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Raymond Lee Confirmed as Portland’s First Long-term City Administrator
City leaders celebrate a “new chapter” for Portland government, seek to rebuild damaged trust
Local Homelessness Prevention Could See $21 Million Funding Bump
Housing Committee’s “Slow the Inflow” resolution to avert new homelessness heads to full Council
Former Housing Director Says She Was Told Not to Disclose Millions in Unspent Funds
A memo Helmi Hisserich sent to city councilors says city administration viewed unspent funds as "a big PR problem."
City Council Puts Financial Crackdown On Detention Facilities
Portland City Council approved a new fee to recoup costs associated with detention facilities, both for impacted Portlanders and for the city’s coffers.
Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator
Raymond Lee previously managed Greeley, Colorado before leaving recently to ‘pursue new opportunities.’
Oregon Sues Trump’s USDA Over Yanked SNAP Benefits for Refugees
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 states ask district court to reinstate Green Card holders’ eligibility for benefits.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Top state attorney says his office will investigate federal officers’ criminal conduct during protests and immigration enforcement
Proposed Detention Center Fee Yields Hostile City Council Meeting
Anti-ICE activists say the proposed code change falls short. Supporters say it could help prevent new ICE facilities and recoup ongoing costs.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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