What is Council doing about the issues that shape Portland?
Start with a topic, then see the underlying decisions, how each Councilor voted, where coalitions formed, and—on selected pilot matters—what verified participants asked Council to understand.
Explore by policy topic
Public safety
Police, fire, emergency response, community safety, and violence prevention.
- Final actions
- 37
- Divided
- 38%
Housing & homelessness
Housing supply, homelessness services, tenant policy, shelters, and affordability.
- Final actions
- 29
- Divided
- 21%
Transportation & public works
Streets, transit, traffic safety, water, sewer, utilities, and public infrastructure.
- Final actions
- 69
- Divided
- 20%
Arts, parks & community life
Arts, culture, parks, recreation, civic life, and community programs.
- Final actions
- 5
- Divided
- 20%
Government & democracy
Elections, ethics, Council rules, appointments, administration, and public accountability.
- Final actions
- 32
- Divided
- 19%
Economy & business
Economic development, businesses, tourism, major venues, and commercial activity.
- Final actions
- 11
- Divided
- 18%
Budget, taxes & finance
Budgets, taxes, fees, bonds, appropriations, revenue, and financial administration.
- Final actions
- 59
- Divided
- 17%
Climate & environment
Climate policy, clean energy, environmental protection, resilience, and sustainability.
- Final actions
- 20
- Divided
- 15%
Labor & city workforce
Collective bargaining, employee policy, compensation, and workforce development.
- Final actions
- 21
- Divided
- 14%
Land use & permitting
Zoning, development review, permitting, planning, and property-use decisions.
- Final actions
- 18
- Divided
- 11%