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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

1.03.010 Definitions.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinance 191988, effective January 3, 2025.)

  1. A.City official means any elected official, employee, appointee to a board or commission, or citizen volunteer authorized to act on behalf of the City.
  2. B.Ethics means positive principles of conduct. Some ethical requirements are enforced by federal, State, or local law. Others rely on training, or on individuals’ desire to do the right thing. The provisions of this Chapter that are not elsewhere enforced by law will be considered advisory only.
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