Another Step In Preparing For A New Form Of Government
PORTLAND, Ore.– The new form of Portland City Government is set to begin in 2025. Public Safety Commissioner Rene Gonzalez is the first City Council member to designate a Deputy City Administrator for Charter Reform. Mike Meyers former Portland Fire Chief and Community Safety Director was introduced Wednesday January 24, 2024 as the interim DCA […]
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Eastside 90 Day Revitalization
PORTLAND, Ore.–Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) officially kicked off a ‘90-day reset plan’ to help revitalize the Central Eastside Industrial District. Key elements of the 90-day plan include reducing the number of unauthorized tents by 70%, removing graffiti, improving lighting, and removing stolen/abandoned vehicles. “Since the November listening session, my […]
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Icy Conditions Leave, But Here Comes the Wind and Rain
PORTLAND, Ore– A strong weather system is on the move through Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. It will impact our area through Tuesday evening. We should expect strong gusty winds and there could be flooding along rivers and creeks. Possible Wind Gust Map:
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Firefighter Memorial Project Gets Additional Funding
PORTLAND, ORE.– The Portland City Council has recently completed their fall budget adjustment process. The David Camp-bell Memorial Association is pleased to report that $250,000 has been dedi-cated to the Portland Firefighter Memorial Plaza Project. The budget adjustment process occurs in the spring and fall of each year to re-allocate dedicated funds that were not, […]
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Two First Responder Unions Choose Not To Back Portland City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty For Re-Election
PORTLAND, Ore– This may not seem like a big deal, but it is. The men and women from Portland Fire and Rescue represented by Local 43 and Portland Police Officers represented by the Portland Police Association have collectively decided to walk away from endorsing City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty. Hardesty is seeking a second term in […]
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Homeless Camping Near K-12 Schools In Portland Prohibited
PORTLAND, Ore.– Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has expanded the city’s Emergency Declaration to include no camping zones near key routes to K-12 schools. The declaration is an extension of the one set into place on February 4, 2022. With school starting soon, Mayor Wheeler says in part of a statement: ” School-age children should be […]
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