Portland City Council Prosper Budget Committee Meeting FY2026-27 Approved Hearing Day 2 05/19/26

The Portland City Council Prosper Budget Committee convened on May 19, 2026, to deliberate on the FY2026-27 budget with a strong focus on public safety funding, workforce development, and Prosper Portland allocations. Key procurement-related discussions included multiple amendments aimed at restoring cuts to public safety programs such as fire station staffing, police support roles, violence prevention initiatives, and Portland Street Response. Several amendments proposed reallocating funds from council security budgets, city administrator's office, and reserves to support these priorities. The committee debated the legality and fiscal prudence of borrowing against the Community Board for Police Accountability's budget, management cuts within city administration to fund frontline services, and the use of opioid settlement funds for recovery and shelter programs. Votes were taken on various amendments, with some passing to restore funding for violence prevention, fire services, and neighborhood prosperity networks, while others failed due to concerns over charter compliance or fiscal risk. The committee also addressed workforce development funding, including restoring cuts to summer work programs and supporting storefront grants for small businesses. The meeting concluded with a recess, to be reconvened the following day to continue budget deliberations and consider conforming amendments.