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"‘It’s not a humane system’: City of Portland sending low income and homeless to private collection agency"

Article and video from KGW 8. December 16, 2019.

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"Portland Has Broken Its Promise to Keep Neighborhoods Safe From Demolition Contaminants"

Article from the Willamette Week. November 12, 2019.

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"A cheap shot from the city of Portland: Steve Duin column"

Article from The Oregonian. November 8, 2019.

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"City investigating Portland firm over possible $2 million fraud"

Article from The Oregonian. April 19, 2019.

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2018 Ombudsman Annual Report

See what we were up to in 2018 and what we're working on in 2019.

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"‘Predatory’ parking fines at private lots and garages get closer city scrutiny"

Article from The Oregonian. December 17, 2018.

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"Steve Duin: Waterboarding and the Water Bureau"

Article from The Oregonian. September 7, 2018.

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"Portland 911, at rock bottom, looks to reach the top"

Article from The Oregonian. August 27, 2018.

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"Portland slapped with lawsuit over failed move of homeless camp to Central Eastside site"

Article from The Oregonian. August 17, 2018.

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"Portland demolition rules targeting lead dust, asbestos take effect"

Article from The Oregonian. July 12, 2018.

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"City watchdog says Portland demolition policy undermined by bureaucratic errors"

Article from The Oregonian. July 12, 2018.

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"Portland’s failed homeless camp move to Central Eastside threatens longtime business"

Article from The Oregonian. June 13, 2018.

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"Murmurs: Airbnb Recruits Its Hosts to Lobby Against Portland Tax"

Article from the Willamette Week. June 13, 2018.

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"Hall Monitor: Calcualted Risk. A New Chapter of Accountability in City Hall"

Article from the Portland Mercury. May 23, 2018.

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2017 Ombudsman Annual Report

Our report shows an increase in complaints, saving some folks money, and putting a spotlight on important issues of broad concern.

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Ombudsman remarks to City Council in support of an ordinance to contain toxic dust during demolitions

Read Deputy Ombudsman Tony Green's remarks to City Council and view the video from the February 1, 2018 City Council meeting.


Ombudsman comments on Portland Police Directive 630.61 (Stolen Vehicles)

During an open comment period on a Police Bureau Directive regarding stolen vehicles, the Ombudsman submitted comments that raised concerns about the unfairness of a policy that requires crime victims to pay for the return of their own stolen property.


"A New Fee Meant to Spruce Up City Streets Has Property Owners Enraged: It’s Also Got City Officials Contemplating Bizarre Workarounds"

Article from the Portland Mercury. December 20, 2017.

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"Portland Needs A Lot More Money To Pave Its Gravel Roads"

Article from Oregon Public Broadcasting. December 6, 2017.

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"Homeowners caught up in Portland sidewalk infill measure aimed at developers"

Article from the Oregonian. December 6, 2017.

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