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Mayor Wheeler Announces Emergency Housing Relief Measures To Stabilize Vulnerable Households
Proposed actions would protect renters at risk of losing their housing and support renters who may need to relocate due to rent increases
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More Than $3M Has Gone Towards Emergency Community Programs In 2020
Funds have supported homeless response, household assistance, and public health response
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Mayor Wheeler Hires New Director of Communications
Jim Middaugh, former Communications Director at Metro brings prior City Hall experience to the Mayor’s office
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Mayor Wheeler Addresses Deadly Violence Near Demonstrations
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell and District Attorney Mike Schmidt join Mayor Wheeler in an effort to end nightly violence
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Mayor Wheeler's Open Letter to President Trump
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Mayor Wheeler meets with business owners to implement business revitalization
Meeting is the latest in a series of ongoing conversations to draft a road map for ensuring full recovery and resiliency for Downtown businesses
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Coronavirus Relief Fund for Cultural Support (CRFCS)
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City Council Passes Two Landmark Housing Relief Measures
Portland City Council approved two landmark housing relief measures that allow more housing, more types of housing, and more affordable housing throughout Portland’s neighborhoods. Today’s housing relief measures build upon a broader suite of housing and houselessness policies and investments.
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Portland City Council Refers Operating Levy To The November 2020 Ballot
Proposed levy would raise approximately $48 million per year if approved
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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left out and vulnerable to eviction.
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Mayor Wheeler Statement On Federal Officer Withdrawal
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Mayors Ted Wheeler, Lori Lightfoot, Jenny Durkan, Muriel Bowser, Tim Keller and Quinton D. Lucas Call on Congressional Leadership To Restrict the Deployment of Federal Forces
Joint letter condemns egregious federal overreach
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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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Mayor Wheeler Stands With Mayors Across The Country
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Mayor Wheeler's Deputy Chief of Staff Accepts Position With City of Camas
Jamal Fox to become new Camas City Administrator
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What Works Cities Certification
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