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Limited In-Person Services Offered Starting July 19 in the Development Services Center

Online scheduling is now available for 15-minute in-person appointments in the Development Services Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 19, 2022

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July 4, 2022 Holiday Closure

City of Portland offices are closed on Monday July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

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Final paving for a safer, smoother street is coming to SW Naito Parkway between Market and Harrison, from July 5 to July 10

People traveling in the area should expect detours and delays from July 5 to 10.

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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 2022

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City Council allocates $104 million from the American Rescue Plan, launches open data portal to track investments in Portland’s recovery

The City of Portland launched an open data portal that tracks the impacts of the first round of federal American Rescue Plan funds awarded to the City last year. The second round of federal funding, awarded this year, was also allocated to address some of Portland's most urgent needs.

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PAC - May 2022 Recap

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Audit Update: City advanced building permit reforms; Council and multi-bureau engagement noteworthy

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2021 report, "Long-standing inability to meet customers’ needs won’t improve without better management, sustained governance."

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Tri-Met Bus Passes Available for Summer

Portland Parks & Recreation is excited to inform the community members that we are distributing free passes for teens and high school students this summer, while limited supplies last.

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City Council Passes Amendments to PCC 30.01.086 & PCC 30.01.087, the FAIR Ordinances

Important notice about upcoming changes to the FAIR Ordinances

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Weekly Street Services report: June 20-26, 2022

When community members report concerns about campsites, the Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program assesses each location, collects trash and debris, evaluates health and safety risks and refers people to shelters. See how the program served Portland this week.

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Major changes coming to PBOT Healthy Businesses program

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit allows temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely. The program will continue after Aug. 31 with some changes, including new fees.

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Portland Fire & Rescue does not have a coherent accountability system

We found that the Portland Fire Bureau has not invested the time, attention, and resources needed for a coherent employee accountability system. We make recommendations for training and complaint, investigation, and discipline processes to help ensure that the Bureau achieves its diversity goals.

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Free Student Help from Friendly House

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Portland to Vote on Government Changes

Learn more about the Charter Commission's proposed measure!

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Staying Safe and Cool During Hot Weather

Tips for how to stay safe in hot weather.

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Rental Market Listening Session

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Impersonating a Police Officer Phone Scam

For the last few weeks members of our community have reported being called by a Lieutenant Nathan Sheppard of the Portland Police Bureau and being told that if they want to avoid being arrested on a warrant they need to send money to the Portland Police Bureau.

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Ginger: Kaiser's new mental health and wellness app

Get the emotional support you need - whenever you need it.

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