Start your holiday season at Holladay Park Plaza's annual Holiday Bazaar! Bring the family and check out handcrafted items, holiday decor, baked goods, plants and more. Saturday, Nov. 8, 11am-3pm at Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 NE 16th Ave.

Last days to check out the Portland Latin American Film Festival at @hollywoodtheatre.org! See Brazil's "The Secret Agent (O Agente Secrete)" on Nov. 5 and Mexico's "We Shall Not Be Moved (No Nos Moverán)" on Nov. 7. hollywoodtheatre.org/series/portl...

PCEF is looking for feedback on the first annual update to Portland's Climate Investment Plan. Review the proposed updates and share your thoughts through the online survey. The comment period closes Wednesday, Nov. 5.

A federal judge said the USDA must use SNAP contingency funds to pay out benefits during the shutdown; however, it’s unclear how soon people will receive them or how much they’ll receive. If you need help with groceries, the County has a list of food pantries, programs and other resources. 1/3

The next Community and Public Safety Committee meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 2:30-4:30pm at City Hall. We'll be talking about Portland Street Response as well as hearing from the Regional Disaster Preparedness Office. Watch it online at www.portland.gov/auditor/coun... #PublicSafety #CityCouncil

"The best way to protect our First Amendment rights is to keep using them."

The City is holding an open house for the Draft Economic Opportunities Analysis, which guides what land is needed for Portland's job and industry growth over the next 20 years. Come ask questions and share your feedback! Thursday, Oct. 30, 5-7pm at the Portland Building, Room 100, 420 SW Main St.

Rose City Self-Defense is seeking volunteer instructors to teach empowerment-based self-defense skills in its community, youth or LGBTQIA2S+ programs. Apply by Oct. 31! www.portland.gov/community-sa... #SelfDefense

I’ll have more to say soon, but for now I’m just thankful that @counciloravalos.bsky.social is safe.

In addition to the press conference organizers' statement (bsky.app/profile/port...), this is a statement from Councilors Green, Koyama Lane, Morillo, and myself.

UPDATE: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has paused any deployment of National Guard troops to Portland until Tuesday evening, October 28. The order was issued as a decision was pending from a different court on whether out-of-state troops could deploy to Portland.

Feds have repeatedly claimed 115+ federal police (25% of force) had to be deployed to Portland over the summer to quell violence. Oregon lawyers found on discovery this was not true and are asking 9th Circuit to reverse Monday decision because feds lied: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

Proud to stand with my fellow councilors, Mayor Wilson, Multnomah County Commissioners, and the many organizations calling on the Trump Administration to release critical food assistance funds. #FundSNAPNow

Portland City Council issued the following statement in response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Portland:

It's been a BIG week. We had one of the biggest protests in American history on Saturday, & #NoKings Portland did our part. We're seeing tens of thousands of Portlanders standing up nonviolently downtown - and also, a few hours later feds deployed chemical weapons again on protesters at ICE. 1/3

Thanks to @wweek.com & @portlandmercury.com for covering the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance: www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10... www.wweek.com/news/city/20... 1/3

I have faith in the American people — and we must recognize the moment we’re in. The president is weaponizing the DOJ, normalizing the military in our streets, threatening to rig elections, cutting down on free press. This is not America. We must all push back, however we can. #NoKings

Got a little caught up in the meeting and haven't been posting, but @counciloravalos.bsky.social is also keeping everyone up on what's happening!

Stand united with other North Portlanders at Protect Oregon's in-person event to discuss opportunities to peacefully oppose a military takeover of our communities. Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6-7:30pm. RSVP for the location. www.protect-oregon.com/events

This Wednesday at 6 PM, Council will consider 2 items about federal actions in Portland: the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance. @counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation. See you Wednesday!

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Screw Columbus. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

On Wednesday 10/15 at 6 PM, City Council will be hearing the first two pieces of legislation related to Portland's response to the federal government. A short 🧵on this meeting: There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't. 1/5

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Hòa Nguyễn. We had met only a few times, but I admired from afar the work she did for HD 48 & the communities she served. Her advocacy & success paved the way for future API political success - including mine. She will be missed.

History shows that when people organize, protest, and demand justice, we can disrupt abuses of power, and build collective power in response. Our advocacy experts answered your questions about how we all can help protect our communities.

Portland is a safe city. #PDX #Portland

Scheduling update: Community and Public Safety Committee meetings were originally scheduled for 11/11 & 11/25. 11/11 is Veterans Day. We've rescheduled for 11/4 & 11/18, both at 2:30 PM. We also will still meet 10/21 at 2:30 PM. (11/25 may be rescheduled later.) Agendas & how to watch/join:

Have a broken bicycle or small appliance that needs fixing? Repair PDX volunteers will be at Leaven Community House, 5431 NE 20th Ave. this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 12-3pm. Walk-ins welcome, or fill out the form to let them know what you're bringing. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I stand with Hispanic and Latino Portlanders in joy, in struggle, and in solidarity and celebrate your diverse cultures, traditions and histories—and your immeasurable contributions to this city and this country. #HispanicHeritageMonth

The president must follow the Constitution. If he wants to push the boundaries, we’ll hold the line in court. This is America. The U.S. military has no place in our streets. Portland is peaceful. There is no reason to deploy National Guard here.

And now for a report from the hellish, war-zone that is Portland

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

RIGHT NOW (2:30-4:30 PM), COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Today we're going to be discussing three items: 1. A discussion on federal troop deployment and response 2. Crisis continuum and mental health crisis services and interventions 3. A 5 minute update on the Great American Shakeout 1/

I am calling on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure for the release of Paul and Stephen, two Portlanders who joined the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. Humanitarian aid is not a crime. Let's bring our Portlanders home. #pdx #orpol #portland #portlandoregon #oregon

The Dawson Park Resource Fair returns Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 10am-1pm at Dawson Park. Connect with vendors who provide resources such as housing, food, traffic safety, health and welfare, and other services that support community members. www.portland.gov/community-sa...

All those peaceful scenes of the waterfront, our parks, etc. are real reflections of Portland. So's this.

Judge Immergut has now granted a second Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), against the deployment of ANY National Guard (50 states + DC) to Oregon. This will also be appealed, like yesterday's. The facts on the ground continue to matter to these ongoing legal proceedings. 1/3

Today a U.S. District Court told everyone what Portlanders already knew: we don’t need the military in Portland, and President Trump had no legal basis to deploy them here.

The federal government's dangerous escalation tactics must end.

Once in a while a critical mass of Portland—municipal/state government apparatuses, lawyers, advocates, protesters, media, businesses—can unite and tell the federal government, “I don’t remember asking you a goddamn thing!” in unison.

Scroll up for the details, but here's the takeaway.

How about $10 million from this administration to keep people housed who had been living on our streets? Trump needs to get his priorities straight. His actions & policies are harming Portland, not helping. We do not want or need an unlawful, expensive military deployment on the taxpayer dime.

Traffic #Alert: From 1p-4p, PPB is conducting annual motorcade training. You may notice an increased presence of police vehicles during this time, disruption to traffic will be limited. This routine, pre-planned training happens each year, and there is no cause for concern.

Thanks to @mayorkwilson.bsky.social for being responsive to Council about extending parking hours to 7-10 PM. This negatively affects our economy (example: @councilordunphy.bsky.social noted its impact on musicians). Other than event districts, starting 10/15 we're going back to 7 PM free parking.

We've extended the application deadline to Oct. 8!

We walked through the legal grounds for our case today on Morning Joe. #orpol #nationalguard

As of 2pm today - less than 6 hours after receiving formal notice that the President had federalized Oregon’s National Guard in Portland - we filed a lawsuit. The president has overstepped his authority. #portland #nationalguard #orpol

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon sues Trump administration over unlawful federalization of National Guard. Read more.

Join @councilordanryan.bsky.social, @councilorepg.bsky.social, and I for a Community Conversation this Saturday from 10am-12pm at the Hollywood Farmers Market, 4420 NE Hancock St. Look for the white City of Portland tent. See you there!

My office is looking for a superstar to join our team as a Constituent & Policy Support Student Intern for a 3-month term. The part-time position is open to students currently enrolled in high school, trade school, community college, or a training, undergrad or grad program. Apply by Oct. 1!