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State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Section 4-101 Merit Principle.

Label: City charter section

[Section amended November 5, 2024, effective December 18, 2024]

  1. All appointments and promotions to positions in the classified service shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by a valid and reliable examination or other objective evidence of competence. Such appointments and promotions shall provide fair and equal opportunity without regard to protected classes under local ordinance, or state or federal law. The goal of the merit system is a workforce that reflects the aspirations and values of the City it serves.

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