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Council confirms Sustainability and Climate Commission amid questions about transportation representation and alternates
Summary
Portland City Council confirmed a new Sustainability and Climate Commission and alternates after committee review; councilors sought stronger transportation representation and clarity on the role of alternates.
Portland City Council confirmed a slate of appointments to the newly created Sustainability and Climate Commission in a roll-call vote that recorded 12 ayes.
Councilors said the commission’s composition reflected considerable outreach but flagged two recurring issues during discussion: few nominees had transportation-sector experience and the ordinance’s reference to alternates lacks a clear administrative process. Councilors and bureau staff said they will return with clarifications.
Ruth Levine and members of the City Budget Office introduced the item and acknowledged the work the budget office and sustainability staff put into recruitment and outreach. Elaine…
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