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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

Events

District 1 Budget Open House

Join Mayor Keith Wilson, City Administrator Raymond Lee, and district councilors to engage in the City's budget process, share feedback and help shape priorities ahead.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Community event
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Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

9:30 am 12:30 pm
Council committee meeting
Available online

Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole meets the first, second, and fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

2:00 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
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