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Face Covering Directive for City Facilities and Vehicles

Effective July 28, 2021, Portland CAO Tom Rinehart has issued a directive mandating the use of face coverings for everyone inside City facilities and vehicles. Check our face coverings page for more information.

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COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience

Access City programs, people and projects designed to help Portland recover. Portland United
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Programs

Advisory Bodies Program

The Advisory Bodies Program provides training and resources for advisory body members to understand policies, practices and procedures; ensures that all advisory bodies follow and uphold their rules and bylaws; and offers recruitment information for current open positions.
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Cannabis Program

The Cannabis Program oversees the regulatory, licensing, compliance, community impact, and equity initiatives for Portland's legal cannabis industry, both medical and adult-use.
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Community Safety

The goal of the Community Safety program is to make all Portlanders feel safe, connected, and welcomed. The program brings community members together to work toward the common good by building proactive relationships and creating equitable outcomes for all.
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Disability Program

We build City government's capacity to meaningfully engage with disability communities and support disabled Portlanders to engage with government.

To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-4000, Relay: 711
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Graffiti Program

The Graffiti Program works with community members to keep Portland beautiful by removing unauthorized graffiti. We also partner with local groups to support and protect public art murals.
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Grant Opportunities

Civic Life's grant program aims to strengthen community, build inclusion, and support engagement with City government.
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Immigrant & Refugee Program

We partner with Portland's immigrant and refugee communities to create equitable services, resources, and policies.
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Liquor Program

Information and license applications to help people serve alcohol in a way that brings people together, ensures safe practices, and contributes to the vibrancy of our communities.
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My Neighborhood

Portland's neighborhood system is made up of 94 recognized neighborhood associations and seven neighborhood district coalition offices located throughout the city.
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Noise Program

The Noise Program supports the city’s lively spirit, safety, and health by reviewing requests for City noise code variances for exciting and essential events. We also educate the public on the human health issue of urban noise pollution by enforcing the City's Noise Code Title 18.
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