City Hall Roundup: Council to Deliberate on Human Rights Resolutions and Energy Fund Updates

Official Portland City Council Meeting: February 26, 2026

The Portland City Council will convene for a regular afternoon session today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting is held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person attendance at City Hall (1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor) and virtual participation. Today’s agenda features several high-priority resolutions and ordinances aimed at civil rights, social services, and climate policy.

Key Agenda Items and Resolutions

City officials and the public will review the following significant legislative items during today’s session:

• Racial Justice and Commemoration: Resolution 2026-094, introduced by Councilor Candace Avalos, seeks to commemorate the life of George Floyd and reaffirm the City of Portland’s ongoing commitment to racial justice.
• Refugee and Immigration Legal Services: Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney has introduced Ordinance 2026-053, which proposes reallocating $150,000 from the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund to support essential legal services for refugees and immigrants within the city.
• LGBTQIA2S+ Protections: Two related measures are up for consideration. Ordinance 2026-073, introduced by Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane and Eric Zimmerman, aims to amend the Civil Rights Code to update definitions regarding sexual orientation and family status. Additionally, Resolution 2026-074 declares the City’s formal intent to defend the rights of transgender individuals and the broader LGBTQIA2S+ community.
• Climate and Clean Energy: Mayor Keith Wilson has introduced Ordinance 2026-022, which proposes amendments to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund Climate Investment Plan to better align with current resilience goals.
• Campaign Finance: Auditor Simone Rede has introduced Ordinance 2026-055 to amend the Campaign Finance Code, ensuring the enforcement of voter-approved regulations following recent court orders.

Public Health Advisories

The Oregon Health Authority and local health officials have issued several active advisories for late February:

• Measles Awareness: Public health officials continue to monitor a rise in measles cases across the region. Residents are encouraged to verify their vaccination status, as the virus remains highly contagious and can persist in the air for up to two hours.
• American Heart Month: February is designated as American Heart Month. With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death in Oregon, health officials urge residents to engage in preventative screenings and manage cardiovascular health through active lifestyles and regular checkups.
• Respiratory Virus Update: While flu transmission remains high with a positivity rate near 14.8%, residents are reminded to practice standard hygiene and stay home if symptomatic to mitigate further spread.

Public Participation and Service Notices

Community members wishing to provide verbal testimony on today's agenda items must sign up at least one hour before the meeting for virtual participation, or before the specific agenda item is heard for in-person attendance. The City also reminds residents of its dedicated portal regarding Portland’s sanctuary city status and ongoing efforts to prevent federal overreach, which remains a core administrative priority in 2026.