the City's water system greener — and bluer.
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Engineer Christa Overby makes sure the City of Portland’s immense wastewater treatment system keeps working around the clock.
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