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The Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project
The City of Portland is updating its approach to advisory bodies, committees, and commissions to have more alignment with its new form of government. On July 22 the first status update of the Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project was published. The update includes the following draft project deliverables: You are invited to share feedback on the…
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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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Portland’s 2045 Transportation System Plan
Portland’s 2045 Transportation System Plan The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the 20-year plan to guide transportation projects, programs, policies, and investments in Portland. 2045 TSP CAC members, staff, and guests both in-person and online smile around their Wish Wall. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) recap At their second meeting, 2045 TSP CAC members participated in…
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Recruitment for Multnomah County’s Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBAC)
Multnomah County Office Office of Community Involvement are recruiting for Multnomah County’s FY 26-27 Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBAC). CBACs are one way to get involved in the county budget process. Please help us get the word out to the residents in your neighborhood. We have a new application for all 10 CBACs and CBAC…
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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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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…
