As we move into a more collaborative and unified service area structure, BACs at the bureau level are no longer required. Instead, Civic Life BAC members are encouraged to participate in the City's community budgeting opportunities in the new form of government.
Please visit City Budget Office | Portland.gov as more information on the FY 2025-26 budget process becomes available.
City Budget Office News (August 5, 2024): Collaborate now to prepare for financial challenges ahead | Portland.gov
About the Bureau Advisory Committee
The Bureau Advisory Committee (BAC) is a City of Portland advisory body and was re-established in 2018 to provide independent guidance to the Office of Community & Civic Life. The committee is made up of local community members who have diverse backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and skills. During their terms, committee members attend and participate in meetings, study local issues, and give input to the director of Civic Life.
BAC committee members offer advice and frame strategic choices, their roles include:
- Providing guidance to the Civic Life director and leadership team on the effective use of resources as it relates to the bureau's overall strategic aim and racial equity plan;
- Reviewing bureau goals, program priorities, and spending;
- Informing participation in Civic Life's annual budget process; and
- Acting as an ambassador for the bureau and for the city.
Bureau Advisory Committee Members
(updated May 2024)
Manijeh Mehrnoosh
Tracy Zhen
Shana Koalska
Christina Weinholz
Nanci Champlin
Francis Kham
Mary Jaron Kelley