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councilorgreen.bsky.social
This is great news and reflects the efforts from everyday Portlanders who poured into the streets, found ways to throw sand in the gears of this machine, and the urgency of my fellow electeds. Special thanks to the vets who joined me in the call to refuse orders. We won and it’s just the beginning.
December 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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dannyacage.bsky.social
Today was my last day working in @councilorgreen.bsky.social office. It was a pleasure working for both an amazing Councilor and team that had a vision of a better future.
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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trryjhrrs.bsky.social
Although it didn't make it on this week's agenda, the fact that seven councilors are already on board is encouraging. The outline of the procedure in Green's resolution is a good one and it would set a good example for oversight in the new government.
portlandmercury.com Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 15d
Councilor Mitch Green filed a resolution December 16 seeking to launch an investigation to determine why nearly $21 million in funding collected by the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) between 2021 and 2024 went undisclosed.
City Council May Investigate Administration Over Hidden Bureau Funds
Jeremiah Hayden
www.portlandmercury.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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councilorkanal.bsky.social
ICE deployed pepper balls while detaining someone near George Middle School in St. Johns last week. It was appalling - but not surprising.

@mayorkwilson.bsky.social, @councilorepg.bsky.social @councilordanryan.bsky.social, and I issued this statement condemning ICE's poisoning of North Portlanders:
Mayor, District 2 City Councilors Condemn ICE’s Deployment of Chemical Munitions in North Portland Arrest
Fox 12 Oregon report shows bystanders struck as ICE agents deploy pepper balls during neighborhood arrest
www.portland.gov
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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trryjhrrs.bsky.social
As promised, more. As a preface, I think the subject matter – the lost $21M and the subsequent fallout – is very much worthy of the Council’s time and attention. But I’m NOT going to focus on that here. Instead I’ll focus on the important precedent this oversight resolution will be setting. 🧵 1/
trryjhrrs.bsky.social Terry J. Harris @trryjhrrs.bsky.social · 20d
I'll post more on this over the weekend, but this is a huge development. For the first time, Portland's Council would be formally exercising its charter-given oversight responsibilities. Spoiler alert: this is exactly the right way to do it.
December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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trryjhrrs.bsky.social
I'll post more on this over the weekend, but this is a huge development. For the first time, Portland's Council would be formally exercising its charter-given oversight responsibilities. Spoiler alert: this is exactly the right way to do it.
The Council's authority in the Charter for oversight investigations.
December 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
Today I filed a resolution intended to pursue Council oversight into the matter of the $21M that was found in the Portland Housing Bureau but not disclosed to Council ahead of budget discussions. I'm joined by @councilormorillo.bsky.social and @counciloravalos.bsky.social as co-sponsors.
Require the City Administrator to release all relevant public records in reference to recently discovered unspent surplus funds and schedule an oversight hearing to facilitate fact finding WHEREAS, Council was first notified of the potential for a budget deficit to be balanced in the Fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance (TAO) on August 8th, 2025; and WHEREAS, following the passage of the Fall TAO, the Deputy City Administrator (DCA) of the Community and Economic Development Service Area (CEDSA) notified Council of previously undiscovered funds available for housing related use on November 20th, 2025; and WHEREAS, reporting on the matter of the funds has raised significant public interest in the timeline related to the fund discovery, its relation to TAO development, and why City Council was not notified of these funds prior to Council consideration of the TAO; and WHEREAS, Council expects that information from bureaus will be readily available upon request in order to aid in effective legislative oversight; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Council exercises its investigatory authority in aid of its legislative function granted by the Charter and directs that the City Administrator shall release all relevant public records subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act, including without limitation communications and other information pertinent to understanding the following questions: 1. What happened to the funds and what led to them not being spent in previous years? 2. Who was aware of the funds, at what point in time was each party made aware, and why was Council not informed in a more timely manner? 3. What dynamics led to this information not being shared with Council, and what was the sequence of events, given that Council has received differing accounts of what occurred? 4. To what degree were decisions made around these funds and when information was or wasn’t shared, as it pertains to development of the Fall TAO proposal? BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Administrator shall share a complete set of the above-described public records identified by the City Administrator with Council and Council Operations no later than January 16th, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Council Operations shall compile all available information, accounts, records, and communications shared by the City Administrator, Council Offices, journalists, and other relevant parties. Council Operations shall share this compilation with Council no later than January 21st, 2026, distinguishing the set of public records described above provided by the City Administrator from all other information provided by other sources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council President shall schedule an initial oversight hearing to invite testimony of relevant individuals and consider all findings, no later than January 30th, 2026, and schedule subsequent oversight hearings to consider additional investigatory action by Council if necessary, in the interest of working toward conclusory findings in aid of Council’s legislative function.
December 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
My two cents on the possibility that PFA may be on track for surplus capability for resource delivery:

1. Good problem to have (it’s good to have buffer capacity so you can avoid rationing)
2. Strong affordability signal: people looking ahead will choose MultCo as a place to raise kids.
December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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councilorkanal.bsky.social
TONIGHT! Please join the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) annual meeting with the Mayor, which also has a panel with @councilorepg.bsky.social, Councilor Novick, & I along with administration public safety leaders discussing public safety in Portland's new government.
December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
This session was cancelled last minute. I'm disappointed that a long-planned "soft" oversight work session was cancelled at the request of the Mayor / Administration and kicked out to mid-January. I think we should still have had it so we can discuss in public some of our concerns about all of this.
alexzee.bsky.social Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 29d
Portland City Council will meet today to discuss the "Homelessness to Housing Continuum."

The original idea was for it to be a venue for Mayor Wilson to talk about his homelessness plan. But per Wilson's office, it's not certain he'll show up.

(And bureau staff have been advised not to attend.)
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
When I campaigned for this office folks would ask me *my* plan for getting things done. I said that it’s *we* who’ll get things done. I knew @councilormorillo.bsky.social would win and that I’d be able to find ways to lend my skills to uplift her leadership. And that’s what we’ve done today.
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
BREAKING NEWS: We've sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Homeland Security demanding that they immediately halt unlawful and reckless actions by federal officers operating in Oregon. #orpol
BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield and three Oregon DAs demand DHS end unlawful use of force in Oregon “It doesn’t matter who you are, you have to follow the law and our Constitution. We are asking the federal government to take reasonable steps towards prevention and de-escalation. We are putting them on notice that we are watching and will hold them accountable if they do not follow the law.”
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
I think it’s honestly disgusting and deeply unserious that the Revoke the Permit people have clipped videos of my women colleagues eating pizza at the dais as some kind of shaming tool, which is now being used by right-wing media to harass them in misogynistic ways. Congrats everyone.
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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councilormorillo.bsky.social
Today Portland City Council will have a final hearing and vote on my Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban!

So grateful for leaders like @agdanrayfield.bsky.social for leading the charge in the courts. Corporations should not be taking advantage of regular people for profit. Affordable rent NOW!
agdanrayfield.bsky.social Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · Nov 19
BREAKING NEWS: We’ve secured a $7 million settlement holding the largest U.S. landlord accountable for a price fixing scheme – and putting a check on the rising cost of rentals.

#consumerprotection #orpol
AG Rayfield announces $7 million settlement with largest U.S. landlord over price fixing scheme AG Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition have filed a proposed $7 million settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC, as part of the coalition’s ongoing enforcement efforts targeting price fixing involving housing rental prices across the country. “We’re in the middle of a housing crisis, and families are already stretched to their limits. When the largest landlord in America uses an algorithm to price fix the rent, the result is simple: people pay more. It squeezes working families when the cost of housing is already at an all-time high. This settlement holds the largest U.S. landlord accountable. It’s a win for Oregonians, our pocketbooks, and the rule of law.”
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
BREAKING NEWS: We’ve secured a $7 million settlement holding the largest U.S. landlord accountable for a price fixing scheme – and putting a check on the rising cost of rentals.

#consumerprotection #orpol
AG Rayfield announces $7 million settlement with largest U.S. landlord over price fixing scheme AG Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition have filed a proposed $7 million settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC, as part of the coalition’s ongoing enforcement efforts targeting price fixing involving housing rental prices across the country. “We’re in the middle of a housing crisis, and families are already stretched to their limits. When the largest landlord in America uses an algorithm to price fix the rent, the result is simple: people pay more. It squeezes working families when the cost of housing is already at an all-time high. This settlement holds the largest U.S. landlord accountable. It’s a win for Oregonians, our pocketbooks, and the rule of law.”
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
Disagreement on policy is welcome and reasonable, but calling me a Nazi for cosponsoring an ordinance to ban price-fixing is completely unacceptable. Councilor Ryan edited his post, but did not disclose the edit and explain the nature of the substantive change, so it’s here for posterity.
An ig post by councilor Ryan opposing the price fixing ban ordinance and calling it something out the national socialist playbook
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
I’m disappointed that we didn’t pass our amendment to redirect money from sweeps to upstream solutions like rental assistance, food assistance and immigrant and refugee support. But, I’m proud of the work that went into it and the absolute resolve in my colleague @councilormorillo.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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councilormorillo.bsky.social
Today Council will go over my updated Algorithmic Price Fixing Ban.

At noon we will begin our discussion on the Fall technical Adjustment Ordinance and my proposal to funnel money away from the sweep industrial complex to programs that actually end homelessness.

www.portland.gov/council/agenda
City Council | Portland.gov
City Council holds regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesday and 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. If there is sufficient business, additional meetin...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
Hunger must not be used as a political weapon. Today, families across Oregon are finally receiving full November SNAP benefits – a win for both the rule of law and basic human decency.

We remain committed to fighting for working families every day.
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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councilormorillo.bsky.social
“Angelita Morillo proposed an amendment reallocating money from a city sweeps program, instead funding housing and food assistance, support for immigrants.”
portlandmercury.com Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · Nov 7
Portland City Council will consider an amendment next week to redirect $4.3 million from the city program that sweeps homeless encampments. If passed, the budget adjustment will instead invest $2 million in rent and food assistance, and support for immigrants and refugees.
City Council Mulling $4.3 Million Cut From Homeless Sweeps Budget
“We’re in a position right now, where people are going to end up being unhoused for the long-term, and we have to take action,” City Councilor Angelita Morillo said, explaining a proposal to divert fu...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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councilorepg.bsky.social
Increased ICE activity in North Portland today has led Portland Public Schools to lock exterior doors at César Chávez School and George Middle School, along with other protective measures. Other North Portland schools are monitoring the situation closely.
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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counciloravalos.bsky.social
We’re seeing increased and aggressive ICE activity across the Portland metro region — including around sensitive locations like schools.

Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
wweek.com Willamette Week @wweek.com · Nov 6
Cesar Chavez School and George Middle School have implemented the PPS's “secure the perimeter” protocol amid reports of ICE activity in the neighborhood.
PPS Secures North Portland Schools Amid Reports of ICE Activity
Joanna Hou
www.wweek.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
Welcome Home Coalition presenting the results of their Finding Home study right now 👀
www.youtube.com/live/d3rmedt...
Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee 11/04/25
YouTube video by eGov PDX
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November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
I was pretty upset to learn about this. I think this was a poor decision and it threatens to set us back. We need people like Director Hisserich to help us chart a path out of our high cost housing system, and actually build something that working class folks can afford. 🚩
portlandmercury.com Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · Oct 31
Shake-up at the Portland Housing Bureau: Mayor Wilson put director Helmi Hisserich, an "unparalleled expert" on social housing, on leave with little explanation Thursday. She has been in the role since early 2024.
Mayor Wilson Puts Portland Housing Bureau Director On Leave
Mayor Keith Wilson has put Portland Housing Bureau Director Helmi Hisserich on leave, effective immediately. City Administrator Michael Jordan sent an email to city councilors and city leadership on O...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
councilorgreen.bsky.social
I oppose the resumption of sweeps beginning tomorrow. They are costly, ineffective and cruel. At a time when our Federal government is literally starving our most vulnerable neighbors, we add to that by violently taking from them what little they have? My statement attached.
Councilor Mitch Green Portland City Council, District 4 1221 SW 4th Ave. # 240, Portland, OR, 97204 Media Contact: Maria Sipin, Chief of Staff maria.sipin2@portlandoregon.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Councilor Mitch Green’s Statement on November 1st Camping Ban Enforcement Policy October 30, 2025 “We have seen ICE and the National Guard perform homeless sweeps in other cities where they've been deployed, and we’ve heard Trump calling for increased sweeps and even disappearance of unhoused people. It is a bad, cruel, and failed policy when the Trump administration does it, and it is a bad, cruel, and failed policy when the city of Portland does it. As we face the very real possibility of federal troops being deployed to our streets to target one group of vulnerable people, we absolutely cannot start using our own police to do their work for them by targeting another. Some will argue that sweeps are about safety and compassion, but the evidence is clear and overwhelming. Sweeps kill people. For far too long, Portland has pursued a failed policy of criminalizing poverty. As a result, we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars only to see the problem grow, and deaths among our homeless neighbors quadruple between 2019 and 2023. It’s time to change direction. We need to protect ALL Portlanders. We need to focus on programs that move people closer to housing and stability, not policies that punish and further destabilize. Programs like low-barrier jobs programs, direct rental assistance, food aid, and day shelters that provide hygiene, clothing, and case management. Programs like these are humane, cost-effective, and they work. They address the issue of visible poverty that neighbors and businesses are concerned about, but they do so by offering dignity, not displacement. They break the cycle of disappointment and depression—where people spend all day waiting in lines, worrying about their belongings, with no meaningful work. They are a hand up, not a sweep away. But at the end of the day, the only real, lasting solution to homelessness is to provide deeply affordable housing for all. Unless we stop the flow of folks onto the streets, we’re never going to make real progress. That is why we need to move aggressively towards a Social Housing model— high quality, permanently affordable housing that will serve the vast majority of Portlanders, from the unhoused to the middle class. The choice before us is clear. We can either align ourselves with the politics of division, of sweeps, of cages, and of death, or we can choose the politics of solidarity, of housing, of healthcare, and of life.”
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM