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Attend an information session to learn about the Community Education Contracts and how to apply
Organizations can attend an information session to learn how to become a Community Education Contractor and strengthen Portland’s ranked choice voting education. Learn everything you need to know to submit a proposal for this contract opportunity. This one-hour session will include: Upcoming dates: Register to attend the information session
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Interested in educating Portlanders about ranked choice voting? Come to the information session on Thursday, March 5.
In the November 2026 election, Portlanders will be voting for City Councilors in Districts 3 and 4 and City Auditor. To support City Elections’ capacity to engage and educate Portlanders on ranked choice voting, City Elections has launched an opportunity for community partners to provide voter education. Join City Elections for an information session at…
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Save the date: Press Conference to announce delivery of CEI Hub letter – March 30th @ 11am

THANK YOU to the many neighborhood associations, community, and faith-based groups that have signed our joint letter calling on city leaders to take actions to reduce the risks of a catastrophic disaster at the Critical Energy Infrastructure [CEI] Hub. Letter to City Council and the Mayor Please Join Us — Press Conference to announce…
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City Club of Portland hosts District 4 Councilors on February 17th
The City Club of Portland is so excited to be hosting this event and we hope you’ll join us — and help spread the word through your social media, newsletters, and community networks. We’re thrilled host District 4 with City Councilors Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–7:30 pm…
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PPF Program & Partnership Opportunities
PPF’s mission as a city-wide parks nonprofit is to mobilize support for Portland’s parks, natural areas and public spaces. Simply put – we help people help parks. One of the ways we do this is by expanding organizational capacity and fostering collaborations and community leadership through our awards, grants programs, and gatherings like our spring summits.…
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SE César E Chávez Boulevard Safety Project(Lafayette Court to Schiller Street)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking community feedback on traffic safety improvements for SE César E Chávez Boulevard between Lafayette Court and Schiller Street.This area has had a painful history of traffic crashes. PBOT is focused on safety and preventing more crashes. Recommendations include:• Upgrade traffic signals to add left-turn signals for people…
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Portland City Elections launches funding opportunity to engage and educate voters ahead of 2026 election

February 12, 2025 Portland City Elections is gearing up for the November 2026 election with a funding opportunity for Community Education Contractors. This election cycle, Portlanders will be voting for City Councilors in Districts 3 and 4 and City Auditor using ranked choice voting. City Elections is launching a funding opportunity through Community Education Contracts…
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City Club of Portland hosts District 4 Councilors on February 17th

We’re thrilled host District 4 with City Councilors Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–7:30 pm at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center. Here is the Registration Link City Club of Portland’s Program Committee is excited to bring back “Portland, Meet Your City Councilors!” — a four-part panel interview…
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Forest Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) 2026 Annual Election
An election of members of the Board of Directors will be held online from Tuesday, February 10 until 8PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2025 to fill three positions with expiring terms. The three candidates receiving the most votes for the expiring terms will be elected to 3-year terms. Voters may write-in a candidate. If necessary,…
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City Launches FY 26-27 Budget Learning Session
FY 2026-27 Budget Development On December 16, 2025, the City Economist released the General Fund Forecast for FY 2026-27, an important early step in the City’s annual budget development process. This provides an initial estimate of expected General Fund revenues and expenditures for the budget year that begins July 1. Read more. News Article Planning for…
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Announcing the 2027-2028 Multnomah County Charter Review!
Dear Neighborhood Groups, My name is Amara Pérez and I am the director of Multnomah County’s Office of Community Involvement (OCI). I am excited to announce the upcoming County Charter Review Process – an important opportunity that happens every six years. As a community partner, you are uniquely positioned to help us spread the word. …
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Budget Listening Sessions
Make your voice heard Give us your feedbackEncuentre información sobre el evento en español. Join your neighbors at a budget listening session A series of four in‑district community listening sessions will help shape the City of Portland’s future budget. These in‑person events give community members a chance to learn about the budget and share what…
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Join a City Budget Open House
Join your neighbors and fellow community members for a drop-in budget planning open house and be part of the conversation about Portland’s future. I’ll be there alongside our district councilors and City Administrator Raymond Lee to listen, connect, and hear what matters most to you.These open houses are being held across all four districts and are a…
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Uniquely Portland Event Grant
The Prosper Portland Office of Events and Film is excited to offer a new grant opportunity designed to celebrate what makes our city one-of-a-kind! This grant supports events that showcase Portland’s vibrant communities while bringing people together in the heart of our central city and neighborhood business districts. Awards will range from $500 to…
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BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates – March 2026
A monthly newsletter of BPS’s active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. Please see the monthly update for more details, including links to project websites with contact information.Want to know more? Subscribe to BPS E-news or other project and program updates. Read the March 2026 newsletter March 2026 highlights Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) unanimously…
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City Club of Portland hosts District 4 Councilors on February 17th
The City Club of Portland is so excited to be hosting this event and we hope you’ll join us — and help spread the word through your social media, newsletters, and community networks. We’re thrilled host District 4 with City Councilors Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–7:30 pm…
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City Launches FY 26-27 Budget Learning Session
FY 2026-27 Budget Development On December 16, 2025, the City Economist released the General Fund Forecast for FY 2026-27, an important early step in the City’s annual budget development process. This provides an initial estimate of expected General Fund revenues and expenditures for the budget year that begins July 1. Read more. News Article Planning for…
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Grants Update!
Nature in Neighborhoods grants available Capital Grants Across greater Portland, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants help fund projects to improve water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and access to nature by all residents. The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants metro-wide program will provide up to $7 million for capital projects throughout the…
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Making memories with ZooLights!
With a ticket for admission to ZooLights, you get a free ride to and from the Oregon Zoo! Your ZooLights ticket is valid proof of fare on TriMet, as well as the Portland Streetcar, for up to two hours before and after ZooLights on your day of entry. TriMet is proud to partner with the…
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Important Update: Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits
On October 20, Governor Kotek announced that if the federal government shutdown continues, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) may be forced to delay issuing November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. We know this is difficult news, and many Oregonians are understandably worried about how a shutdown could affect food assistance. This office and…
