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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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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
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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
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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Resolution2025-465Public works
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about request the City Budget Office provide balanced program offer information for Portland Parks & Recreation as pilot project for FY…

This resolution concerns request the City Budget Office provide balanced program offer information for Portland Parks & Recreation as pilot project for FY 2026-27 budget.

Final action: Dec 18, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Eric ZimmermanCity Budget OfficeParks & Recreation
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Resolution2025-401Other
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What is Portland deciding about denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in…

This resolution concerns denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative.

Final action: Oct 15, 2025 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia Clark, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
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Ordinance2025-314Economy
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Should Portland amend City Code to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend City-imposed development upgrade requirements (amend Code Chapters…

The proposal would amend City Code to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend City-imposed development upgrade requirements (amend Code Chapters 11.50, 11.60, 24.85, and 33.258, and allow exception to Code…

Final action: Sep 24, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith Wilson, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Council President Jamie DunphyCommunity and Economic Development Service Area
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Resolution2025-281Public works
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Should Portland refer to the voters a five-year local option tax levy for the November 4, 2025 election to maintain safe parks, nature, affordable recreation through…

The proposal would refer to the voters a five-year local option tax levy for the November 4, 2025 election to maintain safe parks, nature, affordable recreation through 5-year levy.

Final action: Jul 16, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Councilor Steve Novick, Councilor Angelita MorilloParks & Recreation
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Resolution2025-175Public works
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What is Portland deciding about support and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of the first responder system and establish the Portland Street…

This resolution concerns support and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of the first responder system and establish the Portland Street Response Committee.

Final action: Jun 25, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Sameer Kanal, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Candace Avalos 7 source files
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Ordinance2025-242Public safety
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Should Portland authorize a temporary interfund loan not to exceed $50 million from the Portland Parks & Recreation System Development Charge Fund to the Fire and…

The proposal would authorize a temporary interfund loan not to exceed $50 million from the Portland Parks & Recreation System Development Charge Fund to the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund to provide interim…

Final action: Jun 18, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith Wilson
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