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Portland City Council approved our non-binding term sheet, 8-4, to move into the next phase of negotiations with the Blazers. But before I get into why I voted no, I want to take more time to zoom out and consider where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
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Together, we fought to save as many frontline positions as possible in parks, public safety, and across the city that deliver core services that Portlanders rely on every day.
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But here’s the thing: I don’t think Portlanders are buying this. Because anyone who’s been paying attention can tell that the Blazers are the ones turning the Moda renovation into a “political football” and waging negotiations through emailed press statements and bombastic quotes to the media.
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City Council introduces public webpage for tracking legislation and actions.
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Portland City Councilors Candace Avalos, Mitch Green, and Angelita Morillo gathered with labor representatives to announce the Services First (Green-Avalos-Morillo 1) budget amendment, which would restore cuts in the Mayor’s proposed budget for FY 26-27.
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Councilors Mitch Green, Candace Avalos, and Angelita Morillo are leading the Services First budget amendment to restore vital services that Portlanders rely on.
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So, when we say that “Council is unwilling to compromise” let’s be clear on who "Council” actually is. Let’s be clear on the policy OUTCOMES of compromise, instead of acting like compromise is always the ultimate goal in itself.
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East Portlanders have been clear and loud that they want the City to deliver on the core services that we’re responsible for.
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Councilors Avalos and Kanal asked that the administration provide a written response with the requested information to Council offices by close of business on Monday, May 11th, so Council can effectively review current operations, oversight structures, and future policy considerations.
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The Keep Portland Housed ordinance has been racially politicized and my identity is being used to distort what actually happened.
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The resolution supports expedited planning and policy work across City bureaus to enable housing development in Portland's Inner Eastside for people in all ages, wages, and stages of life.
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The Keep Portland Housed ordinance allocates close to $56 million in unbudgeted Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) funds that were disclosed in recent months.
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