Psychedelic health policy
Should Portland make noncommercial personal use of natural psychedelics a low enforcement priority, and what safeguards should surround that policy?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Government & democracy
Elections, ethics, Council rules, appointments, administration, and public accountability.
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Firearms in public buildings
Should concealed handgun license holders lose the current defense for carrying firearms in specific City buildings used for official meetings?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Campesinos Boulevard
How should Portland respond to revelations about César Chávez while honoring farmworkers and giving affected residents and businesses a fair process?
Background reviewed 2026-09-02Police accountability
Will the voter-approved civilian oversight system become independent, fair, timely, and durable in practice?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Data and Privacy Office
Can Portland turn broad privacy principles into enforceable, funded controls over City data, vendors, surveillance tools, and AI?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Permitting reform
Can Portland make permitting faster and more predictable without weakening safety, environmental, infrastructure, and public-interest requirements?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24City asset strategy
How should Portland prioritize maintenance and replacement across roughly $80 billion in public assets when needs exceed available money?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24New Council governance
How should a 12-member legislative Council organize itself and hold a separately elected Mayor and professional administration accountable?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Protect Portland and sanctuary policy
What can Portland legally and practically do when federal immigration or military action conflicts with local policy?
Background reviewed 2026-08-24Coming up
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