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.

September 3, 2026 5:00 pm Press release

Save Our Services Ordinance

July 9, 2026 4:19 pm News article

New online tool offers earlier visibility into Council legislation and schedules

City Council introduces public webpage for tracking legislation and actions.

Updated July 2, 2026 8:22 am News article

Portland City Council Enters Final Phase of FY 2026‑27 Budget Adoption

June 3, 2026 10:11 am News article

City Council Passes Councilor Sameer Kanal's Right to Know Who's Policing You Ordinance

Updated May 28, 2026 9:03 am Press release

Remembering Cayle Tern

May 12, 2026 11:21 am Blog post

Portland City Councilors Avalos and Kanal Request Greater Insight into Urban Alchemy Contract Oversight

Councilors Avalos and Kanal asked that the administration provide a written response with the requested information to Council offices by close of business on Monday, May 11th, so Council can effectively review current operations, oversight structures, and future policy considerations.

May 8, 2026 3:03 pm News article

Portland City Council Holds First Oversight Hearing

April 20, 2026 12:55 pm News article

Portland City Council to Hold First Committee of the Whole Meeting

April 1, 2026 9:53 am News article

Portland City Council Announces New Committee Schedule

March 11, 2026 2:49 pm News article

Portland City Council to Hold Priorities Setting Session

Updated March 2, 2026 2:06 pm News article

Portland City Council Holds Series of Budget Work Sessions

March 2, 2026 9:42 am News article

Council condemns tear gas at protests, calls for ongoing community action

February 2, 2026 12:56 pm News article

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.

January 10, 2026 3:50 pm Press release

Mayor, District 2 City Councilors Condemn ICE’s Deployment of Chemical Munitions in North Portland Arrest

Fox 12 Oregon report shows bystanders struck as ICE agents deploy pepper balls during neighborhood arrest

December 16, 2025 8:30 am News article

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.

December 3, 2025 9:57 am News article

You Have a Right to Know Who's Policing You

November 22, 2025 10:52 pm Blog post

Council Sameer Kanal's Statement on the Grand Jury Decision Not to File Criminal Charges in the Death of Damon Lamarr Johnson

November 13, 2025 2:53 pm Press release

Portland City Council Remains United Against Federal Overreach

October 20, 2025 3:03 pm News article

City Council Unanimously Passes Councilor Kanal's Sanctuary City Status Codification Ordinance

October 16, 2025 10:40 am Press release