The proposed resolution reinforces the City of Portland's commitment to community safety, transparency, and the protection of civil rights for all residents. By affirming concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and requesting law enforcement personnel to clearly identify themselves while interacting with the public, the resolution strengthens trust between residents and public safety agencies.
Official proposal and impact statementResolution2026-029
What is Portland deciding about affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within…
The proposed resolution reinforces the City of Portland's commitment to community safety, transparency, and the protection of civil rights for all residents. By affirming concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and requesting law enforcement personnel to clearly identify themselves while interacting with the public, the resolution strengthens trust between residents and public safety agencies.
Official impact statementSee the official legal title
Affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within the City to fully identify themselves and refrain from wearing masks while engaging with the community
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Meeting-level motion or recommendation
Continued · 4–0
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Motion to suspend the rules to add a resolution, Document Number 2026-029, to the end of the agenda: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (4): Smith, Morillo, Novick, Kanal; Absent (1): Zimmerman) Item continued to future agenda.
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Final legal actionResolution 2026-029
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WHEREAS, the City Council and Mayor Wilson recognize the importance of community safety and the need to foster trust between residents and law enforcement; andWHEREAS, the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the community has raised significant concerns among residents regarding safety, privacy, and the well‑being of Portland's immigrant population; andWHEREAS, the Council remains committed to upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, and dignity for all individuals residing in Portland.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council affirms its support for transparency and accountability in all law enforcement activities; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council calls on all law enforcement personnel operating within the City to fully identify themselves and refrain from wearing masks while engaging with the community, in accordance with state law.
Meetings, motions, amendments, and votes2 meetings · 1 votes
TabledAgenda item 2
ContinuedAgenda item 4
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Motion to table the Resolution: Moved by Smith and seconded by Kanal. Vote not called.
Motion to suspend the rules to add a resolution, Document Number 2026-029, to the end of the agenda: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (4): Smith, Morillo, Novick, Kanal; Absent (1): Zimmerman) Item continued to future agenda.
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Jan 13, 20264 yes · 1 absent
Motion to suspend the rules to add a resolution, Document Number 2026-029, to the end of the agenda: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (4): Smith, Morillo, Novick, Kanal; Absent (1): Zimmerman) Item continued to future agenda.
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- First discovered
- Aug 13, 2026, 1:04 PM PDT
- Last checked
- Sep 13, 2026, 2:23 AM PDT
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Continued