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Mayor Wheeler Appoints Sam Chase as Director of the Office of Government Relations 

Chase brings needed experience from roles in local governments and nonprofits 

September 22, 2023 10:38 am News article

Chief Lovell, Mayor Wheeler’s Longest Serving Police Chief, to Move into Community Engagement Role 

September 20, 2023 1:18 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler holds press conference, outlines vision for future of Portland

September 14, 2023 12:02 pm News article

City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution and Ordinance, Affirm Commitment to Partner and Collaborate with State Leaders on Drug Crisis

756: Directs City's Office of Government Relations to Advocate and Collaborate with Oregon Legislature to Address Portland’s Ongoing Drug Epidemic and Public Safety Issues.

757: Ordinance to Ban Consumption of Controlled Substances in Public Upon State Authority.

September 6, 2023 1:11 pm News article

Council Introduces Resolution Directing City's Office of Government Relations to Advocate and Collaborate with Oregon Legislature to Address Portland’s Ongoing Drug Epidemic and Public Safety Issues

September 1, 2023 10:02 am Press release

Mayor Wheeler declares State of Emergency due to Camp Creek Fire

August 27, 2023 7:03 pm News article

Mayor's Office Hosting Forum on PPB Response to 2020 Protests

August 23, 2023 10:08 am News article

Mayor Wheeler Introduces Marcell Frazier as Director of Office of Violence Prevention 

August 17, 2023 1:19 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler declares State of Emergency due to Extreme Heat

August 13, 2023 6:23 pm News article

Homeless and Behavioral Health Resources

August 7, 2023 12:58 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler Issues Emergency Declaration to Expedite and Coordinate Resources to Appropriately Address Fire Impact on the Community

July 21, 2023 6:35 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler hosts preview opening of Temporary Alternative Shelter Site

July 17, 2023 2:38 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler hosts preview opening of Temporary Alternative Shelter Site

July 17, 2023 2:38 pm News article

Summer of education, phased-in approach begins as Portland's new camping code ordinance takes effect

July 6, 2023 11:56 am News article

Statement from Mayor Ted Wheeler Regarding Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Consumption of Controlled Substances in Public Spaces

June 28, 2023 8:01 am News article

Mayor Announces Formation of Regional Taskforce to Address Collective Impact of Taxes, Rates & Fees

June 20, 2023 3:20 pm News article

City Selects Replacement Compliance Officer Community Liaison (COCL)

June 16, 2023 10:37 am News article

City Council Passes Ordinance Updating City Code, Specifies that Camping on Public Property is Barred from 8am-8pm

The amended city code prohibits unsanctioned camping along public rights of way as an ‘objectively reasonable’ standard as allowed under Martin v. Boise and HB 3115.

June 7, 2023 5:41 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler releases update on City Council Action Plan

June 6, 2023 12:19 pm News article

Mayor Wheeler releases statement on use of Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT) in Portland

June 2, 2023 12:22 pm News article