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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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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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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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