Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
Following adjournment of the 2026 Legislative Session, OGR prepared its End of Session Report. The report highlights significant progress on the City's unanimously adopted 2026 legislative agenda and details the City's engagement on key bills advancing those priorities.
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Portland's Congressional delegation fought for $6.7 million in federal funding to support six key projects focused on affordable housing, environmental protection, traffic safety, economic development, and overdose prevention.
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Gerald D. Skelton Jr. brings extensive experience advancing Tribal sovereignty and strengthening government-to-government relationships. He will lead the City’s engagement with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Office of Government Relations.
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House Bill 3402-3 threatens Portland’s transportation future by stripping local control at a time when unified, statewide solutions are urgently needed.
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The lawsuit, which was filed in California, alleges that recent executive orders and administrative actions illegally harm cities and states with sanctuary policies related to immigration enforcement.
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Adam Becenti brings extensive experience working with Tribes at the local, state and national level. He begins his new role at the City of Portland on April 22.
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Investments include safety upgrades on Southeast 112th Avenue, affordable housing on Barbur Boulevard, police-worn body cameras, parks lighting and more.
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Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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