Councilor Zimmerman
@councilorzimmerman.bsky.social
Official account for Portland City Councilor Eric Zimmerman from District 4.
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I want to thank @councilormorillo.bsky.social for her co-sponsorship. We don’t always agree on the dais—and that’s okay. What matters is that we’re united when it comes to housing development and making homes more affordable for Portlanders.
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I want to thank @councilormorillo.bsky.social for her co-sponsorship. We don’t always agree on the dais—and that’s okay. What matters is that we’re united when it comes to housing development and making homes more affordable for Portlanders.
Today, I sat on the other side of the dais to introduce a resolution that starts the process for reviewing and potentially ending areas of code in Portland’s design review process, and empowers Council to cut through the red tape, removing barriers to development.
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today, I sat on the other side of the dais to introduce a resolution that starts the process for reviewing and potentially ending areas of code in Portland’s design review process, and empowers Council to cut through the red tape, removing barriers to development.
I think that Portland’s parks are one of our city’s greatest resources. Thank you, Portland, for keeping them funded.
Five-Year Parks Levy Appears Poised for Victory
In a signal that Portland voters still have some appetite for tax increases to fund core city services, the Parks Levy appears to be well on its way to passage.
www.wweek.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
I think that Portland’s parks are one of our city’s greatest resources. Thank you, Portland, for keeping them funded.
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October Newsletter: Clean Sidewalks, Parking Hours Reversed, and Portland; Not a War Zone
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October 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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This shows that fighting propaganda with fact is working, and we’re winning the information campaign.
I’m grateful for the decision, and proud of Portlanders for showing up.
I’m grateful for the decision, and proud of Portlanders for showing up.
Appeals court will reconsider decision that allowed Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland | CNN
The appeals court that paved the way for President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Portland while the state’s legal case against the administration plays out announced Tuesday it will ...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This shows that fighting propaganda with fact is working, and we’re winning the information campaign.
I’m grateful for the decision, and proud of Portlanders for showing up.
I’m grateful for the decision, and proud of Portlanders for showing up.
Councilor Clark and I also secured additional funding to prioritize routes between the St. Stephens and Northrup shelters, with cleaning scheduled for seven days a week.
Basic Sidewalk Cleaning
The City of Portland now cleans the sidewalks along major business corridors and other high-impact areas to keep our community friendlier, safer, and more welcoming. Clean sidewalks promote health, sa...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Councilor Clark and I also secured additional funding to prioritize routes between the St. Stephens and Northrup shelters, with cleaning scheduled for seven days a week.
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Portland leaders vow legal pushback after appeals court ruling invites in National Guard
Portland councilors are not backing down and plan to use their “full range of legal options” to try and prevent federal troops from being deployed to the Rose City.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Protest is not rebellion. If the federal government is threatened by citizens exercising their First Amendment rights, then they’re not defending democracy. They’re afraid of it.
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Protest is not rebellion. If the federal government is threatened by citizens exercising their First Amendment rights, then they’re not defending democracy. They’re afraid of it.
And when five-year-old video clips are recycled to fuel a false narrative, and our leaders confuse these videos for what’s happening now is a new level of stupid. And yes, propaganda.
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
And when five-year-old video clips are recycled to fuel a false narrative, and our leaders confuse these videos for what’s happening now is a new level of stupid. And yes, propaganda.