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Council meeting - 2026-04-09

Approves Consent Agenda Including Reappointment to Metro Committee on Racial Equity, unanimous

3h 6m26,925 words
25 mentionspublic hearingapprovedcommercialindustrialzoningcomprehensive plandensityresidentialsubdivisionPortland Metro, OR
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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.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Portland Metro, OR
Governing body
Final authority
Date
April 9, 2026
Decisions
2 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

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.

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Key Decisions (2)

Approved

Consent Agenda Including Reappointment to Metro Committee on Racial Equity

Vote: unanimous
Approved

2040 Planning Grant for Tigard TIF District Update

Vote: 4-1 (Lewis opposed)Conditions attached

Development Activity (7)

Julia West PSH

Residential

Alder 9 PSH

Residential

Kafori Court PSH

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Commercial Demand

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Housing Demand

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Infrastructure

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