What Portland-area governments decide, in plain language.

Recently, across Portland-area governments

Portland Public Schools staff presented two proposed plans to close 14 or 11 schools; the superintendent plans a recommendation November 17 and the board plans to vote December 15. Portland Public Schools: Oct 6, Oct 20
Portland City Council updated zoning rules, 11 to 1, to follow new Oregon housing laws on middle housing, hearings, treatment facilities and rebuilding damaged homes. City of Portland: Oct 14, Oct 21
Portland City Council approved an agreement, 8 to 4, creating a joint state-county authority to oversee a proposed $573 million public Moda Center renovation, and named three staff members. City of Portland: Oct 21
Metro Council adopted, 5 to 0, a five-year plan to restart regional vanpooling, supporting a state program with about $3 million over three years statewide. Metro: Oct 22
A bond audit reported to the Portland Public Schools board found promised projects delivered but more than $762,000 overpaid to the bond program management consultant. Portland Public Schools: Oct 20

Written by AI from the decisions on this site, and checked by computer against them. Decisions since October 6, 2026.

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