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Commissioner Rubio Statement on the Need and Process for a Public Discussion on Monuments
Commissioner Carmen Rubio today announced a new partnership, led by Lewis & Clark College, to carry out a public engagement process related to the five toppled and/or removed monuments during the 2020 social justice uprising and the city’s public art decision making policies.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio passes new Renewable Fuel Standard
New standard represents the most aggressive carbon reduction policy in recent years.
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City Council statement on Portland charter reform
Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners Jo Ann Hardesty, Mingus Mapps, Carmen Rubio and Dan Ryan issued a joint statement about the passage of Ballot Measure 26-228, which changes Portland's election system and form of government.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Announces Bureau Organizational Changes
The Office for Community Technology will join the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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Joint City Council Statement on Portland Thorns
Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners Jo Ann Hardesty, Mingus Mapps, Carmen Rubio and Dan Ryan issue a joint statement on the Portland Thorns.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Announces Proposed Changes To Strengthen and Streamline the Portland Clean Energy Fund
Changes would enable bigger, bolder, and faster investments to reduce carbon and better respond to climate change
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Portland City Council reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade, End of Federal Right to an Abortion
Portland City Council reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade, End of Federal Right to an Abortion
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Commissioner Rubio and City Arts Program Announce Grants to Cultural Organizations for Resiliency Support
Responding to COVID-19’s harm to historically under-served communities, Arts & Culture Commissioner Carmen Rubio and the City Arts Program announced the recipients of grants to reinvigorate community-based artistic programming.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Names Donnie Oliveira Director for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Interim Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will also permanently fill that role
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Joint Council Statement for Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Portland City Council members react to news that U.S. Supreme Court is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade, removing abortion rights
Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners Jo Ann Hardesty, Mingus Mapps, Carmen Rubio and Dan Ryan issue statements about a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision removing abortion rights.
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Commissioner Rubio and Mayor Wheeler Announce Historic Investments in Climate Work
The Mayor’s proposed 2022-2023 budget will include nearly $2.4 million for climate work
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Portland City Council transitions to hybrid meetings
Starting May 4, the Portland City Council will host hybrid meetings with the option for community members to attend online or in person. The Council has been meeting virtually for more than two years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resiliency Support for Cultural Organizations - Guidelines and Application Instructions
Applications are due Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Joint Council Statement on Ukraine
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