I voted yes to approve the term sheet outlining the framework for renovating the City-owned Moda Center. I’m glad to see this process moving forward, and I trust our negotiation team to secure a strong deal for Portland.

I'm bringing my surveillance-based pricing proposal forward now because the best time to prevent unfair pricing practices is before it becomes part of everyday shopping.

Portland Fire & Rescue continue to actively monitor the Centennial Mills warehouse fire in Portland’s Pearl District.

July was another busy month at City Hall. We restored 30 City positions and protected core city services through the Risk Reduction Rescue Plan, passed my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance, began work on legislation to protect Portlanders from surveillance-based pricing, and more.

The proposal is currently in the discovery phase, and I want your input. Join the City Life Committee on August 11 at 2:00 p.m. to share your experiences with personalized and algorithmic pricing. Registration for public testimony opens August 7.

At the same time, it preserves grocery store loyalty programs, digital coupons, rewards programs, and other discounts that help Portlanders save money.

The proposal will prevent businesses from using personally identifiable information and algorithms to charge some customers higher prices than others for the same product.

Help shape a proposal I'm working on to protect Portland consumers from surveillance-based, algorithmic pricing on retail goods.

I’m very happy that my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance was unanimously approved today by all City Councilors present.

When public dollars are invested in new and emerging technologies, we need to make sure the work is done safely, to the highest standards, and that we're investing in a local workforce. My Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance does exactly that.

This week, we restored 30 full-time City positions, most of them union-represented, protected our core city services, and reversed cuts to critical public safety programs across Portland.

Come with me as we introduce and pass my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance! The goal of this ordinance is simple: if city dollars are funding EV charging stations, they should be installed correctly and safely.

This week, Portland Arts Week kicks off with the theme Art & Sports. Perfectly timed as the World Cup approaches its finale, because I think we can all agree some of those "fouls" are performances worthy of the stage.

Happy 4th of July!

I voted NO on raising your utility bills, taxes, and fees. I believe affordability should be Portland’s top priority right now.

One thing is for certain: downtown and the Central City feel alive. Summer is here, budget season is behind us, and there's a lot to catch up on in this month's Q2 newsletter.

After training ends, we all return to our everyday lives as students, parents, workers, and yes, even city councilors.

Last week was our annual summer training, where we prepare for service to the state during fires, floods, snowstorms and overseas federal missions. It was great to see Portlanders, even a few fellow city employees, and Oregonians who also serve in the National Guard. Thank you for your service.

Happy Pride, Portland! There’s no better way to celebrate Pride Month than by celebrating the opening of Darcelle XV Plaza. Don’t miss the ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow and the grand opening on June 25.

Happy Pride, Portland!

I’m usually quite aggressive during budget season, but this year I took a different approach. My focus was on protecting the city’s financial standing, preserving the core services Portlanders rely on, and maintaining the public safety and livability programs that are making a difference.

Visiting Portland’s parks this summer made easy. Portland Parks & Recreation is offering free shuttle rides to the Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, Pittock Mansion, and three Forest Park trailheads.

City Council approved Portland’s $8.5B budget, I voted NO on raising taxes or adding new fees, and joined PBOT to help repave NW 23rd. A lot is happening in this month’s newsletter.

When I need a solution, I go to the Public Environment Management Office (PEMO). PEMO is a team that knows how to coordinate across bureaus so issues don’t bounce around, sticking with a project until the job is done.

They serve individuals and families working to get back on their feet, providing a dignified shopping experience where people can choose the furniture that fits their space, style, and needs. In a single visit, someone can furnish an entire apartment for $150.

The Community Warehouse helps turn a new house into a home.

Paving on NW 23rd should wrap up by the end of next week.

PBOT’s experience really shows on projects like this. The crew moves quickly and with purpose. Thanks for the good work you’re doing, PBOT.

The machine I operated tears up existing asphalt, recycling about 30% of the material for reuse. Just as impressive, the new asphalt dries fast enough that the newly paved street will be reopened for driving and parking by the end of the day.

I spent this morning with the @pbotinfo.bsky.social (PBOT) helping pave Northwest 23rd. The block between Quimby and Pettygrove may officially be the smoothest road in the city.