City of Portland, OR

03/11/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 11:47

Portland City Council Announces New Committee Schedule

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March 11, 2026 2:49 pm

Portland City Council has released its updated committee schedule, outlining when each committee meets and which Councilors serve on them.

Committee of the Whole

Meets on the first, second and fourth Thursday of the month(Starting April 2), 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or the third Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on days with monthly evening Council meetings.

Members:

  • Sameer Kanal, Chair
  • Dan Ryan, Vice Chair for Finance
  • Tiffany Koyama Lane, Vice Chair for Governance
  • Steve Novick
  • Angelita Morillo
  • Loretta Smith
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Candace Avalos
  • Mitch Green
  • Elana Pirtle-Guiney
  • Jamie Dunphy
  • Olivia Clark

Community & Public Safety Committee

Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members:

  • Chair: Steve Novick
  • Vice Chair: Angelita Morillo
  • Sameer Kanal
  • Loretta Smith
  • Eric Zimmerman

Housing & Permitting Committee

Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Members:

  • Chair: Candace Avalos
  • Vice Chair: Mitch Green
  • Tiffany Koyama Lane
  • Elana Pirtle-Guiney
  • Steve Novick

Public Works Committee

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members:

  • Chair: Olivia Clark
  • Vice Chair: Loretta Smith
  • Sameer Kanal
  • Tiffany Koyama Lane
  • Mitch Green

City Life Committee

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Members:

  • Chair: Elana Pirtle-Guiney
  • Vice Chair: Eric Zimmerman
  • Candace Avalos
  • Angelita Morillo
  • Dan Ryan
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