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CEI Hub Update
More and more legislators at city, county, and state levels understand the dangers of the CEI Hub. The combined voices of neighborhood associations, and a growing network of community organizations in and beyond the Portland metro area are making a difference. Please join us by staying engaged – · Portland: CEI Hub Policy Project to amend the…
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Preparing for the Heat
It’s been a hot last few days here in Multnomah County with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. While this heat hasn’t reached the extreme levels that trigger the activation of our emergency cooling spaces – this heat still presents risks to everyone, especially vulnerable populations. We want to make sure you are ready to stay…
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Free Summer Youth Programs Return to Hoyt Arboretum
Pop-Up Nature begins June 26 Family Forest Days return in July and August Portland, OR — Hoyt Arboretum Friends is excited to announce the return of their popular Pop-Up Nature! and Family Forest Days youth programs for summer 2025. These free, drop-in opportunities invite children and families to engage with nature, learn about Pacific Northwest…
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Portland Candidates Provide Positive Feedback on Ranked-Choice Voting
The Portland League of Women Voters has released the findings from its survey of Portland City Council candidates in the 2024 General Election. The report investigated the experiences of candidates campaigning with proportional (multi-winner) ranked-choice voting (RCV), which the city of Portland used for the first time in 2024.The report’s findings were based on 20…
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D4C is seeking bids to complete a financial review of the organization.
The District Four Coalition a 501 C3 is seeking bids to complete a financial review of the organization. The financial review will cover a two-year period including fiscal year 23-24 and fiscal year 24-25. The District Four Coalition is committed to conducting this financial review in a transparent, ethical, and efficient manner. Bid packages can…
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Make your voice heard, contact City leaders
Are you interested in speaking to a City official or sharing your thoughts on City services? A great place to start is the City’s Contact an Elected Official webpage! There, you can provide comment or feedback on a topic, contact a specific official, request a meeting with an official, or ask them to speak at…
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The City Auditor’s Office is proposing updates to some administrative rules for Archives & Records Management. View proposed changes! The changes are open for public comment. Comments must be received by 12 p.m. on June 2. Submit a Comment
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Apply for the Community Activities Fund!
The Civic Life Community Activities Fund program reimburses eligible volunteer-run organizations for community-building and civic engagement activity expenses. Applications are open through May 30, 2025, or until funds are gone, whichever comes first. This is a reimbursement program for expenses incurred between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
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Public Meetings Law Training
Public Meetings Law Training” to be provided by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4-6:30 p.m. The event will be online and is open to the public. Please register for this training at least 24 hours in advance. Sign Up Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dtGDqH8vQcmHgfEvPZlCCQ Public Meetings Law Training Date & Time: May 21, 2025 04:00…
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Portland Advances Centralized Organizational Structure to Enhance Efficiency and Collaboration
City Administrator Michael Jordan shared updates on Portland’s organizational structure, building on changes introduced in November 2023 during the transition to a mayor-council form of government. The streamlined structure consolidates six service areas into four, with core functions like communications, engagement, and equity undergoing realignment to unify approaches and optimize service delivery. Since the soft launch of…
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We want your feedback! Comment on the first annual update to the Climate Investment Plan
The time has come for our first annual Climate Investment Plan (CIP) review, and we’re looking for your feedback! The CIP is PCEF’s five-year plan that guides the program’s investments. We invite you to review the proposed updates and share your thoughts through our online survey or via email. Your input will help guide how
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How Transportation Demand Management helps Portlanders out of traffic jams today and into the future
News media contact: Hannah Schafer Portland Bureau of Transportation Cell: 971-235-8472 PBOTPIO@portlandoregon.gov Working with Portland employers, PBOT offers incentives and programming that helps reduce drive alone commutes to workplaces. Photo by PBOT. (Sept. 15, 2025) As Portland grows and changes, so does our transportation system. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constantly working to upgrade
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Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project
Learn more about the City of Portland’s efforts to enhance Advisory Bodies, Boards, Committees and Commissions and align the program with the city’s new form of government including its new checks and balances and district-based representation. Project Background & Goals In November 2022, Portland voters approved significant charter reforms changing the City’s form of government
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Coming Soon: Welcoming Week 2025
Coming Soon: Welcoming Week 2025 Portland is a Sanctuary City, and the Mayor recently addressed the City’s position during the ‘No Kings’ Protest on June 15. And, on July 31, Mayor Wilson shared this letter to community partners announcing an executive order to align Portland’s city policies with federal anti-discrimination laws to protect $349 million
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The City’s New Fiscal Year and Civic Life
The City just completed its first budget process in our new mayor-council government. After a multi-month process, council put its final stamp of approval to implement a $8.6 billion budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1. Here is a look back of what that multi-month budget process looked like: It began with
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SWEC Community Ambassador Program Applications Now Open!
This is a critical moment. As public investments continue to reshape the Southwest Corridor, we must ensure that community voices—especially those most often excluded—are at the center of decision-making. The SWEC Community Ambassador Program is one way we make that happen. About the Community Ambassador Program: SWEC is looking for Community Ambassadors—people ready to build
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The City Auditor’s Office is proposing updates to some administrative rules for Archives & Records Management. View proposed changes! The changes are open for public comment. Comments must be received by 12 p.m. on June 2. Submit a Comment
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Portland Permitting & Development News
The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & DevelopmentNovember 2024 Customers share candid assessments of permitting system The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement. Read more Development Services Center holiday hours The Development Services Center at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue will be closed or
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Preparedness Month
The City of Portland prepares for hazards all year long. As climate change increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather, flooding, and wildfires – and the effects of the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake – having a plan is critical. But preparedness is also about being ready for routine events that could interrupt our typical