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City announces name and structure for Portland’s new permitting bureau

Portland Permitting & Development will issue permits for a wide range of development projects, including construction, home improvements and tree work.

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A graphic with the headline Portland Permitting & Development illustrates the goals of the new bureau. On the left, a man holds his hands in the air looking confused, surrounded by four doors. Text beneath his image says "One project, so many permits. Where should I begin?" On the right, a professional woman welcomes customers from a wide-open door. Beneath her, text says "Welcome to the City. How can we help?"

Portland secures $7.1 million in federal funding to advance priority projects

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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An arrow shows $7.1 million moving from the U.S. Capitol on the left to a Portland scene on the right, with a rose in front of Mount Hood.

City Arts Program opens competitive bidding process for small grant administration services

The City of Portland is seeking proposals for public arts grant management and may award up to six contracts for the administration of $1.4 million annually in grants to individual artists and arts organizations. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Jan. 9 and proposals are due Feb. 1, 2024.

City embraces community-driven recommendations, receives grant to advance Portland Monuments Project

A significant investment by the Mellon Foundation enables the City of Portland to move forward with recommendations on an inclusive community engagement process and determine the future of Portland’s monuments.

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Notice of upcoming Independent District Commission public hearing on District Plan Criteria

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council.

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Portland City Council selects first Salary Commission in a unanimous vote

Playing a key role in implementing voter-approved changes to Portland’s election system and form of government, the Salary Commission will set pay for the City of Portland’s elected officials.

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City Council to appoint five human resources professionals to first salary commission, setting salaries for Portland city officials elected in November 2024

The Salary Commission will establish the salaries for city officials elected to Portland’s new form of government beginning in fall 2024.

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City Council Statement: ‘A Roadmap for the Next Two Years’

Resolution authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan to implement Measure 26-228, provides insight on how Commissioners-in-Charge will lead organizational change to prepare for City Administrator management, establishes 90-day action plans that address Portland’s most urgent need.

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City Council formally appoints 13 Portland residents to serve on the Independent District Commission

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. The commission is set to begin meeting in February and will engage Portlanders on their route to adopting a districting plan by Sept. 1, 2023.

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City Council to appoint 13-member Independent District Commission Jan. 25, group will begin establishing Portland city council districts soon

The Independent District Commission will be comprised of 13 Portlanders, leading the charge to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. Commissioners and alternates will be appointed Jan. 25.

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City’s Spectator Venues Program releases 2021-2022 annual report

Following widespread pandemic closures in 2020 and 2021, the City of Portland's premiere sporting and performing arts venues and their operators once again began hosting teams, performers and visitors, fueling a sense of normalcy - though not without new challenges.

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Work to transition City’s government is underway, Independent District Commission applications due Dec. 1

One of three major changes headed to Portland’s city government is the establishment of four geographic districts for future city council elections. An Independent District Commission made up of Portland residents will be charged with preparing the district plan. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2022.

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Portland voters approve charter reform, city launches transition

Changes include ranked-choice voting, expanded city council with geographic districts, and a mayor and city administrator to oversee day-to-day operations.

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Portland Charter Commission co-chairs Brenda Ketah and Debra Porta pass a ceremonial baton to Michael Jordan, the city's chief administrative officer, to commemorate the passage of Ballot Measure 26-228.

City Council to vote on amendment to extend Veterans Memorial Coliseum Operating Agreement

An amendment to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum Operating Agreement, extending the current expiration date, would allow for more comprehensive discussions around future improvements and operations at the Rose Quarter venues.

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Visitors wait in line to purchase concessions at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Judge clears Portland charter proposal for November ballot, requires wording changes

Portland voters will consider a proposal that includes ranked choice voting, geographic districts, expanded city council and professional city administrator.

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City Council allocates $104 million from the American Rescue Plan, launches open data portal to track investments in Portland’s recovery

The City of Portland launched an open data portal that tracks the impacts of the first round of federal American Rescue Plan funds awarded to the City last year. The second round of federal funding, awarded this year, was also allocated to address some of Portland's most urgent needs.

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Memorial honoring local fallen veterans goes virtual ahead of Memorial Day weekend

A new Digital Veterans Memorial temporarily takes the place of the half-century-old memorial walls at Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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Memorial Honor Roll at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Portland City Council approves three initiatives to improve contracting opportunities for companies owned by people of color, women

A new contracting disparity study, pilot programs and a regional workforce equity agreement are designed to diversify firms doing business with the City of Portland and workers at City construction projects. Reforms were proposed in partnership with community partners, in response to a 2020 audit.

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Raimore Construction team members give a thumbs up at the Outer Division Safety Project

As 2022 deadline approaches, Portland arts tax celebrates a decade – and $100 million – of investment

A decade after being approved by voters, the Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year.

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Student artwork funded by Portland Arts Tax

Disability Justice Leaders at the City of Portland

Here are the experiences of three City of Portland employees.

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Three different photos, side by side, show three different situations. The first photo shows a Black person looking at the camera, wearing glasses and a pandemic mask, with short hair, standing while leaning on a cane. The second photo shows a family looking at the camera with two adults and two children. The third photo shows a person in a wheelchair holding a basketball on an indoor basketball court during a game.

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