One incredibly easy way that the negotiations could get back on track is if the Blazers could respond to some of the basic requests for information we have repeatedly asked for since April but have yet to receive. Maybe Commissioner Silver can help us with that?

Congratulations to our friends at Multnomah County this victory at the supreme court in the fight against flavored tobacco. I am proud to have played a part in this policy when I was with the American Cancer Society. Congrats to the whole Flavors Hook Oregon Kids coalition and everyone involved!

Our city is so amazing. I did so many fun things today, from the Mississippi Street Fair to the Overlook porch fest to the grand opening of the Parkrose Street Plaza (the first in East Portland!), but I didn't document any of it. I just did it. So you'll have to just trust me.

Hey East Portland! Maybe you’ve seen the news in your mailbox. Because guess what? We’re running the D1 People’s Picnic back on Saturday, August 8th, at Parklane Park, from 12 PM – 3 PM.

This weekend, I-5 will be closed overnight in both directions for up to 14 hours, from 10pm on Sat., 7/11 to 12pm on Sun., 7/12 to replace a sign structure. Expect delays. See what exits will be open: www.i5rosequarter.org/current-cons...

From Thursday through Sunday, galleries, museums, nonprofit spaces, artists, and community partners will host events across the city celebrating Portland's vibrant arts community. Make sure to check it out!

Join me and a bunch of your favorite elected officials and community orgs on a "What If" walk on Rocky Butte on Friday July 24th at 11:00 am! @councilorepg.bsky.social @councilortkl.bsky.social

Ok I'll say it: the Thompson Elk is facing the wrong way. Maybe it made sense to have it face West when it was first installed, but it's now a one way street and no one can see its face. We should switch it around.

I am officially on vacation starting tomorrow and taking a few days away from City Hall and hopefully away from cell service. It's an honor to serve but MAN I'm tired.

Now that we’ve passed the budget, I suddenly have the capacity to do social media again. Hooray? Here’s my top ten for the week of June 21st, 2026

I'm not a soccer fan, but why am I just now learning that the Jordanian national team is calling Portland home base for the World Cup? That's awesome!

And with that, the 2026-2027 budget season comes to an end. *deep breath in* Welcome to the 2027-2028 budget season! May the odds be ever in your favor.

Bumping this thread about Moda Center stuff ahead of tomorrow's listening sessions. See you at Lents Park at 12:00 and Parklane Park at 3:00!

A few highlights from today's hearing of the TSCC on Portland's budget. (All coming out of questions from Commissioner @ritamoore.bsky.social.) In this first clip, @councilordunphy.bsky.social describes in perfect detail why state ethics rules on serial meetings are so utterly terrible. 🧵 1/

Yesterday, an ordinance to establish a Drivers' Resource Center for rideshare drivers passed unanimously out of the City Life Committee. (1/4)

You've probably seen the Governor & Mayor pushing a plan to renovate the Moda Center. Council hasn't weighed in on this yet, & we're going to start discussing in July. In advance of this, we're doing community engagement! Please join one of this weekend's park popups & fill out the survey! 1/2

This was a great event! Thanks to @councilordunphy.bsky.social for coming out and speaking about the importance of archaeology and this event being in East Portland. I got to speak with so many people and children that have never interacted with archaeology before.

The City Council passed the Right to Know Who's Policing You! Portland will now have policies for law enforcement masking, identification, verification and documentation that uphold transparency and build public trust.   #RightToKnow #Portland   1/3

I agree. I'm so thankful to be working with Councilor Avalos representing East Portland. She's an incredible and tenacious fighter.

Council president @councilordunphy.bsky.social has classed the joint up.

I guess we'll see how it goes, but huge hopeful props to @councilordunphy.bsky.social and his team for what appears to be a much-improved and thoughtful approach to the budget deliberations this year. Many lessons were learned last year, obviously.

It’s not on the livestream, but Council President Dunphy’s team has helped arrange for some live music before our meetings:

Every day, another reason.

For the record: no City Councilors are being asked to sign an NDA regarding the Moda negotiations. Councilors Green and Koyama Lane understand that they are not being asked to sign an NDA. We are building a public and transparent process for these negotiations, which have not started yet.

Congratulations to @nafisafai.bsky.social and everyone at Washington county for finally being allowed to protect kids. This was a long fight to a unanimous decision. Proud to have played my part with the @acscan.bsky.social and the Flavors Hook Oregon Kids campaign. Multnomah County is close behind.

Thank you OPB for this update! @opb.org @alexzee.bsky.social

Dear media partners: Increasing something by 43% is not doubling it. By definition it's not even raising it by half. You're doing the public a disservice by claiming otherwise. @lizzieacker.bsky.social @alexzee.bsky.social Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Join me at Our City, Our Priorities from 5:30–7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Taborspace.
 Hear from @councilordunphy.bsky.social and myself on city and county budgeting. Learn how the budget process works and weigh in on what matters to you.
 RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/commu...

It's important for Portlanders to see what @counciloravalos.bsky.social said during the Council meeting on Wednesday night about taking a system-based approach to equity. It was truly an extraordinary statement (complimentary): www.youtube.com/live/4J-Kh2h...

Our East Portland offices are almost ready to open! Finally!

The challenge is complicated, but our goal is simple: Keep Portland Housed today, tomorrow, and well into the future. @councilordunphy.bsky.social @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilormorillo.bsky.social

Refugee & Immigrant Girls World Cup, a free soccer tournament, will bring together Portland-area players from ages 10 to 18 for one day of community, sportsmanship and cultural celebration on March 29. Read more: theoregonian.visitlink.me/dP42c0

A new proposal led by four Portland city councilors to spend unbudgeted housing dollars includes spending on several novel proposals, like a “rent buydown” plan to help erase debt accrued by affordable housing providers & a social housing strategy to purchase property for publicly-owned housing.

My first day at Sen Merkley's office my boss Claire Griffin asked me "What's your job here?" I fumbled some nervous reply. She responded "No your job is to get Jeff Merkley reelected. You do that by making him look good. You make him look good by doing good. Now go do good." I'll miss you Claire.

I am so impressed with this lineup. Go see live music in the Square this summer! It's so much fun.

We should have fewer guns at government buildings, not more.

We did it! Today, our ordinance providing greater access to single-use restrooms through gender-neutral signage across the city passed unanimously at Council. @councilordunphy.bsky.social @councilortkl.bsky.social

Portland Council President Dunphy has released a draft plan for new council committees/leadership this year. For those who were closely following the council president’s vote, you may be interested to see this is part of the plan:

Exciting D1 news: East Portland is going to be the heart of Soccer City this summer! Can't wait to catch a match at Lents Park😍

"There's so much going backwards; we need to start going forward." @councilordunphy.bsky.social, @councilortkl.bsky.social, and I are working to provide greater access to single-use restrooms for families, caregivers, our LGBTQ+ community, and everyone across Portland. katu.com/news/local/p...

Shop local, support small businesses, and come out to the Eastside Winter Lights Festival kickoff here in Parkrose on Friday February 6th!

The ACLU wants to hear from any families with kids or anyone who was significantly impacted by the use of chemical munitions at yesterday’s protest. Please email my office so we can help connect you with their legal team.

Today, federal forces deployed heavy waves of chemical munitions impacting a peaceful daytime protest where the vast majority of those present violated no laws, made no threat, and posed no danger to federal forces.

I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws.

Reupping this from a few months ago. Disappointing that it's still relevant.

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Portland, please continue to show up. We cannot accept this blatant disregard for life, justice, and order from our federal government. Show up how only you can. We will share information when we have it.

Today I joined Mayor Wilson, Auditor Rede, and Council President Dunphy to meet with Portland’s legislative delegation ahead of the short session that convenes February 2nd.

what's everybody's favorite beautiful pdf?

Portland: our resolution to Slow the Inflow into Homelessness is coming to full council next Wednesday, Jan 21, at 6 PM and we need you to show up and show out!