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Portland struggling with ‘confusing’ public comment rules in new government
Portland’s recent government overhaul was driven, in part, by a desire to increase public involvement in city decisions. But, three months into a new government structure, city leaders still haven’t figured out how to strike a balance between public input and passing policy at City Hall.
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Portland city employees, councilors question Mayor Wilson’s return-to-office mandate
Days before a return-to-office mandate kicks in for city managers, Portland city councilors got an earful from workers.
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Portland councilors, staff raise transparency concerns around Mayor Wilson’s shelter budget
Mayor Keith Wilson's foggy funding plan for his shelter proposal, landing alongside news of a vast budget shortfall, has given city councilors and city staff pause.

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson mandates in-person work for all city managers beginning in April
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson announced that all city managers and supervisors must return to working in office full time this spring.

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'OPB Politics Now': Who is Keith Wilson?
Keith Wilson seemed to come out of nowhere. But the Portland trucking executive shared a bold plan to solve the city's most difficult issue. Now, he's the mayor.
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Portland City Administrator Michael Jordan agrees to stay on in new mayor’s administration
We hear from Michael Jordan about his decision to stay on as Portland City Administrator under Mayor-elect Keith Wilson's administration.

Portland approves climate action fund’s $1.5 billion budget
The Portland Clean Energy Fund will boost spending to more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.

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Portland audit finds city wasted money on technology, software
The way the city of Portland buys its technology and software products has led to delays, overspending and accessibility issues, according to a city audit released Wednesday.

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‘OPB Politics Now’: A sheriff, a mayor and the ongoing effort to enforce homeless camping bans
After a public spat last month, Multnomah County's sheriff and Portland's mayor have an agreement.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on camping ban, new government and city economy
As the Portland Police Bureau attempted to make an arrest under the city's new camping ban ordinance, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has said they will not use jails to penalize people who have no home. Mayor Wheeler shares his thoughts.