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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 16m

Good afternoon, Portland! Today, the H&P Committee will be hearing a presentation on past and present work related to Climate & Health Standards, with invited panelists from the region and national organizations. We also have some technical code updates. Follow along while I post #LiveFromHH26

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Portland City Council Housing & Permitting Committee 10/06/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 20h

Do you care about leveling the playing field for small businesses? Are you tired of "trickle down" economic policies that haven't paid off? Come testify on the Fair Share Tax this Thursday at Committee of the Whole, or submit your written testimony!

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Complete this form to register to provide verbal testimony on an agenda item during Council and committee meetings, or to submit written testimony on an item.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 21h

Our Fair Share Tax proposal is coming to Committee of the Whole this Thursday morning at 9:30. If you think it’s a good idea to cut taxes for small businesses, raise taxes on large mega corporations, while raising more money to fund critical services then we need to hear from you.

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Complete this form to register to provide verbal testimony on an agenda item during Council and committee meetings, or to submit written testimony on an item.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 22h

*Correction: CEI Hub is still a first reading, continued from the last meeting.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy Monday! After a perfect Portland weekend, Council is back with another full schedule: on the docket we have the Climate and Health Standards (C&HS), CEI Hub vote, Fall TAO, and the Fair Share Tax.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tomorrow at H&P: It's a big climate policy day!

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John wasiutynski @jwashski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I share this excitement! One of the most important local climate bills in the past decade.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Portland! I’m so excited to share that at the 10/6 Housing and Permitting Committee meeting, we’ll be talking about the Climate and Health Standards.

Next week at the Housing Committee. Climate & Health Standards. October 6th | 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Learn how Portland can lower energy bills, lower pollution, and make buildings work better for Portlanders and our environment.

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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's officially time to apply for your Halloween Block Party permit!

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I had a good conversation with TriMet leadership and other local leaders from East Portland about what’s next for the agency. There’s no sugarcoating it: TriMet is in a tough spot right now.

Councilor Avalos talking to a table of TriMet leaders.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

ATTENTION: Because of Republicans’ One Big Ugly Law, Medicaid and SNAP were drastically cut. This law will be implemented in stages over the next few years, and today there are some changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits that may impact you. ⬇️

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good afternoon, Portland! We are back to our discussion of the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub and proposed changes to the land use, zoning, and storage capacity of the site at today’s council meeting. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26

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Portland City Council PM Session 10/01/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Right now, the SE corner of SE 89th Avenue and 90th Place is just an empty lot. But this Metro-owned property could be so much more, like a park or affordable housing. APANO is holding a open house TOMORROW, 5-7 PM at the Orchards of 82nd where community members can share what they want to see.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 30/09/2026

“Mega master” hearings are speeding up deportation cases, attorneys say. Oregon’s congressional Democrats say due process is at stake. mrf.lu/20Z5_

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good morning, Portland! At today’s Council meeting, we have a largely administrative agenda: the 2nd reading of the psychedelics policy, property rights for PBOT's Division and Stark projects, and advertising on bus benches and shelters. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26

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Portland City Council AM Session 09/30/26

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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

PBOT in partnership with the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will start accepting applications for the 2027/2028 cohort of community-based organizations (CBOs) to assist in delivering the Transportation Wallet: Access for All program on Oct. 5. www.portland.gov/transportati...

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News Blog: Applications open soon for organizational partners interested in delivering PBOT’s Transportation Wallet: Access for All

PBOT in partnership with PCEF will start accepting applications for the 2027/2028 cohort of community-based organizations (CBOs) to assist in delivering the Transportation Wallet: Access for All progr...

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good afternoon, Portland! Our afternoon work session is about the future of Civic Life and the Neighborhood Program. We’ll receive an overview of Civic Life’s history, realignment, current work, opportunities and challenges, before moving to questions and discussion. Tune in here:

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Portland City Council Work Session - Civic Engagement + Neighborhood Program 09/29/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This year’s Noche Bella was extra special because we celebrated 30 years of Latino Network’s advocacy and empowerment of Latine communities!

Councilor Avalos stands with a guest at Latino Network's Noche Bella event.

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Will Craft @wcraft.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

BREAKING: Records obtained through a FOIA lawsuit shows that despite record number of pregnant women are in detention, ICE has lost count of the number of miscarriages. A Deleted Data/Immigration/Guardian investigations collab

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Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

ICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving b...

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good morning, Portland! This morning we're having our first work session on our 2027 state and federal legislative agendas. We will continue to refine and review our priorities with the Office of Government Relations before a second work session in December. Tune in:

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Portland City Council Work Session - Federal and State Legislative Agendas 09/29/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

GOOD NEWS: The street light at NE 108th and Weidler is back up according to Street Lighting! Thank you to our @pbotinfo.bsky.social team for coming out and installing the replacement, and thanks to the East Portlander who flagged the issue for my team.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 28/09/2026

To ensure they do not lose any of their federal food assistance benefits, Oregonians should respond today to mailed notices from state officials seeking more information to verify their income, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. buff.ly/HEGU5Hd

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Got a notice in the mail for SNAP benefits? Respond by Monday, Oregon officials say. • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregonians should respond quickly to mailed notices from state officials seeking more information to verify their income, officials say.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week, Council won’t be holding our usual committee meetings, but we do have two work sessions and two council meetings lined up to close out September. The big issue that we’ll be focusing on is changing the rules and regulations related to Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub on Thursday.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"We are deeply grateful to everyone who has checked in, visited, and reminded our team why this place matters," the statement read. "The best way to support The Sports Bra is to come in, watch a game, share a meal, and be part of the community we created this place to serve."

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Editor's notebook: The Sports Bra has earned our support - Portland Business Journal

The Sports Bra's Jenny Nguyen has shown up for Portland. It's our turn to return the favor.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In April, I joined my colleagues @councilorgreen.bsky.social and @councilormorillo.bsky.social and advocates from @portlandneighborswelcome.org to successfully lead the unanimous passage of the Inner Eastside for All resolution. Community outreach is now ramping up and you can weigh in at the link!

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Portland doesn’t have a shortage of housing plans (or pretty PDFs!). But what we haven’t had is big picture thinking that looks at all our plans and figures out how they work together – what’s needed, what’s not?

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Go Griz! At Glenfair Elementary, I learned more from Principal John Dixon about the languages spoken by kids including Spanish and Rohingya, a collaboration with Shadow Project for kids with learning challenges to get out of the classroom and do exercises for regulation...

Glenfair Elementary. Councilor Avalos smiles with representatives from Glenfair Elementary next to a display that says "Go Griz!"

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good afternoon, Portland! We have two agenda items and just one topic today at Council: the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub and proposed changes to the land use, zoning, and storage capacity of the site. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26

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Portland City Council PM Session 09/24/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Constituent Day Diaries: Sumner When I was out at the doors in Sumner, the top thing many neighbors said was that they like how quiet the neighborhood is! Sumner is in the NE part of town, tucked up just north of the Grotto and Rocky Butte.

Councilor Avalos smiling next to neighborhood greenery in Sumner. Constituent Days Sumner.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mark your calendar: the Parkrose Local Grocery is aiming to open this November! Watch the whole Part 2 update to learn more about what Don has been up to, and how you can continue to support the Parkrose Local Grocery effort as we work to create a grocery store that is by and for East Portland.

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County Commissioner Shannon Singleton @shannonsingleton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There is still time left. Sign up today! #D2 #MultnomahCounty #JailInspection

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good morning, Portland! Today at Committee of the Whole, we are continuing our consideration and discussion of a package of updates and reforms to programs under the Revenue Division. Tune in here:

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Portland City Council Finance & Governance Committee (Whole) 09/24/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Good afternoon, Portland! Today's work session is focused on the City's Financial Stabilization and Recovery Plan, with a summary of recommendations from the workgroup who looked at how we improve City’s financial stability and build greater future financial sustainability. Tune in here:

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Portland City Council Work Session - Financial Stabilization Plan Report- 09/23/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Learn what local restaurants, bars, music venues, and community partners are participating in Dolly Day here:

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Dolly Day 2026 Participants

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Good morning, Portland! At today’s Council meeting, we have a pre-gavel celebrating Dolly Parton! We’ll also be considering a motion to reconsider the Zenith franchise transfer, fire code updates, and a psychedelics policy. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26

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Portland City Council AM Session 09/23/26

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ballots are hitting mailboxes soon. Don’t be fooled by misleading mail. Official election mail will include the American flag and the words “Official Election Mail” and “Authorized by the U.S. Postal Service.” Register to vote or update your address by Oct. 13 to make sure you get your ballot.

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Oregon secretary of state encourages voters to verify authenticity of election mail • Oregon Capital Chronicle

“We’re already getting reports about misleading mail going out to voters," the state's top elections officer said.

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Portland City Councilor Jamie Dunphy @councilordunphy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wow incredible list of Dolly Parton Day specials coming in from bars, restaurants, and venues across Portland! Amazing Dolly-themed drinks specials, discounts for dresssing like Dolly, and some really thoughtful contributions to Dolly's Imagination Library! Amazing! www.portland.gov/council/dist...

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Dolly Day 2026 Participants

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Constituent Day Diaries: Glenfair In East Portland we know where the sidewalk ends — it’s usually after you walk past the newest development on the block.

Councilor Avalos with a pink background of two large trees. Constituent Days Glenfair.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

HUGE NEWS: A federal judge just permanently blocked Trump’s attempts to politicize food assistance. Oregon DOJ led this multistate lawsuit, which also protects food assistance for lawful permanent residents. #orpol #breakingnews

AG Rayfield permanently blocks Trump’s SNAP penalties

Today, a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from penalizing states, including Oregon, with steep fines tied to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The judge also struck down the administration’s attempts to restrict food access for lawful permanent residents.

“Since the beginning of Trump’s second term, we’ve all watched his administration play games with emergency food assistance,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “This is about parents’ ability to feed their kids, and partisan politics shouldn’t have any part in it. The court’s ruling means that Oregon will continue to effectively manage the SNAP program, and our vulnerable neighbors will get the food they need.”

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As the City of Portland, we have a special responsibility to model the kind of worker-first policies and priorities we want to see in every workplace in our town.

Councilor Avalos joins City workers at a practice picket.

Councilor Avalos and Councilor Koyama Lane speak with City workers at a practice picket.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Do you live in District 1? Do you have children enrolled in either Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, or Reynolds School Districts? Do you care about the arts and oversight of the arts education tax? If so, the Arts Access Fund Oversight Committee wants you to serve!

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Data centers can create massive demands on electricity, water, land, and infrastructure, and Portlanders deserve to be in the know if a developer is trying to build one in our city.

A series of three screenshots of Councilor Avalos at the dais. "It's super important that we ensure that we are not making decisions about data centers behind closed doors. So let's get this done. And also, let's keep going for a moratorium and greater data center protections and oversight."

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Good afternoon, Portland! Today, we’re having a work session on CEI Hub legislation. We'll have presentations from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Oregon DEQ, environmental groups, and industry, before going into discussion. Tune in here:

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Portland City Work Session 09/17/26

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Great to start my morning for a stroll with Oregon Walks and East Portlanders along the Springwater!

Councilor Avalos smiles as she walks with D1 neighbors and Oregon Walks representatives.

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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 17/09/2026

Portland planning staff have begun public engagement for the Inner Eastside Rezoning Project! If you are interested in hearing from project staff and communicating what you would like the future Inner Eastside to look like, there are some great upcoming engagement opportunities:

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Inner Eastside Zoning Project

The Inner Eastside Zoning Project will change zoning to allow for a greater variety of housing types in Portland’s Inner Eastside neighborhoods. The goal is to make this desirable area – with great ac...

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Portland Bureau of Transportation @pbotinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Week one of ODOT’s I-5 Southbound closure is wrapping up and we can’t thank you enough for shifting your trips, Portland! We’re still crunching the numbers, and we are seeing variations from day-to-day, but we have not reached the peak worst-case scenarios of traffic congestion.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Data centers are eating up our power and driving up your energy bills. I hear all the time from East Portlanders that these rising costs are really hurting. Yesterday, I joined my colleagues to take a first step and ban NDAs for data centers. We need to keep going for a moratorium.

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