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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
Ordinance2025-366Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary rights necessary for construction of NE 122nd Ave, Safety and Access: Beech St-Wasco…

The proposal would authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary rights necessary for construction of NE 122nd Ave, Safety and Access: Beech St-Wasco St Project, through the exercise of the City’s eminent…

Final action: Oct 8, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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Emergency ordinance2025-378Other
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize negotiation and execution of an in-district office space lease for District 1 Councilors for a term commencing approximately October 1, 2025,…

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

Final action: Sep 24, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonBureau of Fleet and Facilities
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Ordinance2025-329Government
Final Council action complete

Should Portland declare property located on SE 21st Ave and SE Powell Blvd as surplus property and authorize the City Administrator to dispose of the property at fair…

The proposal would declare property located on SE 21st Ave and SE Powell Blvd as surplus property and authorize the City Administrator to dispose of the property at fair market value.

Final action: Sep 24, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonBureau of Fleet and Facilities
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Ordinance2025-286Public safety
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the 82nd Avenue: Glisan and…

The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the 82nd Avenue: Glisan and Davis Signal Improvements Project through the exercise of…

Final action: Sep 3, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 2 source files
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Emergency ordinance2025-299Public safety
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Van Loo Fiduciary Services LLC as Personal Representative of the Estate of Immanueal Jaquez Clark wrongful death…

This emergency ordinance concerns pay settlement of Van Loo Fiduciary Services LLC as Personal Representative of the Estate of Immanueal Jaquez Clark wrongful death lawsuit for the sum of $3,750,000 involving the Portland Police…

Final action: Aug 7, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management
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Emergency ordinance2025-285Public works
Final Council action complete

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

The proposal would approve 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…

Final action: Aug 6, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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Ordinance2025-252Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland declare property located near the intersection of N Midway Ave and N Columbia Blvd as surplus property and authorize the Bureau of Transportation to…

The proposal would declare property located near the intersection of N Midway Ave and N Columbia Blvd as surplus property and authorize the Bureau of Transportation to dispose of the property for fair market value.

Final action: Aug 6, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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