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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.
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Free Support for Oregon Child Care Providers
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Imagine Black Futures Builds Black Civic Engagement
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The City of Portland Invites You to Help Shape Our Community Engagement Future
Public Listening Sessions Begin as City's Governance Structure Changes
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Disability Equity & Engagement Survey Report
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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
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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.
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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.
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Portland’s Cannabis Market Shows Signs of Optimism for 2023
$500K of Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund Available on Jan. 16.
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Civic Life's 2022 Year-In-Review
Read a message from Interim Director Montoya and a summary of some of Civic Life's work in 2022!
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Portland Changes Government After 109 Years
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Charter Commission Phase II Public Hearings
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