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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
Ordinance2026-011Climate
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Code to allow a transfer of interest earned in FY 2023-24 for the FY 2025-26 budget (amend Code Section…

The proposal would amend Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Code to allow a transfer of interest earned in FY 2023-24 for the FY 2025-26 budget (amend Code Section 7.07.060).

Final action: Feb 4, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Ordinance2025-430Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland declare City property located at 1436 SE Spokane St, known as the Sellwood Community Center, as surplus property and authorize City Administrator to…

The proposal would declare City property located at 1436 SE Spokane St, known as the Sellwood Community Center, as surplus property and authorize City Administrator to dispose of the property by sale to Friends of Sellwood…

Final action: Dec 3, 2025 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia ClarkParks & Recreation
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Ordinance2025-045Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend Affordable Housing Code to add prohibition of anti-competitive rental practices including the sale and use of algorithmic devices (add Code…

The proposal would amend Affordable Housing Code to add prohibition of anti-competitive rental practices including the sale and use of algorithmic devices (add Code Section 30.01.088).

Final action: Nov 19, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Mitch Green
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Ordinance2025-405Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize the City to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the 3260 SW Upper Drive north to 3139 SW…

The proposal would authorize the City to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the 3260 SW Upper Drive north to 3139 SW Upper Drive project through negotiation or exercise of the…

Final action: Nov 12, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonWater
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Emergency ordinance2025-419Government
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize City Attorney to settle lawsuit related to construction of the Streetcar approach ramp located near SE 2nd Ave and accept lump sum payment in…

The proposal would authorize City Attorney to settle lawsuit related to construction of the Streetcar approach ramp located near SE 2nd Ave and accept lump sum payment in the amount of $7,500,000.

Final action: Oct 29, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith Wilson
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Emergency ordinance2025-330Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary rights necessary for construction of the NE Shaver Sidewalk, 102nd to 115th Avenue…

The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary rights necessary for construction of the NE Shaver Sidewalk, 102nd to 115th Avenue Project, through the exercise of the City’s Eminent Domain…

Final action: Oct 8, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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