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PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2023 Newsletter

Updated November 7, 2023 9:13 am Newsletter

PBOT Vision Zero October 2023 Newsletter

Updated October 13, 2023 11:54 am Newsletter

PBOT leadership presents $32 million budget cut proposal

Here are links to the video of the City Council Work Session and the staff presentation, including details on cuts to programs, services and staff positions

September 27, 2023 1:02 pm News article

PBOT to unveil $32 million budget cut proposal, including cuts to programs and jobs, at a city council work session tomorrow

Updated September 25, 2023 4:42 pm Press release

PBOT Vision Zero July/August 2023 Newsletter

Updated August 9, 2023 1:17 pm Newsletter

PBOT Safe Routes to School July/August 2023 Newsletter

Updated August 9, 2023 12:44 pm Newsletter

The History of Portland Street Response

From an idea, to an advocacy campaign, to a single team in Lents, to citywide expansion, this is the story of Portland Street Response - our newest unarmed 911 response within Portland Fire & Rescue which "assists people experiencing non-life-threatening mental health and behavioral health issues."

March 24, 2022 12:31 pm News article

PBOT News Release: PBOT extends Healthy Businesses, Portland Public Street Plazas programs to help Portlanders continue to embrace public space after the COVID-19 pandemic

In the early days of the pandemic, PBOT created two new programs that provided critical, urgently needed outdoor space for business use and community gatherings. Operation in the streets beyond this summer is contingent on City Council funding in the upcoming 2022-23 budget.

Updated March 14, 2022 4:11 pm News article

City Council to assume responsibility for Independent Police Review

City Auditor Mary Hull Caballero notified Justice Department officials today that City Council will assume responsibility for Independent Police Review, effective July 1.

January 31, 2022 2:00 pm Press release

Commissioner Ryan’s Statement on the FY 2021-2022 Budget

June 10, 2021 11:47 am Blog post

Joint Statement on Portland Street Response from Mayor Wheeler and Commissioners Mapps and Ryan

Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioner Dan Ryan, and Commissioner Mingus Mapps comment on funding the Portland Street Response pilot program

May 8, 2021 12:00 pm Press release

Mayor Wheeler Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2021-2022

$5.7 billion proposed budget prioritizes small business support, economic recovery, and livability; homelessness; community safety services; and equity.

April 29, 2021 12:45 pm News article

City Council Invests in Mayor Wheeler's Priorities in Spring Budget Monitoring Process

Council supports city clean up, police reform, small business repairs, and activating events.

April 21, 2021 5:03 pm News article

Portland City Council agrees to focus on safety, housing and economy as city faces historic challenges

Shared priorities will shape the Portland City Council’s budget and policy decisions during 2021.

February 1, 2021 3:00 pm News article

Commissioner Ryan's Closing Statement on the Fall BMP - PPB Vote

November 5, 2020 5:37 pm Blog post

Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy

Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.

November 4, 2020 8:00 am News article

Portland City Council allocates $114 million in CARES Act funding to provide COVID-19 support

Community involvement shaped proposal to support housing, public health, homelessness, small businesses, arts and culture.

July 22, 2020 4:33 pm News article

Bureau of Development Services Budget Update

Bureau of Development Services (BDS) Budget and Finance staff submitted the fiscal year (FY) 2019-20 BDS Requested Budget and 5-Year Financial Plan to the City Budget Office on February 4, 2019.

Updated March 13, 2019 12:00 pm Newsletter