Amended Budget Approval Underscores Rifts Among Portland City Councilors 

Councilor Steve Novick says community centers are off the chopping block after Council agreed to divert $2M from police to parks. 

With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows

Since Portland pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities in 2015, deadly crashes have hit 30-year highs. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane wants the city to reaffirm its commitment to addressing the crisis. 

Councilor Mitch Green Suggests Borrowing Money from PCEF to Fund Parks

Green's proposal comes as Mayor Keith Wilson floats deep cuts to Portland Parks & Recreation to fill a budget shortfall. 

City Council to Overturn Hearings Officer's Approval of PGE Forest Park Plan 

All 12 members of the council indicated they would reject the plan at an appellate hearing last week. Their decision underscores the broader implications of the utility project to people on both sides of the issue. 

City Council Halts Vote on AI Rental Pricing Software Ban

Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo says city attorneys are monitoring a lawsuit in California related to the algorithm-driven software 

Will Portland Police Cooperate with Trump’s FBI?

The Police Bureau’s relationship with a federal anti-terrorism task force triggered a broader conversation about illegal surveillance, racial profiling, and Islamophobia.

New Housing Committee Takes on Portland's Affordability Crisis

City Councilor Angelita Morillo says she'll introduce a policy to ban anti-competitive rental price-fixing software.

City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s Tenure as City Administrator Until 2026

Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle.

Facing Public and Council Opposition, Portland Grants Zenith Key Approval

City staff issued Zenith the land use credential shortly after two city councilors called for an investigation into the company. 

Michael Jordan Tapped to Stay on as City Administrator 

Portland City Council will vote on Mayor Wilson's appointment of Jordan to the city's top management role through end of 2025.

Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union

AFSCME 189 expects to finalize a new contract with the city of Portland, but another labor union's strike plan is still on.

Zenith Permit Decision Raises Questions, Conflicts About City Council Authority 

New city councilors realize they don’t have much power over the controversial company’s future—and they want to change that.

City Council Solidifies New Policy Committees

The eight committees will be the primary conduit for public engagement and policy proposals from councilors. 

Portland City Council Increases Its Staffing Budget by $4.6 Million

Citing poor policy moves and "defunding" from previous leaders, the new Council will pull from contingency funds to hire additional staff.

Portland Mayor Orders Managerial Staff Back in Office Full Time

Starting in April, remote and hybrid work will end for city managers and supervisors. Mayor Keith Wilson says non-supervisory employees won't see any changes this year.

Awash With Cash, Portland Clean Energy Fund Marks New Strategy With Latest Investments

PCEF will allocate $300 million in grants for large-scale projects. A hefty portion of funds will go to the city’s own bureaus for infrastructure projects and decarbonization.

Keith Wilson is Portland’s Next Mayor

Portland’s City Council races are still being tallied, but preliminary results have held firm since Tuesday night.

In a Stealth Move, Portland City Council Signals Intent to Sever Homelessness Agreement With Multnomah County

Without buy-in from Commissioner Carmen Rubio or Mayor Ted Wheeler, three city leaders asked for an ordinance to cancel a recently renewed intergovernmental agreement.

Auditors Determine Insufficient Evidence that Rene Gonzalez Violated Campaign Finance Laws

Despite "exceedingly close call" Portland Auditor's Office says commissioner and mayoral candidate's use of taxpayer money to alter his Wikipedia page isn't a definitive violation. Secretary of State will investigate other potential violations.

After Years of Grant Discordance, Portland Adopts Centralized Policy for Doling Out Funds

Dan Ryan says the city’s process for funding nonprofits is “messy and decentralized.” He hopes a new unified policy will help straighten things out.

Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem

Mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Mapps, and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules.

Commissioner Rubio Faces Pushback for Proposal to Support Portland Street Response with Clean Energy Funds

Rubio has offered PSR a lifeline from the Portland Clean Energy Fund. Critics say Rubio is treating PCEF like a slush fund to boost her political aspirations.

Key Hire In City’s New Management Team Announced, to the Surprise of City Leaders

Rene Gonzalez appointed a former fire chief to oversee Portland’s public safety bureaus. The mayor’s office says the move was premature.

The Biggest Portland City Hall News of 2023

This year, the city managed to help and harm the unhoused, while leaning on pre-pandemic work models to try to revitalize downtown.

City Council Won’t Let Go of Bureau Control as Charter Reform Transition Continues

In the race to implement government changes, commissioners break with the mayor over a timeline for bringing in deputy city administrators.

Portland’s Charter Reform is Moving Full Steam Ahead

Elected leaders would make at least $140K under new salary proposals, while draft voting district maps draw concern over geographic splits.

Portland City Council Approves Incentives for Office-to-Apartment Building Conversions

Developers say that the tricky redevelopments may still be too cost prohibitive.

Portland City Council Stops Transparency Advocate Proposal from Going to Voters In May

Instead, they proposed (and passed) their own surprise resolution.

Will City Council Allow Portlanders to Vote on New Transparency Watchdog?

If approved Wednesday, the proposal would go before Portland voters in May.

Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program

Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.

Portland Moves a Step Closer to Overhauling Government with a New Voting District Commission

City officials say they are concerned, but on schedule to transition to a new form of government by 2025.

Mayor’s Office Warned of Adviser Sam Adams’ Concerning Behavior in 2021

Majority of the allegations that Adams violated the city’s professional conduct rules were recorded a full year before he was allegedly terminated

Mayor Wheeler Unveils New Bureau Assignments for City Commissioners

Q&A: Commissioner Rubio on Her First Two Years in Office and Her Role on a New City Council

In January, Rubio will be the most progressive member on Portland City Council. What does that mean to her?

Multnomah County Board Approves Budget Proposal to Fund Rental Assistance, Defying Wheeler's Demand

Portland Street Response Sees 700 Percent Increase In Workload After Citywide Expansion

The latest report on the first response team exposes weak spots in the rapidly expanding program.

How a California Nonprofit Has Shaped City Council's Homeless Encampment Plan

Email records shows how input from an out-of-state organization took precedent over local expertise.

Q&A: Small Business Advocate Ashley Henry on How City Money Goes Into the Pockets of the PBA

Henry says city dollars are directly subsidizing the work and the political views of the powerful lobbying group.

City Council Passes $27 Million Budget Package to Fund Homeless Encampment Plan

According to the county, the budget package requires cuts that could lead to at least two current homeless shelters shuttering within the year—and the elimination of rent assistance programs.

City Council Will Threaten to Withhold Homeless Service Funding Unless County Pays for Rental Assistance

Those who've been closely following the city's relationship with the county in recent years consider this a political play.

But Wait, There’s More: The Next Phase of Portland Charter Amendments

The Charter Review Commission wants your feedback on another round of potenial amendments.

Mayor Proposes First Round of Funding to Run Sanctioned Homeless Encampments

The complete proposal will need significantly more funding—and the buy-in of skeptical neighborhood groups—to be realized.

Portland Voters Approved Sweeping Charter Reforms: What Happens Now?

City Council Approves Unfunded Plan to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness

Is City Council’s Proposal to Ban Unsheltered Homelessness Legal?

A review of recent cases by attorneys familiar with laws regarding homelessness finds that it might not be.

Homeless Portlanders Urge City Officials to Reconsider Mass Encampment Plan

Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Ryan were asked to involve the perspective of homeless Portlanders before passing a plan to criminalize homelessness in Portland.

City Council Hears Public Feedback on Proposal to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness

City commissioners will hold a final vote on the proposal on Thursday, November 3.

Wheeler, Ryan Unveil Unfunded Proposal to Criminalize Homelessness

The proposal lacks significant funding, clear support from other government agencies, and interested contractors to carry it out.

Tenants, Elected Officials Call on City to Close Loopholes in Affordable Housing Program

Commissioner Mapps Reveals Alternative to Charter Reform Measure

First Case Against Portland Police Officer Violence from 2020 Protests Goes to Trial

Council Candidate Rene Gonzalez Asks City to Reconsider Historic Campaign Finance Penalty

Wheeler Moves Forward with Controversial Gunshot Detection Technology

City to Pay $85,000 to Settle Retaliation Lawsuit Filed by Police Captain

Why Are Portland's Leaders Opposing Proposed Charter Reforms?

Hint: It might be because the reforms dilute their power.

Fire Bureau Critically Lagging in Emergency Response Times, Report Finds

City Raises Concerns about ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection Technology

Judge Hears Arguments Against Legality of Proposed City Charter Amendments

Portland Has Paid Little For Its Officers’ Treatment of Protesters in 2020 in Comparison to Other Cities. Why Is That?

Mayor Wheeler Announces State of Emergency to Streamline Response to Gun Violence

The program directs additional funding to gun violence intervention programs that are already operating within the city.

Business Alliance and Others Challenge Ballot Measure That Aims to Redistribute Power in Portland

While once a unifying topic, support for changing Portland’s governance structure has splintered

Police Oversight Group Will Ask Council to Adopt Controversial Gunshot-Detecting Technology

Audit Finds Accountability and Diversity Lacking in Portland Fire Bureau

City Attorneys Ask to Dismiss Lawsuit Because Protester Didn't Know Which Officer Injured Him

Charter Commission Sends Proposal to Overhaul City Government to November Ballot

Hall Monitor: The Changing Symbolism of Portland’s Elk Statue

City Council to Pledge Allegiance to Elk Fountain Restoration

Here's How Mayor Wheeler Wants to Spend $35 Million in Excess Budget Dollars

Portland Street Response Meets First Year Goals

An Exit Interview With Mayor Wheeler's Longest-Tenured Staffer, Seraphie Allen

Charter Commissioner Takes Step Toward Placing City Government Change on Ballot

Portlanders Overwhelmingly Desire New Form of Government, Poll Finds

Civil Rights Groups Call For Investigation Into Police Misinformation Following Mass Shooting

"It's Not Perfect": City Council Approves Police Union Contract

Hall Monitor: Why Homelessness Experts Have Rejected Mayor's Shelter Plan

Portland's Proposed $56 Million Police Union Contract Funds a 37% Increase in Officers

How Could A Proposed Change in City Government Change the Composition of Portland City Council?

Portland City Workers Agree to New Labor Contract, Averting a Major Strike

City Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Portland Police Union

Resentment, Unaddressed Bias, and Leadership Failures: Report Unpacks Flaws Within PPB Culture

A Short History of Portland's Long Road to Police Body Cameras

City Workers Authorize Strike Over Contract Impasse

Mayor Wheeler Subpoenaed Over 2020 Curfew Policy

Portland City Workers Prepared to Strike Over Low Wages

City Council Urged to Approve Purchase of Cooling Units for Vulnerable Residents Before Next Heatwave

City Council to Pay $125,000 to Protester Injured by Police in 2018

City Announces Third Planned Location for Homeless Village

Commissioners Mapps and Rubio Endorse Dan Ryan's Re-Election Run

Portland City Council Approves $44 Million Fall Budget Package

Hall Monitor: If the Number of Cops Doesn't Impact Crime, What Can?

Council Hears Support and Criticism of Proposed $44 Million Fall Budget Package

The Campaign to Recall Mayor Ted Wheeler is Officially Over

Body Cams, Hiring Bonuses for Cops, and Other Police Programs Mayor Wheeler Wants in Fall Budget Package

Portland and Multnomah County Pledge Nearly $40 Million in Surplus Budget Dollars Toward Homeless Services

City Attorneys Challenge Legal Request to Extend Wheeler Recall Campaign

Funds From Metro's New Supportive Housing Service Tax Reach Portland's Homeless

Q & A with Jamila Dozier, the Portland Housing Advocate Running Against Dan Ryan

Recall Wheeler Campaign Makes Last-Ditch Legal Effort to Stay Afloat

Study: Portland Street Response Effective at Resolving Non-Violent 911 Calls