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2021 Year in Review: Mayor's Bureaus

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City Council recognizes Portland Timbers

City Council recognized the Portland Timbers for their 2021 season during the AM Session on Dec. 15.

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New Building on Portland State’s Campus Honors the Legacy of Vanport

The collaborative project will house operations for PSU, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Community College and the City of Portland.

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Mayor Wheeler's Thanksgiving message

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JOHS opens Arbor Lodge Winter Shelter

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Mayor Wheeler encourages Portlanders to shop local

Mayor continues push to encourage Portlanders to get holiday shopping done early, as part of ongoing “Here for Portland: Shop Small, Shop Now” campaign.

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Mayor Wheeler discusses his budget priorities during Work Session

Mayor Wheeler discussed the Fall Budget Monitoring Process, including his proposals, during the 2PM City Council Work Session on November 4. 

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Mayor Wheeler announces public safety investments as part of Fall Budget Monitoring Process

Mayor Wheeler proposed his Fall Budget Monitoring Process package for public safety during a press conference on Wednesday.

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Mayor Wheeler joins Chair Kafoury and Commissioner Ryan to announce shared investments toward addressing the houseless crisis

Together we can do more. We are announcing a shared $38 million investment toward addressing the houseless crisis

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Mayors Support $5 Billion Investment in Community-Focused Violence Prevention

Mayors Letter of Support on Community-Focused Violence Prevention

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Mayor Wheeler Votes in Support of Reproductive Healthcare Rights and Opposition to the State of Texas’ Ban on Abortion

Our community will remain a safe haven for abortion access and reproductive freedom. Portland will continue to lead with compassion and be true partners in the fight for reproductive rights.

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Mayor Wheeler Provides Public Safety Update

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.

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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes

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.

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Texas Withdraws Abortion Rights, Portland City Council Withdraws Business

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.

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Mayor’s statement about Sunday’s violent demonstrations

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

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City and County Leaders Ask Biden Administration To Admit Afghans, Send Them Here

We are a great country, and a safer country, when we lead with integrity and love. Such leadership demands that we ensure the safety of (at least) those who ensured the safety of our citizens, and of those who will be persecuted because of who they are.

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