|
Mayor and Portland Development Commission Launch Website Connecting Portlanders to Resources for a Down Economy
In these difficult economic times the City of Portland and Portland Development Commission step up to provide opportunities for businesses, homeowners and individuals to connect to the resources they need.
We hope you find this collection of City and community organizations helpful sources of information and assistance. Please check back often; we'll add new content and links regularly. If you know someone without access to the Internet or in need of translation services, please suggest they call the City's information and referral hotline at (503) 823-4000 or you can email me at mayorpotter@ci.portland.or.us
[CLICK HERE TO ACCESS RESOURCES]
Sincerely,
Mayor Tom Potter
Portlanders Call for Bold Action to Move the City Forward in Tough Economic Times - Friday October 24, 2008
The Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition releases a massive online report of visionPDX findings at www.visionpdx.com/reading/inputsummary—and issues a call to action. [FULL STORY]
|
|
 STATEMENT BY MAYOR POTTER ON KNIGHT GIFT OF $100 MILLION TO OHSU CANCER INSTITUTE - October 29, 2008
[READ STATEMENT]
|
Oregonian: Leonard makes the right call - October 24, 2008
Read the Oregonian editorial recognizing Commissioner Randy Leonard's decision not to accept a Police Bureau assignment. [more].
|
STATEMENT BY MAYOR POTTER ON DAIMLER ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING FREIGHTLINER - October 14,2008
"The announcement this morning by Daimler Trucks North America that they will close the Freightliner plant and reduce jobs is extremely disappointing news...." [Read More]
|
 Statement from Mayor Potter regarding the Economic Crisis Impact on City of Portland - (September 30, 2008)
My first Proposed Budget in 2005 was drafted at the end of a prolonged economic downturn, with the City facing a deficit and a sixth straight year of budget cuts. Since then, Portland's economy has become vibrant again and our city has consistently enjoyed increased revenues. [more]
|
 Mayor Potter and City Council Recognize Jeannette Pai-Espinosa - September 30, 2008
On Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Mayor Tom Potter and Portland City Council, honored Jeannette Pai-Espinosa, a long time social justice & human rights activist. [more]
|
 From the Office of Human Relations - Fact Sheet: Obsession DVD - September 28, 2008
On Sunday September 28, 2008 the Oregonian distributed a commercial video entitled OBSESSION: Radical Islam's War On The West to subscribers. This fact sheet provides some facts about the DVD and its distribution. [more]
|
 SustainLane Ranks Portland, Oregon #1 - September 22, 2008
SustainLane Presents: The 2008 US City Rankings. [more]
|
| About Tom |
| Information about Tom, including his weekly calendar and bureau portfolio. |
|
|
|
| Projects/Offices |
| Official websites for major projects led by the Mayor's Office and offices housed within the Mayor's Office. |
|
|
| Bureaus |
| Mayor Potter's bureaus and liaison responsibilities. |
|
|
|
