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The voice on the other end of PDX 311

Got questions? Reporting an issue? Requesting assistance? PDX 311 call takers like Tiffany Carlson have got you covered.

March 11, 2025 7:00 am Blog post

Tiffany Carlson helps Portland residents connect to local government through 3-1-1 system.

Answering the call

9-1-1 dispatchers like Erica Gregg answer Portland’s calls for help.

March 4, 2025 7:00 am Blog post

Erica Gregg smiles at the camera while sitting at a work station in the middle of the 911 call center.

City accepting applications for Community Board for Police Accountability

The City of Portland is accepting applications for the Community Board for Police Accountability through Monday, April 14. Community members from all parts of Portland are encouraged to apply.

February 28, 2025 5:30 pm News article

Portland City Administrator releases draft budget recommendations

The document is a starting point for a city government facing a historic budget shortfall.

February 28, 2025 11:00 am Press release

Portland City Hall - A historic building with a classical architectural style, featuring a grand entrance with large columns, arched windows, and a decorative pediment.

What Black History Month means to us

The City African American Network is an affinity group for Black employees who serve the City of Portland. In honor of Black History Month, we reached out to ask their thoughts about what this event means to them and their families.

February 25, 2025 1:14 pm Blog post

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

Driven to serve

Snowplow operators like Eligeah Hodges work day and night to keep Portland’s snow and ice routes clear.

February 18, 2025 2:00 pm Blog post

Eligeah Hodges stands in front of a snowplow truck on the side of a roadway. The background is covered in snow.

Portland Water Bureau and Environmental Services directors plan to retire, City advances One Water initiative

February 18, 2025 11:35 am News article

Image shows a wide-angle view of the Portland Building

Portland joins sanctuary city lawsuit against Trump administration

The lawsuit, which was filed in California, alleges that recent executive orders and administrative actions illegally harm cities and states with sanctuary policies related to immigration enforcement.

February 7, 2025 11:00 am News article

Mayor Wilson and City Councilors at press conference in City Hall.

City Council approves Jordan as city administrator and Taylor as city attorney

City Council voted to keep Michael Jordan as city administrator and Robert Taylor as city attorney. Both currently serve the city in this capacity.

February 5, 2025 2:01 pm News article

City of Portland processes Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy

The State requires the LUCS in order to approve Zenith's Air Permit.

February 3, 2025 10:15 am News article

Aerial view of the Portland Building and City Hall

"There’s something for everybody.”

Meet Steve Pixley, volunteer program coordinator for Portland Parks & Recreation.

February 3, 2025 9:00 am Blog post

Steve Pixley stands in the middle of a downtown Portland park with park benches and a statue behind him

Mayor Wilson nominates city administrator, city attorney to continue in key posts

Mayor Keith Wilson recommends keeping Michael Jordan as City Administrator and Robert Taylor as City Attorney. Both currently serve the city in this capacity.

January 31, 2025 11:54 am News article

Looking up at the Portlandia statue from the sidewalk below with the Portland Building exterior in the background

City of Portland sets top priorities for 2025 session of Oregon State Legislature

City’s state legislative agenda focuses on affordable housing, homelessness, transportation, and economic recovery.

January 30, 2025 4:36 pm News article

Verdant lawn leads to the Oregon State Capitol Building.

Calm amid federal chaos, City Administrator reaffirms core values in memo to City of Portland employees

“Belonging, support and safety are fundamental for us and the city we serve,” Jordan writes.

January 29, 2025 3:14 pm News article

City administrator Michael Jordan smiles at the camera.

PPB Chief Addresses Immigration Enforcement In Community Letter

Portland Police Chief Bob Day is addressing immigration enforcement in the following letter to the community.

January 28, 2025 4:07 pm Press release

“These are tragedies -- and they’re preventable.”

A message from Lieutenant Ty Engstrom of the Portland Police Bureau.

January 27, 2025 9:00 am Blog post

A heart to serve people

A message from Tyesha McCool Riley, Human Resources Analyst

January 20, 2025 10:00 am Blog post

Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do

Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.

January 16, 2025 4:15 pm News article

View of downtown Portland skyline from Washington Park, with trees framing the foreground.

Serving the community through preparedness, teamwork, and commitment

A message from Christine Pezzulo, Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Inspector

Updated January 10, 2025 5:30 pm Blog post

Christine Pezzulo in uniform on the left and a different image on the right shows two dozen firefighters standing outside in a circle with fire rigs in the background.

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