Press Releases
Portland Police Manage Protest Without Using Gas
Other agencies not subject to Mayor’s order
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City Council Approves Measure to Bring Relief and Protection to Portland Renters
Measure requires relocation costs be covered if rent is increased by any amount through March 31, 2021
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City Council Takes Major Step Forward in Community-driven Broadway Corridor Development Project
Project promotes social equity, improves socio-economic opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities
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Mayor Wheeler Issues a City of Portland Fire Emergency Order
State of Emergency remains in effect until Thursday, Sept. 24 at noon
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Mayor Wheeler Directive On the Use of CS Gas
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City Council approves ordinances banning use of face recognition technologies by City of Portland bureaus and by private entities in public spaces
Model legislation prioritizes racial equity and data privacy, serves public need and builds trust for stewardship of public data.
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Mayor Wheeler Announces Emergency Housing Relief Measures To Stabilize Vulnerable Households
Proposed actions would protect renters at risk of losing their housing and support renters who may need to relocate due to rent increases
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Mayor Wheeler Hires New Director of Communications
Jim Middaugh, former Communications Director at Metro brings prior City Hall experience to the Mayor’s office
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Mayor Wheeler meets with business owners to implement business revitalization
Meeting is the latest in a series of ongoing conversations to draft a road map for ensuring full recovery and resiliency for Downtown businesses
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City Council Passes Two Landmark Housing Relief Measures
Portland City Council approved two landmark housing relief measures that allow more housing, more types of housing, and more affordable housing throughout Portland’s neighborhoods. Today’s housing relief measures build upon a broader suite of housing and houselessness policies and investments.
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Portland City Council Refers Operating Levy To The November 2020 Ballot
Proposed levy would raise approximately $48 million per year if approved
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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left out and vulnerable to eviction.
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Mayor Wheeler Statement On Federal Officer Withdrawal
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Mayors Ted Wheeler, Lori Lightfoot, Jenny Durkan, Muriel Bowser, Tim Keller and Quinton D. Lucas Call on Congressional Leadership To Restrict the Deployment of Federal Forces
Joint letter condemns egregious federal overreach
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Mayor Wheeler Stands With Mayors Across The Country
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Mayor Wheeler's Deputy Chief of Staff Accepts Position With City of Camas
Jamal Fox to become new Camas City Administrator
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City Council To Host Virtual Public Hearing and Vote On Climate Emergency Declaration June 30
Racial justice = climate justice: Declaration focuses on communities most affected by climate change, including Portland’s Black, Indigenous and communities of color.
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