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Online resource for City of Portland news, proposed policies, programs and projects. If you don't find an article you are looking for here, try our News Archives of articles with past deadlines or that are over 3 months old.
Community Budget Center Now Open! - November 17, 2009
Info on community budget meetings, Comment/Question form, Join our E-List!

BPS News: Portland Area Leaders Kick Off Portland Plan - November 16, 2009
Community input to help shape the next 25 years for the city

BPS News: Portland Area Leaders to Host Kick-Off Event for Portland Plan Community Workshops - November 13, 2009

BPS News: City of Portland secures $5.6M in recovery funding for energy efficiency and conservation - November 13, 2009

City of Portland 2009 Resident Survey Results (PDF Document, 429kb) - November 12, 2009

City activities scheduled for Native American Heritage Month - November 5, 2009
Schedule of 2009 activities and more information

BPS News: City of Portland accelerates Climate Protection Work - October 28, 2009
Mayor Sam Adams and City Council commit to near-term actions and long-term goals

BPS News: City of Portland awarded $535,000 State Energy Program energy efficiency grant - October 23, 2009

BPS News: Two local events invite Portlanders to take action for the climate - October 23, 2009

BPS News: City's Invasive Plant Project Holds Informational Meeting and Public Hearing - October 23, 2009

BPS News: Ladds Addition Recognized as a Top 10 Great Neighborhood for 2009 by the American Planning Association - October 23, 2009

BPS News: Portland receives Solar America Cities Special Projects award - October 23, 2009
released Oct. 9

Union Station Receives Stimulus Funds (PDF Document, 14kb) - October 15, 2009
Union Station has been awarded two grants totaling $1,436,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funds from the Oregon Depratment of Transportation

25 selected to receive 2009 Spirit of Portland Awards - October 14, 2009
25 winners will be receiving the coveted 2009 Spirit of Portland Award during an evening ceremony at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 starting at 7 p.m. The group of winners includes those chosen in various categories...

5 Year 2010-2015 Consolidated Housing Plan Hearings - October 13, 2009
Your comments will help us set priorities for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. The Plan will guide how federal resources will be spent locally for the next five years on housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households, expanding access..

City Council videos now indexed (PDF Document, 55kb) - October 8, 2009
Instead of watching an entire Council meeting, viewers can skip to their item of interest

2009 BDS Fall Landlord Training Program Registration - October 5, 2009
10/5/09

Portland City Auditor to Hire Expert to Evaluate Portland Police Bureau's Handling of the James Chasse Investigation (PDF Document, 38kb) - October 1, 2009

Federal Stimulus: Portland well-positioned to receive funds and meet requirements (PDF Document, 446kb) - September 10, 2009

Fraud Reporting: Clarification of process and training needed (PDF Document, 647kb) - September 9, 2009

Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (September/October 2009) - September 1, 2009
A bi-monthly publication to inform the building-design and construction community about development procedures, policies, procedures and events affecting their work with the City of Portland.

City's Deferred Compensation Plan Receives Award of Distinction - August 31, 2009
The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA), Inc. has awarded the City of Portland's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan a special Award of Distinction for its leadership in the area of Effective Communication

Clean Air: City enforces parking laws to improve air quality (PDF Document, 471kb) - August 27, 2009
An audit of City parking enforcement efforts to also enforce vehicle registration

City of Portland SAP Software System Implementation a Success - August 26, 2009
City Council Recognizes Project Team & Commends Award-winning Process

Portland RiverFest Is Underway! - August 20, 2009
Annual celebration of river includes tours, clean-ups, cruises, live music, food and more

Press Release: City Auditor releases annual Audit Schedule (PDF Document, 18kb) - August 6, 2009

New Audit Schedule for the Audit Services Division (PDF Document, 56kb) - August 6, 2009

Small Business Fair - July 30, 2009
September 19, 2009: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Oregon Convention Center
http://egov.oregon.gov/DCBS/SBO/upcoming_events.sh...

2009 2nd Quarter Lobbying Reports - Now Available - July 22, 2009

Portland Awarded Over $1.6 million in Recovery Funding from U.S. EPA - July 21, 2009
Money will create jobs, go toward reducing diesel emissions

City Council approves establishment of Clean Energy Works Portland, advancing pilot to provide clean energy retrofits on 500 Portland homes - July 21, 2009

Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (July/August 2009) - July 1, 2009
A bi-monthly publication to inform the building-design and construction community about development procedures, policies, procedures and events affecting their work with the City of Portland.

KEEP IT LEGAL, KEEP IT SAFE! Information about Discharging Fireworks in Portland - June 30, 2009
It's not just about saving lives and property. It's about saving YOUR life and your property.

BPS News: Planning Commission Endorses a New Plan for the Portland Harbor, Sends Recommendation on to City Council - June 26, 2009
26 June 2009

BPS News: Courtyard Housing to Get a Boost With Zoning Code Amendments - June 25, 2009

2009 Citizen Campaign Commission Member Recruitment (6/25/2009) - June 25, 2009

PDC Contracting Follow-up: Contracting concerns addressed through a centralized procurement structure (PDF Document, 411kb) - June 25, 2009
A follow-up on recommendations in a 2005 consultant report of PDC contracting activities

BPS News: Citywide Code Amendments Create Green Incentives - June 24, 2009
24 June 2009 | "Green Bundle" removes obstacles to implementing green technology

BPS News: Original Art Murals Project Goes Before City Council on Wed., June 22, 2 p.m. - June 22, 2009
City Council to review and vote on Planning Commission?s recommendation on a new permitting process for murals that makes it easier for artists to create original art murals

BPS News: BEST Business Center awards first ‘Portland Climate Champion’ - June 16, 2009
Portland office of engineering firm Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch is the first to earn this recognition for taking comprehensive actions to reduce their carbon emissions.

Public Works Supervisor Overtime: Most recommendations implemented but confusion about revised rule persists (PDF Document, 958kb) - June 10, 2009
An audit of public works supervisors' use of overtime and the administrative rule that covers it

Recruiting Youth to Serve on the Public Involvement Advisory Council - June 9, 2009
Would you like to help the City of Portland involve the public in ways that are more inclusive and meaningful? Two positions are currently open for youth between the ages of 16 and 22. Applications being accepted until June 25th, 2009.

CityWorks, June 2009: Portland City Council Bulletin - June 4, 2009
Find out what your City Council's been up to in the community & on your behalf!

Development Services Offers Lien Amnesty Program for Past Code Violations - June 4, 2009
Portland property owners with liens on their properties due to code enforcement violations can receive relief through a progressive new program initiated by the City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services.

Calling all youth! Come INVADE CITY HALL on Friday, May 29th! - May 15, 2009
Meet commissioners, take workshops, learn about job opportunities, celebrate with MIC CRENSHAW and other youth guests! Free event with dinner!! Register online. For more info or to request ADA accommodations call 503.823.9912.

The Portland Mile--new swim race slated for Aug. 22 - May 13, 2009
The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon adds world-class event, bolsters RiverFest 09

PortlandOnline Ranked #2 in Nation (PDF Document, 55kb) - May 11, 2009
Washington DC, Portland OR Achieve Top Rankings In Municipal E-Governance

Utility and Franchise Revenue: Equitable tax and consistent approach needed to improve collections (PDF Document, 571kb) - May 11, 2009
An audit of revenue collection practices in the Revenue Bureau and the Office of Cable Communication and Franchise Management

Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (May/June 2009) - May 4, 2009
A bi-monthly publication to inform the building-design and construction community about development procedures, policies, procedures and events affecting their work with the City of Portland.

Bureau of Development Services Creates Hotline for Code Enforcement Complaints - May 1, 2009
Beginning Friday, May 1st, customers can call the new enforcement hotline at 503-823-CODE (2633) to report a complaint.

Join the Willamette River Clean Up -- May 16 - April 28, 2009
The City of Portland and SOLV target Willamette's riverbanks for annual litter pick-up

Better Together Corporate Challenge Kicks Off! - April 23, 2009
To encourage volunteer activity in our community, your city government is sponsoring a Corporate Volunteer Challenge; the Portland City Council requests submissions from local companies describing their contributions to our community.

Bicycle and Streetcar Open Houses - April 22, 2009
Portlanders examine long-range plans to shape transportation and livability. Attend an open house in your community.

Overtime Management: Significant City expenditures lack policies and safeguards (PDF Document, 2,184kb) - April 22, 2009
An audit of overtime and comp time management and policies

2009 1st Quarter Lobbying Reports - Now Available - April 16, 2009

BPS News: Portland to Announce Major Climate Action Plan at Focus the Nation Town Hall Event - April 15, 2009

BDS Permit Consolidation Report to Council will be heard on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 6:00pm - April 8, 2009
On January 7, 2009, City Council passed a resolution to consolidate development review permitting functions into the Bureau of Development Services. BDS was tasked with working collaboratively with other City bureaus to develop a proposal.

Financial Condition in the City of Portland: 1999-2008 (PDF, 179kb) - April 8, 2009
A biennial check-up on the City's financial condition

Newly posted: connections to health coverage - April 5, 2009
On the Portland is Better Together website where you can Give Help, Get Help & Choose Local

Cell Tower Alternatives: Meeting to review Proposed Amendments for wireless installations - April 4, 2009
Details: Tuesday, 4/7/09, 6:30 PM, Portland Building Conference Room C (2nd floor) 1120 SW 5th

TESTIFY on the FY 2009-10 Approved Budget decisions of City Council - February 13, 2009
Online testimony is now open on the Approved Budget and changes from the Mayor's Proposed Budget are posted online

Connect to Your City Council - June 1, 2007
Council agenda, videos of meetings, how to testify, which Council member is responsible for what, and more!

Setting Up Your PortlandOnline Account - November 28, 2005
Become a member today!

Join PortlandOnline! - September 23, 2005
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Subscribe to the City of Portland Notification Service - February 16, 2005
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