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Accomplishments
Since being sworn into office in January 2021, Commissioner Mapps has worked to build a stronger and more resilient Portland. Some of his accomplishments include:
Public Safety/Livability
- Instituted innovative new technologies to reduce 911 wait time. - LINK
- Initiated transition of non-emergency calls to 311, reducing 911 calls
- Grew training pipeline to increase staffing levels at Bureau of Emergency Communication
- Spearheaded PBOT parking enforcement overhaul - LINK
- Established Rest on Red Program – LINK
- Delivered dozens of new traffic safety cameras. - LINK
Economic Recovery and Vitality
Bureau Management/Good Governance
- Closed over $32 million PBOT budget shortfall
- Improved labor relations and championed safer working conditions for city employees
- Reduced forced overtime for essential workers - LINK
Infrastructure improvements:
Equity:
- Helped ensure $100 million of the Water Filtration Facility contracted work was awarded to black and minority contractors.
- Brought budget amendment to maintain LGBTQIA2S+ position in city equity office.
- Secured Pregnancy Loss/Chosen Family Bereavement Leave for city employees-Advocates say Portland is first in nation to provide bereavement leave for employees after abortion - OPB
Environment:
- Fought for ecologically sensitive and valuable lands to be returned to natural state and preserve watershed health. - Destruction at Big Four Corners Natural Area as Portland clears camps: 'It's devastating' (katu.com)
- Helped push for City Fleet Electrification on track with 2030 timeline. (Approved $10m Federal grant, over $400k for charging infrastructure). - LINK