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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Portland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed changes to Creative Portland
Creative Portland briefed the Council on how the city's investment in arts and culture pays off — jobs, downtown foot traffic, and tourism. The workshop was a chance to weigh whether that partnership should continue.
Northeast Air jetport lease extension
$10.1 million of Jetport money will kick off design of a Phase 3 parking garage and expand a public surface lot at the airport.
Vessel Services request
Boats have been tying up at the Fish Pier without authorization, and the board was set to discuss how to respond — an issue of pier safety, revenue, and fair access for permitted vessels.
Icelandic salmon auction program expansion
The Exchange was set to begin auctioning salmon the week of August 17, with 27 standard cases configured in the auction system and buyers briefed. It's a new revenue stream for the facility.
Browser-based auction software proposal
Seabid presented a phone-friendly auction platform that could automate invoicing, let buyers bid from any browser, and replace aging servers. Staff will bring a cost-benefit comparison to the November 12 meeting.