Office of Community & Civic Life

Bureau/Office

The Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic Life) connects Portlanders with city government to build inclusive, safe, and livable communities.

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1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov

News

Building Equity in the Cannabis Industry

News Article

May 6, 2021 9:25 am

Civic Life’s Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson was featured in a recent Refinery29 article talking about cannabis equity and legalization.

Portrait of Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson

Join the Bureau Advisory Committee Meeting on May 18

News Article

May 6, 2021 9:12 am

The Bureau Advisory Committee provides guidance on the Office of Community & Civic Life’s goals, program priorities, and spending. Meetings are public and Portlanders are encouraged to attend.

Image of two hands during a meeting. One hand takes notes while the other checks their phone.

City Efforts to Support AAPI

News Article

May 6, 2021 8:59 am

How the City is honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Illustration of TriMet bus with their new bus wraps honoring AAPI Heritage Month

Denouncing Discrimination Against AAPI Communities

News Article

May 6, 2021 8:53 am

Last month, all but one U.S. Senator voted to support Sen. Mazie Hirono’s anti-Asian hate crimes bill; the bill is now headed to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.