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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
Emergency ordinance2025-354Other
Filed; no final action yet

Should Portland authorize negotiation and execution of a lease for District 1 Councilors' office space for a term commencing approximately October 1, 2025, through June…

The proposal would authorize negotiation and execution of a lease for District 1 Councilors' office space for a term commencing approximately October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.

Latest action: Sep 13, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonBureau of Fleet and Facilities
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Ordinance2026-065Public safety
Filed; no final action yet

Should Portland create three new classifications and establish compensation ranges for an Investigator I, Investigator II, and Oversight Navigator within the Office of…

The proposal would create three new classifications and establish compensation ranges for an Investigator I, Investigator II, and Oversight Navigator within the Office of Community-based Police Accountability.

Latest action: Sep 13, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonOffice of Community-based Police Accountability 2 source files
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Emergency ordinance2026-294Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize an increase up to $245,000 in bureau rates for FY 2026-27 to implement a pilot program to subsidize transit passes for City employees?

The proposal would authorize an increase up to $245,000 in bureau rates for FY 2026-27 to implement a pilot program to subsidize transit passes for City employees.

Final action: Sep 2, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonHuman ResourcesTransportation 11 source files
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Ordinance2026-213Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to evaluate and implement no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash…

The proposal would direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to evaluate and implement no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash Network.

Final action: Aug 12, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Loretta Smith, Councilor Tiffany Koyama LaneTransportationTransportation Development Requirements 4 source files
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Emergency ordinance2026-267Public works
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Michael Duffer bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $287,500 resulting from a collision with a City dump truck…

This emergency ordinance concerns pay settlement of Michael Duffer bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $287,500 resulting from a collision with a City dump truck involving the Portland Water Bureau.

Final action: Jul 30, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management 2 source files
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Ordinance2025-185Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary rights necessary for construction of the SW Capitol Hill Rd and SW…

The proposal would authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary rights necessary for construction of the SW Capitol Hill Rd and SW Troy St Sidewalk Infill Project through exercise of Eminent…

Final action: Jun 24, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 2 source files
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Resolution2025-478Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland establish City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds and urge the Mayor to…

The proposal would establish City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds and urge the Mayor to reflect these priorities in the Proposed Budget.

Final action: Jun 24, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Candace Avalos, Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Loretta SmithHousing Bureau 13 source files
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