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Councilor Sameer Kanal

City Councilor
District
District 2
I am a City Councilor representing North and Northeast Portland, co-chair of the Community & Public Safety Committee, and a member of the Climate, Resilience, & Land Use and Labor & Workforce Development committees.

  • Current position

    City Councilor: Elected as City Councilor for District 2 in November 2024 and began their term of office in January 2025.

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Councilor Sameer Kanal

Contact Councilor Sameer Kanal
councilor.kanal@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4354

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Meet Sameer Kanal

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Meet the Team

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Read and Sign Up for Newsletters from Councilor Kanal

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Community Resources

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Councilor Kanal's Calendar

Committee assignments

News

Joint Statement from the Progressive Caucus on the U.S. Border Patrol Shooting in East Portland

The Progressive Caucus (Peacock) of Portland City Council sends a message denouncing violence from the federal government in the aftermath of the shooting on Thursday, January 8th.

Press release

Macadam ICE Facility Permit Updates and FAQ

The purpose of this page is to provide updates and technical insight regarding permit for the ICE facility at Macadam Ave in Portland.

News article

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Events

City Council Work Session

Financial Condition and Budget Update

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Council Work Session
Available Online

City Council Executive Session

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Council Executive Session

2026 Legislative Delegation Breakfast

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Meeting
Available Online

Community and Public Safety Committee Meeting

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