The council’s annual workshop to set priorities for the coming year comes against a backdrop of staffing shortages that the interim city manager warned could impact how much gets done.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s leaders must begin taking urgent steps to protect our city
The new council is voted in next week. Let’s hope that, to start, they robustly enforce and fund what has been passed by the people.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland Planning Board recommends zoning changes for Roux Institute redevelopment
The changes, which have to be approved by the City Council, would pave the way for transformation of the former B&M Baked Beans factory site into a new graduate school and research center.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland City Council to vote on spending $12.85 million in pandemic relief funds
A proposal includes $5 million for the city’s housing trust fund as well as other allocations for employee retention bonuses, mental health and homeless services.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Portland City Council moving ahead with search for new city manager
At a meeting Thursday, councilors discussed the timeline for posting the job now that it’s clear the structure of city government won’t change.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland progressives, disappointed by referendum losses, want work to continue on key issues
Meanwhile, the City Council will move forward with its search for a city manager following the defeat of Question 2 and may consider changes to the referendum process.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland issues first fine for violation of pesticide use ordinance
Seabreeze Property Services was fined $500 for spraying an herbicide at a property managed by Avesta Housing on Stevens Avenue in August.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland waterfront workers urge ‘no’ vote on Question E
Some opponents are worried people don’t know enough about the proposal or that the group behind it is now advocating for a new plan.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland councilor faces challenge from 2 newcomers in at-large race
Pious Ali, who was first elected to the council in 2016, is running for reelection against Aqeel Mohialdeen and Richard Ward.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Affordable housing crisis top issue for Portland’s District 3 City Council candidates
Nathaniel Ferguson and Regina Phillips, both political newcomers, are running to fill the seat currently held by Tae Chong, who is not running for reelection.