Portlanders speak out at budget listening sessions

These in-person gatherings were designed for community members in each district to learn and weigh in on what was most important to them. Listening sessions began with a brief overview of the budget to orient participants to the fiscal year 2026-27 process. Then City Council members shared information, their observations, and remarks about the budget, and invited public comment from community members.

Whether you were there to provide feedback, share ideas, or highlight what mattered most to you - we appreciated hearing from you.

Budget Listening Sessions

District 3 Budget Town Hall
Hosted by District 3 Councilors and SE Uplift
Sunday, April 26
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Mt Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72^nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97206

District 1 Budget Listening Session
Saturday, May 2
10 a.m. to noon
Linfield University Campus Auditorium Building 2, 2900 NE 132nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97230

District 2 Budget Listening Session
Monday, May 4
6 to 8 p.m.
University of Oregon Portland Campus Center Event Hall, 2823 NE Holman Street, Portland, Oregon 97211

District 4 Budget Listening Session
Tuesday, May 5
6 to 8 p.m.
Chapman K-5 School Auditorium, 1445 NW 26th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97210

City Budget Process

Submit Written Testimony to City Council

Community members are invited to provide year-round written comments related to the City of Portland's budget, these comments will be shared with City Council members and leadership and included in the public record.

Fill out the Budget Comment Form

View submitted budget comments

Provide testimony at City Council Meeting

Community members are invited to provide testimony (in person or virtually) on specific Council agenda items related to the budget process. Pre-registration is required.

Find dates for public testimony at City Council Meetings

Want more budget information?

Track important FY 2026-27 budget development information and milestones

Learn about the City's budget process

Explore budget priorities and tradeoffs in the FY 26-27 Balancing Tool - This tool allows you to explore ways in which to balance the FY 2026-27 General Fund discretionary budget. This tool shows high-level numbers and does not reflect actual scenarios or service impacts of potential reductions.

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