It was a pleasure to see so many of you enjoying National Night Out. From visiting with Northeast neighbors in Unthank Park to Downtown neighbors in Director Park, Portland is at its best when we all come together and celebrate. I hope everyone is enjoying all the summer events

Terminal 6, operated by Port of Portland, is Oregon's gateway to the world. It handles 40% of our state's agricultural exports & countless other products. High-paying Portland jobs depend on its success in a changing post-pandemic economy. Thank you to the Port for hosting

Thank you Mingus Mapps & Mayor Ted Wheeler for bringing improvements to City Code allowing rvs to be towed more quickly & efficiently. The changes: 1. Allows city to tow without notice RVS that lack VIN and license plates. 2. Makes owner liable for towing, storage, and demolition fees.

It was a pleasure to take part in the ribbon-cutting for Traditions at Hazelwood, a brand new 55+ community that will serve East Portland for generations to come. As a 60% AMI Tax Credit community, I am delighted to see more affordable housing for our seniors aging in place.

Good session boys getting ready for match v Portland Police.

It's been a bittersweet past few weeks. Seems like just yesterday I was taking my girls to the pumpkin patch. This week, they are embarking on their own college journeys, separating as twins for the first time in their lives, and heading to opposite sides of the country. While

Congratulations to Willamette University on the opening of their new Pearl District location. Their commitment to being Downtown is a huge step towards a better future for our city. Their new facility will train future leaders, conduct research, foster innovation and create real

Welcome back to class all Portland Public Schools students, teachers, and faculty! Yesterday, I had the chance to visit the stunning new facilities at Benson Polytechnic HS and the beautiful "Multiple Pathways to Graduation" building. I thanked our educators and staff for all they do

Portlanders have no moral obligation to indulge someone’s self-destruction. Last year, I introduced a citywide ban on any public drug use and City Council asked the state legislature to correct the many failings of Measure 110. Tomorrow, September 1st, House Bill 4002 takes

I had a great time celebrating Art In The Pearl's 28th annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend. Portland's unwavering support of the arts, small businesses, parks, and community events will be essential in our city's continued recovery. As we continue addressing serious

Come join Portland Fire & Rescue and Portland Police for their annual charity soccer match at Providence Park next Saturday evening! Free admission if you bring canned food or toys which will be donated to Portland kids in need, don't miss out!

The political violence that has plagued our region since 2020 has left deep scars and undermined democratic decisions. I commend the Clackamas County District Attorney for his efforts to bring perpetrators of these recent acts to justice. However, political violence continues to

After a two-month wait, the County finally hosted the first meeting of the Homelessness Response System Oversight Committee (SOC) yesterday. I cast the deciding vote to renew the IGA with Multnomah County for the Joint Office of Homeless Services, with significant caveats. The

On this somber day, Portlanders remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost to senseless terror 23 years ago. We send comfort to the families and friends of those who lost everything. We thank the first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice to save as many in their

Portland's natural beauty has been overwhelmed by widespread vandalism like graffiti covering our street signs and small businesses. As Commissioner, I have committed to restoring our sense of pride and security. To stop further visible decline, we must have stronger deterrence