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Council passes consent items, accepts multiple grants and refers school budget to finance committee; votes at a glance
Summary
The Portland City Council approved routine permits and license transfers, accepted several grants and donations, set public hearings on community development plans and referred the school department budget to the finance committee for review and public hearings.
The Portland City Council on April 28 approved consent items and a series of grants, donations and referrals affecting licensing, parks, housing and social services funding.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- Consent calendar approvals: The council passed orders approving the July 4 festival declaration and multiple outdoor-dining and liquor license officer approvals (Orders 169–172). The council welcomed new business owners to the downtown area during the vote.
- Wardens and clerks: The council approved appointments of wardens and ward clerks for the 2025–26 election year (Order 1682425); there was no public comment on the appointment list.
- School budget referral: The council received the Portland Public Schools’ FY 2026 budget estimate and referred it to the Finance Committee and scheduled public hearings for May 5 and May 19 (Order 1732425). Councilor Fournier noted the…
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