Iconic elk statue will return to downtown Portland

The City's beloved Thompson Elk has been fully restored and safely stored since it was damaged during protests in 2020.

Updated December 13, 2023 1:30 pm News article

Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square

Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2023.

December 21, 2022 8:00 am News article

Portland Street Response Year 2 Mid-Point Evaluation Report

December 15, 2022 9:03 am News article

PBOT, Commissioner Hardesty announce protected bike lanes, safety and maintenance improvements coming to Cully Neighborhood on NE Killingsworth

December 12, 2022 12:13 pm News article

City Council statement on Portland charter reform

Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners Jo Ann Hardesty, Mingus Mapps, Carmen Rubio and Dan Ryan issued a joint statement about the passage of Ballot Measure 26-228, which changes Portland's election system and form of government.

November 9, 2022 8:45 am Press release

Portland Street Response October Call Volume Highest in History + Additional Updates

November 2, 2022 8:00 am News article

Commissioner Hardesty Introduces Amendments to Add Urgency and Local Expertise to Affordability & Houseless Crisis Proposals

October 31, 2022 4:10 pm News article

Local Elected Officials from Across the Country Visit Portland Street Response

October 25, 2022 10:28 am News article

Commissioner Hardesty Asks Mayor Wheeler to Support Fire & Rescue Staffing, Preserve RRV Program, & Prevent Cuts in Upcoming Fall BMP

October 24, 2022 5:21 pm News article

Press Release: Commissioner Hardesty Responds to Mayor Wheeler & Commissioner Ryan Proposals on Housing & Homelessness

October 21, 2022 11:50 am News article

Press Release: Commissioner Hardesty to Introduce Emergency Ordinance at Council to Establish New School Zones, Make Safety Improvements on Southeast Powell and Beyond

October 19, 2022 9:11 am News article

October 2022: Updates from Portland Fire & Rescue Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

October 17, 2022 5:26 pm News article

Commissioner Hardesty Offers Initial Response to Leaked Concept of Forced Entry into Mass Encampments for Portlanders Experiencing Extreme Poverty

October 17, 2022 10:02 am News article

Request for Proposal Released to Begin Truth & Reconciliation Process between Portland Police Bureau and Portland Community

October 7, 2022 3:28 pm News article

Press Release: Commissioner Hardesty demands ODOT implement immediate safety fixes and renews call to transfer Southeast Powell Blvd from ODOT to local control with substantial investment for safety improvements

October 6, 2022 11:18 am News article

Joint City Council Statement on Portland Thorns

Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners Jo Ann Hardesty, Mingus Mapps, Carmen Rubio and Dan Ryan issue a joint statement on the Portland Thorns.

October 5, 2022 1:50 pm News article

Portland Fire & Rescue Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Passes Ordiance to Increase Compensation for Firefighters Training New Lateral Recruits

September 21, 2022 1:57 pm News article

Commissioner Hardesty, Director Warner honor the legacy, public service of former Metro Councilor Bob Stacey

September 9, 2022 3:47 pm News article

Commissioner Hardesty Condemns Attempts to Undermine Charter Reform Process

September 7, 2022 11:40 am News article

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

June 24, 2022 2:25 pm News article