Community Board for Police Accountability Meeting 07/08/26

The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) meeting held on July 8, 2026, focused significantly on budget and procurement-related matters. Key discussions included authorizing funds for hiring a dedicated city attorney to support oversight work, resuming the contract with the OIR group for investigating use of deadly force cases, initiating a request for proposals (RFP) for a community-wide survey on policing and accountability, and starting the search for a dedicated city facility to house the oversight office. The board also approved a contract amendment for independent counsel Jenny Marston, including provisions for mutual termination and adherence to the Oregon State Bar's code of ethics. Additionally, the board authorized a budget for food at meetings and public meetings in community spaces. A motion to authorize these budget items passed with majority support, and a separate meeting was scheduled to discuss concerns about potential city council attempts to reallocate CBPA funds. The meeting emphasized operationalizing the board's functions and moving forward with staffing and facility needs despite ongoing challenges.