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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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Portland State University Community Transportation Academy – Applications Open
Portland State University (PSU) would like to share information about its upcoming Community Transportation Academy (CTA), a free educational opportunity open to community members. The CTA introduces the fundamentals of transportation planning and provides practical guidance on how community members can engage meaningfully in transportation decision-making. The Community Transportation Academy continues the legacy of the…
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Local Transportation Funding – Join the conversation
Portland City Council is considering new ways to fund the maintenance and operation of Portland’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, signs, lights, and other infrastructure. Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities. Background Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of…
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Introducing the Vibrant Districts Grant – Applications Open Monday, January 26
Prosper Portland is excited to announce the launch of its new Vibrant Districts Grant. The program provides funding to community-based nonprofit business district organizations. Grants can be used to implement projects or events that increase district vibrancy, enhance visibility and promotion of the district, or support staffing and operational improvements. Applicants are eligible…
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Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31
Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31 Portland’s Folk Festival returns to the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside) on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31. This all ages celebration of folk and Americana music features 30 local and national artists. Tickets start at $48.75, with all proceeds going to Sunstone Way. …
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Building Energy Efficiency Grant
Prosper Portland’s Building Energy Efficiency (BEE) Grant Program supports small businesses and small commercial building owners by providing funding for energy efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and cost, create health benefits, and increase business resilience. Funded by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), this grant is available to commercial building owners and…
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Fixing Our Streets Small Safety Projects: Comments Due February 1
Fixing Our Streets (FOS) is a transportation safety and maintenance program funded by a 10-cent per gallon local gas tax. When the voters renewed the gas tax in May 2024, $10 million out of the estimated $70.5 million in revenues was allocated to small-scale safety projects across the city. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) staff…
