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PEMO’s Problem Solver Network brings neighbors and City partners together to listen, coordinate, and move community‑driven solutions forward quickly and clearly for issues in public spaces.
Problem Solver Meetings
Rapid. Local. Impactful. Solutions.
The Problem Solver Network is how PEMO brings community voices and City partners together to fix problems in public spaces quickly and transparently. Every two weeks, each district holds a short virtual meeting where neighbors, small businesses, nonprofits, and community groups can share concerns and see real follow‑through.
Across 14 areas, these 30‑minute meetings focus on listening and coordinating on clear next steps. City staff provide updates and coordinate across bureaus so issues don't get stuck or passed around.
"Those city representatives who attended were great listeners. I witnessed repeatedly dedicated and professional city workers attempt to address on the spot, the problems they heard ... This partnership of citizen and city gave me hope that once again, Portland could work!" - Laurelhurst Neighbor
Problem Solver conversations often lead directly to site walks, referrals, and targeted improvements. The result is faster, visible improvements that reflect lived experience and help Portlanders feel seen, supported, and safe in their neighborhood
"Of all of the agencies we've engaged with over the last several years, PEMO has been by far the most responsive ... we've seen some real traction in our efforts to revitalize our community which has so much untapped potential.
-- Hazelwood Neighbor
What to Expect in Problem Solver Meetings
Problem Solver meetings are designed to help us work together on real solutions for public‑space issues. By keeping the conversation solution‑focused, we can make faster progress and deliver improvements that reflect what people are experiencing on the ground. PEMO's role is to listen, coordinate the right partners, and help turn community input into clear actions we can follow through on.
Problem Solver schedule
Meetings take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. For more information or to attend a Problem Solver meeting, contact pemo@portlandoregon.gov. To view a map of each district, click the link below.
Find your Problem Solver district
| Problem Solver area | Meeting schedule |
|---|---|
| 82nd / Sandy | Every other Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m. |
| Broadway / Lloyd | Every other Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Central Eastside | Every other Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Central Northeast | Every other Monday @ 12:00 p.m. |
| Downtown (South of Burnside) | Every other Wednesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Foster / Powell | Every other Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m. |
| Hazelwood / Gateway | Every other Thursday @ 10:30 a.m. |
| Hillsdale / Multnomah Village / Sellwood | Every other Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Inner Northeast | Every other Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Inner Southeast | Every other Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Lents / Division / Midway | Every other Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| North Portland | Every other Monday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Northwest Portland (North of Burnside) | Every other Wednesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Parkrose / Argay Terrace | Every other Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m. |
"I just want to relay my deep gratitude for you showing up at the [Problem Solver Meetings]. I can only imagine the constant onslaught of complaints that you receive. You demonstrate what appears to be endless patience yet grit to keep us focused and keeping moving towards solutions. Thank you… really thank you!"
- Cascade Aids Project