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A New Advocacy Group Will Advise the Portland City Council On Issues Related to the Local Music Scene

Local music-industry trade association MusicPortland yesterday announced the formation of the MusicPortland Policy Council, a group composed of seven local musicians and music industry figures, who will advocate for “policies to save, support, and strengthen Portland’s music scene,” according to a press release.

A Third Candidate Joins the 2020 Portland City Council Race to Replace Commissioner Amanda Fritz

State Officials Reject Portland’s Plan for Taller Buildings in Chinatown

Carmen Rubio Seeks to Be the First Latinx Member of City Council—and Says Now Is the Time

“I want to be the person people feel comfortable coming to.”

Candace Avalos Joins the Contest for Portland City Council

The Portland State University advisor will bid for departing Commissioner Amanda Fritz’s seat.

Portland’s Parks Are a Cherished Gem. But They Can’t Make Ends Meet.

Portland Parks & Recreation does a lot of things Portlanders love. Over the past five years, it has wanted to do even more.

Portland City Council Will Urge City Attorneys to Advocate for Pro-Choice Court Rulings, From Afar

Carmen Rubio, Executive Director of Latino Network, Is Running for Portland City Council

Rubio’s name surfaced as soon as Fritz announced her resignation. Now she’s made it official.

Multnomah Neighborhood Association Has Raised $70,000 to Appeal the City’s First Step To Allowing More Housing in Single-Family Zones

The neighborhood group is also one of the opponents of the state’s issue to tackle the same issue.

Every Day, Portland’s Growing Fleet of Tour Buses Flouts Safety Rules

The death of a child drew scrutiny of the company operating the party bus without the required city permit. Nearly seven years later, little has changed.

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