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Officials estimate that Portland needs 23,000 more housing units for low- and moderate-income households.

The city denied Zenith's Land Use Compatibility Statement in August 2021, then approved it in October 2022.

Portland’s auditor has determined a fossil fuel company violated city code when it failed to report lobbying with public officials. City Auditor Simone Rede issued Zenith Energy, the company with a fuel storage facility along Northwest Front Avenue, a warning letter on Tuesday.

Portland Street Response and Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) were housed in the Fire Bureau's Community Health Division until last year.

According to an audit released Wednesday, the Portland Fire Bureau's community programs need leadership and guidance.City Auditor Simone Rede said in the audit,

Portland City Council sidelined a proposal Wednesday that would’ve empowered Portland voters to determine if the city should create a new transparency watchdog. Citing concerns with rushed public engagement on the proposal, council tabled it and approved a last-minute resolution directing the City Auditor to review transparency practices in the city. “The Transparency Advocate would have reviewed and improved transparency practices as the City goes through a major transition,” ...

Portland City Council will decide Wednesday whether or not Portlanders should vote on the creation of a new city watchdog position responsible for ensuring the city is following public records laws, like posting meeting agendas and notes, and following best practices for government transparency. The proposal for a Transparency Advocate is supported by the city auditor and, if approved by council, would appear on the special election ballot in May. "This is the unfinished business...