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Meet Our New Director Gabe Solmer

Gabe Solmer will lead a new chapter when she takes over as Director of the Portland Water Bureau.

September 17, 2020 9:36 am Blog post

Portland Building: City takes steps to address transparency recommendations

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Portland Building Follow-Up: Greater public transparency needed about project costs, trade-offs, and missed equity requirement."

September 17, 2020 9:00 am News article

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

September 16, 2020 3:47 pm Press release

Commissioner Eudaly's Statement on the September 2020 Mandatory Rental Relocation Ordinance Adjustment

September 16, 2020 3:39 pm News article

Joint Statement by Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Hardesty on Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund

September 16, 2020 3:03 pm News article

Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - Fall 2020

September 16, 2020 1:28 pm News article

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

September 16, 2020 1:28 pm Press release

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

September 16, 2020 1:18 pm Press release

City Change to Stormwater Dedications with LTIC Payment

Plans Examiner Newsletter

September 16, 2020 11:03 am Newsletter

Garbage Service Delays Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020 - 9/18/2020

Leave your garbage, recycling and compost carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

Updated September 15, 2020 4:00 pm News article

Housing Bond - Housing Bureau improved communication, needs more time to reach intended populations

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Portland Housing Bond: Early implementation results mostly encouraging."

September 15, 2020 9:00 am News article

Reminder: Filtration Online Open House

September 14, 2020 5:00 pm Newsletter

Applications for the first round of PCEF grants opening soon! Translations available upon request.

Interested organizations can request translation of Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund grant application and other materials not already translated.

September 14, 2020 3:06 pm News article

More Relief Arriving For Small Businesses

Applications Open for $15 Million Small Business Relief Fund

September 14, 2020 2:09 pm News article

Garbage Service Postponed Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020

If Monday is your regular pickup day, leave your carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

September 13, 2020 6:00 pm News article

Portland City Council votes to accept Portland Street Response Implementation Plan

Updated September 12, 2020 11:24 am Press release

2020 Wildfires: Your Tap Water is Safe to Drink

During these difficult times, we want to reassure you that your tap water is safe to drink. The wildfires, smoke, and ash are not impacting Portland’s water quality.

Updated September 11, 2020 3:22 pm News article

Commissioner Eudaly's Closing Statement on the Facial Recognition Ban

September 11, 2020 10:54 am Blog post

Mayor Wheeler Issues a City of Portland Fire Emergency Order

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

September 10, 2020 5:58 pm Press release

100 Days. 100 Nights.

Updated September 10, 2020 5:35 pm News article