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City of Portland, OR

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City of Portland, OR

@PortlandGov

Official page for the City of Portland. Keep up with news about programs, services, free events and people from across Portland. Portland.gov/Disclaimer

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Joined September 2018

City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
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Kathy was at the end of her rope. She’d been living on the streets of Portland for six years, huddling in tents and sleeping bags, struggling with trauma and and grief. Her fiancé had been shot to death before her eyes. She was addicted to fentanyl. And now she was pregnant. In
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jul 1
Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on every day, like water, sewers, streets, parks and garbage pickup. Rate and fee increases support operations, repair and replacement to keep our city safe and sustainable. When the City’s costs to operate and maintain
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jul 1
This is a reminder that most City of Portland offices are closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July. Offices reopen for regular business hours Monday, July 6. All Portland Parks & Recreation centers are closed on July 4. These recreation centers are open on July
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jul 1
Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but more fires are reported on this day than any other in the United States—nearly half caused by fireworks. Unfortunately, this tradition can lead to tragic consequences: property damage, harm to pets, trauma for war veterans, and
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 29
Join us for a District 2 Land Use Meeting with the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods. Learn the basics of Portland’s land use notifications in a one-hour ABCs of Land Use session, plus get brief updates on two new long-range
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 26
Last call to turn your block into a party! Bring neighbors together, build relationships, and create a sense of belonging right outside your door. Party On, Portland! is a citywide, community-led initiative to strengthen connections, celebrate culture, and build safer
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 25
LGBTQIA2S+ Portlanders strengthen our city every day through their contributions to civic, cultural, artistic, educational, economic, and public life — as artists, advocates, educators, organizers, entrepreneurs, public servants, neighbors, caregivers, and community leaders.
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 25
Help make Powellhurst-Gilbert cleaner and safer during at tomorrow’s community litter cleanup with Safe Blocks and SOLVE, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will pick up litter along SE Powell Boulevard between SE 136th and SE 148th, including nearby side streets. Your participation
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 24
As part of its commitment to expanding economic opportunity and ensuring fair access to contracting and workforce opportunities, the City has launched a disparity study to identify systemic barriers that may hinder inclusive access to contracting and workforce opportunities for
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 23
Cooling Portland is a PCEF funded program that provides heat pump cooling units to Portland’s low-income residents, prioritizing those most vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat fueled by climate change. Please understand that there is a waitlist to receive a unit. Eligible
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 23
Every property has a story. This one is entering a new chapter thanks to collaboration, community investment, and a shared vision for what comes next. @PortlandBPS
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Portland Water Bureau
@portlandwater
Jun 22
Hot weather is back again. To help you cool down, we've set up temporary cooling stations in @PortlandParks . Visit one to fill up your reusable bottles and enjoy a refreshing mist: Northeast/North Portland: -Wilshire Park: 3550 NE Skidmore St -Normandale Park: 1260 NE 57th
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City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov
Jun 18
Facing a record shortfall, Portland City Council successfully balanced the books for the upcoming fiscal year, adopting a budget of $8.5 billion that maintains critical services while making painful cuts. Adopted yesterday, the budget keeps open all Portland’s 31 fire stations,
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