Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
@councilorepg.bsky.social
Official account of City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney, also serving District 2 in Northeast Portland, Oregon.
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Thank you to the Portland Tribune for the opportunity to share my decades-long love for Portland parks.
I’m so thankful for the support the Portland parks levy received and excited to continue the work of refining and revitalizing our parks system.
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I’m so thankful for the support the Portland parks levy received and excited to continue the work of refining and revitalizing our parks system.
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Why the Portland Parks Levy hits home for a mom in City Hall - The Portland Tribune
Elana Pirtle-Guiney isn't just Portland City Council's president; she's a mom to two, a little league coach and a lover of parks, especially ones with trains that zoom by.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thank you to the Portland Tribune for the opportunity to share my decades-long love for Portland parks.
I’m so thankful for the support the Portland parks levy received and excited to continue the work of refining and revitalizing our parks system.
portlandtribune.com/2025/11/12/w...
I’m so thankful for the support the Portland parks levy received and excited to continue the work of refining and revitalizing our parks system.
portlandtribune.com/2025/11/12/w...
Beginning today, Portlanders who receive SNAP assistance have access to their full monthly benefits for November. I am extremely thankful to @tinakotek.bsky.social and those at the State who worked through the night to make this happen.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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Oregon SNAP recipients will receive November benefits today, Gov. Kotek says
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced that people who receive SNAP food assistance would receive 100% of their November benefits on Friday.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Beginning today, Portlanders who receive SNAP assistance have access to their full monthly benefits for November. I am extremely thankful to @tinakotek.bsky.social and those at the State who worked through the night to make this happen.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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.
With today's regular City Council meeting cancelled due to a strike, I will be standing in solidarity with union workers and not crossing the picket line.
Instead, I will be in-District at Soulful Sips on MLK Blvd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. Come chat with me about your thoughts for the city!
Instead, I will be in-District at Soulful Sips on MLK Blvd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. Come chat with me about your thoughts for the city!
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
With today's regular City Council meeting cancelled due to a strike, I will be standing in solidarity with union workers and not crossing the picket line.
Instead, I will be in-District at Soulful Sips on MLK Blvd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. Come chat with me about your thoughts for the city!
Instead, I will be in-District at Soulful Sips on MLK Blvd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today. Come chat with me about your thoughts for the city!
Oregon is home to 30,000 federal employees, thousands of whom live in Portland. Right now, because of the federal shutdown, one third of federal employees in Oregon are not being paid. That’s 10,000 Oregonians.
On October 24, many of these folks missed their first paycheck.
On October 24, many of these folks missed their first paycheck.
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Oregon is home to 30,000 federal employees, thousands of whom live in Portland. Right now, because of the federal shutdown, one third of federal employees in Oregon are not being paid. That’s 10,000 Oregonians.
On October 24, many of these folks missed their first paycheck.
On October 24, many of these folks missed their first paycheck.
Reposted by Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
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 9:53 PM
Together we are calling on the Trump administration to immediately release contingency funds that will keep millions of Americans from hunger, including roughly 136,000 people in Multnomah County alone who rely on federal food assistance.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
That’s almost 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents.
"The burst of Portland pride we’re witnessing isn’t just a response to Trump’s threats. It’s a reminder of who we’ve always been."
My piece for @usatoday.com shares what's happening on the ground in Portland and why it matters for cities across the country.
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My piece for @usatoday.com shares what's happening on the ground in Portland and why it matters for cities across the country.
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Trump's threats have inspired Portlanders to prove we're anything but chicken | Opinion
The burst of Portland pride we're witnessing isn't just a response to Trump's threats. It's a reminder of who we've always been.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"The burst of Portland pride we’re witnessing isn’t just a response to Trump’s threats. It’s a reminder of who we’ve always been."
My piece for @usatoday.com shares what's happening on the ground in Portland and why it matters for cities across the country.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
My piece for @usatoday.com shares what's happening on the ground in Portland and why it matters for cities across the country.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
A joint statement from the Portland City Council on today's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A joint statement from the Portland City Council on today's 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.
Last night, the Protect Portland Initiative and @councilorkanal.bsky.social's Sanctuary City ordinance passed unanimously at City Council.
I am so thankful to my Council colleagues, our administration, and the many community groups and community members who have come to the table around this work.
I am so thankful to my Council colleagues, our administration, and the many community groups and community members who have come to the table around this work.
October 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Last night, the Protect Portland Initiative and @councilorkanal.bsky.social's Sanctuary City ordinance passed unanimously at City Council.
I am so thankful to my Council colleagues, our administration, and the many community groups and community members who have come to the table around this work.
I am so thankful to my Council colleagues, our administration, and the many community groups and community members who have come to the table around this work.
Portland, we've got plenty to talk about! Join me for a community conversation at the newly opened After Ours this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have some coffee, ask your questions, and be in community – something we all need right now. Hope to see you there!
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Portland, we've got plenty to talk about! Join me for a community conversation at the newly opened After Ours this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have some coffee, ask your questions, and be in community – something we all need right now. Hope to see you there!
“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.”
@counciloravalos.bsky.social
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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.”
@counciloravalos.bsky.social
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@counciloravalos.bsky.social
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Portland City Councilors are united against the federal administration’s efforts to sow division in our community.
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Denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative
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October 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Portland City Councilors are united against the federal administration’s efforts to sow division in our community.
www.portland.gov/council/docu...
www.portland.gov/council/docu...
Reposted by Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
Join us today at 5:30 pm for a community conversation. We are stronger together.
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Join us today at 5:30 pm for a community conversation. We are stronger together.
Please join me for a Community Conversation with @repdexteror.bsky.social tomorrow at 5:30!
TOMORROW: I am hosting a community conversation in Portland at 5:30 pm. Being in community and strategizing about the path forward is how we will get through this moment. I hope to see you there.
WHEN: Tomorrow, 5:30 pm.
WHERE: 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
WHEN: Tomorrow, 5:30 pm.
WHERE: 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
October 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Please join me for a Community Conversation with @repdexteror.bsky.social tomorrow at 5:30!
Donald Trump, pull back these troops, end their unnecessary mission, and allow them to return home to their jobs and families in California.
October 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Donald Trump, pull back these troops, end their unnecessary mission, and allow them to return home to their jobs and families in California.
Our city should not be a testing ground for political stunts. Portland is our home.
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Portland is our home.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Our city should not be a testing ground for political stunts. Portland is our home.
Visit the link in my bio and subscribe to my newsletter for more.
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Visit the link in my bio and subscribe to my newsletter for more.
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I joined @cbsmornings.bsky.social today to share Portland’s unified opposition to President Trump’s unfounded decision to deploy the Oregon National Guard here in our city.
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What to know about President Trump's plan to send National Guard to Portland
YouTube video by CBS Mornings
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September 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I joined @cbsmornings.bsky.social today to share Portland’s unified opposition to President Trump’s unfounded decision to deploy the Oregon National Guard here in our city.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMb...
Join me, Councilor Dan Ryan, and @councilorkanal.bsky.social for a joint gathering at the Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27! We’ll be tabling on NE 45th and NE Hancock next to the Grocery Outlet parking lot from 10 to 11, and available around the market from 11 to 12. See you there!
September 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Join me, Councilor Dan Ryan, and @councilorkanal.bsky.social for a joint gathering at the Hollywood Farmers Market on September 27! We’ll be tabling on NE 45th and NE Hancock next to the Grocery Outlet parking lot from 10 to 11, and available around the market from 11 to 12. See you there!
The next office pop-up with my team will be Friday, September 19 at Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave) from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. I'll drop the link to register for a 15-minute time slot in the comments below. My staff can't wait to connect with you!
September 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The next office pop-up with my team will be Friday, September 19 at Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave) from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. I'll drop the link to register for a 15-minute time slot in the comments below. My staff can't wait to connect with you!
Please join me, Senator Reynolds, and Commissioner Singleton for a community conversation at Cathedral Park, August 21 at 4:30 p.m!
During this conversation, we will share our offices' work over the last year, discuss what's ahead, and hear your thoughts about our community and state.
During this conversation, we will share our offices' work over the last year, discuss what's ahead, and hear your thoughts about our community and state.
August 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Please join me, Senator Reynolds, and Commissioner Singleton for a community conversation at Cathedral Park, August 21 at 4:30 p.m!
During this conversation, we will share our offices' work over the last year, discuss what's ahead, and hear your thoughts about our community and state.
During this conversation, we will share our offices' work over the last year, discuss what's ahead, and hear your thoughts about our community and state.
This historic donation is another remarkable sign that Portland is on the upswing. It will support cancer treatment, research, and patient care in our community at an absolutely critical moment for the future of healthcare and healthcare research in this country.
OHSU officials say it’s one of the largest single donations given to a college in the country.
Phil and Penny Knight pledge $2 billion to OHSU for cancer research
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, plan to donate $2 billion to Oregon Health and Science University, the institution’s leaders announced Thursday.
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August 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This historic donation is another remarkable sign that Portland is on the upswing. It will support cancer treatment, research, and patient care in our community at an absolutely critical moment for the future of healthcare and healthcare research in this country.
My team is hosting an office pop-up on Thursday, August 21 at the St. Johns Community Center from 2 to 4. Our policy intern Wendy Sangucho Loachamin will there to offer Spanish translation services. Please use the QR code to register for a 15-minute timeslot! My staff can't wait to meet you.
August 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
My team is hosting an office pop-up on Thursday, August 21 at the St. Johns Community Center from 2 to 4. Our policy intern Wendy Sangucho Loachamin will there to offer Spanish translation services. Please use the QR code to register for a 15-minute timeslot! My staff can't wait to meet you.
Reminder! This Saturday, @shannonsingleton.bsky.social and I are holding a joint town hall to discuss this year's budget processes, County/City updates, and community ideas. Living Cully is joining us at the event as our community partner, and we are so excited to have them.
July 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Reminder! This Saturday, @shannonsingleton.bsky.social and I are holding a joint town hall to discuss this year's budget processes, County/City updates, and community ideas. Living Cully is joining us at the event as our community partner, and we are so excited to have them.
Join me and @shannonsingleton.bsky.social to recap this year’s budget process at the City and County levels. Doors open at 10:00 a.m., with the conversation beginning at 10:30. Refreshments will be provided. Can’t wait to see you there!
July 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Join me and @shannonsingleton.bsky.social to recap this year’s budget process at the City and County levels. Doors open at 10:00 a.m., with the conversation beginning at 10:30. Refreshments will be provided. Can’t wait to see you there!
Right now, Council is discussing a replacement for our Parks Levy. The current levy is set to expire next year, and we’ll be asking you in November to pass a new levy so we can continue to fund our parks. (1/5)
July 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Right now, Council is discussing a replacement for our Parks Levy. The current levy is set to expire next year, and we’ll be asking you in November to pass a new levy so we can continue to fund our parks. (1/5)