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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Get updates from Commissioner Hardesty's office

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Meeting and Media Requests

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How to get involved in city council meetings

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Meet Team Hardesty

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Commissioner Hardesty's Calendar

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Office of Community & Civic Life

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Portland Street Response

News

Portland City Council reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade, End of Federal Right to an Abortion

Portland City Council reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade, End of Federal Right to an Abortion

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

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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 – 12:15 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 – 3:00 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 – 5:00 pm
Council Meeting
Available Online

Executive Session

Labor Peace Agreement

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Council Executive Session
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