30 Winners announced for 2008 Spirit of Portland and Mayor's Awards

Development of ONI Mission, Goals and Values

The Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) has been working with staff and bureau advisory committee members to evaluate the current bureau mission statement and to develop bureau goals. ONI is now presenting a draft mission and bureau goals for review by all stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposal as well as on key challenges/issues identified during this process.

City Council Appoints New Members to Launch  New Public Involvement Advisory Council The Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) was established by City Council earlier this year in February. The PIAC will develop and advocate for policy and best practices related to improving public involvement across all City of Portland bureaus.

NEW - Info for Businesses that sell "Graffiti Materials"

If you sell any of these "Graffiti Materials", you are subject to new rules on storage and sale of these products: Spray Paint, Paint Pens (tip of 1/4 inch or greater with agitator), Spray paint tips/nozzles, Glass Cutting Tool, Glass Etching Tools (acid etch)

The City has been working with businesses on general guidelines and an implementation plan. View more details including the code, guidelines, FAQs and a sample log form.

Restorative Listening Project

Restorative Listening Project Events on gentrification

Are you Confused? Concerned? Curious? about gentrification issues in Portland.

Please join us to learn more at a Restorative Listening Project event.

Hear the stories of how gentrification has impacted long term members of the community.