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City Of Tigard Takes Public Safety Public Works Improvements To Voters

TIGARD,Ore.– The Oregon Legislature has awarded the City of Tigard $3 million toward improvements.  The goal is to protect  first responders so they can continue protecting you. The ask from voters is $150 million.  Homeowners will pay about $100 per year .  Basically,they will fund the majority of the general obligation bond. Photo from City […]

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Police Lose 2 Million As Part of Portland’s Approved Budget

PORTLAND, Ore.– On June 18, 2025 Portland City Council put its final stamp of approval on a $8.6 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. This was one of the first official acts of the newly elected council under Mayor Keith Wilson. Facing a funding gap of roughly $150 million, the council […]

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Police Chief Day In Portland Takes The Job Permanently

PORTLAND, Ore.–On September 20, 2023, Mayor Wheeler appointed Bob Day as the Interim Police Chief when then-Chief Chuck Lovell announced he would be moving into a community engagement role.  In the subsequent months, Chief Day has embraced the role and demonstrated strong leadership and a clear vision for the future of the Portland Police Bureau.  As the […]

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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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