Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Mawdsley’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Portland City Council Public Works Committee Public Works Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on the presentation of the citywide asset management strategy, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure maintenance and addressing long-term funding gaps. Discussions also included policy concepts for the regulation of autonomous vehicles. Furthermore, the committee reviewed two ordinances from the Bureau of Transportation regarding parking issues in the Lloyd district and a real property transfer between the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Transportation.
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Portland City Council City Life Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed public input regarding local cleanliness issues and concerns surrounding the city's school system infrastructure. The session also featured a presentation on the 'Advance Portland' economic development strategy, where the committee reviewed progress on past initiatives, including support for local businesses and job creation, and discussed a recalibration of the strategy's work plan for its final two years.
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Portland City Council Finance and Governance Committee Finance and Governance Committee Meeting
The committee discussed various legislative updates and received reports regarding housing and permitting initiatives, including housing strategies, tenant stability, and zoning code adjustments. The primary focus of the meeting was the proposed amendment to the business license law code, which includes new compensation ratios, increases to the CEO pay ratio surcharge, and modifications to gross receipts exemption amounts. The discussion highlighted concerns regarding corporate profitability and wage stagnation, with the proposed changes aimed at providing targeted tax relief to small businesses.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Portland City Council Work Session
The City Council held a work session to discuss the fall technical adjustment ordinance, also known as the fall TAO, which functions as a supplemental budget adjustment. The session focused on improving financial reporting and transparency, specifically regarding the city's transition toward a unified government structure. Key discussion topics included updates on encumbrance carryover policies, the management of fund balances, and the creation of a business license tax stabilization reserve. Financial officers provided a framework for understanding how fund balances are adjusted and how the city aims to ensure compliance with financial policies and budget stabilization goals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
