Environment

Councilor Koyama Lane’s Budget Amendments Preserve Critical Positions that Center Vulnerable Communities and Protect Our Tree Canopy

Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane is proposing seven budget amendments for FY2026–2027 that prioritize civil and human rights, protect our tree canopy, support seniors and our most vulnerable community members, and honor our historic obligations to tribes.

May 17, 2026 1:20 pm Press release

Give Testimony to Restore Fire Engine, Rescue Teams, Housing and Hygiene

My budget amendments preserve key emergency and fire safety personnel, advance pathways to housing, and invest in hygiene and workforce development - weigh in by Monday, May 18th, 2026.

May 15, 2026 5:52 pm News article

Portland's First Heritage Tree Finds New Life

The removal of the Burrell Elm was hard on many community members, but thanks to partners, its impact will continue long after the last leaf fell.

May 14, 2026 3:32 pm News article

News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, kicks off 2026 season in Southwest Portland on May 17

Updated May 14, 2026 12:36 pm Press release

M Carter Commons Has Opened

Subject to the N/NE Preference Policy, M Carter Commons brings 62 new affordable homes to Overlook, directly adjacent to Kaiser Permanente and Overlook Park. Made up of studios and 1-bedrooms, M Carter Commons is ideally suited for low-income seniors.

May 13, 2026 10:29 am Blog post