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From all of us here at Civic Life, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe new year! Visit Civic Life's website to learn more about our programs, projects, and events for 2025.
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 Oregon SLEEP Act of 2025
On December 10, Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC) Co-chair Aditi Subramaniam presented to the Oregon House Committee on Education to preview the Oregon SLEEP Act (currently designated LCO 653). This act is planned to be introduced during the 2025 legislative session to change high school start times in Oregon to no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued recommendations for high school start times of 8:30 a.m. or later, which has been shown to lead to improved physical and mental health for students, as well as other benefits.
 "This is a wake up call from youth to the system," said Subramaniam. "It's time that we make sure that Oregon schools are built for Oregon students."
The MYC is the official youth policy body for the City of Portland and Multnomah County and has worked with legislators, youth, parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to shape these policy recommendations.
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The four district coalition offices and the City Budget Office are hosting sessions to help community learn about the City budget processes!
District 1: Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., 737 SE 106th Ave. Community Room
District 2: Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m., 4815 NE 7th Ave.
District 3: Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., 3534 SE Main St.
District 4: Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., 434 NW 6th Ave. Suite 202
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On Dec. 19, 2024, Portland's mayor, auditor, and 12 city councilors were officially sworn in! This historic swearing in marked the change to our new form of government.
The 12 new city councilors were elected to represent their district - three for each of Portland's four new voting districts.
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District 1:
- Candace Avalos
- Jamie Dunphy
- Loretta Smith
District 2:
- Sameer Kanal
- Elana Pirtle-Guiney
- Dan Ryan
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District 3:
- Tiffany Koyama Lane
- Angelita Morillo
- Steve Novick
District 4:
- Olivia Clark
- Mitch Green
- Eric Zimmerman
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Be the first to know about important programs, services, resources, events and engagement opportunities! Sign up for Rose City Connection, the City of Portland's new, weekly digital newsletter.
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If you live or work in any of the 19 neighborhoods which make up the District 3 community, we want to hear from you! District 3 neighborhoods and community-based groups in the Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Coalition are gathering your input on a range of civic matters related to community safety, housing, transportation, land use, the environment, and economic development.
The results of this survey will be shared with the newly-elected District 3 City Councilors - Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo, and Steve Novick - to inform their policy-making efforts.
The survey closes Friday, January 31. It is also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Make your voice heard by share your opinion on the needs of our community by taking the District 3 Community Priorities Survey today!
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Neighborhood Association Meetings |
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Neighborhood associations are one of the many ways people can participate in community gathering and advocacy. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
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Joining an advisory body is a way for Portlanders to lend their expertise and personal or professional experience to the City of Portland. Advisory body members work closely with community members and City of Portland liaisons to impact policies and programs.
- Development Review Advisory Committee - Closes Friday, January 10
- Police Equity Advisory Council - Closes Sunday, January 12
- Sustainability and Climate Commission - Closes Friday, January 17
Ongoing Recruitments
These advisory bodies are accepting applications on an ongoing basis:
- Portland Committee on Community Engaged Policing - Closes December 31, 2099
- Portland Clean Energy Fund Community Benefits Fund Committee - Closes December 31, 2099
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Translation and Interpretation: 311
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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