City of Portland, OR

03/23/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 16:56

First Round of Budget Open House Events Announced

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Budget planning for fiscal year 2026-27 has begun, and the City of Portland, Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee and district councilors are offering events to engage in the city's and learn about community priorities.
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March 23, 2026 3:00 pm

Join fellow community members for a casual, drop-in open house to share your thoughts on Portland's future. District councilors, Mayor Keith Wilson and City Administrator Raymond Lee will be there to welcome and chat with community members. These events, held in all four districts, offer residents an opportunity to engage in the City's budget process, hear from the Mayor and share feedback.

At the event, you'll find several stations focused on big community topics, including:

  • Vibrant, Safe and Inclusive Communities
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Economic Development
  • Arts and Culture
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Effective, Efficient and Equitable Government

You can visit any stations you're interested in - no formal program, no need to stay the whole time.

At each station, you'll be part of a community conversation that helps highlight shared priorities and key themes. It's a simple, quick way to make your voice part of the discussion. This is a drop-in event, open to everyone-stop by, share your thoughts, and contribute to the work ahead. Additional opportunities to engage in the City's budget process will be available this spring. Find budget events and meetings here.

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District 2
Budget Conversations with Councilors
Saturday, March 14, noon to 2 p.m.
Double Tree by Hilton Portland - 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232

District 4 Budget Open House
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Portland Building Leah Hing Room 108, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204

District 3 Budget Open House
Wednesday, April 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
Marysville Elementary School Cafeteria, 7733 SE Raymond St., Portland, OR 97206

District 1 Budget Open House
Monday, April 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
Sacramento Elementary School Gymnasium, 11400 NE Sacramento St., Portland, OR 97220

Can't attend an in-person event? Click here for the online open house and share what matters most. The online open house closes on April 13.

The City or Portland kicked off engagement in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process with a virtual Budget Learning Session on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Watch the recorded meeting

Explore Budget Priorities with the Balancing Tool

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