City Council Agendas

Report: More Portlanders struggling with home costs despite 'affordable housing' increase

The Portland Housing Bureau has opened a record number of government-supported housing units for families earning less than the area median income. But Portlander… Read moreReport: More Portlanders struggling with home costs despite 'affordable housing' increase

Wheeler touts ‘off-ramps from homelessness’ in Portland

It was a virtual meeting, but hundreds of Southeast Portland residents showed up to question Mayor Ted Wheeler about the plan to put in a sanctioned, managed camp… Read moreWheeler touts ‘off-ramps from homelessness’ in Portland

City Council moves to encourage office-to-housing conversion in downtown Portland

The City Council passed two ordinances to encourage converting vacant downtown Portland office buildings into housing on Wednesday, March 15. Both attempt to addr… Read moreCity Council moves to encourage office-to-housing conversion in downtown Portland

Portland City Council approves $60K settlement with protester

Portland City Council has agreed to pay out another settlement to a Portlander who was injured during the 2020 racial justice protests. Read morePortland City Council approves $60K settlement with protester

Auditor: Portland leaders tried to select PPB-loaded firm for ‘reconciliation’ project without bidding process

A new report issued by the Portland City Auditors’ Office has revealed that two City of Portland agencies overseen by Mayor Ted Wheeler misused city code in 2022 … Read moreAuditor: Portland leaders tried to select PPB-loaded firm for ‘reconciliation’ project without bidding process

Wheeler fires back as Abbott blames Portland Walmart closures on ‘mob take over’

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is firing back at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott who recently blamed the upcoming closures of Portland’s last two Walmart locations on the city… Read moreWheeler fires back as Abbott blames Portland Walmart closures on ‘mob take over’

Portland City Council rejects proposal to create city government watchdog position

The proposed position is meant to add oversight to the city’s compliance with transparency rules, such as public records laws and open meetings policies. Read morePortland City Council rejects proposal to create city government watchdog position

Pearl Post Office demo official as yearslong Broadway Corridor Project takes shape

At Northwest Ninth Avenue and Johnson Street, dignitaries posed for photos Thursday morning, Feb. 16, and cheered an excavator as it picked away at a corner of the partially-destroyed Pearl District Post Office.

January 25, 2023 Council Agenda

In accordance with Portland City Code and state law, City Council will hold hybrid public meetings, which provides for both virtual and in-person attendance. Members of council will elect to attend remotely by video and teleconference, or in-…