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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
adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 3 items Watch
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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
adjourned
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
Ordinance2026-333Public works
Full Council decision still pending

Should Portland approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the…

The proposal would approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting method of a Construction Manager/General…

Latest action: Sep 27, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 3 source files
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Ordinance2026-222Climate
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend the FY 2026-27 Budget to appropriate $13,076,892 in Portland Clean Energy Fund interest income, $5,491,002 other fund resources, and $335,000 in…

The proposal would amend the FY 2026-27 Budget to appropriate $13,076,892 in Portland Clean Energy Fund interest income, $5,491,002 other fund resources, and $335,000 in County IGA revenues to restore frontline positions and…

Final action: Jul 22, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Mitch Green, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Sameer Kanal, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane 9 source files
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Resolution2026-203Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct the City Administrator to reestablish a Permitting Improvement Team to lead the second phase of the Code Alignment Project?

The proposal would direct the City Administrator to reestablish a Permitting Improvement Team to lead the second phase of the Code Alignment Project.

Final action: Jul 16, 2026 Introduced by Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Dan Ryan, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Steve NovickPermitting & DevelopmentPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)Transportation PermittingTree Permits and RegulationsWater Development Services 3 source files
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Resolution2025-047Public safety
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct the City Attorney’s Office to seek required approvals related to the Settlement Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and comply…

The proposal would direct the City Attorney’s Office to seek required approvals related to the Settlement Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and comply with any mandatory collective bargaining obligations for…

Final action: Jun 24, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Sameer Kanal 3 source files
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Emergency ordinance2026-119Labor
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize a temporary interfund loan not to exceed $15 million from the Facilities Services Fund to the Health Insurance Operating Fund to provide…

The proposal would authorize a temporary interfund loan not to exceed $15 million from the Facilities Services Fund to the Health Insurance Operating Fund to provide interim funding for employee health benefits and to avoid…

Final action: Apr 8, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTreasury
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Ordinance2026-063Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland adopt the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project to streamline environmental zoning regulations to accommodate needed infrastructure projects…

The proposal would adopt the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project to streamline environmental zoning regulations to accommodate needed infrastructure projects and support ongoing natural resource management (amend…

Final action: Mar 11, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Ordinance2026-051Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland declare properties located near the intersections of N Lewis Ave and N Loring St, and N Albina Ave and N River St as surplus property and authorize the…

The proposal would declare properties located near the intersections of N Lewis Ave and N Loring St, and N Albina Ave and N River St as surplus property and authorize the Bureau of Transportation to dispose of the property for…

Final action: Mar 4, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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Ordinance2025-475Other
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about add Nondiscrimination Requirements for Single-Occupant Restrooms in Places of Public Accommodation Code to establish equal restroom…

This ordinance concerns add Nondiscrimination Requirements for Single-Occupant Restrooms in Places of Public Accommodation Code to establish equal restroom access by requiring gender neutral signage (add Code Section 23.01.071).

Final action: Feb 11, 2026 Introduced by Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
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Resolution2025-481Government
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct the City Administrator to establish a City Data and Privacy Office to advance privacy protections, steward data assets, and minimize risks from…

The proposal would direct the City Administrator to establish a City Data and Privacy Office to advance privacy protections, steward data assets, and minimize risks from data brokers, uncontrolled sharing of personal…

Final action: Feb 5, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Steve Novick
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