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Reflections on the Loss of Damon Lamarr Johnson
Councilor Smith pens her thoughts on the tragic loss of Damon Lamarr Johnson following a distressing encounter with law enforcement.
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Letter to Governor Kotek Regarding Special Session
Councilor Loretta Smith sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek urging her to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature to pass a state transportation package.
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Portland City Council Committee Advances a Resolution to Reaffirm the City’s Commitment to Vision Zero
Portland City Council's Transportation & Infrastructure Committee unanimously approve resolution to reaffirm the City’s commitment to Vision Zero.
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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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Portland City Councilors urge Providence to bargain in good faith
Thousands of nurses remain on strike at the 8 Providence hospitals. As the elected leaders of the City of Portland, we stand with these healthcare workers when they say they need more support to do their critical jobs.
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After 2-year transition to new, voter-approved form of government, Portland City Council elects leaders
In one of the final steps to implement the historic voter-approved government transition, new city councilors elected Elana Pirtle-Guiney as president and Tiffany Koyama Lane as vice-president at their first meeting.
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Portland’s next leaders take oath of office, ushering in a new era of city government
Incoming Mayor Keith Wilson, Auditor Simone Rede and 12 city councilors are sworn in at an historic – and joyful – ceremony in downtown Portland. They take office Jan. 1, completing a voter-approved overhaul of city elections and governance.
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