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Five Takeaways from the PEP Talk

Hear from Dr. Julia Carboni of Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

May 4, 2023 9:01 am News article

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Free Support for Oregon Child Care Providers

May 4, 2023 8:55 am News article

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Public Listening Sessions and Survey

Sign up for a listening session!

April 10, 2023 2:19 pm News article

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You're Invited to our PEP Talk

Come for free food, stay for some good government!

April 10, 2023 2:08 pm News article

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Imagine Black Futures Builds Black Civic Engagement

April 10, 2023 2:05 pm News article

A group of people riding electric bikes at Imagine Black's Durag and Bonnet E-Bike Ride on Sept. 13, 2021.

City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services

This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.

March 29, 2023 1:00 pm News article

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Notice of upcoming Independent District Commission public hearing on District Plan Criteria

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council.

March 15, 2023 12:24 pm News article

Portland City Council selects first Salary Commission in a unanimous vote

Playing a key role in implementing voter-approved changes to Portland’s election system and form of government, the Salary Commission will set pay for the City of Portland’s elected officials.

March 8, 2023 7:00 pm News article

Portland Enagagement Project Public Events Kick Off

Your voice matters! Work together with Civic Life and the City to build an engagement model that works for all Portlanders and allows us to solve issues today and in the future.

March 3, 2023 4:14 pm News article

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City Council to appoint five human resources professionals to first salary commission, setting salaries for Portland city officials elected in November 2024

The Salary Commission will establish the salaries for city officials elected to Portland’s new form of government beginning in fall 2024.

March 3, 2023 4:35 pm News article

The City of Portland Invites You to Help Shape Our Community Engagement Future

Public Listening Sessions Begin as City's Governance Structure Changes

February 28, 2023 9:35 am News article

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Learning Black History

Honoring Black History Month 2023

February 8, 2023 1:18 pm News article

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Disability Equity & Engagement Survey Report

February 8, 2023 1:05 pm News article

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95 Neighborhood Profiles Showcase Economic And Livability Issues

The Office of Community & Civic Life and Portland State University Package Portland’s Economic, Social, and Livability Challenges Using a Variety of Data Sources

February 3, 2023 4:22 pm News article

A colorful map illustration of the City of Portland. The map is divided into 7 district. Each district is identified by a different color and icon. Going clockwise from left to right: Turquoise district is marked with rainboots and an N for North Portland. Yellow region is marked with a bicycle icon and NE for North East Portland. Blue district is marked with donut and coffee and CNE for Central North East. Red is marked with a food truck and E for East Portland and so on.

City Council formally appoints 13 Portland residents to serve on the Independent District Commission

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. The commission is set to begin meeting in February and will engage Portlanders on their route to adopting a districting plan by Sept. 1, 2023.

January 26, 2023 12:30 pm News article

City Council to appoint 13-member Independent District Commission Jan. 25, group will begin establishing Portland city council districts soon

The Independent District Commission will be comprised of 13 Portlanders, leading the charge to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. Commissioners and alternates will be appointed Jan. 25.

January 17, 2023 12:30 pm News article