The Portland City Council Agenda this week has an extra-long Consent list. Last week, Commissioner Sam Adams was sick, and Commissioner Dan Saltzman was absent, so the Council did not have the required…

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We…

All City of Portland bureaus have been asked by Mayor-elect Adams to propose cuts of 2.5% and 5% for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. Portland Parks & Recreation is asking for your input…

It’s so nice not being a candidate any more! It is remarkably refreshing to be able to go item by item carefully through the following Portland City Council Agenda, instead of the rushed…

“Amanda Fritz, you just won election to the Portland City Council! What are you going to do next?” I’m going to Autzen Stadium tomorrow, of course!

Yay! The Portland City Council Agenda for Wednesday contains this Ordinance: Parks and Recreation *1503 Authorize acquisition of approximately 4 acres of property in the Gateway Regional Center Urban Renewal District in accordance…