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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here is my full statement on the tweets I made in 2020 regarding the police. The PPA, PPB, Mayor and several of my colleagues have all made statements following that Oregonian piece. The public deserves to know what I think about that and stand for - then and now.

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Press Release: Councilor Green Police Tweets

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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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Bridgetown Bites @bridgetownbites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I went on a research binge and made some connections between people and places. It seems that a new restaurant, Good Taste BBQ, is looking to open in the old Chen’s Good Taste restaurant space in Chinatown. #portland #goodtastebbq #bridgetownbites bridgetownbites.com/2026/09/29/g...

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Disappointing outcome for the Zenith ISQ transfer deal but we have one more opportunity today to address safety & fuels at the CEI Hub. Tell Council we need clear, actionable language, a directive to redefine the use of “fuels” in the text & a data-driven approach to draw down the fuel at the Hub.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our proposal eliminates biz taxes for 18k small businesses. We’ve reached out to small businesses and workers who serve the city and whose jobs are on the line each year. I’m not interested in what billionaire CEOs and their lobbyists think. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

"Councilors haven't even posted an ordinance or reached out to impacted stakeholdersi said Andrew Hoan, the president. More importantly, Councilors proposing another tax should be honest about who pays it. Local taxes work like tariffs: the cost doesn't vanish-it puts on a
'big business' name tag, slips into the checkout line, and leaves consumers holding the bill."

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We’ve got to do better than this. This isn’t my district, but it’s a harbinger of a broader threat to small businesses in Portland and how our restaurants can contribute to a vibrant street scape. I’ll be in conversation with the D3 councilors about how we can address this.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here’s a bit more detail about our Fair Share Tax proposal, for those of you who like to dig into the legislative text itself. Here are the changes in the exhibit that describe which firms get relief and which large corporations will see a hike.

7.02.400 Exemptions.
(Amended by Ordinance 192163, effective May 8, 2026.)
The Division may require the filings of tax returns or other documentary
below, the following persons are exempt from payment of the business license tax, and/or the following incomes are exempt from calculation of the business license tax:
A. Persons whom the City is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution or laws of the United States, the Constitution or laws of the State of Oregon, or the Charter of the City.
B. Income arising from transactions that the City is prohibited from taxing under
State of Oregon, or the Charter of the City.
C. Persons whose gross receipts from all business, both within and without the City, amounts to less than:
1. $500,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2028;
2. $100,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027 and prior to January 1, 2028;
3.2. $75,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and prior to January 1, 2027;
4.3. $50,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2007 and prior to January 1, 2026; and
5.4. $25,000 for tax years that begin prior to January 1, 2007.
D. Corporations exempt from the Oregon Corporation Excise Tax under ORS 317.080, provided that any such corporation subject to the tax on unrelated
solely on such income.
501, provided that any exempt trust subject to tax on unrelated business

2. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027:
a. A surtax of 25 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company subject
to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 50:1 but less than 75:1 on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.
b. A surtax of 50 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company subject
to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 75:1 but less than 100:1 on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.
c. A surtax of 100 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 100:1 but less than 250:1
on U.S. Securities and Exchange disclosures.
d. A surtax of 250 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 250:1 but less than 500:1
on U.S. Securities and Exchange disclosures.
e. A surtax of 500 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of 500:1 or greater on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Introducing the Fair Share Tax, Portland’s small businesses shouldn’t shoulder the burden while corporations reward CEOs hundreds of times more than their workers and enjoy generous tax breaks. Today, @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I will introduce the Fair Share Tax plan to change that.

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Portland City Councilor Jamie Dunphy @councilordunphy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join me in recognizing Dolly Parton Day on Friday September 25th (9/25...9-to-5)! Yes I'm making dad jokes and honoring an American legend at the same time. I'm pretty sure Dolly would approve.

oregonlive.com

Portland city officials are proclaiming Sept. 25 'Dolly Parton Day' to honor '9 to 5' singer

The city picked Sept. 25 as a nod to Parton's classic hit "9 to 5."

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you would like to talk about what's happening in District 4, I'll be hosting a coffee at Matta Cafe this Friday. Sign up if you would like to join: www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-wit...

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Coffee with Councilor Green at Matta Café

You're invited to join your Portland City Councilor Mitch Green for a cup of coffee and to chat about what's happening in District 4.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We have the best fans in the league. And they deserve an owner who loves Portland as much they do. Too often in this discourse we’ve seen the giveaway boosters settle around this idea that Portland is a “flyover” city. I reject that: Portland is dope as hell and everyone knows that.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We budget carefully in my office. As a result we were able to provide the largest return to the general fund of any office, even after spending $100k on pedestrian and safety projects in D4.

Chart showing that office underspending as a return to the general fund ranges from $0 to $206k, with Councilor Green returning the most.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11/09/2026

25 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Interested in social housing? I’ll be participating in a panel discussion with some really smart folks in the context of design and feasibility. Register here

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Social Housing : A model for healthy, resilient and thriving communities

Come hear from an expert panel on what it could mean for Portland

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Update from Council Today, I asked my colleagues to support Green-Morillo 1. Councilor @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I introduced this amendment for the proposed Zenith franchise with ISQ Springer Holdings.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Would people be interested in an online “office hours” where you could share with me your ideas about the Central City Action Plan amendments? If we set that up would you be willing to share your ideas with me and with the public in real time?

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If legislative action is necessary to remove this hurdle, I’m standing ready to vote yes. If it’s a CA thing - Mr. Lee, you have my support.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NEW: Community groups that do violence interruption work have had success in Portland — but budget cuts keep threatening their ability to survive and continue their work. Great dive: boltsmag.org/portland-vio...

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In Portland, Violence Interrupters Struggle to Keep a Steady Foothold - Bolts

Funding cuts have threatened the work of community groups that work outside of law enforcement to support crime victims and prevent more violence.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Affordability is a top issue for Portlanders. I couldn’t support the Bull Run project knowing that water rates on household bills will go up about 10% for several years. I've been raising concerns about costs so I voted no along with @councilormorillo.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm proud to initiate this first step to ban NDAs in activities concerning data centers. Portland deserves transparency when government is engaging with an industry known to cause harm and rely on NDAs to do business. Urge Council to vote for the ban on data center NDAs until a moratorium is passed.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Councilor @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I introduced an amendment to strengthen enforcement and ensure accountability for safety and compliance. The amendment allows affected residents to ask the courts to enforce the franchise if ISQ violates its terms or the law and the City fails to act.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

To the lone two Councilors who took the fiscally prudent position: good on ya, and solidarity from Portland.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This stuff is precisely why I brought forward my amendment (Green 2) in the budget process: instead of a blank check for another year, let’s actually put some conditions on our vendors. Instead it appears that Portland Solutions helped the vendor evade oversight through a coordinated PR campaign.

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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Solidarity with SEIU Higher Ed classified staff! “We are demanding wages that keep up with inflation and keep us from having to rely on public assistance for bare necessities,” Hickerson said. An impasse (with negotiations ongoing) over insulting 1% offer.

opb.org

Bargaining stalls over wages between classified staff workers and Oregon’s public universities

Classified university staff want wage increases that can help cover basic living expenses. Public university representatives say their institutions can’t afford it.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Baltimore mentioned in Committee of the Whole cc @trryjhrrs.bsky.social

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I want to thank every Portlander who wrote, called, emailed, and testified on the term sheet. Your engagement and commitment to holding us accountable are what empower us to truly serve you at City Hall. Your testimonies made the term sheet stronger, and your dedication truly made a difference.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I voted no on the Moda term sheet today. I offered a path to yes with my amendment last week that sought to limit our contribution to $120M by not pre-committing an additional $275M even after the renovation, and have paid for the $120M. Bc that failed I couldn’t support this level of public subsidy

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What some of my colleagues fail to understand about the Billionaire Bailout framing is that when you upgrade a stadium it increases the value of the team that plays there bc revenues increase. Even though we own it we are still increasing the value of the team, which is a pub -> pvt subsidy.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

City Hall policymaking in this corner of D4 involves community members fighting for Portlanders and the working class, not corporate interests and professional lobbyists backed by big money youtu.be/XyoAMv5a3Gg?...

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Councilor Mitch Green - From the Community to City Hall

YouTube video by Portland City Councilor Mitch Green

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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congrats to the newest members of Laborers Local 483 who have doubled the ranks of union members at Portland Japanese Garden! "Now that more workers are in the unit, Harrison said he’s hopeful that agreement won’t be too far in the future."

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More workers join union at the Portland Japanese Garden

Management said no to miso soup and rice. Now Brad Avakian is at the table.

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Mayor Melanie Kebler @melaniekebler.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

As a lifetime Blazers fan, I remain confused by the approach to *gestures* all of this. Why wouldn't we want public tax dollars invested in the stadium to bring the most public ROI possible? Why would we expect a public body to start by negotiating against itself? Idk, idgi.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Correction: the City Council moved toward approving a term sheet that commits nearly $400M in city funds, $120M of which is unfunded and $275M has no apparent justification. Had my amendment passed we could have at least found the $120M. Ah well, nevertheless.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How do you look at a chart like this and be like, “ah yes I see it’s actually another $275M but this is still a normal and good deal”. 100% public funding but even more than the others!

Share that shows how bad the Moda is deal

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We had a chance today to show PDX that we’re fighting for their best interest in this deal and we failed. We failed every future city who will someday have to reckon with the next ownership group who will threaten, without evidence, to wreck their economy unless they pony up at least as much as us

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We've waited since February (at least), since we first learned the state was working on SB 1501, for a chance to talk about what a deal could look like for Moda renovations. After months of backroom negotiations, executive sessions, work sessions with no testimony, & listening sessions... 1/

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Authorize a non-binding term sheet with Rip City Management LLC and Trail Blazers Holdings, LLC outlining the terms for Moda Center arena renovation, operating and lease agreements that will keep the ...

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Brandon Mullen @brandonmullen.com · 07/08/2026

First, thank you as always to Councilor Avalos and team for these threads! Second... the Mayor has repeated that the team has not been sharing information needed to negotiate. We WANTED the term sheet to reflect the Blazers' wishes. They declined to participate. So why not have amendments?

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My amendment with @counciloravalos.bsky.social to limit the City’s commitment to $120M instead of $395M given that we have exactly zero details about what our dollars will fund just failed 5-7. Had the amendment passed we could have used the Spectator Fund to bond for the $120M. Now we can’t.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This was great! Thanks @jcbradbury.com and @victor-matheson.bsky.social for joining us tonight. Loved chatting and appreciate y’all sharing your time and expertise.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Did some modeling at the dais to show you what would happens if we pass my amendment: we’d generate free cash flow from the current encumbrances of Moda fees net of debt service on a $120MM bond issuance. No PCEF $, no general fund obligation and reduced public contribution by 2/3rds

Data table that shows revenues earned from Moda activities and cash flow at different interest rates net of debt service for a $120 m bond

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

As of now we have received 138 pieces of written testimony. Of that 71 submissions are opposed to the term sheet, 46 in support, with 21 registering support with changes. Lot of nuance in the comments and I’m reading each them, along with verbal testimony.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We’re hearing testimony on the Moda term sheet today. I have filed an amendment that seeks to do two broad things: 1. empower the Joint Authority to limit expenditure public funds in the public interest with transparency and accountability 2. Reduce City’s commitment from $400M -> $120MM

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Just want to acknowledge here that while I wasn’t aware of the burn ban, it was still a dumb thing to do and you gotta check these things. Especially me. I didn’t, I own that, and I am really grateful for the responders on Engine 18 who showed up to make sure the situation was under control.

wweek.com

City Councilor Mitch Green Violated Burn Ban by Starting Backyard Brush Fire

Just before 8 pm on July 26, a 911 dispatcher received a call concerning a fire in the backyard of a Southwest Portland home. It was the home of Councilor Mitch Green.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We will have a public hearing on the Moda Center tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Every Portlander deserves a seat at the table where decisions are made. Before discussions continue, you have a chance to influence how public money is used. Register here:

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City of Portland, Oregon | Portland.gov

The official website of the City of Portland, Oregon.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We upgraded our license to accommodate more RSVPs for this webinar! Don’t miss out for this discussion with two senior scholars in the field of sports economics.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Update: this decision was reversed! Kudos to the neighbors who organized themselves for a better outcome. I’m grateful that Parks was receptive to our feedback.

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