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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
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
Resolution2025-095Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks while addressing pavement maintenance deficiencies throughout Portland, improving…

The proposal would direct Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks while addressing pavement maintenance deficiencies throughout Portland, improving safety and accessibility for all residents through the…

Final action: May 7, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Loretta Smith, Council Vice President Olivia Clark, Councilor Mitch Green, Councilor Eric ZimmermanTransportation
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Ordinance2026-312Public works
Scheduled for consideration

What is Portland deciding about add Bulk Fuel Terminal Capacity Reduction Regulations Code to reduce Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub fuel storage by 2036 in support…

This ordinance concerns add Bulk Fuel Terminal Capacity Reduction Regulations Code to reduce Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub fuel storage by 2036 in support of hazard mitigation (add Code Chapter 17.112).

Next action: Oct 1, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS) 12 source files
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Ordinance2026-335Public works
Full Council decision still pending

Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project…

The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project through the exercise of the City’s Eminent Domain…

Next action: Sep 30, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 3 source files
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Ordinance2026-334Public works
Full Council decision still pending

Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE…

The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE 174th Project through the exercise of the City’s Eminent…

Next action: Sep 30, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 3 source files
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Ordinance2026-234Other
Scheduled for consideration

Should Portland adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and…

The proposal would adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and district boundaries (add Code Sections 6.06.400 through…

Latest action: Sep 27, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonEnhanced Services Districts Program 4 source files
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Emergency ordinance2026-339Public works
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of…

This emergency ordinance concerns pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Final action: Sep 23, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management 1 source file
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Ordinance2025-056Public works
Filed; no final action yet

Should Portland authorize Bureau of Environmental Services to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the N Marine Drive…

The proposal would authorize Bureau of Environmental Services to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the N Marine Drive Levee Outfall Decommission Project through the exercise of…

Latest action: Sep 14, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonEnvironmental Services
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