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Councilor Smith Proposes Key Amendment to Fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance Ahead of City Council Vote
Councilor Loretta Smith is proposing an amendment to the Fall Budget Ordinance that restores funding for public safety, parks, and employee cost-of-living adjustments, aiming to strengthen community programs and uphold fiscal responsibility. The City Council vote is scheduled for November 12, 2025,
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Councilor Loretta Smith Responds to Federal Troop Deployment in Portland
Councilor Loretta Smith strongly condemns the deployment of federal troops in Portland as an unwelcome federal overreach that threatens community safety, local authority, and Oregon’s autonomy.
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Councilor Smith Calls for Fairness and Action in Addressing Homelessness
Councilor Loretta Smith of District 1 pushes back on Mayor Wilson's request for donations toward the City of Portland's homelessness solutions and suggestion that failure to do so would result in President Trump deploying the National Guard in Portland.
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Councilor Loretta Smith Champions Increased Public Access with New Weekly Council Meeting Schedule
Portland City Council unanimously passed legislation to expand its meeting schedule, including an amendment from Councilor Loretta Smith to add a monthly evening session and increase overall accessibility
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Councilor Loretta Smith Responds to Mayor Wilson’s Executive Order on Civil Rights Compliance
Councilor Smith responds to Mayor Wilson's Executive Order concerning Portland's compliance with the Civil Rights Act.
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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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