Councilor Zimmerman
@councilorzimmerman.bsky.social
Official account for Portland City Councilor Eric Zimmerman from District 4.
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Thank you for being part of the panel. I learned a lot from each of you, and I look forward to bringing those lessons home.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thank you for being part of the panel. I learned a lot from each of you, and I look forward to bringing those lessons home.
I was joined by Senator Smith, Mayor Smiley, and Councilor Lewis, who shared their experiences navigating constituent interactions and the boundaries they’ve set to stay effective and grounded in their work.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I was joined by Senator Smith, Mayor Smiley, and Councilor Lewis, who shared their experiences navigating constituent interactions and the boundaries they’ve set to stay effective and grounded in their work.
I’ve been attending the LGBTQ+ @victoryinstitute.bsky.social conference for about a decade, and this year I had the opportunity to host a breakout session on managing constituent expectations—something I take seriously and something I’m still learning every day.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I’ve been attending the LGBTQ+ @victoryinstitute.bsky.social conference for about a decade, and this year I had the opportunity to host a breakout session on managing constituent expectations—something I take seriously and something I’m still learning every day.
Portland, what are your expectations when you engage with Council, and how can I better meet those expectations?
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Portland, what are your expectations when you engage with Council, and how can I better meet those expectations?
I’m excited to share that our Design Review Resolution passed full Council!
When @councilormorillo.bsky.social and I started drafting this, our goal was to cut through unnecessary red tape while staying true to “Keep Portland Weird.”
When @councilormorillo.bsky.social and I started drafting this, our goal was to cut through unnecessary red tape while staying true to “Keep Portland Weird.”
December 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I’m excited to share that our Design Review Resolution passed full Council!
When @councilormorillo.bsky.social and I started drafting this, our goal was to cut through unnecessary red tape while staying true to “Keep Portland Weird.”
When @councilormorillo.bsky.social and I started drafting this, our goal was to cut through unnecessary red tape while staying true to “Keep Portland Weird.”
If “finders keepers” applied, I would invest these dollars in developing as many new homes as possible—at the affordable, middle, and workforce levels.
December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
If “finders keepers” applied, I would invest these dollars in developing as many new homes as possible—at the affordable, middle, and workforce levels.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and special thanks to Calvin, for showing me around the Hill.
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and special thanks to Calvin, for showing me around the Hill.
Though the topic was serious, and I also reiterated Portland's position on the inappropriate federalization of National Guard soldiers, it’s always good to reconnect with our congressional delegation.
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Though the topic was serious, and I also reiterated Portland's position on the inappropriate federalization of National Guard soldiers, it’s always good to reconnect with our congressional delegation.
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 want to thank @councilormorillo.bsky.social for her co-sponsorship. We don’t always agree on the dais—and that’s okay. What matters is that we’re united when it comes to housing development and making homes more affordable for Portlanders.
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I want to thank @councilormorillo.bsky.social for her co-sponsorship. We don’t always agree on the dais—and that’s okay. What matters is that we’re united when it comes to housing development and making homes more affordable for Portlanders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.