Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

City Government and Leadership

Program

Portlanders rely on city government every day to operate parks, fix potholes, fight fires, provide clean drinking water – and much more. Learn how the City of Portland delivers services, passes laws and solves problems. Meet city leaders and get in touch.

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City Administrator and Deputies

City Leadership Team

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Media and Journalist Resources

How to reach PDX 311

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Federal Policy Impacts in Portland

News

Portland City Council Confirms Bob Day as Chief of Police

Chief Bob Day has served the Portland Police Bureau as officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, precinct commander, assistant chief, and deputy chief.

February 20, 2025 11:42 am News article

Chief Bob Day in uniform

Past Meetings and Hearings

City Council Swearing-In Ceremony Livestream

December 19, 2024

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