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New online tool offers earlier visibility into Council legislation and schedules

City Council introduces public webpage for tracking legislation and actions.

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June Newsletter: Q2 in Review

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PRESS RELEASE: Councilor Zimmerman Proposes 20 New FTE PPB Patrol Officers and Restores Training Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2026

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Small Businesses Get Tax Cut

Portland City Council today adopted a proposal by Mayor Wilson and Councilor Zimmerman to bring tax relief to thousands of small businesses. The Council vote raises the threshold for the city’s business tax from $50,000 to $75,000 in 2026 and to $100,000 in 2027.

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Mayor Wilson and Councilor Zimmerman Propose Tax Cut for Portland's Small Businesses

This proposal will cut taxes for thousands of Portland’s small businesses by increasing the income threshold for the city’s business tax from $50,000 to $75,000 in 2026, and to $100,000 in 2027. Next step: City Council.

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March Newsletter: Q1 in Review

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Portland City Council Announces New Committee Schedule

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Portland City Council to Hold Priorities Setting Session

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