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Mayor Wheeler Post-Election Day Statement

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Mayor Wheeler Statement on Community Safety

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Mayor Wheeler Statement Regarding City Council Session

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City Launches Covid-19 Household Assistance Program

The City of Portland program opens to the public Tuesday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $36 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.

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6-Month Update on City of Portland Covid-19 Relief Actions

Latest relief includes more than $11 million awarded to more than 900 small businesses and launch of $15 million COVID-19 Household Assistance Program

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Mayor Wheeler Announces Third New Site to Serve as Safe, Indoor Physical Distancing Shelter for Community Members Experiencing Homelessness Through the Winter, Bringing Total Beds To 275

Former Greyhound station will offer projected 100 beds, open 24 hours a day, to people experiencing homelessness this fall and winter

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Portland Indian Leaders Roundtable Denounces Vandalism, Theft, Violence

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Update on Downtown Portland Revitalization Plan

Areas of focus include graffiti removal, trash clean-up, safe sleep options and public safety

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Portland City Leaders Attend Anti-White Supremacy Trainings Administered by Western States Center as Part of Commitment to Anti-Racism

Similar trainings to be developed for all City employees in near future

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Mayor Wheeler Announces Portland Parks & Recreation’s Mt. Scott Community Center to Serve as Safe, Indoor Shelter Space for Community Members Experiencing Homelessness Through the Winter

Community center will offer 75 beds, open 24 hours a day, to people experiencing homelessness this winter

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Statement by Mayor Wheeler In Response To Presidential Debate

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Portland City Council Unanimously Approves Broadway Corridor Project

Project promotes social equity, improves socio-economic opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities

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Cities Targeted by President Trump Unite In Response

Portland, New York and Seattle speak out against political attack

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