City Council Work Session 11/04/2025

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on November 4, 2025, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to community events and the city's Safe Access for Everyone (SAFE) program. The events coordinator provided details on upcoming winter events, volunteer recruitment, and plans to improve event audio and participation. The SAFE program discussion was extensive, covering the program's funding challenges, project updates, and future budget scenarios. The council reviewed three funding scenarios to address a structural budget gap, including modest fee increases and potential bonding options, with a recommendation to maintain a sustainable program focusing on smaller-scale safety and bike/pedestrian enhancements. Additionally, the council briefly discussed the possibility of implementing ranked choice voting in future elections, noting the complexity, costs, and need for broader regional coordination before pursuing a ballot measure. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but there was general support for the SAFE program funding approach and interest in further exploring ranked choice voting through regional collaboration.