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Portland's council is set to make crucial zoning changes aimed at boosting housing production and post-pandemic recovery—don't miss the final vote on November 12!

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Central City zoning amendments replaced; council schedules final vote for Nov. 12
Council replaced the Central City Code amendment ordinance (2026-343) with as-amended exhibits and continued the item to Nov. 12 for second reading and final vote; no public testimony was taken because the record was closed.
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November 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Portlanders are rallying for a universal human-rights screen in city investments, pushing for accountability against companies linked to atrocities while seeking clarity to avoid any bias.

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Public splits over human‑rights screen; supporters urge universal criteria, some Jewish community members seek clarifications
Dozens of Portlanders urged adoption of a universal human‑rights screen for city investments; several Jewish community representatives asked staff to clarify that the policy would not single out any country and requested objective, consistent criteria.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Portland City Council has taken a significant step by amending key land-use ordinances aimed at improving energy infrastructure and reducing bulk fuel terminal capacity, setting the stage for a final vote on November 12.

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Portland council replaces amended CEI hub and bulk-fuel ordinances, sets final votes for Nov. 12
Council moved to replace the land-use ordinances for the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) hub project and bulk fuel terminal capacity reductions with amended, technical versions; both motions passed on procedural roll calls and the items were continued to Nov. 12 for second reading and final vote.
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November 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Portland's Finance & Governance Committee just took a bold step by proposing a new investment policy that prioritizes human rights and environmental standards in corporate securities.

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Committee sends revised investment policy with new ESG human‑rights screen to full council
The Finance & Governance Committee voted to refer an amended 2027 City of Portland investment policy to full council after adding a new ESG screening process tied to human‑rights criteria and passing two amendments that clarify values and engagement. Staff said vendor procurement will define scoring thresholds and reporting.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Portland City Council made significant moves on Nov. 5, approving key ordinance replacements and denying a notable appeal, all with unanimous support!

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Votes at a glance: Portland City Council Nov. 5 actions
On Nov. 5 the council approved replacements of ordinances 2026-311, 2026-312 and 2026-343 (each by roll call), and denied an appeal on item 2026-347; all recorded votes were 11 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstentions, one absent.
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November 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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The council has voted decisively to uphold the rebuilding plans for Ida B. Wells High School, leaving the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association's appeal in the dust!

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Council denies Hillsdale appeal and upholds hearings officer approval for Ida B. Wells High School rebuild
The council voted 11–0 (one absent) to deny the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association’s appeal and to uphold the hearings officer’s approval and conditions for rebuilding Ida B. Wells High School; the evidentiary record remained closed and staff returned revised findings.
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November 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Councilor Connell seeks clarity on the timeline for land-use reporting and the controversial five-percent expansion cap for aviation fuel, raising critical questions about the future of local terminals.

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Council clarifies five-percent aviation fuel cap and reporting timeline for reduction program
Councilors pressed BPS staff on why land-use reporting is set for Dec. 31, 2028, and whether the five-percent expansion cap applies to sitewide fuel capacity. Staff said the five percent applies to total site capacity but may only be used for aviation fuel; Title 17 reporting and inventory deadlines create additional 2027 check-ins.
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November 10, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Residents and advocates in Portland are calling for a ban on tear gas, sharing harrowing accounts of its harmful effects on health and demanding accountability from law enforcement.

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Portlanders recount health harms from tear gas and urge council to ban police use
During a continued public hearing on chemical weapons, dozens of residents and advocates urged the committee to ban tear gas and other crowd‑control chemicals, citing respiratory and reproductive harms and asking for civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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The city treasury is navigating the complexities of adding an ESG screen to its $3 billion portfolio, but initial changes could be more modest than expected.

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Treasury says ESG screening likely modest at first; staff will define rubrics during procurement
Treasury staff told councilors the proposed ESG screen will be applied after credit and industry filters and that the initial investable universe change is expected to be small; staff said vendor selection and thresholds will determine final impact and costs.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Portland's cable subscriber base is dwindling, putting vital public media funding at risk—how will the city adapt to this shifting landscape?

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BPS warns cable franchise revenues and PEG funds are declining; councilors press for options
Andrew Spear (BPS) presented data showing long-term declines in cable subscribers and franchise/PEG revenues, warned federal rules constrain fee assessments on internet revenue, and highlighted upcoming decisions about how the city will sustain Open Signal and PEG programming as cable contracts end.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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A recent shooting victim's powerful plea, "This has to stop," echoes the urgent call for change amid rising gun violence in Portland neighborhoods.

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Victim of recent shooting tells FIT COG "This has to stop"
At the Oct. 15 FIT COG listening session a resident who said they were shot in a drive-by in August urged action and described ongoing personal impacts. Multiple community members also described mixed feelings about safety across Portland neighborhoods.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Councilor Dan Ryan is set to unveil a crucial "infrastructure index" on November 2 that could change the fate of 14 Portland Public Schools under threat of closure.

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Councilor Ryan secures city infrastructure index for 14 PPS sites; report due Nov. 2
Councilor Ryan said staff will provide an "infrastructure index" on Nov. 2 assessing sidewalks, PBOT, parks, water/sewer and demographic trends near 14 Portland Public Schools sites under consideration for closure; councilors pressed whether seismic and building-specific data would be included.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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At a recent session, community members confronted urgent questions about policing protocols and youth access to firearms, emphasizing the need for data-driven strategies and comprehensive social support.

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Residents and FIT COG members discuss policing protocols, data use and youth access to guns
At the listening session participants debated whether enforcement is data-driven and raised concerns about youth access to firearms and the need for social supports; FIT COG described its role in oversight of focused intervention strategies.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Portland's Housing Bureau is urging the legislature to invest in affordable homes and innovative housing solutions to ensure stability for residents—what's at stake for the community?

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Portland housing bureau asks Salem to maintain preservation funding and back infrastructure to unlock projects
Interim Portland Housing Bureau director Quisha Light told a joint city–county session the city needs sustained preservation dollars, continued support for rental and homeownership tools, and infrastructure funding to make affordable development feasible — noting a $55.9M supplemental budget to stabilize portfolios and a social-housing study to test new models.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Portland's immigrant affairs lead reveals a shocking surge in federal detentions and urgent calls for funding to protect vulnerable families from "detention pipelines."

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City immigrant affairs lead warns of rising detentions, urges more funding for sanctuary protections
The city's immigrant affairs lead said federal enforcement actions surged in 2026, described "detention pipelines" such as mega-master hearings and revoked TPS, and asked council for funding and clearer external communications to support immigrant communities.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Councillors in Portland are sounding the alarm on the chilling risks of surveillance linked to autonomous vehicle data sharing, urging strict regulations to protect citizens' privacy.

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Councillors flag surveillance and data‑sharing risks tied to autonomous vehicles
Committee members warned that AV firms' data practices could enable broad surveillance; one councillor cited camera‑company links to ICE as an example and urged strong data‑governance rules or a ban to prevent data from being created or shared.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Portland's councilors are debating a zoning package that could reshape food cart operations and industrial land use—will this boost local businesses or threaten affordable spaces?

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Council continues central‑city zoning package after extended debate on food carts, industrial land and timelines
After detailed Q&A with BPS and Parks staff, councilors continued the central‑city zoning package to Nov. 5 and discussed expanded allowances for food carts in paved park areas and increased per‑site retail allowances in industrial zones — and flagged the need to preserve affordable light‑industrial land.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Council President Dunphy's proposed rewrite of governance codes sparked intense debate, revealing deep divisions among councilors over procedural changes that could reshape future leadership.

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Council takes up wide-ranging governance-code rewrite, pauses after heated debate and passes a limited amendment
Council President brought a package of changes to council procedures including filing deadlines, committee referral clocks, amendment rules and discharge-from-committee provisions; debate exposed deep differences about process and committee role, and the council passed a motion reverting the discharge change to status quo and scheduled a work session for further deliberation.
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October 31, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Portland and Multnomah County officials are joining forces to craft a unified approach for addressing behavioral health and homelessness, aiming for measurable results in a tight budget climate.

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Portland and Multnomah County pledge to align legislative asks on behavioral health and homelessness
Elected leaders concluded the joint work session by urging coordinated, specific legislative asks — particularly on behavioral health capacity (beds, reimbursement, respite) — and set near-term timelines: city work session Dec. 2 and county adoption Dec. 3, with monthly reporting on homelessness KPIs.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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Portland City Council made significant strides on Oct. 29, passing key ordinances and amendments that could reshape the city's land-use policies and community accountability.

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Votes and actions at a glance — Portland City Council, Oct. 29, 2026
At its Oct. 29 recessed meeting the Portland City Council adopted two ordinances (items 13 and 14), approved a technical land‑use amendment, adopted a land‑use shadow amendment, continued the underlying land‑use ordinance for revised findings, and passed a resolution appointing an alternate to the Community Board for Police Accountability.
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October 31, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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Portland's municipal workers are on the brink of a strike, with 93% voting in favor after negotiations hit a deadlock—will the City Council intervene?

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City workers' union warns council contract talks stalled; 800-member union authorizes strike
The City of Portland Professional Workers Union told the City Council it voted 93% to authorize a strike after contract negotiations stalled; union leaders disputed the city's cost estimates and asked council to press the mayor's office to return to bargaining.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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New findings reveal that tear gas residues from 2020 protests were detected in storm systems, but effective pollution-prevention measures are now in place to protect our waterways.

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BES: 2020 study shows RCA residues enter storm system; filters and flushing mitigate risks
Bureau of Environmental Services recapped a 2020 sampling study that found particulate tear-gas residues in catch basins and said catch-basin filters and street flushing are effective at preventing pollutants from reaching the Willamette River.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Portland councilors are pushing for a year-long halt on AI procurement while also drafting a groundbreaking "Right to Breathe" ordinance to ban tear gas use in the city.

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Councilors preview AI procurement moratorium and 'Right to Breathe' ordinance
Councilors signaled two forthcoming measures: a 365-day moratorium on city procurement of artificial intelligence tools and a proposed local ordinance to ban city use of tear gas and use environmental law tools to address federal deployments.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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With critical state funding for homelessness set to expire, nearly 420 households are at risk of losing their homes, threatening the progress we've made in Portland.

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Homeless services director warns losing prevention funds would increase shelter demand
Nathaniel Virgo, director of the Homeless Services Department, told city and county elected leaders that state prevention, shelter and rehousing funds set to expire would put roughly 420 households at immediate risk and endanger shelter capacity; he urged preserving those streams and described a legislator tour to show program impacts.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Portland Police leaders argue that banning chemical munitions could jeopardize officer safety and limit tactical options in rare, life-threatening situations.

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Portland Police Bureau urges council to retain narrow authority for chemical munitions, stresses training and mutual-aid risks
PPB leaders told council a local ban would conflict with state law, risk mutual-aid relationships and remove a rarely used tool for high-risk incidents; they proposed tighter reporting, cleanup and medical readiness instead of an outright ban.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM