Elections ·
Shannon Singleton leads Multnomah County chair race
Shannon Singleton led the county chair race with 57% in preliminary results, with 86.5% of ballots counted Thursday. Julia Brim-Edwards conceded.
Politics
DevelopingCity Hall ·
City of Portland continues labor talks; strike possible Nov. 9
According to the city, mediation with CPPW continued Nov. 4 and a strike could begin Nov. 9. Final offers went to Oregon's Employment Relations Board, starting a 30-day cooling-off period.
Elections ·
Multnomah County Official Calls Trump’s Election Monitor Visit a Nonevent
Over a brief 25-minute visit, two attorneys looked at tabulation machines and toured the county facility for an overview of operations.
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City Hall ·
City to charge committee $492,000 a year for staff support
The city will charge a parking advice committee $492,000 a year for staff support, according to the Northwest Examiner.
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City Hall ·
Passionate about urban design and architecture? Join the Design Commission.
The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings for four-year terms on the Design Commission, beginning in May 2027. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Dec. 13.
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City Hall ·
Mayor proclaims Native American Heritage Month 2026
The City of Portland recognizes and honors the history, cultures, contributions, and contemporary presence of Native American Peoples and supports and facilitates meaningful consultation with Native American Tribes.
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City Hall ·
Portland City Council adopts fall budget adjustments, improves financial transparency
The fiscal year 2026-27 budget adjustments update City finances, improve how reserves are reported and support long-term financial stability.
Read at City of Portland News