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Winter weather: office closure, emergency shelters and city services
  • Most City offices are closed Thursday, Feb. 13, due to winter weather.
  • Shelters are open until at least noon Thursday. More information: Multco.us/Cold.
  • City information: road closures, transportation updates, preventing frozen plumbing, tree emergencies
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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Community education and outreach

Helpful guides to learn about Portland and our services

News and Notices

It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.

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We've Only Just Begun

It’s been scarcely a month since I stepped into City Hall for my first day as Mayor. Every morning, I cross the threshold of City Hall thinking about the people I met on the campaign trail. Portland has reached a moment of profound opportunity, and so much rides on us getting this right.

Newsletter


A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.

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Five facts about Portland Water that are more interesting than the 2025 Super Bowl

This year’s Big Game may be a snooze-fest, but these Portland Water facts will wake you up like a splash of water to the face.

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New youth programs and grants

PBOT's Safe Routes to School February 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Construction and Maintenance

Study completion expected Spring 2025
Planning is underway for new trail; park improvements planning will begin at a later date
Planning and design started in fall; construction expected to begin Spring 2028
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Fall 2027

Upcoming Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Meet at Sellwood Community House

Members of the public can meet with Councilor Green outside of City Hall during designated hours.

10:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event
A two-story building with grayish wood panels, rectangular windows, and a dark sign that reads Sellwood Community House build 1910 established 2019 above the entryway.

Commute Pop-up - First & Main

Learn about commute options into downtown, sign up for Get There to earn rewards and prizes, and get some free coffee and cookies!

11:30 am 1:30 pm
Community Event
A person riding a bicycle to work

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