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“We come together to choose love and denounce acts of hate and violence…”
Mayor Ted Wheeler hosted a virtual event “Choose Love: A Community Gathering to Denounce Hate and Violence in Portland” Friday August 20, 2021 at 11:15 a.m. He was joined by fellow elected officials, leaders of community-based organizations, Portland’s business community, and labor.
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Reimagining Community Safety
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Portland Mayor declares second state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency extreme heat declaration will be in effect beginning at noon on Wednesday, August 11 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 15. The City will again operate its own cooling centers and outdoor misting centers to assist community members during extreme temperatures.
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Mayor Wheeler's Update on Body Worn Cameras for Portland Police
Mayor Ted Wheeler updates the work around his initiative to implement a body worn camera program for the Portland Police Bureau.
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Joint Council Statement on York Sculpture
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Portland Mayor declares state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency extreme heat declaration will be in effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 30 through 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 31. City opens three cooling centers and three outdoor misting centers to help assist community members in extreme temperatures.
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Progress Update on the City of Portland’s Task Force to Prepare for Extreme Heat Events
Task force plans to have a heat emergency operational guideline completed by July 30
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City awards grants to support Community Healing through Art
The Community Healing through Art initiative is a collaboration with the City's former Creative Laureate, Subashini Ganesan-Forbes
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Free transit, discounted BIKETOWN: Rediscover Portland This Fourth of July Weekend
The weekend of July 3-5, 2021, is the perfect time for Portlanders to explore the city and support local businesses.
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Mayor Ted Wheeler, Fire Chief Sara Boone and City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Announce Ban on Sale of Fireworks
Ban on fireworks sales stems from concerns for public safety due to recent hot and dry conditions
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Mayor Ted Wheeler Encourages Residents to Be Here for Portland July 3-5
Free transit on Trimet and Portland Streetcar and discounted BIKETOWN rides to/from downtown Portland intended to encourage support for local businesses
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Mayor and Police Chief Announce PPB Will Change Traffic Enforcement, Consent Search Protocols
Changes to PPB protocls will focus on increasing equity and safety in Portland.
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Mayor Wheeler's Statement on Rapid Response Team Resignation
Mayor Ted Wheeler's statement on the Portland Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team
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Statement from Mayor Wheeler on Indictment of PPB Officer
Mayor Ted Wheeler comments on indictment of PPB officer
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Portlanders Invited to Join Citywide Cleanup Effort on June 25 and 26
SOLVE hosting fifth annual Pick It Up, Portland! event.
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Introductory Meeting for the Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group Scheduled for June 4
The Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group is holding an introductory meeting on June 4 at 11 a.m.
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