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Portland nears milestone for new permitting bureau, prepares to announce name and structure
Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.
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Portland City Council unanimously commits to consolidate city permitting
The Council seeks the creation of “a consolidated single permitting entity… with clear authority, responsibility and accountability.”
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City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services
This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.
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Portland City Council Passes Emergency Ordinances to Support Office-to-Housing Conversion
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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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Portland City Council agrees to focus on safety, housing and economy as city faces historic challenges
Shared priorities will shape the Portland City Council’s budget and policy decisions during 2021.
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