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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.

March 21, 2022 2:27 pm News article

Student artwork funded by Portland Arts Tax

How to pay your 2021 Portland arts tax

The Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland since 2012. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year. The fee is due April 18 this year and can be paid online.

March 21, 2022 2:25 pm News article

Image showing elementary school choir students smiling and wearing red HeART of Portland shirts

City of Portland removes COVID-19 vaccination requirement for vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees

Following the State of Oregon’s lead, the City of Portland removes COVID-19 vaccine requirement for City vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees effective April 1, 2022.

March 17, 2022 1:00 pm News article

Community invited to participate in City plans to transition funding of Police Bike Patrol back to Portland Police Bureau

Community members are invited to learn about and give feedback on a joint plan by Clean & Safe and the City of Portland to transition funding of the downtown Portland Police Bureau bike patrol back to the Portland Police Bureau while maintaining a consistent level of service.

March 1, 2022 9:07 am News article

Resiliency Support for Cultural Organizations - Guidelines and Application Instructions

Applications are due Thursday, April 7, 2022

February 24, 2022 5:27 pm News article

Community Healing through Art - A Final Report

The City has been collaborating with artists and nonprofit organizations to support healing in our community.

February 23, 2022 3:00 pm News article

Woman outside with arm extended out and palm open to the sky

Community invited to shape litter cleanup, vandalism removal, business development and other services in Central Eastside Industrial District

During a standard ‘sunset review’ of Portland’s central eastside enhanced service district, public listening sessions will inform a new contract.

February 11, 2022 11:14 am News article

Photo of a concrete walkway running parallel over a river. Backside of someone riding a bike in the middle, two people walking next to the bike and someone is sitting on a bench, fishing. A vehicular bridge is in the background running perpendicular to the walkway. Sunny day, downtown Portland is in the far right background.

Cultural planning consultants wanted

Several cultural planning efforts are underway at the City, and we invite proposals from local and national consultants with experience in cultural planning, cultural facility feasibility studies, and community engagement.

February 2, 2022 9:39 am News article

Disability Justice Leaders at the City of Portland

Here are the experiences of three City of Portland employees.

January 27, 2022 1:00 pm Blog post

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.

Raimore Construction helps City Build a More Equitable, Safe Portland

Summary: Focusing on equity, City taps veteran graduate of the Prime Contractor Development Program to improve safety along one of the most dangerous transportation corridors in the city.

January 21, 2022 7:38 am News article

Members of Raimore Construction's Outer Division Project team

City’s Spectator Venues Program releases 2020-2021 annual report

Last year's annual report details continued investments and challenges for Portland's spectator venues during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated January 19, 2022 11:58 am Report

Cover of the Spectator Venues Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

City of Portland remote employees will transition to hybrid work in 2022

More than half the City’s employees have worked remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The City will ask them to return to worksites at least one day per week.

Updated December 21, 2021 4:30 pm News article

City of Portland expands electric vehicle capacity with new charging contract and state grant

By reducing vehicle emissions, CityFleet and PBOT will help fight climate change and advance the City’s goal of achieving “net zero” by 2050.

December 20, 2021 12:02 pm News article

Photo of four black vehicle charging stations. Two in the foreground, two in the background - outside, underneath a bridge.

What’s next for monuments and memorials

Portland City Council has allocated $50,000 for a community-based process moving forward.

December 16, 2021 11:14 am News article

City of Portland plans improvements at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, addresses immediate safety risk

Due to deterioration, granite walls honoring local veterans will be removed and safely stored. A new reinvestment strategy outlines future upgrades at the Coliseum.

Updated December 14, 2021 2:07 pm Press release

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

New Building on Portland State’s Campus Honors the Legacy of Vanport

The collaborative project will house operations for PSU, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Community College and the City of Portland.

December 7, 2021 7:58 am News article

Composite image of the exterior of the Vanport Building and an aerial of Vanport in 1943.

Enhanced Service District Audit Response Underway

The City is proud to announce the beginning of the 18-month Enhanced Service District audit response process. The three-stage process includes Information, Listening and Implementation. Learn how to be involved and stay apprised of upcoming announcements.

November 12, 2021 10:07 am Blog post

Photo of the outside of the Oregon Convention Center with the Portland cityscape in the background and a MAX train in the foreground. It's a cloudy day.

City of Portland establishes COVID-19 vaccination requirement for vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees

Effective January 3, 2022 the City of Portland will require all its vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees who perform in-person work for the city to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who do not meet the requirement could be denied access to city facilities to perform work.

Updated November 5, 2021 10:29 am News article

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Providence Park turns 95

What we now know as Providence Park has lived through many iterations in its nearly 100-year history. From its humble beginnings as an amateur field in 1926 to hosting world championship games and some of the world's most famous singers, here's a brief recap of the historic stadium's existence.

Updated October 29, 2021 1:30 pm Blog post

Photo of the inside of a stadium, left half the picture and background pictures seating, half covered and half uncovered. The right side of the picture is the athletic field. A man in a suit is standing at the bottom right of the image.

Proposed Contract Renewal for Downtown Portland Clean & Safe Would Fund Mental Health Outreach Team, Enhance Cleaning and Trash Removal, Continue Popular Events and Promotions

City of Portland leaders and Downtown Portland Clean & Safe announce proposed changes to the 5-year contract.

September 15, 2021 2:30 pm Press release

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