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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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Geek Week PDX launches citywide art hunt with 8‑foot sasquatch at City Hall

More than 25 local artists will be featured across Portland.

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Portland City Council approves term sheet to renovate Moda Center

The term sheet advances initial negotiations with Rip City Management as the City hopes to come to a final agreement by December.

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Council restores $12 million for police, fire, and transportation

Council voted to restore $12 million in cuts to police, firefighters, transportation, and other services in the 2026-27 budget. This keeps 30 positions, including public safety support specialists, desk clerks, and 311 call takers. Also restores money for emergency rescue teams and police training.

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City Leaders: We Stand with Our Immigrant Neighbors

Portland leaders denounce the "silent surge" of immigration enforcement spreading fear among our neighbors. While federal immigration is beyond the City’s authority, our commitment to our immigrant communities is not. We will uphold our sanctuary values using every lawful tool.

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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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Portland City Council adopts final budget for 2026-27

Facing massive shortfall, Council adopts a $8.5 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The budget keeps open all fire stations, parks, and community centers. Keeps all police officers on the job. Makes painful cuts to shelters, parks, and police. Some 100 workers will be laid off.

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With amendments, Council moves closer to adopting final budget

Facing a historic shortfall, the Portland City Council took a big step towards adopting a $8.5 billion budget for fiscal year that starts July 1. Councilors approved nine amendments and rejected several others.

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Statement from Mayor Wilson and City Council Leadership on Federal Enforcement Funding

Mayor Keith Wilson, City Council President Jamie Dunphy, and Vice President Olivia Clark issue joint statement about federal funding enforcement package.

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The Moda Center is our house. Let's build the future together.

What should Portland do with the Moda Center? Tell the City Council what you think. Take a survey. Talk to councilors face to face at pop-up sessions in local parks. Get the facts about the Moda and what's at stake for Portland.

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Adopted Phase Budget Amendments Posted Publicly

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Pryvit, Lviv! Portland Welcomes New Sister City

Portland hailed the historic community of Lviv, Ukraine, as her newest sister city with roses, music, and pageantry. Above, Darka Dusty and Miri Stebivka celebrate the occasion by performing "Echoes of your Footsteps" by Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasiuk.

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Notice of City Council Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Adopted Budget

Notice is hereby given for a public hearing held on June 9, 2026 by the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission on the budget approved by the budget committee for the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

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City Council approves $8.5 billion budget to close historic shortfall

Councilors delivered a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, successfully closing a record gap of over $160 million. Balancing the budget required them to make painful decisions as they considered over 40 amendments. They can still propose more amendments before final adoption next month.

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Portlanders speak out at budget listening sessions

A series of four community listening sessions – one in each district – were held to help shape the future of the City of Portland budget.

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Approved Budget

Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 294.915 notice is hereby given for a public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon to Approve the Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

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Únase a sus vecinos en una sesión de escucha de presupuesto

Se está llevando a cabo una serie de cuatro sesiones de escucha comunitaria —una en cada distrito— para ayudar a dar forma al futuro del presupuesto de la Ciudad de Portland. Únase a su distrito y haga oír su voz.

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Portland City Council Holds First Oversight Hearing

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