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

Got anything going on tonight? Come out to the 7th Portland Fire vs Portland Police Charity Soccer Match held at Providence Park! #yourportlandfirefighters are looking forward to this game returning after a 5-year hiatus. See you there!

It was another marvelous weekend of community engagement! From shopping at the Belmont Street Fair to the reopening and celebration of Sellwood Community House's 5th anniversary and recovery from January's winter storm. It was fantastic to be with so many Portlanders out

It’s official, the WNBA is coming to Portland in 2026! This City Council is thrilled and can't wait to cheer on our new team at Moda Center. This is a huge win for women’s sports and lifts the spirit of our city. Portland already stands out in our support for professional

Portlanders are ready to move on from government-supplied tents and tarps. This policy began early in the pandemic when congregate shelters put folks at risk. But the time is now for Multnomah County and the Joint Office of Homeless Services to reel it in and invest in shelters

kgw.com/article/news/l… This story is not only heartbreaking, but utterly unacceptable in a modern-day American city. We must urgently get folks off the streets, indoors, and connected to vital services (she needed more than a friend and a tarp). The constant cycle of tragedies

koin.com/local/multnoma… Thrilled to see the 1:1 staffing model for County ambulances is showing improved response times and outcomes. This issue has been crucial for Portlanders, particularly our seniors, those living with health challenges, and our first responders. These

oregonlive.com/nation/2024/09… San Francisco is seeing cleaner public spaces and more optimistic small business owners due to Governor Newsom and Mayor Breed's enforcements against unsanctioned street camping. Similarly in Portland, we've greatly expanded our shelter capacity in

I want to thank Paulding Paranormal Maplewood Elementary for inviting me to spend time with their 4th graders in their "Let's Celebrate Reading" day today. Nothing inspires confidence (and elevates your energy level) quite like spending a morning with our next generation of Portlanders! It

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the first annual FiLAm Family FunFest this week. It was a beautiful celebration of Filipino culture, filled with delicious food, vibrant music, traditional dance, and heartwarming family fun. It was a true joy to experience the warmth

Thank you Oregon State Police - these efforts likely saved many lives. To stem the tide of the fentanyl crisis in Portland, we need dramatic medical interventions and proactive law enforcement inside and outside the city. Police seize over 10 pounds of fentanyl and heroin en route

kptv.com/2024/10/25/pop… This isn’t just about disease prevention; it feels more like nihilism. I recently participated in a ride-along to observe the mobile deflection process. I was struck by how deeply enablement has become entrenched in our community. At the City, we are

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-… I am deeply troubled by overnight reports of ballot drop boxes being ignited in Portland and Vancouver. There is no place in our democracy for political violence or interference with the votes of our citizens or our voting systems. I want to thank those

oregonlive.com/crime/2024/10/… This news is deeply troubling, yet sadly unsurprising. It reflects the most serious consequences of years of underinvestment into our public safety systems. We have now reached a critical point where there are insufficient police officers and jail space

katu.com/news/local/por… The opening of the North Portland TASS Site brings the City’s stock of sleeping units to almost 900, marking significant progress in our commitment to providing a pathway from life on the streets to hope and independence. This site, along with our Safe

This week, the City Council recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We heard powerful stories from survivors and advocates. We were reminded that anyone can be affected, regardless of age, race, or background. Nationally, over 300,000 Americans will be diagnosed with

Bob was a compassionate and tireless advocate who spent decades protecting Portland's natural environment. His passion for our city inspired so many, and he was always ready to advocate for a cleaner and better Portland. My heart goes out to Bob's family, friends, and everyone