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Many Council records are available in Efiles, the City of Portland online records database. Efiles is used by the Auditor's Office to make available online City records such as ordinances, resolutions, City Council minutes, historical documents and photographs. Council meeting records starting July 1, 2021 are also available directly on the weekly Council agenda. Email the Council Clerk at councilclerk@portlandoregon.gov with any questions.

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Minutes

Council meeting minutes are available in Efiles from 1990 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to 1990. 

Agendas

Council meeting agendas are available in Efiles from 1985 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to 1985. Beginning in August 2022, Council Agendas are available as part of Council Minutes

Ordinances

Council Ordinances are available in Efiles from June 24, 2009 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to June 2009. 

Resolutions

Council Resolutions are available in Efiles from August 16, 2006 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to August 2006.