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Ombudsman recommends streamlined enforcement of tour bus safety regulations

An Ombudsman review found that numerous tour companies do not comply with City regulations designed to ensure public safety. We recommended the Bureau of Transportation streamline enforcement to bring unpermitted companies into compliance.

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2023 Ombudsman Annual Report

We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2023.

Updated Report


Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 3 RFP

The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Thursday, Sept. 5, at a first reading.

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Ombudsman finds Water Bureau overcharged for past returned payment fees, recommends removing such fees going forward

After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated the Water Bureau’s practice of charging fees for returned payments. The Ombudsman recommended the Bureau notify customers impacted by a past overcharge that they are entitled to a refund, and that the Bureau remove returned payment fees going forward.

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Construction and Maintenance

Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Planning starting summer 2024
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027

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Neighborhood Tree Steward Program Summer 2024

If you love trees and want to give back to your community, the Neighborhood Tree Steward Program might be for you!

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Finding the root flare

City Council hearing - Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund RFP 3 funding recommendation

Regular agenda item 792 (second reading agenda item 777).

9:30 am
Public Hearing
Available Online

PCEF networking event

This networking event provides an overview of the Strategic Program 3: Clean Energy Improvements in Single-Family Homes program.

3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Community Event

Upcoming Events

Find your Flare events

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, long-lived tree is to uncover the root flare before planting. Help us pull back soil on hundreds of trees before we give them away this fall.

4:00 pm 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Finding the root flare

International Walk + Roll to School Day 2024

International Walk + Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the same day. This year, International Walk + Roll to School Day is Wednesday, Oct. 9!

Community Event
This year [insert community] is celebrating International Walk+Roll to School Day! On October 12, join your classmates and walk or roll to school!

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2024

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day gives children the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking to school and is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change.

Community Event
White text on purple background, "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day November 14," with a graphic of a young girl in a white dress and shoes walking with a book and ruler.