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Portland opposes proposed CBP rulemaking to using FRT on international travelers
The United States Customs and Borders Protection (CBP) is proposing using face recognition technologies (FRT) for security reasons on all international visitors. The City of Portland opposes the use of FRT as described in this policy due to serious concerns of racial bias and human rights impacts.
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What does digital justice mean in Portland?
The Smart City PDX team coordinated with different equity groups within the City of Portland government to develop a working definition for digital justice. Digital justice intends to become a core value in future policies and work on information and technology.
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Mayor Wheeler Response to Cary Cadonau's Comments
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Permitted City of Portland TNC Drivers Permitted in the City of Gresham
Effective December 31, 2020.
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BPS welcomes new commissioner-in-charge
With extensive public affairs experience, Carmen Rubio will oversee and guide bureau land use and climate justice initiatives.
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Tree Bark Newsletter January 2021 Editions Out Now
Typically published twice a month, Urban Forestry's Tree Bark Newsletter now has both January 2021 editions ready to read.
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Know Your WWC Criteria: Evaluations and Behavioral Insights
What Works Cities certification provides a national standard for management of local governments using data and evidence. In this blog series, we highlight WWC certification criteria and what the City of Portland is doing to achieve them.
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Mayor Ted Wheeler Appoints Bobby Lee Chief of Staff
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | January 2021
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office. In addition, Code Section 3.77.110 H. authorizes the Ombudsman to adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations required for the discharge of the Ombudsman's duties.
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Field Issuance Remodel program adapts to meet growing demand for efficient permitting and review of residential projects
The Field Issuance Remodel program offers residential remodeling contractors one point-of-contact to streamline the permitting and inspection process. BDS staff innovated to add more contractors without expanding staffing.
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Staff Spotlight: Using Behavioral Insights and Evaluation
We asked Lindsey Maser and Renata Tirta to share how they’ve used behavioral insights and evaluation in their work and why they think it’s important.
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Staff Spotlight: Addressing the Digital Divide
We asked Christine Kendrick, Denise López and Elisabeth Perez to talk about their work addressing the digital divide during the COVID pandemic, using a $5 million CARES Act grant to provide internet access, devices, and digital literacy skills to the community.
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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