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Topic dossierAdopted budget in effect
Annual budget, ongoing costs, temporary funds, and service choices

City budget and services

Which services can Portland sustain when recurring costs grow faster than recurring revenue?
Budget & finance Updated Aug 24, 202612/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierInvestment plan in progress
Voter-created climate funding, investment plans, and eligible uses

PCEF and climate funding

How should Portland protect voter-directed climate investments while other City services face deep shortfalls?
Climate + Budget & finance Updated Aug 24, 202612/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierOffice must be built
Surveillance, AI, data brokers, sanctuary policy, governance, and implementation

Data and Privacy Office

Can Portland turn broad privacy principles into enforceable, funded controls over City data, vendors, surveillance tools, and AI?
Government + Public safety Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 12 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved as amended

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

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    What is Portland deciding about agenda item?Other City business · Approved
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    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?January 15, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
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    What is Portland deciding about opioid settlement funds overview?2025-034 · Budget, taxes & finance · Placed on file
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    What is Portland deciding about fY 2024-25 mid-year budget adjustment actions?2025-035 · Budget, taxes & finance · Placed on file
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    Should Portland adopt the Budget Calendar for FY 2025-26?2025-036 · Budget, taxes & finance · Referred to City Council as amended
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 15 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

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    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?March 5, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
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Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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279 matching Council recordsActive and completed records since January 2025
Resolution2026-280Economy
Final Council action complete

What did Portland authorize for the Moda Center negotiations?

The proposal would authorize a non-binding term sheet with Rip City Management LLC and Trail Blazers Holdings, LLC outlining the terms for Moda Center arena renovation, operating and lease agreements that will keep the Portland…

Final action: Aug 12, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonSpectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program 31 source files
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Ordinance2026-175Land use
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Should Portland authorize a Cable Franchise Fund for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to support the collection of Public, Education, and Government revenues…

The proposal would authorize a Cable Franchise Fund for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to support the collection of Public, Education, and Government revenues and manage cable franchise work related to…

Final action: Jun 25, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS) 2 source files
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Ordinance2026-182Housing
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Should Portland appropriate $2,500,000 from the Construction Excise Tax Sub-fund 225020 for homeownership development in District 2?

The proposal would appropriate $2,500,000 from the Construction Excise Tax Sub-fund 225020 for homeownership development in District 2.

Final action: Jun 3, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Loretta Smith, Councilor Eric Zimmerman, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Councilor Dan Ryan, Council Vice President Olivia ClarkHousing Bureau 3 source files
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Ordinance2026-147Budget & finance
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Should Portland amend Arts Tax Code to provide tax relief, promote sustainability of Arts Access Fund, define critical terms, and respond to community and audit…

The proposal would amend Arts Tax Code to provide tax relief, promote sustainability of Arts Access Fund, define critical terms, and respond to community and audit recommendations (amend Code Chapter 6.10).

Final action: May 27, 2026 Introduced by Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Elana Pirtle-GuineyArts & CultureArts Access FundCity AttorneyRevenue Division
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Ordinance2026-134Budget & finance
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Should Portland authorize water revenue bonds to finance water system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $525,000,000 and to…

The proposal would authorize water revenue bonds to finance water system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $525,000,000 and to refund outstanding water revenue bonds.

Final action: May 20, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTreasury
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Ordinance2026-113Public works
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Should Portland establish a new Transportation Utility Fee to help fund basic maintenance and safety of the City’s transportation system (add Code Chapter 17.20)?

The proposal would establish a new Transportation Utility Fee to help fund basic maintenance and safety of the City’s transportation system (add Code Chapter 17.20).

Final action: Apr 29, 2026 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia Clark, Councilor Mitch Green, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Loretta SmithTransportationTransportation city code and administrative rule updates 1 source file
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Emergency ordinance2025-230Land use
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Should Portland adopt solid waste and recycling rates and fees for franchised residential collection and the commercial tonnage fee, effective July 1, 2025 (amend…

The proposal would adopt solid waste and recycling rates and fees for franchised residential collection and the commercial tonnage fee, effective July 1, 2025 (amend ENN-2.09 and ENN-2.10).

Final action: Jun 18, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Report2025-203Land use
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Should Portland appoint Asad Butt for a term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and reappoint Leslie Goodlow for a term to expire June 30, 2028 to the Mt. Hood Cable…

The proposal would appoint Asad Butt for a term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and reappoint Leslie Goodlow for a term to expire June 30, 2028 to the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.

Final action: Jun 4, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Resolution2025-070Climate
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What did Council direct in its investigation of the Zenith franchise?

The proposal would declare actions concerning Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC, including placing communications into the public record, demanding the Mayor to investigate violations of the Zenith franchise agreement, and…

Final action: Mar 19, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Mitch Green, Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
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Ordinance2026-311Public works
Scheduled for consideration

Should Portland adopt the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project to support public health and natural hazards risk reduction (amend Code Titles 33 and 24)?

The proposal would adopt the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project to support public health and natural hazards risk reduction (amend Code Titles 33 and 24).

Next action: Oct 1, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS) 9 source files
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