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Listen to Portugal the Man’s Erik Howk Testify Before the City Council in Favor of Defunding the Portland Police

Over 400 citizens spoke in favor of defunding the police bureau at the public comment section of the meeting, which went forward in Wheeler’s absence—some more recognizable than others. Among them? Guitarist Erik Howk of chart-topping alt-rock band Portugal the Man.

Carmen Rubio Becomes the First Latinx Candidate to Win a Portland City Council Seat

Her bid for an open seat was an easy one.

City Council Pushes Labor Contract Ratification Votes to Thursday

Three public safety contracts were on Wednesday’s council agenda but instead, talks continue as the council seeks savings.

Political Outsiders Are Gathering the Most Individual Contributions in Their Bids for the Portland City Council

Sarah Iannarone, the highest-profile challenger to Mayor Ted Wheeler, has nearly 3,000 donors.

Portland City Council Plans to Appeal Court Ruling Requiring Cheaper Public Records

Judge Shelley Russell found that the city was over-charging for staff time required to review and produce records.

No American City Has Ever Tried a Climate Justice Tax Like the One Portland Is Launching. What’s the Plan?

In just a few months, the city of Portland will begin investing the proceeds from a groundbreaking new tax on large companies.

Commissioner Nick Fish’s Death Leaves Portland Grieving—and City Hall Changed

Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish Announces He Will Resign For Health Reasons in the New Year

An Influential City Panel Wants New Private Buildings to Provide Space for Homeless Camping

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.

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