Council meeting, April 9, 2026
Approves Consent Agenda Including Reappointment to Metro Committee on Racial Equity, unanimous
What happened
Metro Council approved the fiscal year 2026-27 proposed budget with a 12% decrease to $1.63 billion, primarily due to planned bond spending. The council also approved a $111,000 2040 Planning and Development Grant to the City of Tigard for TIF district updates.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
Consent Agenda Including Reappointment to Metro Committee on Racial Equity
Council approved Resolution 26-5583 confirming reappointment of Abe Vega to the Metro Committee on Racial Equity, along with meeting minutes from March 5, 10, and 12, 2026.
The other decision is listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Metro Council approved the fiscal year 2026-27 proposed budget with a 12% decrease to $1.63 billion, primarily due to planned bond spending. The council also approved a $111,000 2040 Planning and Development Grant to the City of Tigard for TIF district updates.
Key Decisions (2)
Consent Agenda Including Reappointment to Metro Committee on Racial Equity
2040 Planning Grant for Tigard TIF District Update
Development Activity (7)
Julia West PSH
Residential
Alder 9 PSH
Residential
Kafori Court PSH
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Convention center transient lodging tax collections remain below 2019 peak…
Housing Demand
Regional long-term rent assistance program has 3,744 active vouchers representing…
Infrastructure
Solid waste tonnage continues sustained downward trend, creating pressure on…
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