Community Board for Police Accountability August 27, 2026, Executive Session and Public Meeting

Community Board for Police Accountability Executive Session  

August 27, 2026, 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

The CBPA executive session is being held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a)(h) and (f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. The (CBPA) will meet in executive session regarding "to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, and to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to litigation likely to be filed.

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: 

1. Discuss OCPA Director candidates 
2. Seek advice from 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.

Community Board for Police Accountability Public Meeting

August 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

• Attend the meeting online 
• Attend the meeting in person
• Watch on YouTube
• Meeting Agenda
• Related Documents updated 9/2/2026
• 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 108
Portland, Oregon 97204
 

Online option: 

Virtual attendees may use the link below. 

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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.

1. Meeting Called to Order 
2. Roll Call 
3. Approve the Agenda 
4. Public comment 
   Register for public comment 
5. Values update from CPBA member Sommerfeld 
6. Public comment for CBPA Leadership
7. CBPA Leadership
   1. Certify term to be August 27, 2026 - December 9, 2026
   2. Adopt roles and responsibilities 
   3. Confirm the slate of candidates 
   4. Hear from each candidate 
   5. CBPA Leadership vote
   6. Announce results 
8. OCPA Operational Update
9. Adjourn 

To submit written public comment, email kristen.thorp@portlandoregon.gov by Tuesday, August 25, at 5pm with the subject line, "Public Comment for CBPA meeting August 27, 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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