City of Portland, OR

Community organizations are invited to apply for the Safer Portland Grant to help prevent violence, especially gun violence, in Portland. A total of $1,000,000 is expected to be available: $600,000 in large dollar grants and $400,000 in small dollar grants. Organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in the large grant category or up to $50,000 in the small grant category. Each grant may vary based on the scope of work submitted and number of community members served. No award shall exceed $100,000. Grant dollars will support programs and activities that provide wraparound services, promote violence prevention through positive social activities, and build workforce development and life skills. Visit the city’s website to learn more about the Safer Portland Grant. Portland.gov/Safer-Portland… #Portland #CommunitySafety #SaferPortland

Traffic Alert: PBOT is closing the intersection of NE 47th Avenue & Halsey Street for investigation & repairs after a large void was discovered beneath the road surface, making it unsafe for travel.

Telecommunicators are the link between the community and fire, medical, mental health and law enforcement agencies. 9-1-1 telecommunicators often provide life-saving instructions over the phone and give first responders the critical information they need before they arrive on the scene. The work of a 9-1-1 telecommunicator happens behind the scenes and out of the spotlight. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, from April 12 to 18, is an opportunity for these caring and talented call takers to be recognized for their dedication and professionalism. "Thank you to our call takers and dispatchers who have stood together through challenging times in serving our community with professionalism and compassion. They provide life-saving service and take pride in their work. I am always proud of the professionals at BOEC who answer calls for help each and every day," said BOEC Interim Director Steve Mawdsley. Visit the city’s website to learn about the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Portland.gov/911/News #Portland #PublicSafety #Dispatchers #CallTakers

Portland is home to many beloved longstanding local businesses that make up the city's character-defining history and neighborhood charm. They are also key to the city’s economic strength and resilience. These businesses support tens of thousands of jobs and contribute billions of dollars to the city’s economy. Yet, Portland is losing longstanding business—also known as legacy businesses—at a devastating pace in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Threats include rising commercial rents, increased operating costs, thin margins in key business sectors, challenges with succession planning, and inequities in access to capital. The Legacy Business Preservation Study makes a case for establishing a new Legacy Business Preservation Program that would honor and support these vital cultural institutions. Portland.gov/Legacy-Study-R… #Portland #Economy #SmallBusiness #ShopLocal

Arts Tax revenue is distributed through the Arts Access Fund to school districts serving Portland, based on the number of students in each district and are used specifically to hire k-5 arts and music teachers—one full-time equivalent (FTE) music or visual arts teacher per 500 elementary school students—at Portland’s six school districts and charter schools. Learn more about who needs to file and pay the Arts Tax, and how to pay on the City’s website. File and pay your federal, state, and local 2025 personal taxes by April 15, 2026. Portland.gov/Revenue #Portland #LocalTaxes #ArtsTax

The City of Portland administers Multnomah County’s Preschool for All Tax, and paying this tax requires separate filings from federal and state taxes. File and pay your federal, state, and local 2025 personal and business income taxes by April 15, 2026. Learn more about who needs to file and pay, and how to pay on the City’s website. Portland.gov/Revenue #Portland #LocalTaxes #PreSchoolForAll

The City of Portland administers Metro’s Supportive Housing Services Tax, and paying this tax requires separate filings from federal and state taxes. File and pay your federal, state, and local 2025 personal and business income taxes by April 15, 2026. Learn more about who needs to file and pay, and how to pay on the City’s website. Portland.gov/Revenue #Portland #LocalTaxes #SupportiveHousing

Local and voter-approved taxes administered by the City of Portland include Multnomah County’s Preschool for All Tax, Metro’s Supportive Housing Services Tax, the Arts Tax, Portland Business License Tax, and the Multnomah County Business Income Tax. File and pay your federal, state, and local 2025 personal and business income taxes by April 15, 2026. Learn more about paying your local taxes on the City of Portland’s website. Portland.gov/Revenue #Portland #LocalTaxes #Programs

The Fair Housing Act, enacted on April 11, 1968, was adopted to prohibit discriminatory housing practices, undo racial segregation patterns, and provide equal access to housing opportunity for all. In Portland, the combined Federal, State, and local civil rights laws protect people from housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income, military status, gender identity, ethnicity, or history of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. The City of Portland not only continues to invest in affordable housing for impacted communities, and to push for fair housing enforcement, education and testing, but commits to strategies that prevent unfair displacement. "We need to make sure that there are real pathways into housing for people who have been pushed out, because temporary solutions, they are not enough… We have to listen to people with lived expertise in shaping our policy, that is critical as we move forward, because the people closest to the problem are the ones closest to the solution," said Councilor Avalos at the Fair Housing Month proclamation event. Fair Housing Month is an opportunity to reflect on our progress towards equal access and to acknowledge the many challenges we have yet to overcome. Visit Portland.gov/PHB/Fair-Housi… to learn more about the city’s efforts to create opportunities for affordable housing in Portland. Keith Wilson, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” proclaims April 2026 to be Fair Housing Month in Portland and encourage all residents to observe this month by joining the citywide effort to realize equal housing opportunity for all. #Portland #AffordableHousing #FairHousingMonth

Join Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee, Councilor Candace Avalos, Loretta Smith, and Jamie Dunphy for a Budget Open House Event on Monday, April 13, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sacramento Elementary School Gymnasium, 11400 NE Sacramento St., Portland, OR 97220. At the event, you'll find several stations focused on big community topics, including: - Active, Safe and Inclusive Communities - Housing and Homelessness - Economic Development - Arts and Culture - Environment and Sustainability - Effective, Efficient and Equitable Government You can visit any stations you're interested in — no formal program, no need to stay the whole time. Learn more at Portland.gov/Budget/Events. Can't attend an in-person event? Visit the virtual open house - available until April 13. Portland.gov/Budget-Virtual… #Portland #CityBudget

Be part of the conversation and share your perspectives on the Portland Police Association’s next labor contract. Roundtable discussions will be led by independent facilitators. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated. The meeting will be recorded and made publicly available online. Saturday, April 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Matt Dishman Community Center Auditorium, 77 NE Knott St., Portland, OR 97212. This event is hosted in partnership with the City of Portland and the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP), a 13-member volunteer board that advises the Mayor and the Portland Police Bureau, assesses the City’s settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and develops recommendations that shape PPB policies. #Portland #PortlandPolice #PCCEP #CommunitySafety

Handling about 600,000 calls each year, Portland 9-1-1 has earned elite recognition as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) in emergency medical dispatch. This places the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) among the top 10% of 911 agencies, reflecting a commitment to high-quality, lifesaving care from the moment a call is answered. "This accreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team – from the frontline call takers and dispatchers to the supportive efforts of the quality assurance, training, and leadership teams," said BOEC Interim Director Steve Mawdsley. To be an ACE agency, BOEC had to meet 20 points of accreditation and undergo a rigorous process of aligning its operations with industry best practices, including implementing advanced medical protocols to ensure a consistent standard of care for every caller and patient. To maintain the designation, BOEC must report its performance quarterly and maintain the accredited performance level. "This accreditation confirms that life-saving care begins the moment a 911 call is placed," said Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Richard Bruno. Visit the city’s website to read the full story. Portland.gov/911/News #Portland #EmergencyCommunications

Help us write Portland Street Response's next chapter as we hire our permanent program manager. Attend a virtual event on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the candidates. Finalists will introduce themselves to the community and present how they would approach the first 90 days in the position. You will then be able to ask questions and hear from the candidates directly, then provide feedback to help inform the City's selection. Your voice, experiences, and priorities are essential to selecting a leader who understands our community's needs. Visit the city’s website to learn more about Portland Street Response and the upcoming event. portland.gov/streetresponse… #Portland #PortlandStreetResponse #CommunitySafety

Join Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Steve Novick, and Angelita Morillo for a Budget Open House Event on Wednesday, April 8, 6 to 8 p.m. at Marysville Elementary School Cafeteria, 7733 SE Raymond St., Portland, OR 97206. At the event, you'll find several stations focused on big community topics, including: - Active, Safe and Inclusive Communities - Housing and Homelessness - Economic Development - Arts and Culture - Environment and Sustainability - Effective, Efficient and Equitable Government You can visit any stations you're interested in — no formal program, no need to stay the whole time. Learn more at Portland.gov/Budget/Events. Can't attend an in-person event? Visit the virtual open house - available until April 13. Portland.gov/Budget-Virtual… #Portland #CityBudget

In partnership with Motus Recruiting, we invite you to share your voice as the search begins for the first Director of the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA). Building trust and accountability in policing requires meaningful engagement. We’re seeking community input on the qualities, experiences, and values that matter most. Your lived experiences and insights will guide this process and inform how candidates are evaluated. Join a virtual community listening session on April 5, 7, 13, or 15. Attend the session that works best for you, share this opportunity with others, and take part in an inclusive and accessible process. Portland.gov/OCPA/Events #Portland #PoliceAccountability

Serve your community in a meaningful way by joining the BOEC User Board. Work alongside public safety leaders, partner agencies, and fellow community members to provide input on 9-1-1 operations, budget priorities, and service improvements. Your perspective will help shape decisions that impact how emergency services support a safe, responsive Portland. Visit the City’s website to learn more. Portland.gov/911/News #Portland #EmergencyCommunications #CommunitySafety

Join Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee, Councilor Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman for a Budget Open House Event on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to noon at Portland Building Leah Hing Room 108, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204. At the event, you'll find several stations focused on big community topics, including: - Active, Safe and Inclusive Communities - Housing and Homelessness - Economic Development - Arts and Culture - Environment and Sustainability - Effective, Efficient and Equitable Government You can visit any stations you're interested in — no formal program, no need to stay the whole time. Learn more at Portland.gov/Budget/Events. Can't attend an in-person event? Visit the virtual open house - available until April 13. Portland.gov/Budget-Virtual… #Portland #CityBudget

Overdoses claimed 640 lives in Multnomah County last year; most involved fentanyl. For comparison, overdoses killed roughly 3 times more people than Alzheimer's, 4 times more than suicide, and 16 times more than traffic crashes. CHAT's mission is to bring that number down. CHAT stands for Community Health Assess and Treat. They're a specialized team created by Portland Fire & Rescue to focus on overdose calls. CHAT also responds to other medical calls that don't need a fire engine and crew. As part of a novel approach to overdose response, CHAT has also pioneered a groundbreaking program known as MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder). MOUD (pronounced "mood") has two goals. First, save lives by responding to drug overdoses. Second, help those users who they just revived by offering them support to quit — if that's what they want to do. Visit the City’s website to read the full CHAT profile and learn more about the program. Portland.gov/CHAT-tide #Portland #CHAT #FireAndRescue #CommunitySafety

Budget planning for fiscal year 2026–27 has begun, and the City of Portland, Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee and district councilors are hosting events in all four districts to engage in the city’s budget process and learn about community priorities. At the Budget Open Houses, you'll find several stations focused on big community topics, including: - Vibrant, Safe and Inclusive Communities - Housing and Homelessness - Economic Development - Arts and Culture - Environment and Sustainability - Effective, Efficient and Equitable Government You can visit any stations you're interested in — no formal program, no need to stay the whole time. These are a drop-in events, open to everyone — stop by, share your thoughts, and contribute to the work ahead. Visit Portland.gov/Budget/Events to learn more. If you can't attend these events, or missed the in-person event in District 2 on March 14, visit Porland.gov/Budget/Join for multiple ways to participate and learn more about the budget process. #Portland #CityBudget #CommunityEngagement