Portland and the federal government

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City Government and Leadership

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City Leadership

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How does our form of government work?

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Portland Values and the Federal Government

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Portland's Homeless Response

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Press Office

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Organizational Structure

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Recovery and Resilience in Portland

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Mayor Wilson and Councilor Zimmerman Propose Tax Cut for Portland's Small Businesses

This proposal will cut taxes for thousands of Portland’s small businesses by increasing the income threshold for the city’s business tax from $50,000 to $75,000 in 2026, and to $100,000 in 2027. Next step: City Council.

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From Bridges to Buildings, Technology to Trash Cans

Chief Procurement Officer Sylvester Donelson, Jr. is in charge of buying the goods, services and construction contracting that the City needs to fulfill its mission. Not only is that vital to public safety, drinking water, and safe streets — it also has massive implications for the local economy.

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Sylvester Donelson smiles at the camera, dressed informally in an interior office. He radiates confidence.

Turning the Tide, One Call at a Time

Portland Fire & Rescue's CHAT/MOUD crews race against the clock to stop people dying from fentanyl and other drug overdose. They circle back later to help users break the cycle of addiction. [Photo shows CHAT responders Olivia Brant and Zach Wannamaker checking on a man at a homeless camp.]

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Two first responders with CHAT check on a man lying on the ground near a homeless camp under a freeway overpass. They are taking vital signs to see if he is OK.

Portland Marks Over 100,000 Nights of Safe Sleep Through City Emergency Overnight Shelters

The City of Portland has reached a new and important milestone of providing over 100,000 nights of safe sleep according to data provided by HMIS (the data system used to track homelessness engagement).

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