What facility improvements are planned to accommodate the new council, mayor and city administrator?
Council chambers, located in City Hall, is currently being remodeled to accommodate the larger council size. Additional improvements to council chambers include installing broadcasting and audiovisual technology to adequately support in-person and hybrid meetings of the expanded council, providing ADA accessibility for both councilors and members of the public, and enhancing security.
City Hall office spaces for the current mayor and city commissioners will be reconfigured later this year in order accommodate all 12 members of council, the mayor, the city administrator and their support staff. Additional improvements to council offices include enhancements to security, upgrades to technology, accessibility, and furniture.
Learn more at Portland.Gov/Transition/Government.
Will there be in-district offices for new councilors?
Per council direction, the Office of Management and Finance Facilities team is assessing in-district office options and will be reporting back to City Council with more information in February 2024. Additionally, the Government Transition Advisory Committee will present recommendations on future council districts and offices including exploring expectations around outreach and constituent relations by October 2024. These will be directed at future elected and city leadership and will undergo a public comment process from July to August 2024.