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City Narrows Search For Portland’s Next Top Bureaucrat
The city announced three finalists to serve as its next city administrator. Michael Jordan will retire at the end of the year.
Jeremiah Hayden
Jeremiah Hayden reports on housing, homelessness, and other issues affecting Portlanders. He's lived in Oregon nearly all his life, and in Portland since 2001. jhayden@portlandmercury.com
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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit
Environmental advocates celebrated the procedural win, saying the Land Use Board of Appeals has a better grasp on complicated land use policy
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Portland Budget Tweak Causes Heated Discussion on Homelessness
A failed amendment to put homeless sweeps funding toward rent aid brought fiery testimony from Portlanders. Mayor Wilson’s office lit the match.
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City Council Mulling $4.3 Million Cut From Homeless Sweeps Budget
Angelita Morillo proposed an amendment reallocating money from a city sweeps program, instead funding housing and food assistance, support for immigrants
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City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike
Councilors are avoiding City Hall while Portland’s Independent Police Review staff are on strike, bringing some Council operations to a halt.
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Multnomah County Pauses New Housing Vouchers After Losing State Funding
As Mayor Wilson pushes for more shelter beds, county resources for moving people to permanent housing are dwindling
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Mayor Wilson Puts Portland Housing Bureau Director On Leave
Social housing expert Helmi Hisserich has been the Bureau’s director since 2024, but Wilson remains ‘laser focused’ on temporary overnight shelters
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City of Portland Begins Enforcement of ‘Public Camping’ Rules This Weekend
The same day federal SNAP benefits expire for over 15,000 homeless Multnomah County residents, Mayor Wilson piles on penalties for being homeless in Portland.
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Workers at Portland’s Living Room Theaters Vote to Form an Independent Union
Following an unfair labor picket in January, the movie theater staff voted to form United Cinema Workers.