30 results for “mayoral appointments”
30 results for “mayoral appointments”
The Mayor requests Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Portland Design Commission: Hanifah Abioto to the City Arts position (5/1/26–4/30/30) and Tommy Solomon to the Landscape Architect position (12/1/26–11/30/30). The Design Commission provides expertise on urban design and architecture, applies design standards to the Design overlay zone, and hears land use applications for proposals within design districts. Abioto, co-owner of Studio Abioto and a Grants & Communications Coordinator at Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, brings experience in art curation and public projects including work on the North Portland Aquatic Center Art Plan.
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The Mayor requests City Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Noise Review Board: Jeremy Maxwell and Martin Leima, both to the Community-at-Large category with five-year terms beginning in May and June 2026. The Noise Review Board is a five-member quasi-judicial body responsible for reviewing noise variance applications for construction and special events, advising on sound-related policy, and meeting monthly to balance community livability with sound-generating activities. Maxwell brings volunteer experience in community engagement and environmental restoration, while Leima contributes technical expertise in acoustics and noise reduction from a high-tech career background.
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