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Councilor Sameer Kanal

City Councilor
District
District 2
I am a City Councilor representing North and Northeast Portland, chair of the Committee of the Whole, and a member of the Community & Public Safety and Public Works 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

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503-823-4354

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News

Portland City Council passes resolution to unlock City-owned land for restorative development in Lower Albina

The resolution directs the City to negotiate with community nonprofit Albina Vision Trust.

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Events

Community and Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Community and Public Safety Committee meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

9:30 am 12:30 pm
Council committee meeting
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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
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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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City Council Executive Session

12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Council executive session
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