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City Council Passes Ordinance Updating City Code, Specifies that Camping on Public Property is Barred from 8am-8pm

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 10, 2023

The amended city code prohibits unsanctioned camping along public rights of way as an ‘objectively reasonable’ standard as allowed under Martin v. Boise and HB 3115

Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan Directs Completion of Mill Park Playground, Splash Pad, Community Garden

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 9, 2023

Portland Culture & Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan secured City Council approval today for a construction contract with Raimore Construction, LLC for the Mill Park project

PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings UPDATE

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 9, 2023

The Police Accountability Commission is a group of twenty community members developing a new accountability system for Portland police, including a new oversight board and a new investigatory and disciplinary system

Columbia Children’s Arboretum Reopening Is a “Dream Realized”

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 9, 2023

Portland Parks & Recreation Project Complete, Community Celebration June 11

Weekly Street Services report: May 29 - June 4, 2023

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 8, 2023

The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland

Reimagining Equitable Services: The Citywide Equitable Engagement Cohort

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 8, 2023

Civic Life partnered with the Centre for Public Impact to create the Citywide Equitable Engagement Cohort and reimagine equitable government structures

Spreading the PDX Saints Love

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 8, 2023

PDX Saints Love applied for a small grant from Civic Life’s East Portland Community Office to establish a pilot program providing support to folks in East Portland experiencing houselessness, substance use disorders, and resource scarcity

Proposed Amendments to Portland’s Parking Code to Be Considered by City Council

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 7, 2023

As the State of Oregon continues to pursue climate-friendly land use policies, the City of Portland is amending its Zoning Code to comply with emerging state rules

PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 7, 2023

The Police Accountability Commission is a group of twenty community members developing a new accountability system for Portland police, including a new oversight board and a new investigatory and disciplinary system

The Joyce Opens in Downtown Portland to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 7, 2023

The Joyce celebrated its grand opening in Downtown Portland yesterday, offering people exiting homelessness a chance to heal, rebuild their lives, and recover from the trauma of living outside

Advisory: Treated Sewage That Was Not Disinfected Enters Willamette River Near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 6, 2023

A malfunction in the final stage of treatment at a City of Portland wastewater plant led to an overnight discharge of mostly-treated wastewater to the Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

Call for Proposals: Join the City of Portland in Planning for Interim Activations of O'Bryant Square

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 6, 2023

The City is looking to reactivate the O'Bryant Square public plaza when it reopens, and has issued a Request for Interest

Follow These Requirements to Submit a Permit Application Under Fees in Effect Before July 1, 2023

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 6, 2023

Fees for building permit applications are proposed to change

Blumenauer Statement on Debt Limit Vote

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee and Budget Committee, released the following statement on his vote in favor of the bipartisan debt limit negotiation:

Mayor Wheeler Releases Statement on Use of Gunshot Detection Technology (Gdt) in Portland

By Portland Courant Report | Jun 4, 2023

Upon receiving a recommendation from the Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group to implement gunshot detection technology (GDT) as part of the City’s gun violence effort, Mayor Wheeler and Chief Lovell sought to explore a proposal for Council approval to implement a pilot program in Portland

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City Council Passes Ordinance Updating City Code, Specifies that Camping on Public Property is Barred from 8am-8pm

Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan Directs Completion of Mill Park Playground, Splash Pad, Community Garden

PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings UPDATE

Columbia Children’s Arboretum Reopening Is a “Dream Realized”

Weekly Street Services report: May 29 - June 4, 2023

Reimagining Equitable Services: The Citywide Equitable Engagement Cohort

Spreading the PDX Saints Love

Proposed Amendments to Portland’s Parking Code to Be Considered by City Council

PAC - June 2023 Public Meetings

The Joyce Opens in Downtown Portland to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

Advisory: Treated Sewage That Was Not Disinfected Enters Willamette River Near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

Call for Proposals: Join the City of Portland in Planning for Interim Activations of O'Bryant Square

Follow These Requirements to Submit a Permit Application Under Fees in Effect Before July 1, 2023

Blumenauer Statement on Debt Limit Vote

Mayor Wheeler Releases Statement on Use of Gunshot Detection Technology (Gdt) in Portland

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City Organization Project Leads Design of New Internal Reporting Structure

BPS Celebrates Expansion of Public Trash Can Program in North Portland

City of Portland Launches Ceasefire Program to Curb Gun Violence

Salary Commission Works Towards Release of Draft Salary Proposal for Portland's Elected Officials

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