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Traffic Advisory: Construction on SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project continues, traffic to be detoured to the eastside of Naito beginning Monday, Oct. 5

Two-way access on SW Naito Parkway will be maintained by temporarily converting one of the two northbound lanes to a southbound lane.

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Statement by Mayor Wheeler In Response To Presidential Debate

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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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Portland City Council Unanimously Approves Broadway Corridor Project

Project promotes social equity, improves socio-economic opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities

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Cities Targeted by President Trump Unite In Response

Portland, New York and Seattle speak out against political attack

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Portland Police Manage Protest Without Using Gas

Other agencies not subject to Mayor’s order

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City Council Approves Measure to Bring Relief and Protection to Portland Renters

Measure requires relocation costs be covered if rent is increased by any amount through March 31, 2021

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News Release: The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announces new recommendations for permanent e-scooter system in Portland

New model foresees long-term contracts with one to three operators.

Bureau will now begin public engagement process to seek input from Portlanders

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City Council Takes Major Step Forward in Community-driven Broadway Corridor Development Project

Project promotes social equity, improves socio-economic opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities

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Mayor Wheeler Issues a City of Portland Fire Emergency Order

State of Emergency remains in effect until Thursday, Sept. 24 at noon

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Environmental Services Releases Results of CS Gas Residue Sampling in City Stormwater Pipes; $20,000 Penalty to Feds

Environmental Services found elevated levels of several contaminants in stormwater and sediment samples taken earlier this summer around the Multnomah County Justice Center and Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse in downtown Portland, the epicenter of weeks of nightly protests.

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Mayor Wheeler Directive On the Use of CS Gas

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City Council approves ordinances banning use of face recognition technologies by City of Portland bureaus and by private entities in public spaces

Model legislation prioritizes racial equity and data privacy, serves public need and builds trust for stewardship of public data.

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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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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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