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Councilor Loretta Smith

City Councilor
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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
phone number503-823-4350

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About Councilor Loretta Smith

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Councilor Smith's Calendar

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News

Portland City Council Passes Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Program

Portland City Council voted overwhelmingly (11-1) on May 7, 2025, to pass Resolution 2025 – 095, the Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Program (SIPP).

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Portland City Council Passes Landmark Resolution to Expand SummerWorks Program and Strengthen Youth Employment Opportunities

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Events

Arts and Economy Committee Meeting (Cancelled)

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cancelled
Council Committee Meeting
Available Online

City Council Work Session

Children's Levy

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Council Work Session
Available Online

Community and Public Safety Committee Meeting

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Council Committee Meeting
Available Online

City Council Work Session

Budget Work Session: Operations & Finance, City Administrator

9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Council Work Session
Available Online
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Voting record

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