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The Community Board for Police Accountability is the independent governing body in the City’s new Oversight System.
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Community Board for Police Accountability Executive Session
May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) will meet in executive session regarding "Obtaining Independent Legal Counsel."
The CBPA executive session is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.
Executive sessions are not broadcast or recorded and limited attendance is designated under Oregon Revised Statutes 192.660. Members of the press may contact Kristen Thorp at kristen.thorp@portlandoregon.gov to attend.
Executive Session Agenda:
Meet potential Independent Counsel
CBPA members attend remotely by video and teleconference or in-person at The Portland Building, Weeks Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.
For media-related questions, please contact Alison Perkins alison.perkins@portlandoregon.gov.
Community Board for Police Accountability Hybrid Meeting
May 28, 2026, 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Attend the meeting in person
- Attend the meeting online
- Watch on YouTube
- Meeting agenda
- Related Documents
- Voting Record
- Translation and interpretation services
The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) is the independent governing body that, with support from the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA), makes up the City's newly established Oversight System.
The CBPA is composed entirely of volunteers, appointed by City Council, who have completed rigorous background checks and comprehensive training in preparation for this important responsibility.
In accordance with Portland City Code and state law, the CBPA conducts hybrid public meetings, allowing board members to participate fully either in person or online via video or teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person, while online participation is limited to ensure a safe and constructive environment.
Meeting Location:
The Portland Building
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 100
Portland, Oregon 97204
Online option:
Virtual attendees may use the link below.
Registration for virtual testimony closes 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting. In-person testifiers must sign up before the agenda item is heard.
YouTube option:
Meeting Agenda:
Registration for virtual public comment closes 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting. In-person testifiers must sign up before the agenda item is heard.
When testifying during the meeting, state your name for the record. If you are a lobbyist appearing on behalf of a lobbying entity, you must also declare which lobbying entity you are authorized to represent in your testimony. (The City's lobbying regulations can be found in City Code Chapter 2.12.)
Each person will have 3 minutes, unless otherwise stated by the facilitator.
Please call 311 if you need registration assistance.
- Meeting called to order
- Roll call
Public comment
- Presentation from the Court Appointed Independent Monitor
- Adjourn the meeting
To submit written public comment, email kristen.thorp@portlandoregon.gov by Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm with the subject line, "Public Comment for CBPA meeting May 28, 2026" All files must be submitted by that time to be included in the meeting's record.
Related Documents
Voting Record
Translation and Interpretation Services:
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Translation and Interpretation: 503-865-6009
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711