city council Archive
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Community Artist Gives Back
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsBobby Fouther volunteers to teach kids dance and arts at King Elementary School. Photo by Mark Washington Volunteer builds sense of worth in others The Steve Lowenstein Trust Board has... -
Rose Quarter Future Eyed
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsBlazers have more time for planning The Portland City Council has approved a 6-month extension of development rights for Portland Arena Management for the Rose Quarter area in the vicinity... -
Gun Crackdown before Council
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsProposals draw racial profiling concerns To address the issue of illegal firearm use and reduce gang-related shootings in Portland, Mayor Sam Adams will bring forward a set of five proposed... -
New police union head strikes conciliatory tone
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsPortland Police Chief Mike Reese and Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner appeared before reporters today with the message that the police rank-and-file wants to get along with management. Both also want to get along with the citizenry of Portland. -
California poised to ban plastic bags
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsDrew Dakessian Portland has been abuzz with news that Mayor Sam Adams and members of City Council promised to draft an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags in Portland by the... -
Don’t like how the city spends money? Here’s your chance to do something about it.
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe City of Portland is looking for people to serve on its Community Budget Advisory Board, which will have input on how City Council slices up its financial pie. The board is composed of five citizens who review budget proposals, amendments to the budget, and generally provide a voice for regular Portlanders as City Council goes through its budgeting process.
