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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 ordinance2025-245Labor
Final Council action complete

Should Portland ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the City of Portland Professional Workers relating to the terms and conditions of employment of…

The proposal would ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the City of Portland Professional Workers relating to the terms and conditions of employment of represented employees in the bargaining unit for 2025-2027.

Final action: Jun 18, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonHuman Resources
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Emergency ordinance2025-229Budget & finance
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize a temporary operating loan from the Solid Waste Management Fund to the Recreational Cannabis Tax Fund of not more than $800,000 to provide…

The proposal would authorize a temporary operating loan from the Solid Waste Management Fund to the Recreational Cannabis Tax Fund of not more than $800,000 to provide interim funding for approved carry-over allocations and…

Final action: Jun 18, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith Wilson
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Emergency ordinance2025-225Budget & finance
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize City Attorney to settle lawsuit related to the historic Central Albina displacement and pay settlement of named plaintiffs’ claims in the sum…

The proposal would authorize City Attorney to settle lawsuit related to the historic Central Albina displacement and pay settlement of named plaintiffs’ claims in the sum of $7,500,000 from the City and $1,000,000 from Prosper…

Final action: Jun 5, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management
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Emergency ordinance2025-222Budget & finance
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about pay settlement of the estate of M.A. (a minor) wrongful death and related claims resulting from a drowning at Montavilla Community…

This emergency ordinance concerns pay settlement of the estate of M.A. (a minor) wrongful death and related claims resulting from a drowning at Montavilla Community Center for $1,660,400 involving Portland Parks & Recreation.

Final action: Jun 4, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management
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Ordinance2025-184Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary rights necessary for construction of the NE Columbia – Cully Boulevard…

The proposal would authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary rights necessary for construction of the NE Columbia – Cully Boulevard and Alderwood Road Intersection Improvements Project…

Final action: Jun 4, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation
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Emergency ordinance2025-221Budget & finance
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about pay settlement of E.F., Daniella Araujo, and Ayva Levin’s bodily injury lawsuits in the sum of $942,600 involving Portland Parks &…

This emergency ordinance concerns pay settlement of E.F., Daniella Araujo, and Ayva Levin’s bodily injury lawsuits in the sum of $942,600 involving Portland Parks & Recreation.

Final action: Jun 4, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonRisk Management
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