Most City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

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Clean Energy Fund Takes Center Stage at C40 Summit

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund is a bright spot at the global conference, where leaders from 97 cities around the world converged to share ideas and take action on confronting the climate crisis.

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Apply to serve on City of Portland’s new Sustainability and Climate Commission, helping address climate crisis

Twenty Portlanders will be selected to serve on the new commission, including four youth seats (ages 16-24). Applications are due Jan. 17.

Updated Press release

Climate action starts with cities, and cities start with you

A message from Vivian Satterfield, Chief Sustainability Officer

Blog post

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Staff Accept “Game Changer Award” from Lloyd EcoDistrict

Award given “For the visionaries whose actions redefine the possible, setting new benchmarks in sustainability.”

Press release

Sustainability & Climate Commission Proposal Draft Review

Help Portland form the new climate oversight body by giving public comment on the Sustainability & Climate Commission proposed framework.

News article

Community engagement activity informs SCC process

Community members, City staff, area partners and others shared input on the new Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC) by exploring their climate-action values and vision for Portland’s climate future. This community engagement activity contributed helpful feedback on the formation process.

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Join a community conversation on the SCC - November 1

You’re invited! Be a part of a community conversation on the new Sustainability and Climate Commission. Join BPS at one of two online community information sessions and learn more about the commission process, future steps and more about the commission’s scope of responsibility.

Press release

BPS announces community kickoff for Sustainability and Climate Commission

You're invited! Be a part of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's community kickoff and information session for the new Sustainability and Climate Commission.

Press release

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