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The Proposed Budget Hearing will be held April 21, 2026 from 9:30am- 1:30pm. City Council will meet as the budget committee and there will be public testimony. Learn more about providing in-person, virtual, or written testimony at portland.gov/budget/join.
Mayor Keith Wilson outlines ‘significant and painful cuts’ to close historic budget gap of over $160 million as revenues for fiscal year 2026-27 lag behind costs. His proposal maintains critical resources like police officers, fire stations, parks, community centers, and affordable housing.
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A series of four community listening sessions – one in each district – are being held to help shape the future of the City of Portland budget. Join your district and share your voice.
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Budget planning for fiscal year 2026–27 has begun, and the City of Portland, Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee and district councilors are offering events to engage in the city’s budget process and learn about community priorities.
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The City Budget Office released the FY 2026–27 Current Service Level Budget Report, outlining the cost of continuing services at current levels next year. The report sets a new standard for transparency and marks a shift in the budget development process, creating the baseline to guide discussions.
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Planning for fiscal year 2026-27 has begun and the City of Portland held a virtual budget learning session to help explain the basics of how the City's budget works, share a budgeting dashboard tool, and answered community member questions.
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Planning for fiscal year 2026-27 has begun and the City of Portland is holding a virtual budget learning session to help explain the basics of how the City's budget works.
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In a memo to the Portland City Council, City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III provided details about funds that have not yet been budgeted. He committed to transparency, including selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the City’s housing funds.
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The City Economist released the FY 2026-27 General Fund Forecast today, providing an early estimate of discretionary revenues and expenditures anticipated next fiscal year, marking a key milestone in Portland’s annual budget development process.
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Bureaus are asked to present clear, prioritized options that center fiscal sustainability, minimize service impacts, and meaningful community engagement
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Portland City Council adopted technical budget adjustments this week to address a general fund shortfall, keeping the current fiscal year’s budget in balance and ensuring the City can maintain essential services.
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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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The Fiscal Year 2025–26 Adopted Budget is available online in three PDF volumes, alongside a new interactive dashboard, offering transparent, detailed insights into City revenues, expenses, and strategic priorities for the year ahead.
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Facing a funding gap of roughly $150 million, the council adopted a budget focused on delivering key services, curbing homelessness, supporting public safety, and keeping parks and community centers open.
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Councilors considered key amendments to the FY 2025-26 city budget. Formal adoption is scheduled for June 18.
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Key amendments to the 2025-26 city budget would restore cuts to parks maintenance, reduce funding for tree regulation, and redirect spending on contractors to support councilors’ priorities.
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Facing an historic budget shortfall, councilors opt for a no-frills budget for now but save several questions for later. Key decisions Wednesday include redirecting money from police to parks, and increasing rideshare fees and golf fees to fund core services.
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Next, the Portland City Council will review Wilson’s proposal for investing $8.54 billion to operate city services and address Portland’s challenges.
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Four months into his first term, Mayor Wilson reflects on progress and urgent priorities as he prepares to release his proposed budget for the city.
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Portlanders highlight community priorities and challenges, giving high marks to the city’s parks, natural spaces and arts scene but remain concerned about homelessness, the cost of living and community safety, according to findings from the most recent Portland Insights Survey.
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