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 City Council considers income-limit change for affordable home SDCs
Portland OR—City Council’s July 29 second reading would temporarily drop homebuyer income limits for affordable SDC homes, affecting about 700 unsold units.
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Portland Housing panel advances foreclosure on delinquent City liens
Portland Housing and Permitting agenda lists foreclosure ordinances for delinquent City liens, with June/July certified-mail windows and a 90-day redemption period.
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TriMet’s Aug. 23 service changes could reshape Portland commutes—what to plan for
TriMet’s Aug. 23 service changes will adjust 34 lines, shorten the MAX Green Line, and eliminate two low-ridership bus lines amid a budget gap.
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Portland utility bills rise July 1 with new flood safety fee
Portland utility bills rose July 1, with water, sewer and stormwater rates up 6.36% for typical single-family accounts and a new flood fee added.
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Portland budget adopted June 18: 2027 street fees and Aug. 3 layoffs
Portland City Council adopted the $8.5B FY 2026-27 budget June 18—keeping fire, parks and police coverage, cutting homeless services, and adding 2027 street fees.
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Portland weighs a monthly street fee as PBOT’s budget crunch deepens
Portland leaders are moving a street-funding package forward as PBOT seeks new money for maintenance, potholes, and safety work.
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Portland budget proposal keeps fire and police levels steady, but adds fees and trims services
Portland OR – Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget protects fire and police staffing, while cutting some parks and homeless-services spending and leaning on new transportation fees.
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Portland set for April 22 vote on transportation utility fee that would add $12 a month for single-family homes
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 22 on a new transportation utility fee that would start in 2027 and charge most households and businesses.
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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.
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Vacancy Fees, Housing Funds and County Strategy Lead Portland Policy Debate
Portland, OR – April 3, 2026 – City leaders weigh vacant building fees as housing funds stall and county shifts economic strategy.
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Transportation Fees, Energy Safety, and Hospital Expansion Lead Portland’s Agenda
Portland, OR – April 2, 2026 – City leaders debate a new road fee, energy safety concerns grow, and major hospital construction begins.
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Budget Gap, Housing Funds and New Fees Top Portland’s Agenda
Portland, OR – April 1, 2026 – City leaders face a $67M budget gap, debate new transportation fees, and clash over $106M in unspent housing funds.
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Budget Gap, Transit Changes and Housing Data Lead Portland’s Policy Agenda
Portland, OR – March 31, 2026 – City leaders confront a widening budget gap, transit tweaks, and new housing data shaping growth.
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Housing Slowdown, Transit Cuts and ICE Protests Lead Portland’s Policy Agenda
Portland, OR – March 30, 2026 – Housing output slows, TriMet advances service cuts, and ICE protests raise new budget and safety questions.
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Housing slowdown, $67M budget gap sharpen focus on Portland’s fiscal path
Portland, OR – March 29, 2026 – New housing data show a construction slowdown as leaders confront a $67M budget gap and tough service choices.
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Housing Bond Advances, TriMet Fare Hike Considered, New Homelessness Data Released
Portland, OR – March 27, 2026 – City council advances housing bond, TriMet weighs fare hike, and county releases new homelessness data.
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Transportation Fees, Housing Funds and Regional Bonds Lead Portland Policy Talks
Portland, OR – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh new transportation fees, revisit housing funds, and adjust regional bond budgets.
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Portland Headlines: Council Budget Talks, Spring Break Safety Push, Downtown Development Debate
Portland, OR – March 25, 2026 – City leaders tackle budget pressures, boost spring break safety patrols, and weigh key downtown development plans.
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City Retreat Scrutiny, Blazers Game Night, and WNBA Fire Season Update
Portland, OR – March 22, 2026 – City leaders face scrutiny over retreat costs as the Blazers host Denver and the WNBA Fire stay on track.
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WNBA Deal Keeps Portland Fire Debut on Schedule
Portland, OR – March 21, 2026 – WNBA labor deal keeps the Portland Fire on track for its debut season, avoiding delays and boosting fan momentum citywide.
