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City Administrator Addresses Federal Compliance and Equity Funding Impacts
Portland is weighing the impact of federal mandates on its equity programs, as compliance becomes a condition for receiving vital grant funding that supports core city services.
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Update on chemical munitions use near ICE facility
City leaders are concerned about the use of chemical munitions near the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Here are the steps we’re taking to reduce use and impact.
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City taps longtime assistant chief from Dallas to lead Portland Fire & Rescue
Lauren Johnson will start work as Portland’s fire chief Aug. 18, taking the helm of 744 employees and a nearly $200 million budget.
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Save a Life, Install a Smoke Alarm
Public education officer Lieutenant Laurent Picard of Portland Fire & Rescue works helps Portland residents save lives, prevent fires, and prepare for urban wildfire.
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City rate increases go into effect on July 1
Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on every day, like water, sewers, streets, parks and garbage pickup. Rate and fee increases support operations, repair and replacement to keep our city safe and sustainable. Here's a summary for fiscal year 2025-26.
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Mayor Wilson Urges State Legislators Not to Leave Cities Out of Transportation Bill
House Bill 3402-3 threatens Portland’s transportation future by stripping local control at a time when unified, statewide solutions are urgently needed.
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The Goodwill Ambassador
Park ranger Andres Lucas-Robles is in the field every day helping people have fun and stay safe in the 156 city parks managed by Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Portland City Council adopts $8.6 billion budget for 2025-26
Facing a funding gap of roughly $150 million, the council adopted a budget focused on delivering key services, curbing homelessness, supporting public safety, and keeping parks and community centers open.
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Repairing Our Streets, One Pothole at a Time
Maintenance supervisor Stacey Lauer pounds the pavement with the road crew to make Portland's transportation system safer and more reliable.
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Portland leaders unite to reaffirm Sanctuary City status and urge peaceful protest
Leaders from across the community came together to reaffirm Portland’s commitment to sanctuary city status, immigrant communities, and peaceful protest.
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Portland City Council advances $8.6 billion budget for final approval
Councilors considered key amendments to the FY 2025-26 city budget. Formal adoption is scheduled for June 18.
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Portland City Council closer to adopting $8.6 billion budget
Key amendments to the 2025-26 city budget would restore cuts to parks maintenance, reduce funding for tree regulation, and redirect spending on contractors to support councilors’ priorities.
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Protecting Portland’s Rivers with Pride
Project coordinator Debbie Caselton works on helping you and your neighbors stay informed about construction projects for the Bureau of Environmental Services. It's called community outreach, and it's a vital part of our work.
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Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget Pledges Strong Support for Portland Street Response’s Future
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Portland City Council Increases Settlement in Albina Displacement Lawsuit
City Council increased the settlement from $2 million to $8.5 million for a group of Black residents and descendants from the Albina neighborhood, who were displaced by urban renewal projects dating back to the 1960s.
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Lisa Abuaf Nominated to Serve as Prosper Portland’s Interim Executive Director
If approved, Abuaf will lead Portland's economic development agency until a new executive director joins Prosper Portland later this year.
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The Small Business Whisperer
Creativity and enterprise run deep in Portland's identity. But launching a small business isn't easy. Business liaison Jon Bebe with the Office of Small Business at Prosper Portland helps entrepreneurs get off the ground, unlock capital, navigate permits and make their ventures thrive.
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City of Portland reaches agreement in Albina displacement lawsuit
City Council is slated to consider a $2 million settlement with a group of Black residents and descendants from the Albina neighborhood, who were displaced by urban renewal projects dating back to the 1960s.
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Portland names interim deputy city administrator for public safety
Bob Cozzie, who has served as director of emergency communications since 2018, replaces outgoing service area leader Mike Myers.
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