Huge tenant win at Portland City Council Feb 14, 2017 It’s the closest thing to rent control: All but the smallest landlords will pay tenants a relocation fee of up to $4,500 if they raise rent more than 10 percent or issue a no-cause eviction.
To counter big-money politics, Portland City Council votes for public campaign finance Dec 22, 2016 Starting in 2020, the system will match small donors so candidates can focus on regular voters, not big donors.
Portland City Council looks at public campaign finance system to magnify the voice of small donors Nov 4, 2016 Backed by unions and community groups, Commissioner Amanda Fritz hopes to pass it by the end of the year.
Portland City Council passes fair scheduling resolution Oct 20, 2016 The non-binding resolution encourages all Portland employers to review their scheduling practices.
Portland gas tax will buy one sixth of a fix May 3, 2016 Laborers Local 483, the union that would be most directly affected, is staying neutral.
Portland City Council: No new fossil fuel infrastructure Nov 20, 2015 Commissioners vote to oppose any future oil, coal, or natural gas terminals in Portland.
Uber unleashed Apr 29, 2015 Portland sets up “separate but unequal” system for taxis to compete at a disadvantage with Uber
Portland considers ‘Ban the Box’ ordinance Mar 19, 2015 The ordinance would give people with criminal records a better shot at becoming employed.
City of Portland passes $15 minimum for its contracted service workers Mar 3, 2015 The wage floor covers 150 janitors and guards and parking attendants and about 20 City workers
City of Portland to consider $15 an hour for contract workers Jan 27, 2015 If passed it would be a more than $4 jump for janitors, security guards and others
