Portland committee moves Fair Share tax proposal to Oct. 15
Portland’s Finance and Governance Committee continued the proposed business-tax changes, which would raise the small-business exemption and increase the Pay Ratio Surtax.
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Portland council advances proposed 20% CEI Hub fuel-storage reduction
Portland City Council advanced amendments to a proposed plan to cut bulk fuel storage capacity at the northwest Portland CEI Hub by at least 20% by December 1, 2036, but final action is scheduled for October 7.
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Portland advances planning for a potential 3,000-seat PSU venue while studying Keller’s future
Portland City Council adopted a resolution advancing pre-development for a potential Broadway-capable venue at PSU while continuing planning for Keller Auditorium. The action committed no new City construction funds.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion budget after $170 million shortfall
Portland’s new fiscal 2026-27 budget keeps fire stations, parks and police officers in place while eliminating about 140 city positions.
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Rose Quarter project estimate rises above $3.2 billion
Draft internal records put Portland’s Rose Quarter transportation project above $3.2 billion, more than 50% above the prior estimate and widening its funding gap.
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Ten candidates file for three Portland City Council seats in November election
Ten candidates are seeking three Portland City Council seats after the July 27 nomination-papers deadline, setting up contests for the Nov. 3 municipal election.
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Portland Council advances housing exemption and EV-charging funding ordinances
Portland City Council moved two ordinances to a July 29 second reading: a temporary change involving income requirements for certain affordable-homeownership units and a proposed code chapter for EV-charging-system funding.
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Portland’s $12 million budget restoration takes effect alongside remaining service cuts
Portland’s July 22 restoration plan preserved 30 positions and directed $12 million to city services, but it did not eliminate all budget reductions that began taking effect Aug. 3.
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Portland publishes 2026 municipal election filings and finance materials ahead of Nov. 3 vote
Portland’s official 2026 municipal-election page is live with candidate filing, campaign-finance and election-administration information ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion 2026-27 budget after confronting major shortfall
Portland City Council adopted an approximately $8.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after months of debate over a projected shortfall, city priorities and staffing. The fiscal year began July 1.
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Portland council restores $12 million for police, fire, transportation and other services
Portland City Council voted 10-2 on July 22 to restore $12 million for public safety, transportation, water, parks and other city services during the FY2027 budget cycle.
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Ten candidates seek three Portland City Council seats after nomination deadline
Ten candidates are seeking three Portland City Council seats following the July 27 nomination-paper deadline, setting the field for the city’s November municipal election.
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Portland Planning Commission Sends Central City Zoning Plan to Council
Portland’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended Central City zoning amendments on July 14, moving the pending proposal to City Council for review.
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Portland Council set to vote on RICAP 11 zoning-code package
Portland City Council is scheduled to consider RICAP 11 on July 30, a pending zoning-code package involving parking, businesses, shelters and permits.
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Portland heads to final vote on small-business tax break as budget pressure builds
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 8 on a small-business tax exemption increase that could save some firms a few hundred dollars while trimming city revenue.