Councilor Zimmerman
@councilorzimmerman.bsky.social
Official account for Portland City Councilor Eric Zimmerman from District 4.
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Today, I introduced a resolution to improve how Council reviews bureau budgets. I’m proud to say that it passed and will be moving on to full Council.
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today, I introduced a resolution to improve how Council reviews bureau budgets. I’m proud to say that it passed and will be moving on to full Council.
Last week, I went to Capitol Hill and met with Oregon’s representatives in the House and Senate to urge them to push for federal standards for law enforcement and ICE operating in our cities: agents must show their faces, and they must use clearly marked government vehicles during operations.
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Last week, I went to Capitol Hill and met with Oregon’s representatives in the House and Senate to urge them to push for federal standards for law enforcement and ICE operating in our cities: agents must show their faces, and they must use clearly marked government vehicles during operations.
This month, I’m feeling grateful. Read more about my Design Review Resolution and other updates in this month’s newsletter.
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This month, I’m feeling grateful. Read more about my Design Review Resolution and other updates in this month’s newsletter.
From Thanksgiving dinner to Downtown’s 41st annual Christmas tree lighting. Happy Holidays, Portland.
November 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
From Thanksgiving dinner to Downtown’s 41st annual Christmas tree lighting. Happy Holidays, Portland.
I toured Moda Center today to see the construction updates completed over the summer and to talk with the team about how the City can partner with them moving forward.
I’m looking forward to seeing the @trailblazers.bsky.social beat the Bulls tonight under Moda Center’s brand-new scoreboard.
I’m looking forward to seeing the @trailblazers.bsky.social beat the Bulls tonight under Moda Center’s brand-new scoreboard.
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I toured Moda Center today to see the construction updates completed over the summer and to talk with the team about how the City can partner with them moving forward.
I’m looking forward to seeing the @trailblazers.bsky.social beat the Bulls tonight under Moda Center’s brand-new scoreboard.
I’m looking forward to seeing the @trailblazers.bsky.social beat the Bulls tonight under Moda Center’s brand-new scoreboard.
Pettygrove Park feels a little different from the other two parks in Lawrence Halprin’s three-park sequence. Still, when you walk the full sequence, the experience feels like a quick PNW hike tucked into the city.
November 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Pettygrove Park feels a little different from the other two parks in Lawrence Halprin’s three-park sequence. Still, when you walk the full sequence, the experience feels like a quick PNW hike tucked into the city.
I stopped by Nike to see their new downtown storefront.
Congratulations on a successful grand opening—I know I’m happy you’re back.
Congratulations on a successful grand opening—I know I’m happy you’re back.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I stopped by Nike to see their new downtown storefront.
Congratulations on a successful grand opening—I know I’m happy you’re back.
Congratulations on a successful grand opening—I know I’m happy you’re back.
I’m excited that our Design Review Resolution was approved by the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee and will now move on to full Council.
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I’m excited that our Design Review Resolution was approved by the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee and will now move on to full Council.
Proud of Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Human Services for getting Oregon’s SNAP benefits back online this morning.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
KATU viewers report getting their SNAP benefits
A long needed food lifeline is arriving at least for some Oregonians.Several KATU viewers contacted us overnight to say their SNAP benefits loaded onto their c
katu.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Proud of Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Human Services for getting Oregon’s SNAP benefits back online this morning.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Early ballot returns show that Portland’s Parks Levy will pass, securing funding to keep our parks open, keeping programming and classes like those at Sellwood Park’s Shack running, and protecting jobs for Portland Parks & Recreation employees.
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Early ballot returns show that Portland’s Parks Levy will pass, securing funding to keep our parks open, keeping programming and classes like those at Sellwood Park’s Shack running, and protecting jobs for Portland Parks & Recreation employees.
Judge Immergut has extended her temporary restraining order (TRO), blocking National Guard troops from any state from deploying to Oregon until this Friday, November 7, as she prepares to issue her final decision on the matter.
Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut said she'll issue a final decision by end of day Friday.
www.oregonlive.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Judge Immergut has extended her temporary restraining order (TRO), blocking National Guard troops from any state from deploying to Oregon until this Friday, November 7, as she prepares to issue her final decision on the matter.
This month we start by celebrating the wins, then dive into Portland and the federal government.
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This month we start by celebrating the wins, then dive into Portland and the federal government.
It’s important that Portlanders know their city stands with them. We are not playing the same game as the federal government. When you need a city service, you can rest assured that no city employee will engage in immigration enforcement.
October 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It’s important that Portlanders know their city stands with them. We are not playing the same game as the federal government. When you need a city service, you can rest assured that no city employee will engage in immigration enforcement.
Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court granted an “en banc review,” vacating its earlier decision and moving the case to be heard by eleven 9th Circuit judges who will issue a new ruling. During this time, Judge Karin J. Immergut’s temporary restraining orders (TRO) remain in effect.
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court granted an “en banc review,” vacating its earlier decision and moving the case to be heard by eleven 9th Circuit judges who will issue a new ruling. During this time, Judge Karin J. Immergut’s temporary restraining orders (TRO) remain in effect.
The deployment of federal troops on U.S. streets in response to citizens protesting the federal government is deeply inappropriate.
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The deployment of federal troops on U.S. streets in response to citizens protesting the federal government is deeply inappropriate.
Thank you, Senators @wyden.senate.gov and @merkley.senate.gov, for standing up to the federal government to ensure SNAP benefits are released and Oregonians can get their groceries next month.
www.koin.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thank you, Senators @wyden.senate.gov and @merkley.senate.gov, for standing up to the federal government to ensure SNAP benefits are released and Oregonians can get their groceries next month.
I partnered with @councilorclark.bsky.social and PEMO to launch the new citywide sidewalk cleaning initiative, ensuring District 4’s sidewalks are cleaned on a regular schedule.
This is a win for livability in District 4!
This is a win for livability in District 4!
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I partnered with @councilorclark.bsky.social and PEMO to launch the new citywide sidewalk cleaning initiative, ensuring District 4’s sidewalks are cleaned on a regular schedule.
This is a win for livability in District 4!
This is a win for livability in District 4!
The City and State will use every legal tool we have to push back against this week’s 9th Circuit Court ruling. There’s a much larger legal battle ahead and we’re nowhere near done.
October 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The City and State will use every legal tool we have to push back against this week’s 9th Circuit Court ruling. There’s a much larger legal battle ahead and we’re nowhere near done.
How about instead of wasting millions to deploy the National Guard where they’re not needed, we feed kids? Or instead of offering new federal agents $50k signing bonuses, we make sure our elders can afford groceries?
This is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. Shame on the federal government.
This is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. Shame on the federal government.
Trump to halt federal food assistance to 757,000 Oregonians next month, governor says
The decision to halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. Tina Kotek said Monday.
www.oregonlive.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
How about instead of wasting millions to deploy the National Guard where they’re not needed, we feed kids? Or instead of offering new federal agents $50k signing bonuses, we make sure our elders can afford groceries?
This is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. Shame on the federal government.
This is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. Shame on the federal government.
Propaganda items are not fact. And propaganda should never be used to turn a city in our own country into the enemy. That’s what’s happening right now and it should sound the alarm for every governor, really every American across the nation.
Thanks for having me, Brianna. Always a pleasure.
Thanks for having me, Brianna. Always a pleasure.
October 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Propaganda items are not fact. And propaganda should never be used to turn a city in our own country into the enemy. That’s what’s happening right now and it should sound the alarm for every governor, really every American across the nation.
Thanks for having me, Brianna. Always a pleasure.
Thanks for having me, Brianna. Always a pleasure.
Know this: Portland will continue to use every legal, policy, and advocacy tool available to defend our democracy and our values.
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Know this: Portland will continue to use every legal, policy, and advocacy tool available to defend our democracy and our values.
I am so proud of Portlanders. These past few weeks, you’ve shown up—and tonight, you showed up again.
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I am so proud of Portlanders. These past few weeks, you’ve shown up—and tonight, you showed up again.
I stand with @ofnhp.bsky.social union members. Their strike is about having a voice in decisions that directly impact patient care.
Keep up the good work and strike on.
Keep up the good work and strike on.
4,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon, SW Washington walk off the job
The five-day strike will affect Kaiser’s hospitals, pharmacies, medical and dental offices.
www.oregonlive.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I stand with @ofnhp.bsky.social union members. Their strike is about having a voice in decisions that directly impact patient care.
Keep up the good work and strike on.
Keep up the good work and strike on.
There is no fire here. There never was.
Every day at City Hall, I’m working to tackle Portland’s real challenges: homelessness and mental health, housing and development, and more. We all know these issues exist, and we aren’t shy about talking about them.
Every day at City Hall, I’m working to tackle Portland’s real challenges: homelessness and mental health, housing and development, and more. We all know these issues exist, and we aren’t shy about talking about them.
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There is no fire here. There never was.
Every day at City Hall, I’m working to tackle Portland’s real challenges: homelessness and mental health, housing and development, and more. We all know these issues exist, and we aren’t shy about talking about them.
Every day at City Hall, I’m working to tackle Portland’s real challenges: homelessness and mental health, housing and development, and more. We all know these issues exist, and we aren’t shy about talking about them.
What we’re seeing in Portland is unconstitutional. Using American cities as a “training ground” for military operations is a terrifying thought—and a dangerous abuse of power. Federal agents are using excessive force against Portlanders, deliberately fueling tension to justify their own overreach.
Mayor Wilson to feds: Your actions are ‘deeply disturbing'
After meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reaffirms Portland's commitment to free speech, says he will make decisions "in the best interest of Portland an...
www.portland.gov
October 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
What we’re seeing in Portland is unconstitutional. Using American cities as a “training ground” for military operations is a terrifying thought—and a dangerous abuse of power. Federal agents are using excessive force against Portlanders, deliberately fueling tension to justify their own overreach.