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Portland’s Independent District Commission selects district map boundaries to create four geographic voting districts for the election of city councilors starting in November 2024

In response to public comments, the commission revised the Alder map to create the final map for the four districts. The districts were assigned numbers. The use of the Alder name will be discontinued. The commission voted to approve the final district plan on August 21.

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PBOT to temporarily close SW 3rd and Alder SmartPark public parking garage on Friday, Aug. 18

The 3rd and Alder SmartPark closure allows for a consolidation of resources across four other public parking garages downtown

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 4 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Fourth Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 3 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Third Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 2 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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City releases 2022 Portland Insights Survey results, more than 5,000 Portlanders share thoughts on city services, policy and budget

Last fall, the City took an approach to learning Portlanders’ thoughts on City services, policy and budget decisions aiming to ensure that all Portlanders, including historically underserved communities, have a voice and representation in local government.

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City of Portland Auditor hires new Business Operations Manager

The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Robyn (Burek) White has been selected to serve as the new Business Operations Manager.

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Play Lotería Go in your neighborhood to win prizes!

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is celebrating the completion of the SE 162nd Ave Safety and Access to Transit project and the 4M Neighborhood Greenway project! Help us celebrate by playing this interactive community game. Head outside to play yourself or invite family and friends. 

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The Independent Salary Commission responds to public feedback and finalizes an amended salary proposal

Hundreds of Portlanders offered feedback on the draft proposal. Going forward, a new independent salary commission will convene every two years after implementation to evaluate salaries of Portland’s elected officials.

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City Council appoints three new members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee

City Council appoints three new members and reappoints two members to the PCEF Committee.

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Public Works Commissioner Mingus Mapps cuts the ribbon on transformational $30 million SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland project with community leaders and advocates

Providing sidewalks and bike lanes on one-mile length of SW Capitol Highway has been a community priority for 30 years.

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PDX 311 extends customer service hours to seven days a week

Beginning July 1, PDX 311’s customer service team will be available by phone and email from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, except federal holidays. Community members can reach PDX 311 by calling 3-1-1 or (503) 823-4000.

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Celebrate summer and community with Sunday Parkways in Northeast Portland this weekend

Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente, Portland’s favorite open streets event, is celebrating summer with free entertainment and activities along 6-miles of streets in Northeast Portland on Sunday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The Independent Salary Commission seeks public comment on draft pay recommendations for Portland’s future elected officials

​​​​​​​Research on a living wage and a thriving wage begins a community conversation about who can afford to run for elected office.

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The Joyce Opens in Downtown Portland to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

The project opening marks eleventh for Portland’s Housing Bond since voters approved the city’s first bond measure for affordable housing.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 1 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces “Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded Climate Resilience Program”

Formerly named “PCEF Heat Response Program,” Cooling Portland announces goal of installing 4,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units in 2023.

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News Release: Celebrate Bike Month and enjoy the freedom of car-free streets at Sunday Parkways on May 7

The first Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente of 2023 will take place in East Portland and visit Gateway Discovery, Ventura, and Lincoln parks.

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Portland City Council approves five-year ‘Advance Portland’ inclusive economic development strategy

Plan is a framework for inclusive growth through advancing competitiveness, racial equity, and climate action.

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