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Parks Levy Oversight Committee

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The Parks Levy Oversight Committee (PLOC) is composed of five members, selected from an open public applicant pool, appointed by the PP&R Director. The PLOC reviews program implementation, advises on transparency and communication strategies, and counsels on an independent audit process.

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee

The Parks Levy Oversight Committee will:

  • Review information to verify general compliance with and progress towards the purposes of the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy),
  • Advise on transparency and communication strategies, and
  • Counsel on an independent audit process and annual report. 

They report annually to City Council and our community regarding adherence to Parks Levy language, fiscal accountability, and transparency.

The committee is composed of five community members selected from an open public applicant pool and appointed by the PP&R Director to serve three-year terms. Members meet every other month and review information produced by PP&R staff. Members of the public are always welcome to attend Parks Levy Oversight Committee meetings.

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee members:

  • Dan Field
  • Priscila Montoya
  • Ethan Seltzer
  • Jasmine Stoner
  • Kris Willingham

2025 PLOC Meeting Notes and Agendas

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting Notes - July 28, 2026

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting - October 6, 2026

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting - December 1, 2026

2025 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Meeting - February 2, 2026

2025 PLOC Documents


2020 Parks Levy Oversight Committee

The 2020 Parks Levy Oversight Committee will be sunsetting following the publication of their final report, covering FY 2025-26 (Year 5) of the 2020 Parks Levy.

Current 2020 PLOC members serving through final reporting:

  • Jacob VanBaalen
  • Mary Ruble
  • Priscila Montoya
  • Silas Sanderson
  • Tim Williams

2020 Parks Levy Annual Reports

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2022-23 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2021-22 Parks Levy Oversight Committee Annual Report

Additional documents, translated annual reports, and meeting notes from the 2020 Parks Levy Oversight Committee are available on the 2020 Parks Levy webpage.


Portland Parks & Recreation’s developing civil rights page offers information related to making programming more accessible and inclusive.

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