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Veterans Memorial Coliseum turns 60
As one of Portland’s iconic venues celebrates a birthday, we remember the past and plan for the future.
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City installing signs on 120 portable toilets to raise awareness, discourage vandalism
Responding to backlash, City shares message: "This is more than a bathroom. It's also a human right."
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Questions from the community: Why doesn’t the City provide more alternative safe spaces for individuals experiencing homelessness?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Procurement Annual Report: Businesses receive $845 million investment from City of Portland
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 report showcases changes, improvements and accomplishments in supporting the community and local economy, with an emphasis on social equity.
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Bathrooms save lives.
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Portland arts leader hired as City's new arts program manager
A statewide leader in arts advocacy and funding, Jeff Hawthorne previously worked for the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
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Financial report provides detailed look at City of Portland's $4.5 billion budget
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report offers insight into the City's financial stability, community investments during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Questions from the community: Has the City considered alternative shelters for people experiencing homelessness?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Questions from the Community: How and when are social service outreach workers included in the response?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Next Steps in the Charter Commission Process
Fall 2020 update from Project Manager Julia Meier: Applications for the Charter Commission have closed, but it’s only the beginning of this process.
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Questions from the community: Why continue to report campsites if the City does not do anything about it?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Portland painting company sanctioned for violating disadvantaged businesses contracting rules
City investigation: Portland Coatings received over $1 million in construction contracts while posing as a woman-owned business. Owners have been fined $20,000 and suspended from performing business with the City for 3 years.
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Project Manager Selected for 2020 Charter Commission
Julia Meier, former executive director of City Club and Coalition of Communities of Color, selected as project manager for Portland Charter Commission
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Portland adds 100 portable toilets to serve people experiencing homelessness, improve neighborhood livability
First batch of toilets coming to Northwest Portland, Old Town, downtown, Goose Hollow, inner Southeast and Northeast Portland
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2020 Charter Commission Application Deadline Extended
The new deadline to apply to the 2020 Charter Commission is Sept. 14, 2020 at 5 p.m.
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Questions from the community: Has the City considered placing dumpsters near encampments?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Questions from the community: When will the City restart campsite removals
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Portland City Council allocates $114 million in CARES Act funding to provide COVID-19 support
Community involvement shaped proposal to support housing, public health, homelessness, small businesses, arts and culture.
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Portland seeks diverse community members to serve on Charter Commission
Apply by Aug. 30 to serve on the Charter Commission and shape the future of local government in Portland.
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Deadline is July 15 to pay Portland's $35 Arts Tax, supporting arts education and grants
Paying the Arts Tax online takes 3 to 4 minutes at Portland.gov/artstax.
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