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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And just like that, summer in the Pacific Northwest is coming to a close. I spent my days connecting with Portlanders under the sun, while advancing multiple pieces of legislation through committee and onto Full Council. Read more in my September/Q3 Wrap newsletter.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m looking forward to the grand opening of the new and improved Pride Plaza this Saturday! I’ll be speaking alongside Councilor Oliva Clark, and the event will be full of LGBTQ+ vendors, live music, DJ sets, and more.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Portland is on the upswing. For the fifth year in a row, pedestrian activity has grown.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday, my PFAS-free turnout gear resolution passed the City Life Committee and will advance to Full Council.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Big win today! I’m proud that my Consumers Opposed to Surveillance Technology (COST) Ordinance passed committee and will now move forward to Full Council.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Starting September 11, and for the next five weeks, I-5 Southbound will be closed for repairs and upgrades with work taking place 24/7.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

From advancing my COST ordinance to connecting with neighbors at community events, there’s a lot to catch up on in my August newsletter.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thanks for taking the time to come downtown, @bynum.house.gov. It was great to catch up, discuss the day-to-day of representing Portlanders, and hear about the work you’re doing to represent Portland and beyond in Congress.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I voted yes to approve the term sheet outlining the framework for renovating the City-owned Moda Center. I’m glad to see this process moving forward, and I trust our negotiation team to secure a strong deal for Portland.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm bringing my surveillance-based pricing proposal forward now because the best time to prevent unfair pricing practices is before it becomes part of everyday shopping.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Portland Fire & Rescue continue to actively monitor the Centennial Mills warehouse fire in Portland’s Pearl District.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

July was another busy month at City Hall. We restored 30 City positions and protected core city services through the Risk Reduction Rescue Plan, passed my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance, began work on legislation to protect Portlanders from surveillance-based pricing, and more.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Help shape a proposal I'm working on to protect Portland consumers from surveillance-based, algorithmic pricing on retail goods.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I’m very happy that my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance was unanimously approved today by all City Councilors present.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When public dollars are invested in new and emerging technologies, we need to make sure the work is done safely, to the highest standards, and that we're investing in a local workforce. My Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance does exactly that.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This week, we restored 30 full-time City positions, most of them union-represented, protected our core city services, and reversed cuts to critical public safety programs across Portland.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Come with me as we introduce and pass my Electric Vehicle Charging Standards Ordinance! The goal of this ordinance is simple: if city dollars are funding EV charging stations, they should be installed correctly and safely.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This week, Portland Arts Week kicks off with the theme Art & Sports. Perfectly timed as the World Cup approaches its finale, because I think we can all agree some of those "fouls" are performances worthy of the stage.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I voted NO on raising your utility bills, taxes, and fees. I believe affordability should be Portland’s top priority right now.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

One thing is for certain: downtown and the Central City feel alive. Summer is here, budget season is behind us, and there's a lot to catch up on in this month's Q2 newsletter.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Many of you know that, in addition to serving as a Portland City Councilor, I continue to serve in the Oregon Army National Guard, an all-volunteer force. Sometimes you ask me what that experience is like and about my role. Here's a look!

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Oregon engineers breach wire obstacle with drone-delivered Bangalore

Soldiers from Bravo Company, 741st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, demonstrated a proof-of-concept using a heavy-lift drone to remotely deliver and detonate a live Banga...

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Happy Pride, Portland! There’s no better way to celebrate Pride Month than by celebrating the opening of Darcelle XV Plaza. Don’t miss the ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow and the grand opening on June 25.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’m usually quite aggressive during budget season, but this year I took a different approach. My focus was on protecting the city’s financial standing, preserving the core services Portlanders rely on, and maintaining the public safety and livability programs that are making a difference.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Visiting Portland’s parks this summer made easy. Portland Parks & Recreation is offering free shuttle rides to the Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, Pittock Mansion, and three Forest Park trailheads.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

City Council approved Portland’s $8.5B budget, I voted NO on raising taxes or adding new fees, and joined PBOT to help repave NW 23rd. A lot is happening in this month’s newsletter.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

When I need a solution, I go to the Public Environment Management Office (PEMO). PEMO is a team that knows how to coordinate across bureaus so issues don’t bounce around, sticking with a project until the job is done.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our city is defined by our neighborhoods, each uniquely Portland in their own way. Much of that is thanks to our neighborhood associations, who advocate for and work to improve their communities.

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'War on neighborhoods' arouses champion

City Councilor Eric Zimmerman exercises budget leverage

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The Community Warehouse helps turn a new house into a home.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I spent this morning with the @pbotinfo.bsky.social (PBOT) helping pave Northwest 23rd. The block between Quimby and Pettygrove may officially be the smoothest road in the city.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up to District 4’s Budget Listening Session last night. We’re heading into a budget deficit year, which means we’re going to have to make some difficult decisions. There’s no way around that.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I sat down with the Northwest Examiner to talk about everything happening at City Hall. We covered the Northrup Shelter closure, the PBOT funding package, and more. Thanks for the interview, Allan.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Budget season is here. This month, we're discussing Moda Center, Broadway Corridor, the return of the Thompson Elk, and more.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I was proud to join Governor Kotek as she signed Senate Bill 1501. Now it’s time for the city to do our part. As she said, “This is a time to get it done.”

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Shoutout to Mike Bennett’s Portland Aquarium for being featured in The New York Times. Very cool.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It was time. For a shelter to work, it needs to have robust cleanup services and neighborhood enhancement programs from the start, and they missed the mark at Northrup. Without those in place, the Pearl District and surrounding area felt the impact, especially during the morning hours.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I’m glad I got to attend Mayor Wilson’s State of the City. His speech emphasized the importance of core city services, including funding for parks, community centers, livability, and public safety.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Today felt like a good day to bring this video back.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It took too long to allocate the $56 million in excess housing funds, but hey—we got there. A portion of those dollars is now going toward priorities I’ve been pushing since December, when the funds were first “found” after a round of questions I raised with the Portland Rental Services Office.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

More on my Business License Tax relief ordinance that passed full Council this week:

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Portland needs to prioritize our core lines of business: safe roads and parks, accessible public spaces, building new housing to improve affordability, and ensuring 911 calls are answered quickly and reliably.

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Councilor Olivia Clark @councilorclark.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This week I convened an office happy hour with Councilors Zimmerman and Pirtle-Guiney to support a small business in Northwest Portland, Bar Diane, which is owned by my friends Sami and Christian Gaston.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Today, we’re eating a BLT sandwich to celebrate our BLT exemption passing full Council. This policy reduces taxes over the next two years for thousands of small businesses and aligns Portland’s exemption with the Multnomah County’s existing $100,000 gross receipts threshold by 2027.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Every step forward matters. And for small businesses, every dollar saved makes a difference.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

My proposal doubles the business tax exemption by 2027, lowering taxes for small businesses across Portland. It also makes our city more attractive to new businesses so we can grow our economic engine and better fuel the future of our city. Thanks for the coverage, KATU.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

District 4 is hosting a Budget Open House this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Portland Building. Hearing directly from Portlanders shapes how I approach difficult budget decisions, especially when we’re expecting another deficit year.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I’m very proud that my proposal to lower taxes for thousands of small businesses across Portland passed its first reading before full Council today.

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Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimmerman.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This week, @mayorkwilson.bsky.social and Councilor Zimmerman’s proposal to lower taxes for approximately 10,000 small businesses across Portland goes before full Council for its first reading.

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