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Councilor Loretta Smith

City Councilor
Pronouns
She/Her
District
District 1
I'm one of three City Councilors representing District 1 (communities East of I-205, plus the Lents neighborhood and those neighbors near Portland International Airport.). I am a small business owner, single mom, and am dedicated to building pathways to opportunity.

  • Current position

    City Councilor: Elected as City Councilor for District 1 in November 2024 and began their term of office in January 2025.

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Councilor Loretta Smith

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councilor.smith@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-4350

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News

Portland City Council Announces New Committee Schedule

News article

Portland City Council to Hold Priorities Setting Session

Updated News article

Portland City Council Holds Series of Budget Work Sessions

News article

Councilor Smith Denounces Violence in City Hall

Press release

Councilor Smith
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Events

City Council Work Session

Joint City / County Homelessness to Housing Continuum - Roles & Responsibilities

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Council work session
Available online

Community and Public Safety Committee Meeting

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Council committee meeting
Available online

City Council Meeting

City Council holds regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesday and 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are held the following Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Council meeting
Available online

City Council Work Session

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Discussion

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Council work session
Available online
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Voting record

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