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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

Contact Councilor Sameer Kanal
councilor.kanal@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-4354

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Community Resources

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Committee assignments

News

Remembering Cayle Tern

Blog post

Portland City Council Holds First Oversight Hearing

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.

Press release

You Have a Right to Know Who's Policing You

Blog post

More news

Events

Councilor Kanal's Neighborhood Association Tour

Community event
Councilor Kanal speaks in front of a large crowd. Overlaid is the list of neighborhood association meetings he'll be at. View full size image

City Council Work Session

Budget Committee work session for FY2026-27: Public Works #2

9:30 am 12:30 pm
Council work session
Available online

City Budget Committee Meeting: FY 2026-27 Approved Hearing Day 1

The City Council will meet as the City Budget Committee to consider the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Learn more about the City’s budget process at portland.gov/budget/join.

9:30 am 5:00 pm
Council meeting
Available online

City & Prosper Budget Committee Meeting: FY 2026-27 Approved Hearing Day 2

The City Council will meet as the Prosper Portland Budget Committee to consider the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Learn more about providing in-person, virtual, or written testimony at portland.gov/budget/join.

9:30 am 5:00 pm
Council meeting
Available online
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Voting record

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