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PBOT Safe Routes to School January 2024 Newsletter

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PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2023 Newsletter

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PBOT Vision Zero October 2023 Newsletter

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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

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PBOT Vision Zero July/August 2023 Newsletter

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PBOT Safe Routes to School July/August 2023 Newsletter

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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