Mitch Green
@councilorgreen.bsky.social
Official account for Portland City Councilor Mitch Green from District 4. portland.gov/disclaimer
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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.
We remain committed to fighting for working families every day.
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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.
We remain committed to fighting for working families every day.
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“Angelita Morillo proposed an amendment reallocating money from a city sweeps program, instead funding housing and food assistance, support for immigrants.”
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...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Angelita Morillo proposed an amendment reallocating money from a city sweeps program, instead funding housing and food assistance, support for immigrants.”
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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
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.
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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
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
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
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
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
Welcome Home Coalition presenting the results of their Finding Home study right now 👀
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Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee 11/04/25
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November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Welcome Home Coalition presenting the results of their Finding Home study right now 👀
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www.youtube.com/live/d3rmedt...
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. 🚩
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...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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. 🚩
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.
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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.
Heretic Coffee didn’t have to do this, but they risked their own balance sheet to serve the community, in my district, in a time of need. Now the broader community has also stepped up to support them, establishing an important mutual aid bulwark in the fight against fascism.
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Heretic Coffee didn’t have to do this, but they risked their own balance sheet to serve the community, in my district, in a time of need. Now the broader community has also stepped up to support them, establishing an important mutual aid bulwark in the fight against fascism.
It's worth noting that the new Westside TIF district does not include Big Pink. That means recovery of that assessed value will accrue to all relevant jurisdictional coffers for broad use instead of being locked into multiple decades of urban renewal specific use.
pretty good read about our fucked up property tax system here. worth noting that this is the dynamic that actually puts us at risk of a doom loop, the danger is very real, and the coming decline in office property tax revenues is essentially unavoidable
Portland City Council Gets a Lesson in Tax Compression, Courtesy of Big Pink
When it sold at a deep, deep discount in July, the iconic building set a bad precedent.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's worth noting that the new Westside TIF district does not include Big Pink. That means recovery of that assessed value will accrue to all relevant jurisdictional coffers for broad use instead of being locked into multiple decades of urban renewal specific use.
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Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concern. Late last night, I woke up to my car, car port, and home engulfed in flames. I'm grateful for the quick response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading even further.
Fire at Portland City Councilor’s home being investigated as potential arson
Fire at Portland City Councilor’s home being investigated as potential arson
Authorities are investigating after a fire broke out at the home of a Portland City Councilor early Sunday morning.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concern. Late last night, I woke up to my car, car port, and home engulfed in flames. I'm grateful for the quick response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading even further.
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I’ll have more to say soon, but for now I’m just thankful that @counciloravalos.bsky.social is safe.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concern. Late last night, I woke up to my car, car port, and home engulfed in flames. I'm grateful for the quick response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading even further.
Fire at Portland City Councilor’s home being investigated as potential arson
October 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I’ll have more to say soon, but for now I’m just thankful that @counciloravalos.bsky.social is safe.
We wanted to speak directly to the public in regard to our recent press conference and affirm our commitment to open and inclusive engagement with the public.
When we host a press conference or attend a press conference hosted by another organization, we seek to avoid the exclusion of people.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We wanted to speak directly to the public in regard to our recent press conference and affirm our commitment to open and inclusive engagement with the public.
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Finding Home has been released! Please read the report, sign the petition, watch the video!
This was 2.5 years of effort, and the work of over 650 Portland Metro area residents to give US real solutions to homelessness and poverty in our region.
welcomehomecoalition.org/finding-home/
This was 2.5 years of effort, and the work of over 650 Portland Metro area residents to give US real solutions to homelessness and poverty in our region.
welcomehomecoalition.org/finding-home/
Finding Home – Welcome Home Coalition
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October 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Finding Home has been released! Please read the report, sign the petition, watch the video!
This was 2.5 years of effort, and the work of over 650 Portland Metro area residents to give US real solutions to homelessness and poverty in our region.
welcomehomecoalition.org/finding-home/
This was 2.5 years of effort, and the work of over 650 Portland Metro area residents to give US real solutions to homelessness and poverty in our region.
welcomehomecoalition.org/finding-home/
From a colleague in response to some banter with the City Economist who mentioned the Theory of Liquidity Preference during a work session
" 'We're all Keynesians now,' to quote Nixon, quoting Milton Friedman." - Mitch Green
" 'We're all Keynesians now,' to quote Nixon, quoting Milton Friedman." - Mitch Green
Portland City Council Work Session FY2025-26 Fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance Preview 10/12/25
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October 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
From a colleague in response to some banter with the City Economist who mentioned the Theory of Liquidity Preference during a work session
" 'We're all Keynesians now,' to quote Nixon, quoting Milton Friedman." - Mitch Green
" 'We're all Keynesians now,' to quote Nixon, quoting Milton Friedman." - Mitch Green
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Proud to stand with my fellow councilors, Mayor Wilson, Multnomah County Commissioners, and the many organizations calling on the Trump Administration to release critical food assistance funds.
#FundSNAPNow
#FundSNAPNow
Multnomah County and Portland leaders, community partners call on Trump administration to fund food assistance to prevent hardship, hunger and suffering for 136,000 County residents
The federal administration can immediately act to release these contingency funds at any time — today, even — and spare 136,000 of our neighbors from needless suffering and hunger.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Proud to stand with my fellow councilors, Mayor Wilson, Multnomah County Commissioners, and the many organizations calling on the Trump Administration to release critical food assistance funds.
#FundSNAPNow
#FundSNAPNow
Veterans: we need you in this historical moment. Join me and other vets as we form a contingent for the No Kings march this Saturday. We have a special role to play in stopping the slide into authoritarianism. Hope to see you at Friendship Circle by the Steel Bridge at 11:30 am.
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Veterans: we need you in this historical moment. Join me and other vets as we form a contingent for the No Kings march this Saturday. We have a special role to play in stopping the slide into authoritarianism. Hope to see you at Friendship Circle by the Steel Bridge at 11:30 am.
We passed both of these *unanimously* tonight. Thanks to everyone who turned up tonight to join in denouncing this administration and supporting the case for codifying our commitment to protecting our immigrant neighbors.
Next week City Council will hear a pair of legislation that formally denounces the Trump Administration's attempt to terrorize our city with militarized units, while codifying Sanctuary City status protections. Portlanders have been waiting for a formal expression of City's Council will on this.
October 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
We passed both of these *unanimously* tonight. Thanks to everyone who turned up tonight to join in denouncing this administration and supporting the case for codifying our commitment to protecting our immigrant neighbors.
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Portland Street Response Update: PSR has new hours (6 a.m. to midnight), a new number (503-823-7773), and is recruiting for a new advisory committee! Hit the link in bio to learn more about the committee and apply by Oct 27 to help shape PSR’s future.
October 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Portland Street Response Update: PSR has new hours (6 a.m. to midnight), a new number (503-823-7773), and is recruiting for a new advisory committee! Hit the link in bio to learn more about the committee and apply by Oct 27 to help shape PSR’s future.
Important to point out how destructive the entire Trump program is to the economy. Raising cost of virtually every stage of production via tariffs and these ICE raids. Impounding federal grants. Gutting university system, public health and research centers, while cutting taxes for the rich.
ICE raids in LA county have "caused widespread fear" and led to "decreased attendance at workplaces, disruption of local economies, and strain on critical services such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship."
abcnews.go.com/US/los-angel...
abcnews.go.com/US/los-angel...
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.
abcnews.go.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Important to point out how destructive the entire Trump program is to the economy. Raising cost of virtually every stage of production via tariffs and these ICE raids. Impounding federal grants. Gutting university system, public health and research centers, while cutting taxes for the rich.
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This Wednesday at 6 PM, Council will consider 2 items about federal actions in Portland: the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance.
@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.
See you Wednesday!
@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.
See you Wednesday!
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This Wednesday at 6 PM, Council will consider 2 items about federal actions in Portland: the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance.
@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.
See you Wednesday!
@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.
See you Wednesday!
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“Our City Council is not sitting back. In Portland, we protect each other. We stand up for each other. And we will fight together to uphold the constitutional rights that belong to everyone in our community.”
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Opinion: Portland City Council stands ready to meet this moment
While the 12 city councilors representing four districts may disagree on various matters, they are united in their commitment to protect Portland, write City Councilor Candace Avalos and City Council ...
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October 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Our City Council is not sitting back. In Portland, we protect each other. We stand up for each other. And we will fight together to uphold the constitutional rights that belong to everyone in our community.”
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On Wednesday 10/15 at 6 PM, City Council will be hearing the first two pieces of legislation related to Portland's response to the federal government.
A short 🧵on this meeting:
There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't.
1/5
A short 🧵on this meeting:
There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't.
1/5
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October 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On Wednesday 10/15 at 6 PM, City Council will be hearing the first two pieces of legislation related to Portland's response to the federal government.
A short 🧵on this meeting:
There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't.
1/5
A short 🧵on this meeting:
There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't.
1/5
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In Washington DC earlier this year, scenes of local police and National Guard members sweeping homeless encampments appeared under Trump’s crackdown in the city. Here’s what other cities’ troop presence reveals about their roles, and what to expect if troops show up in Portland.
If troops arrive in Portland, will they sweep homeless encampments like in D.C.?
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October 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In Washington DC earlier this year, scenes of local police and National Guard members sweeping homeless encampments appeared under Trump’s crackdown in the city. Here’s what other cities’ troop presence reveals about their roles, and what to expect if troops show up in Portland.
Next week City Council will hear a pair of legislation that formally denounces the Trump Administration's attempt to terrorize our city with militarized units, while codifying Sanctuary City status protections. Portlanders have been waiting for a formal expression of City's Council will on this.
October 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Next week City Council will hear a pair of legislation that formally denounces the Trump Administration's attempt to terrorize our city with militarized units, while codifying Sanctuary City status protections. Portlanders have been waiting for a formal expression of City's Council will on this.