People. Places. Stories that matter.The Oct. 28 vote sets up a savings account and a process for tracking when PFAS-free protective gear may be available.
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On Oct. 28, Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution to prepare Portland Fire & Rescue for a future purchase of PFAS-free turnout gear. It creates a replacement sub-fund within the bureau’s Fire Capital Fund.
The city may consider moving General Fund underspending into the account to build savings for the changeover. Fire Bureau specialists must update the City Administrator on the gear’s progress and availability.
Shannon Singleton leads the Multnomah County chair race with 56.48% of the vote after ranked-choice transfers. Her opponents, Julia Brim-Edwards and Sharon Meieran, are also Democrats. But their approaches to managing public spending, addressing homelessness and holding social service providers accountable reveal significant differences within the same political party.
ODOT has published dates for replacing overhead message signs.
The change covers designated Zone V spaces while the Lloyd Event District is active.
