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Portland Charter Commission Seeks Facilitator
Charter Commission project manager encourages firms, teams and individuals interested in working with the next Charter Commission to apply to this unique opportunity by Jan. 5.
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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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City Council Formally Appoints 20 Community Leaders to Charter Commission
"Positive change never emerges from comfort with the status quo," said Charter Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun. "This is an opportunity to make Portland a city that truly works."
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Temporary Sales License refunds during COVID-19
City of Portland Liquor Licensing Program policy on Temporary Sales License refunds during the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Oregon
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City installing signs on 120 portable toilets to raise awareness, discourage vandalism
Responding to backlash, City shares message: "This is more than a bathroom. It's also a human right."
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Police Overtime Update: Improvements made in reporting; policy changes in process
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Police Overtime: Management is lax despite high overtime use."
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Council reopens written testimony for River Plan / South Reach
This afternoon, the Portland City Council met to discuss testimony from the November 4 public hearing on the River Plan / South Reach Plan and the Willamette River Greenway Inventory and consider potential amendments.
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News Release: Support a small business and earn free parking with Parking Kitty this holiday season
It’s the meowest wonderful time of the year!
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Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold public hearings on the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) project
Portlanders invited to testify on proposed new shelter and group living regulations that would further fair housing, expand shelter and housing options, and improve City code to aid shelter and housing providers.
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Enthusiastic response to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund inaugural request for proposals
PCEF received 140 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice.
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Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - Winter 2020
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NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update
NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update
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Announcing Technology Kit partners
The COVID-19 Digital Divide Response Work Group is excited to announce 24 community partners participating in the CARES Act Technology Kit project!
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A Holiday Message From Mayor Wheeler
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News Release: PBOT, Portland Business Alliance make it easier than ever to support downtown businesses & 'ShopSmallPDX' this holiday season
Park downtown and fall back in love with Portland this holiday season
Garages close for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, then return to normal on Friday before Free Parking Saturdays begin this Saturday
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Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance Nov. 26-29
The Portland Aerial Tram will close for scheduled maintenance from 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.
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Most BDS permit fees increasing Dec. 1; You can still submit a complete permit application to avoid increases
Many permit fees for the Bureau of Development Services will increase on Dec. 1. Here are guidelines for how to submit a completed building permit application and avoid the fee increases.
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City Council poised to appoint 20 community leaders to Portland Charter Commission
Charter Commission will evaluate Portland’s founding document, recommend changes to the way the City works.
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Supporting Local Businesses During COVID-19 (FAQ)
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