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From Councilor Ryan's desk: October 2, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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CEI Hub amendments, a new tax proposal, and Moda updates
From Councilor Ryan's desk: September 18, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Moda Center watch, this week's Zenith vote, and Q&A with summer intern Ava Rathi
Historic First: All 12 Portland City Councilors Co-Sponsor Data Center Transparency Resolution
Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
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City Council says no to secret NDAs on data center deals, commits Council to pursuing moratorium or zoning restrictions on hyperscale data centers
From Councilor Ryan's desk: September 4, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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A Lower Albina development resolution vote, Parks & Recreation's partnership with USTA PNW, and a brief Moda update
Portland City Council passes resolution to unlock City-owned land for restorative development in Lower Albina
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The resolution directs the City to negotiate with community nonprofit Albina Vision Trust.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: August 14, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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This week’s votes on Moda Center, an Albina Vision Trust development resolution, and downtown performing arts venues.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: August 7, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Moda Center developments and next steps, downtown performing arts venues, and a Q&A with intern Meerali Patel.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: July 24, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Tomorrow's D2 Moda Town Hall, the supplemental budget, and my new Chief of Staff Adam Green.
Happy trails to my Chief of Staff, Kezia Wanner
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Thank you for your dedicated tenure as a public servant at the City of Portland.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: July 10, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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A rendering of the mixed-use development and shopping and recreational spaces proposed for the Lloyd Center redevelopment. Photo courtesy of URG and ZGF Architects.
New online tool offers earlier visibility into Council legislation and schedules
Portland City Council
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City Council introduces public webpage for tracking legislation and actions.
Why I voted no on the City of Portland's 2026-27 budget
Councilor Dan Ryan
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We can't preserve all City programs while our resources decline and fixed costs rise, and public safety should've never been on the chopping block.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: June 8, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Photo: Mayor Wilson, Councilor Ryan, Kaohsiung City Councilors, and members of the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association holding trophies at the 2026 Elected Official Cup.
Portland City Council Enters Final Phase of FY 2026‑27 Budget Adoption
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2026-27 budget amendment reflections
Councilor Dan Ryan
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In this article, I outline my priorities for the 2026-27 budget and share key highlights from amendment discussions held May 18-20, 2026.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: May 19, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Photo: Councilor Ryan with Portland Police Officer Monsef of the North Precinct on May 8, 2026.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: April 24, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Photo: Councilor Ryan during an April 22, 2026 visit to Fire Station 13 in the Lloyd District.
From Councilor Ryan’s desk: April 9, 2026
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Photo: Councilor Dan Ryan standing in front of the newly reinstalled Thompson Elk Fountain on April 9, 2026.
City Life Committee to hear from Labor, Business, Sustainability, Arts, and Other Leaders at first meeting
Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
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The triumphant return of Portland’s iconic Thompson Elk Fountain
Councilor Dan Ryan
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Absent from its plinth for six years, Portland’s Thompson Elk statue is slated to make its grand return to Downtown’s Plaza Blocks—atop a repaired and renovated fountain in April 2026. Header image by Carol M. Highsmith via Library of Congress.
