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Thank you for your questions and the pressure and encouragement you’ve directed toward City Council, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Deputy City Administrators for transparency and accountability on Zenith Energy. Last week, I shared a copy of the Zenith resolution that reflects the support of Councilor Dunphy, Councilor Koyama Lane, and Councilor Morillo. We pushed hard to make the case that the resolution should be included in the Council Meeting agenda tonight, but we’ve now been routed to bring our proposal to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on March 10th. The committee will discuss the contents of the resolution and could refer it to the next Council Meeting. As Councilor Morillo said on Bluesky, we’re moving full steam ahead. Visit my website's Policy Action Area to follow my policy work in progress.
I recently had the opportunity to join Senator Khanh Pham (OR SD-23) at an event with Portland: Neighbors Welcome to share my enthusiasm and support for Senate Bill 684 Construction Revolving Fund for fast tracking mixed-income public development. I’m optimistic that SB 684, sponsored by Pham, will be successful this session because creating a revolving loan fund is a vital and viable solution for lowering barriers to construct mixed-income housing. In Oregon, we’ve underproduced housing, and these low-interest short-term loans can make it easier for developers to construct homes. Oregon Housing and Community Services would establish a program to issue these loans to developers. A revolving loan fund would create direct benefits for Portland and future mixed-income development and social housing. I invite you to follow SB 684 and Senator Pham’s legislative agenda. Reach out to me if you have legislative concepts for deeper affordability and what reducing the housing burden could mean for you, your family, or your neighbors.
In Solidarity,
Mitch Green
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 Councilor Green, Councilor Avalos, Senator Pham, and Metro Councilor Hwang (February 15, 2025)
Sellwood Community House on Friday the 21st
Councilor Green’s office hours are returning to Sellwood Community House. We’re starting at 10 a.m. this time. Come by until 2 p.m. to chat with our office. Bookmark this page to view upcoming events as they get scheduled.
Contacting Councilor Green’s Office
Councilor Mitch Green welcomes members of the public to contact his office to provide feedback and ask questions. There are several ways councilors make themselves accessible. Use this tool on the website to look up your district and contact information for councilors. All messages sent using the website form will reach councilors and their staff.
Councilor Zimmerman, Councilor Clark, and Councilor Green at City Club event (February 11, 2025)
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