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HB2001 Passed by Oregon Legislature
Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2001 which makes key changes to the eviction process.
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City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services
This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.
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With Direction from Culture and Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan, Portland Parks & Recreation has Improved the Light Pole Safety Project
The new plan will have a phased light pole removal approach and a coordinated replacement timeline to reduce the time that parks will have fewer light poles.
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PBOT Vision Zero March 2023 Newsletter
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Weekly Street Services report: March 20 -26, 2023
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, April 30.
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2022 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report
Presenting the 2022 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.
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March Safe Routes News and Resources
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OVP statement after triple homicide in N Portland
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Portland City Council approves appointees to first Government Transition Advisory Committee
The committee will advise city council, the chief administrative officer and City of Portland’s transition team on issues related to the development and implementation of the transition plan.
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Celebrate Women's History Month & Meet Three of the Fabulous Women of Urban Forestry
This women’s history month we are celebrating the incredible women of Urban Forestry. We wanted to take a moment to introduce some of our superstars and ask them a few questions about their work.
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Portland’s new Planning Commission convenes for the first time
Eight new Planning Commissioners held their inaugural meeting with Commissioner Carmen Rubio and BPS staff.
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“The Office of Violence Prevention's Street Level Request for Proposal, based on the Cure Violence model, is now open for applications.
“The Office of Violence Prevention's Street Level Request for Proposal, based on the Cure Violence model, is now open for applications.
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February Safe Routes News and Resources
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Striping to begin early April 2023
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2023 February Program Report
This report shares data and trends in call volume to PDX 311 in February 2023.
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2023 January Program Report
This report shares data and trends in contact volume to PDX 311 in January 2023.
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Independent Police Review Releases External Review of Eight Police Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents
Outside experts hired by the City of Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) have reviewed eight completed deadly force investigations involving Portland Police Bureau officers.
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View all outside reviews of officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
The OIR Group presents their reports of closed investigations of Portland Police Bureau officer-involved shootings, uses of deadly force, and in-custody deaths.
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