The resolution brought forth by Councilor April Fournier drew a large and emotional crowd to City Hall. The divestment list includes Chevron, Volvo, Boeing and 82 other companies.
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Portland councilors split over pace of progress in city’s DEI efforts
In the first workshop from the department, some councilors found the presentation underwhelming and unambitious, while others supported a gradual internal approach to creating diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Portland City Council to hold diversity, equity and inclusion workshop
It’s the first time the Council has held a workshop on the topic since the city began DEI work in earnest in 2020.
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Portland wage proposals shot down, won’t be on November ballot
The City Council sent the measures – one to increase the minimum to $20 an hour and the other eliminate the tip credit – to committee, meaning the initiatives won’t go before voters this fall.
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Portland council unanimously approves new restrictions on short-term rentals
The City Council also voted to support a new 6-story, 110-unit affordable housing project on East Oxford Street.
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Munjoy Hill affordable housing up for council vote Monday
The Portland City Council will consider two developments in the city – a new proposal and one that failed to pass in July.
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Portland City Council to consider $20 minimum wage ballot proposal
Councilors will decide Monday whether to put 3 wage-related referendum questions on the Nov. 5 ballot, including a proposal that critics say would essentially eliminate tipping.
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Candidates finalized for 3 open seats on Portland City Council this November
With all 3 sitting city councilors relinquishing their seats, local elections have drawn a range of political veterans and newcomers. The November ballot also includes 3 school board seats.
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Portland state representative is seeking reelection, and a City Council seat this fall
Grayson Lookner has thrown his hat into a crowded race for an at-large seat on Portland’s City Council while also seeking reelection to the state House of Representatives, where he has already served two terms.
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Portland City Council approves loan for affordable housing project in Woodfords Corner
Another proposed affordable housing project vote was delayed after Councilor Kate Sykes voted against allowing it to be considered without a second reading.