Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

Commissioner Hardesty speaks at press conference for Healthy Businesses and plazas programs March 14, 2022
Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty oversees Portland Fire & Rescue, Portland Bureau of Transportation, and the Office of Community & Civic Life. Committed to representing all Portlanders with transparency, accountability, and equality.
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1221 SW 4th Ave
Room 230
Portland, OR97204
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Meet Jo Ann

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Commissioner Hardesty In the News

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Meet Team Hardesty

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News

Joint Council Statement for Fentanyl Awareness Day

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Statement on Civic Life Small Grants - A Letter of Clarification to Neighborhood Associations

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The History of Portland Street Response

From an idea, to an advocacy campaign, to a single team in Lents, to citywide expansion, this is the story of Portland Street Response - our newest unarmed 911 response within Portland Fire & Rescue which "assists people experiencing non-life-threatening mental health and behavioral health issues."

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The Future of Outdoor Seating & Street Plazas in Portland

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Events

City Council Meeting - Morning Session

The Council holds regular weekly meetings on Wednesday at 9:30 am. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are held Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Council Meeting
Available Online

City Council Meeting - Afternoon Session

The Council holds regular weekly meetings on Wednesday at 9:30 am. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are held Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Council Meeting
Available Online

City Council Meeting - Afternoon Session

The Council holds regular weekly meetings on Wednesday at 9:30 am. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are held Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Council Meeting
Available Online

Albina Vision Trust Work Session

Previously scheduled April 27, 2022 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Previously scheduled May 17, 2022 9:30 am – 11:30 am

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Rescheduled Council Work Session
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