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Dear Portlander,

Last week I released my full proposed FY 2022-23 annual budget, if you haven’t had the opportunity, review it here. My proposed budget was discussed by the city budget committee during a May 5th work session, if you missed it, view it here.

I called this proposal “a budget with ears” to reflect how much listening went into this process.

Portlanders have shared their concerns and priorities with me directly through emails, letters, social media messages, and City Council testimony. I’ve been listening, taking note, and believe this budget reflects the urgent needs and wants from Portlanders.

Now, my proposed budget moves to be approved by the city's budget committee (i.e. City Council) on May 11 at 2:00pm. I’m not done listening— you can submit written testimony by emailing cctestimony@portlandoregon.gov or sign up to provide virtual testimony by Wednesday May 11 at 1:00pm.

See the calendar below related to upcoming virtual budget events related to the City of Portland budget for fiscal year 2022-23.

Upcoming Virtual Events:

  • Wednesday, May 11, 2:00pm-5:00pm – Approved Budget Hearing

  • Wednesday, May 18, 2:00-3:30pm – Utility Rate Hearing

  • Wednesday, May 25, 9:30- 11:30am – Second Hearing on the Utility Rate Hearing Approval (Second Reading - no public testimony)

  • Tuesday, June 7, 9:30-11:30am – Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission Hearing on the Approved Budget

  • Wednesday, June 8, 2:00-5:00pm – Adopted Budget Hearing (First Reading)

  • Thursday, June 15, 2:00pm – Adopted Budget Hearing (Second Reading - no public testimony)

Written Comments:

You may submit written comments to Council at any time by filling out the budget comment form or by emailing BudgetComment@portlandoregon.gov.

I want to hear from you as we finalize the annual budget. I am relying on our local community to guide our budgeting decisions.

I hope you’ll join us and make your voice heard.

Sincerely,

Ted Wheeler