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Portland officials announced a land use proposal, LU 25-064803 AD, set to begin on September 19, 2025. The adjustment review will take place at 4637 N Albina Ave, addressing community concerns over land use and zoning regulations.
The Portland City government reported a significant increase in call volume to PDX 311 during August 2025. This data highlights ongoing trends in community engagement and service requests.
Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland's deputy city administrator for public safety, announced City Administrator Michael Jordan. Cozzie, who has over 30 years of public safety experience, aims to enhance community relations and improve public safety efforts in the city.
The City of Portland provides reasonable accommodations for access to its programs, services, and activities, complying with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws. Residents can request accommodations or contact the city for translation and interpretation services. The city aims to ensure meaningful access for all citizens.
Councilor Dan Ryan proposed a resolution to create a Storefront Support Program in Portland, addressing challenges faced by local businesses, including crime and rising costs. The program aims to enhance the health of storefronts and is set for discussion on September 23.
The City of Portland provides essential accessibility services to ensure compliance with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws. These services include translation, interpretation, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Residents can request ADA accommodations by calling 503-823-4000.
A coalition of Portland city staff visited Vienna to study social housing initiatives. The trip aims to gather insights that could inform public housing strategies in Portland. This visit underscores the city's commitment to addressing housing challenges.
Portland leaders announced that ICE violated conditions of its 2011 permit by holding detainees beyond the allowed time on 25 occasions. Mayor Keith Wilson stated that the city will issue a land use violation notice to ICE, beginning a process to assess compliance. Protests against ICE's operations continue, with advocates expressing concerns over the impact of closing the facility.
The City of Portland will freeze most hiring, overtime, and employee reclassifications to address a $12 million budget shortfall in the General Fund. Exceptions will apply for frontline public safety roles and other critical needs. City Administrator Michael Jordan emphasized the need for transparency and responsible action in a message to staff.
Portland city leaders have accused ICE of violating its agreement by holding detainees beyond the permitted time limit on 25 occasions from October 2024 to July 2025. Mayor Keith Wilson announced plans to issue a land use violation notice, initiating a process that could lead to the revocation of ICE’s conditional use permit. Protests against the facility have intensified, with advocates arguing that its closure could hinder legal support for detainees.