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Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations
The coalition of Mayors join Leaders Jeffries and Schumer in demanding immediate reform and an end to ICE’s unchecked and reckless operations in our cities.
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Councilor Eric Zimmerman, Mayor Keith Wilson Sponsor Raising Small Business License Tax Exemption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2026
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Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Mayor Keith Wilson respond to EPA rollback of environmental safety regulations
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Governor, Senate President, House Majority Leader, Multnomah County Chair, Mayor, City Councilor Testify in Support of ‘Oregon’s Arena’
Senate Bill 1501 outlines tools to upgrade Moda Center into a world-class sports, entertainment, and community events venue
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Governor, Senate President, House Majority Leader, Multnomah County Chair, City of Portland Leaders Issue Statement in Support of ‘Oregon’s Arena’
Oregon has an opportunity to renovate Moda Center into a world-class hub for sports, entertainment, and community
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Mayor Wilson proclaims February to be Black History Month (2026)
The City of Portland encourages all Portlanders and beyond to engage in meaningful reflection; self-growth; participation in local events and movements; and to honor the rich tapestry of Black history that continues to enrich lives cross culturally.
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"We will firmly uphold Oregon’s Sanctuary Law" says letter signed by 31 Oregon mayors and Governor to federal administration
Gov. Tina Kotek and 31 Oregon mayors demand an immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in Oregon.
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Hold the course to stop ICE (Newsweek editorial)
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Portland projects get a boost from federal funding, thanks to Oregon Senators and Representatives
Portland's Congressional delegation fought for $6.7 million in federal funding to support six key projects focused on affordable housing, environmental protection, traffic safety, economic development, and overdose prevention.
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Judge orders federal agents to curb use of force and tear gas at ICE facility
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agents from using certain types of force against protesters outside the ICE facility unless they pose "imminent threat of physical harm."
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Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
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Portland Wins National Award for Peer‑Led Cleanup Program
City recognized for partnering with innovative GLITTER program to employ workers with lived experience of homelessness to clean up city streets. Mayor Wilson goes to Washington, D.C. to accept the award and $275,000 in new funding.
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Shelter Successes - December 2025
Bringing someone from unsheltered homelessness into housing isn't a straightforward process. We want to share some wins from our providers that share the usually hidden victories within the housing process. From documents to jobs--it all matters on the journey to stability.
Updated Blog post
Portland Mayor and Council President Respond to Minneapolis Fatality Involving Federal Agents
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Portland Mayor Statement on ICE Land Use Review
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Leaders urge calm and demand halt to ICE operations after federal agents shoot two in SE Portland
Local leaders urged residents to reject violence and demanded a halt to ICE operations after an incident where federal agents shot and wounded two people.
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Portland Sees Strong Small Business Saturday Foot Traffic, Nearly Reaching Pre‑Pandemic Levels
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