The Portland City Council will soon make crucial decisions about the future of the Moda Center and whether the Trailblazers will stay in Portland. We urge you to take the Council's online survey concerning possible improvements, repairs, and funding options. Please go to the survey at your earliest convenience. https://www.portland.gov/council/news/2026/6/9/moda-center-our-house-lets-build-future-together The City is also conducting a series of listening sessions at parks throughout Portland...

According to reporting by the Portland Business Journal, a study commissioned by the Portland City Council concludes that there would be little to no benefit from a vacancy tax proposal floated by Councilors Jamie Dunphy and Sameer Kanal in March, and could violate state law on limits to taxes imposed on real property. The 150-page report conducted by economic consulting firm ECONorthwest found virtually no potential benefits from a tax on vacant retail or residential properties. The study...

The Portland City Council is scheduled to vote on an increase to the business license income tax exemption on Wednesday, April 1st, at 9:30. Doing so will result in a tax decrease for many small businesses within the city. We urge you to let City Councilors know that there is broad support for such an increase by submitting testimony in person or in writing . Click here to submit written comments or register to testify in person. Points to emphasize: Portland is facing very strong economic...