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

Today in Council's Finance Committee, I introduced my ordinance reallocating $150,000 from the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund to SOAR Immigration Legal Services.

"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...

Over the weekend, families, children, and elders were tear gassed by federal agents, continuing a pattern of deploying chemical munitions on Portlanders. Our community had gathered in protest, as is our right and as we will continue to do so long as the Trump administration is harming our neighbors.

My staff and I will be at the Tamale Boy on Dekum St. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, January 31. Come through anytime in that two-hour period and chat with me about the issues you care about – refreshments will be provided. I'm excited to see you there!

My staff and I will be at the Tamale Boy on Dekum St. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, January 31. Come through anytime in that two-hour period and chat with me about the issues you care about – refreshments will be provided. I'm excited to see you there!

My thoughts are with the family of Alex Jeffrey Pretti. No one should see their family member murdered at the hands of their government. The false story being fabricated by an administration trying and failing to justify its murderous actions is disgusting.

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as Portland City Council’s first Council President. I look forward to watching @councilordunphy.bsky.social and @councilorclark.bsky.social lead with integrity, compassion, and vision for our city.

Disagreement over issues, priorities, and process are part of this work. But name calling shouldn’t be. And racist and sexist name calling is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in Portland. I am appalled to be reading these texts.

Gov. Walz, Portland stands with you, and condemns this horrific act of violence. We will not allow the federal government to take lives on our streets and we expect those responsible for today's tragedy in Minneapolis to be held fully accountable in a court of law. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Our first year on City Council was a building year, but amid the growing pains and learning curves we were able to make strides for labor, for small business, for parks, for housing development, and for Portlanders targeted by the Trump administration. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...

As I reflect on the first year of this City Council, I want to thank my colleagues for the opportunity to lead as Council President. I look forward to the work ahead of us. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

ICE deployed pepper balls while detaining someone near George Middle School in St. Johns last week. It was appalling - but not surprising. @mayorkwilson.bsky.social, @councilorepg.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social, and I issued this statement condemning ICE's poisoning of North Portlanders:

Yesterday, Portland City Council appointed Raymond C. Lee III as our first long-term City Administrator.

TONIGHT! Please join the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) annual meeting with the Mayor, which also has a panel with @councilorepg.bsky.social, Councilor Novick, & I along with administration public safety leaders discussing public safety in Portland's new government.

Please join me and other City leaders this coming Monday for an interactive community forum about public safety under our new form of government, hosted by the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP).

The Homelessness to Housing Continuum Work Session originally scheduled for today, December 4, has been postponed to mid-January.

In this month's newsletter: wins, budgets, and innovation! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...

Thank you to the Portland Tribune for the opportunity to share my decades-long love for Portland parks. I’m so thankful for the support the Portland parks levy received and excited to continue the work of refining and revitalizing our parks system. portlandtribune.com/2025/11/12/w...

Beginning today, Portlanders who receive SNAP assistance have access to their full monthly benefits for November. I am extremely thankful to @tinakotek.bsky.social and those at the State who worked through the night to make this happen. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Increased ICE activity in North Portland today has led Portland Public Schools to lock exterior doors at César Chávez School and George Middle School, along with other protective measures. Other North Portland schools are monitoring the situation closely.

With today's regular City Council meeting cancelled due to a strike, I will be standing in solidarity with union workers and not crossing the picket line. Instead, I will be in-District at Soulful Sips on MLK Blvd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. Come chat with me about your thoughts for the city!

Oregon is home to 30,000 federal employees, thousands of whom live in Portland. Right now, because of the federal shutdown, one third of federal employees in Oregon are not being paid. That’s 10,000 Oregonians. On October 24, many of these folks missed their first paycheck.

Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance. That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.

"The burst of Portland pride we’re witnessing isn’t just a response to Trump’s threats. It’s a reminder of who we’ve always been." My piece for @usatoday.com shares what's happening on the ground in Portland and why it matters for cities across the country. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

A joint statement from the Portland City Council on today's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.

Last night, the Protect Portland Initiative and @councilorkanal.bsky.social's Sanctuary City ordinance passed unanimously at City Council. I am so thankful to my Council colleagues, our administration, and the many community groups and community members who have come to the table around this work.

Portland, we've got plenty to talk about! Join me for a community conversation at the newly opened After Ours this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have some coffee, ask your questions, and be in community – something we all need right now. Hope to see you there!


“Our City Council is not sitting back. In Portland, we protect each other. We stand up for each other. And we will fight together to uphold the constitutional rights that belong to everyone in our community.”

 @counciloravalos.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

Portland City Councilors are united against the federal administration’s efforts to sow division in our community. www.portland.gov/council/docu...

Join us today at 5:30 pm for a community conversation. We are stronger together.

Please join me for a Community Conversation with @repdexteror.bsky.social tomorrow at 5:30!

Donald Trump, pull back these troops, end their unnecessary mission, and allow them to return home to their jobs and families in California.

Our city should not be a testing ground for political stunts. Portland is our home. Visit the link in my bio and subscribe to my newsletter for more. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...

I joined @cbsmornings.bsky.social today to share Portland’s unified opposition to President Trump’s unfounded decision to deploy the Oregon National Guard here in our city. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMb...

Join me, Councilor Dan Ryan, and @councilorkanal.bsky.social for a joint gathering at the Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27! We’ll be tabling on NE 45th and NE Hancock next to the Grocery Outlet parking lot from 10 to 11, and available around the market from 11 to 12. See you there!

The next office pop-up with my team will be Friday, September 19 at Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave) from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. I'll drop the link to register for a 15-minute time slot in the comments below. My staff can't wait to connect with you!

Please join me, Senator Reynolds, and Commissioner Singleton for a community conversation at Cathedral Park, August 21 at 4:30 p.m! During this conversation, we will share our offices' work over the last year, discuss what's ahead, and hear your thoughts about our community and state.

This historic donation is another remarkable sign that Portland is on the upswing. It will support cancer treatment, research, and patient care in our community at an absolutely critical moment for the future of healthcare and healthcare research in this country.

My team is hosting an office pop-up on Thursday, August 21 at the St. Johns Community Center from 2 to 4. Our policy intern Wendy Sangucho Loachamin will there to offer Spanish translation services. Please use the QR code to register for a 15-minute timeslot! My staff can't wait to meet you.

Reminder! This Saturday, @shannonsingleton.bsky.social and I are holding a joint town hall to discuss this year's budget processes, County/City updates, and community ideas. Living Cully is joining us at the event as our community partner, and we are so excited to have them.

Join me and @shannonsingleton.bsky.social to recap this year’s budget process at the City and County levels. Doors open at 10:00 a.m., with the conversation beginning at 10:30. Refreshments will be provided. Can’t wait to see you there!

Right now, Council is discussing a replacement for our Parks Levy. The current levy is set to expire next year, and we’ll be asking you in November to pass a new levy so we can continue to fund our parks. (1/5)

Thank you for having me, @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social!

Nice morning cruise on Sandy Blvd w @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social Got to talk bikes with Council President Pirtle-Guiney too… so that was cool. Full coverage later (it’s the weekend!! 🤣)

Come out to Jefferson High School this Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. for a District 2 Town Hall with me and @councilorepg.bsky.social, @councilordanryan.bsky.social, and @shannonsingleton.bsky.social!

I appreciate the City Administrator making initial recommendations on our budget options. This morning, Council posted our calendar for budget actions, which we will consider and adopt next week. We plan to have several conversations with Portlanders about the many difficult tradeoffs we face.

Thanks to @oregonian.com for publishing my opinion piece today. Let's build the Portland we want to live in—one that works for all of us.

MultCo declares state of emergency effective 6pm Monday, Feb. 10; forecast meets thresholds to open severe weather shelters from 8pm Monday thru at least noon Tuesday, Feb. 11: Cook Plaza - 19421 SE Stark St, Gresham Hollywood - 1815 NE 43rd Ave, Portland NW 14th Ave - 600 NW 14th Ave, Portland