Ted Wheeler

A momentous effort by Governor Tina Kotek, City of Portland, OR, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Oregon Department of Transportation, Union Pacific Railroad, TriMet, Metro and Multnomah County, Oregon to clean up freeways and restore the beauty of our City for residents and visitors alike.

Portland’s I-84 reopens after ‘reset’ to clean graffiti-ridden freeway I-84 reopened Sunday just after 11:30 a.m. after six entities collaborated to halt traffic in the area and access unsightly tags.

SHARE:🧊Multnomah County will open cooling centers starting Friday, July 5, at noon, and will extend hours into the evening at two large libraries — providing respite for community members as a dangerous heatwave threatens to send temperatures well over 100 degrees.

The County is recruiting community volunteers to support our emergency cooling sites for our activation starting Friday, 7/5. Visit https://bit.ly/4cPLbJi for more info about the General Staff role, links to sign up for shifts, and details about trainings!
Find other cool spaces and splash pads at: https://bit.ly/3zI2tr3

Today and throughout the heatwave, outreach workers are providing hot weather gear like water, cooling towels and sunscreen to vulnerable people across the County.

📍 The three cooling centers will be open noon to 10 p.m. Friday, July 5:
✔Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham
✔Portland Covenant Church, 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
✔The Hugo, 6221 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland

📚 Friday (July 5), Multnomah County Library will also extend hours at the Central (801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland) and Gresham (385 N.W. Miller Ave., Gresham) libraries until 9 p.m., with bottled water on hand, to provide additional places where people can go during the hottest parts of the day and evening

Volunteer at a County emergency shelter Multnomah County welcomes the support of volunteers at shelters we operate during emergencies like severe weather. Info about trainings, roles and more.

Dangerous heat is coming our way. Today is the day to prepare. Make a plan for yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors. Call 211 for resources. Visit http://Portland.gov/Heat for updates on city services and resources.

Stay safe during the heat During extreme heat in Portland, come here for the latest information about cooling centers, tips for staying safe and updates to city services.

Thank you President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg for continuing to invest in Portland. This grant for TriMet supports their goal of moving to a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040.

TriMet awarded $25 million for future home of zero-emissions bus and training operations - TriMet News RAISE grant is vital for future Columbia Operations Facility to support TriMet’s goal of 100% clean energy buses by 2040 A federal grant will help move TriMet closer to our goal of a zero-emissions bus fleet — a necessary step for not only our agency to meet climate action goals, but for achievi...

Today, on Juneteenth, we commemorate Black American history and celebrate the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth allows us to reflect on a pivotal moment in our nation's journey toward justice and equality. It also serves as a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to building a more just and equitable society.

We must continue to honor the resilience, contributions, and ongoing struggle for equality that define this day.

Last week, staff from the Office of Violence Prevention joined other members of the National Office of Violence Prevention Network in Washington, D.C. to learn more about community violence intervention and collaboration efforts around the country.

Portland Office of Violence Prevention staff participate in White House community safety event News Article PublishedMay 28, 2024 11:35 am Last week, staff from the Portland Office of Violence Prevention joined other members of the National Office of Violence Prevention Network in Washington, D.C. to learn more about community violence intervention and collaboration efforts around the country...

We're breaking ground on our newest City Shelter Site at North Portland Road which will include 90 pod units and 70 parking spaces for individuals living in their RV/camper.

You can learn more about the work we're doing here: portland.gov/wheeler/portlandroad.

Public safety is my top priority for Portland. We continue to focus on innovative strategies that ensure the safety of all Portlanders. With significant reductions in gun violence, auto theft is down 44%, robbery is down 29%, and vandalism is down 56%.

Mayor Wheeler, city officials aim to curb spike in summer shootings in 2024 Mayor Ted Wheeler and other city leaders are calling for a safer summer in Portland after several years of escalating violence.

Another success story. I'm grateful Daniel was stabilized and connected to housing and other resources through our Clinton Triangle Alternative Shelter Site. Thank you to our city outreach team & Urban Alchemy.

'Excited for my future:' Group of homeless friends go from tents to homes in just months KATU is On Your Side covering the homeless crisis that has gripped our city - and the solutions that are working. And we have some good news about a formerly ho

Portland Rose Festival is looking for volunteers!

Want to be at the heart of Portland's biggest celebration? We're looking for volunteers to join the team! Help bring our community together, meet new people, and experience the festival from the inside out.

Whether you want to help decorate floats for the Grand Floral Parade or help keep the city clean as part of our Clean & Green team, there's something for everyone! Learn more and sign up: https://www.rosefestival.org/p/support/volunteer

"Daimler Truck North America announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island. The company will invest $40 million for a new engineering facility and $3 million for a new electric vehicle supply equipment training center."

Exciting news! On Friday, May 10, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced two significant investments at its headquarters complex on Swan Island. The company will invest $40 million for a new engineering facility and $3 million for a new electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) training center which will be located adjacent to Electric Island at DTNA’s campus.

The EVSE training center is funded in part by a $1.5 million forgivable loan authorized by Prosper Portland, while the DTNA engineering facility will receive a five-year tax abatement via the Enterprise Zone (E-Zone) program in addition to a $700,000 forgivable loan from the State of Oregon’s Strategic Reserve fund.

Visit our website for more information about this exciting new project:
https://bit.ly/3WHaW9X

"In just under two years, the city has served 1,212 people across the Clinton Triangle and seven other tiny home villages. Of the 459 people who have left the villages, 69% exited to permanent housing."

Learn more: https://www.portland.gov/wheeler/homelessness

Tiny homes outperform mass shelters, according to a Portland State University study. The study found houseless individuals are more likely to move into permanent housing if they seek shelter in a tiny home community instead of being consigned to a congregate shelter, which had long been considered the solution for getting people off the streets.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2024/05/tiny-home-villages-more-effective-than-group-shelters-at-getting-formerly-homeless-people-permanently-housed-study-finds.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

The Office of Violence Prevention is currently accepting applications for the Safer Portland Grant, an opportunity to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts.

Find more information here:

Safer Portland Grant Information On this page The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's 2024-2025 Safer Portland Grant is an opportunity to help reduce gun violence through community-based prevention efforts.Who should apply?The 2024-2025 grant prioritizes efforts in the following Portland neighborhoods, including:Cu...

Get rid of large, bulky trash items with Dumpster Days. This Saturday, April 27 is for Old Town and Downtown.

Find more details and the next event in your neighborhood here:

Dumpster Day Events The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is hosting neighborhood events around the city in spring 2024 where people who live in the area can get rid of large, bulky trash items.

The Office of Violence Prevention’s Safe Blocks Program is hosting the Cully Community Resource Fair this Saturday!

Join us from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Hacienda Community Development Corporation in Northeast Portland.

After a thorough selection process with much stakeholder input, the City and the US DOJ have jointly selected MPS & Associates as the final candidate to serve as Independent Monitor of the Settlement Agreement.

City and U.S. Department of Justice Jointly Nominate Independent Monitor for Settlement Agreement News Article PublishedApril 15, 2024 1:44 pm After a thorough selection process with much stakeholder input, the City and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have selected the MPS & Associates, led by Mark P. Smith, to serve as Independent Monitor of the Settlement Agreement on policing.The City and DO...

Our Impact Reduction Program cleaned up 1.2 million pounds of trash across the city during the month of March alone.

This hardworking team is making a visible difference every day.

Find more information here: https://www.portland.gov/wheeler/news/2024/4/4/mayor-ted-wheeler-proposes-new-public-camping-regulations

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/04/04/camping-ban-portland-homeless-wheeler/

Portland Mayor Wheeler unveils a new public camping ban policy After legal hangups skewered his first attempt, Mayor Ted Wheeler is giving a ban on outdoor camping in Portland a second try.

Today at City Council we thanked Senate President Wagner, Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, House Majority Leader Bowman, Rep Rob Nosse and their legislative colleagues for the swift action they took during the 2024 legislative session to help address Oregon's addiction crisis.

I look forward to the continued partnership as we work to implement the policy changes and investments made to help connect more individuals to the behavioral health care they need and deserve.

I recently sat down with the The New York Times to discuss Portland's drug crisis.

Read the full interview here:

Oregon Is Recriminalizing Drugs. Here’s What Portland Learned. Oregon’s governor has signed a measure to reimpose criminal penalties for hard drugs. Mayor Ted Wheeler of Portland talks about why the experiment “failed.”

Ticket to Dine runs through March 31! Over 80 restaurants are participating citywide. Visit any participating restaurant, and with every entrée purchased, you will receive a Ticket to Dine with a QR code where you can enter your ticket number and find out your prize.

For the second year in a row, the City of Portland has ranked in top 10 cities nationwide for its investment in community-based violence intervention programs.

I'm grateful for our City teams working to prevent harm in our community.

City of Portland ranks among the top 10 cities for Violence Prevention Investments, second year in a row Portland nearly doubled its score from 39 in 2022 to 77 in 2023

Meet the 3 finalists for Independent Monitor of the City and U.S. DOJ settlement on policing! This is your chance to learn about the candidates’ teams, ask questions and provide feedback before the City and DOJ select a monitor. Join the community forum in person March 12 or participate remotely. https://www.portland.gov/wheeler/news/2024/2/21/city-and-department-justice-announce-finalists-independent-monitor-position

I remain incredibly optimistic in the future of our City—and I am in good company.

Thank you Prosper Portland for putting together this list of prominent businesses who are recommitting to and expanding in the city. .

Businesses Expanding in Portland Prominent businesses recommit to and expand in Portland. Dos Hermanos owners Josue Azcorra (left) and Gabriel Azcorra (right), pictured with Prosper Portland

My office met with Safeway and the NW Grocers Assn to discuss ways we can improve safety downtown. This pilot responds to the immediate needs of our community. We must use this first step to continue to do more to support other locations grappling with similar safety concerns.

2 downtown Portland BottleDrop locations closing to fight fentanyl crisis Officials with the Unified Command say the emergency closure will help deter fentanyl use.

The Portland Winter Light Festival starts tonight!

Head out to see the 160+ free light art installations across the city. https://pdxwlf.com/

This coordinated action will bolster the work already underway in the City and is needed to make a direct impact and a lasting difference.

City, county and state announce plan to address fentanyl crisis in downtown Portland Multnomah County, the city of Portland and the state of Oregon are embarking on a 90-day experiment to address downtown Portland’s fentanyl crisis.

The holidays are ending but our small businesses still need your support! Head downtown or to a shopping district to find unique and local goods.

Shop Small PDX Portland's small businesses are the very soul of the city and they need your support! Local small business directory, events and ways to shop local in Portland, Oregon.