Press Releases

In a press conference today, Mayor Ted Wheeler provided an update on public safety issues in the city. He was joined by Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell.

Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.

Portland City Council will consider an emergency resolution next week to ban future travel, goods and services from the state of Texas until the unconstitutional ban on abortion is withdrawn or overturned in court.

Mayor Ted Wheeler's public statement about the violent demonstrations that occurred in Portland on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Ban on fireworks sales stems from concerns for public safety due to recent hot and dry conditions

Free transit on Trimet and Portland Streetcar and discounted BIKETOWN rides to/from downtown Portland intended to encourage support for local businesses

Changes to PPB protocls will focus on increasing equity and safety in Portland.

Mayor Ted Wheeler's statement on the Portland Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team

Mayor Ted Wheeler comments on indictment of PPB officer

SOLVE hosting fifth annual Pick It Up, Portland! event.

These new protocols reprioritize public health and safety among houseless Portlanders and aim to improve sanitary conditions until we have additional shelter beds and housing available.

Commissioners Hardesty, Mapps, Rubio, Ryan and Mayor Ted Wheeler release joint statement addressing an anticipated uptick in gun violence in Portland

Portland Peace Team is partnering with the City of Portland to hold seven free two-hour training sessions on de-escalation and peacekeeping this spring and summer

Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioner Dan Ryan, and Commissioner Mingus Mapps comment on funding the Portland Street Response pilot program

Ordinances included in the package amend the City’s zoning code, giving the City more flexibility to address Portland's homelessness crisis.

"A Step Towards Justice: Where Do We Go From Here?" will be a virtual event hosted by RACE TALKS and the Office of Equity and Human Rights on April 29, 2021.

Mayor Ted Wheeler's comments on the increased COVID-19 related restrictions in effect Friday, April 30.

Only through broad, multi-jurisdictional partnerships can we face the threat of climate change