Councilor Olivia Clark
@councilorclark.bsky.social
Official account for Portland City Councilor Olivia Clark from District 4
Neighbors for Clean Air’s 15th anniversary Clean Air Gala honored leaders making an impact on air quality and public health. The 2025 Clean Air Champions included Celeste Ruiz, who started as a youth activist and continues to lead as a member of the Portland Sustainability and Climate Commission.
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Neighbors for Clean Air’s 15th anniversary Clean Air Gala honored leaders making an impact on air quality and public health. The 2025 Clean Air Champions included Celeste Ruiz, who started as a youth activist and continues to lead as a member of the Portland Sustainability and Climate Commission.
Today I joined Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson, and others in celebrating the opening of Portland Art Museum’s Mark Rothko Pavilion.
As a member of the Arts & Economy Committee, I am thrilled about this $116M investment in the heart of D4 — the largest fundraising campaign for the arts in state history!
As a member of the Arts & Economy Committee, I am thrilled about this $116M investment in the heart of D4 — the largest fundraising campaign for the arts in state history!
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Today I joined Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson, and others in celebrating the opening of Portland Art Museum’s Mark Rothko Pavilion.
As a member of the Arts & Economy Committee, I am thrilled about this $116M investment in the heart of D4 — the largest fundraising campaign for the arts in state history!
As a member of the Arts & Economy Committee, I am thrilled about this $116M investment in the heart of D4 — the largest fundraising campaign for the arts in state history!
This is Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we join people from around the world to honor the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months.
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This is Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we join people from around the world to honor the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months.
Since 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers have been a local institution of civic pride, joy, and economic activity. The combined economic impact of Rose Quarter events is more than $600 million each year, supporting nearly 6,000 jobs!
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Since 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers have been a local institution of civic pride, joy, and economic activity. The combined economic impact of Rose Quarter events is more than $600 million each year, supporting nearly 6,000 jobs!
This week I met with Pearl District Neighborhood Association President Bruce Studer and Executive Board Member Bill Truncali about progress and setbacks they’ve experienced in addressing homelessness and other public safety concerns.
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This week I met with Pearl District Neighborhood Association President Bruce Studer and Executive Board Member Bill Truncali about progress and setbacks they’ve experienced in addressing homelessness and other public safety concerns.
Last week I toured GreenWay Recycling, a construction and demolition sorting and processing facility that recovers recyclable materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, and concrete. It’s tucked into a remediated brownfield on a Northwest Portland hillside.
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Last week I toured GreenWay Recycling, a construction and demolition sorting and processing facility that recovers recyclable materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, and concrete. It’s tucked into a remediated brownfield on a Northwest Portland hillside.
Please join me Friday for my next constituent office hours in the Hillside neighborhood!
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Please join me Friday for my next constituent office hours in the Hillside neighborhood!
This week I had the opportunity to meet with Jubitz leaders including Fred and Matthew Jubitz. This family-owned and operated truck stop, fueling provider, and hospitality company has been operating in Portland since the 1950s.
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This week I had the opportunity to meet with Jubitz leaders including Fred and Matthew Jubitz. This family-owned and operated truck stop, fueling provider, and hospitality company has been operating in Portland since the 1950s.
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor our diverse and resilient Indigenous community members, colleagues, family, and friends while recognizing the barriers to equity that Native people continue to face in our society.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor our diverse and resilient Indigenous community members, colleagues, family, and friends while recognizing the barriers to equity that Native people continue to face in our society.
The Impact Reduction Program conducts sophisticated abatement work that’s just now beginning to deliver really effective results — and this reckless amendment would reverse progress, particularly in District 4. I will be voting no, and I encourage constituents to make their voices heard today.
Today's City Council meeting
content.govdelivery.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Impact Reduction Program conducts sophisticated abatement work that’s just now beginning to deliver really effective results — and this reckless amendment would reverse progress, particularly in District 4. I will be voting no, and I encourage constituents to make their voices heard today.
Twice a month, my newsletter goes out to nearly 2,000 constituents in District 4. Thank you for signing up! Please click here to read today’s edition and to become a subscriber.
November 7th Update from Councilor Clark
content.govdelivery.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Twice a month, my newsletter goes out to nearly 2,000 constituents in District 4. Thank you for signing up! Please click here to read today’s edition and to become a subscriber.
The WNBA is returning! This is an exciting development for the City of Roses as we grow into a capital for women’s sports. I purchased my Portland Fire season tickets this weekend and look forward to joining friends and thousands of fans at the games in 2026!
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The WNBA is returning! This is an exciting development for the City of Roses as we grow into a capital for women’s sports. I purchased my Portland Fire season tickets this weekend and look forward to joining friends and thousands of fans at the games in 2026!
Please join me Friday for my next constituent office hours in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood!
November 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Please join me Friday for my next constituent office hours in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood!
Effective tomorrow, the City will resume enforcement of its Public Camping Ordinance, which prohibits camping in public spaces when people have access to reasonable alternate shelter.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Effective tomorrow, the City will resume enforcement of its Public Camping Ordinance, which prohibits camping in public spaces when people have access to reasonable alternate shelter.
Happy Halloween from Portland City Hall! Special thanks to Council Operations staff for organizing a pumpkin-carving potluck during our lunch break yesterday.
Please drive carefully and look out for trick-or-treaters this evening!
Please drive carefully and look out for trick-or-treaters this evening!
October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy Halloween from Portland City Hall! Special thanks to Council Operations staff for organizing a pumpkin-carving potluck during our lunch break yesterday.
Please drive carefully and look out for trick-or-treaters this evening!
Please drive carefully and look out for trick-or-treaters this evening!
Did you know that the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States dates back to 1587, when “Luzones Indios” landed at what is now Morro Bay, California?
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Did you know that the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States dates back to 1587, when “Luzones Indios” landed at what is now Morro Bay, California?
Last week I spoke with KATU at the Ankeny West Food Carts about the changing face of our downtown core as well as my hopes and dreams for the neighborhood and the progress of Portland as a whole.
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last week I spoke with KATU at the Ankeny West Food Carts about the changing face of our downtown core as well as my hopes and dreams for the neighborhood and the progress of Portland as a whole.
Last week my team joined Governor Kotek and other leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new live music performance venue at Lloyd Center. This three-story, 68,000-square-foot venue will welcome up to 4,000 guests and create 17 full-time jobs — and it is fully financed with private dollars.
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Last week my team joined Governor Kotek and other leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new live music performance venue at Lloyd Center. This three-story, 68,000-square-foot venue will welcome up to 4,000 guests and create 17 full-time jobs — and it is fully financed with private dollars.
Did you know that Portland has a higher density of art galleries than any city on the entire West Coast?
Last week I met with Elizabeth Leach Gallery, which has been serving the Pearl District since 1981!
Last week I met with Elizabeth Leach Gallery, which has been serving the Pearl District since 1981!
October 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Did you know that Portland has a higher density of art galleries than any city on the entire West Coast?
Last week I met with Elizabeth Leach Gallery, which has been serving the Pearl District since 1981!
Last week I met with Elizabeth Leach Gallery, which has been serving the Pearl District since 1981!
Yesterday we had a record-setting turnout for our constituent happy hour in Eastmoreland! It was a robust give-and-take conversation about a host of issues, from taxes to housing to federal overreach in District 4.
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yesterday we had a record-setting turnout for our constituent happy hour in Eastmoreland! It was a robust give-and-take conversation about a host of issues, from taxes to housing to federal overreach in District 4.
Last week I met with Portland-area hospitality leaders, mostly hotel general managers and restaurant owners, who are members of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA).
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Last week I met with Portland-area hospitality leaders, mostly hotel general managers and restaurant owners, who are members of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA).
Today City Council joined Mayor Wilson and leaders at Multnomah County (Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Commissioners Meghan Moyer and Shannon Singleton) in calling on the Trump administration to fund food assistance to prevent hardship, hunger, and suffering for 136,000 Multnomah County residents.
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today City Council joined Mayor Wilson and leaders at Multnomah County (Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Commissioners Meghan Moyer and Shannon Singleton) in calling on the Trump administration to fund food assistance to prevent hardship, hunger, and suffering for 136,000 Multnomah County residents.
This morning Portland City Council held an event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My mother survived breast cancer, so I know firsthand about the lifesaving importance of early detection, equitable access to care, and the power of community support.
October 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This morning Portland City Council held an event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. My mother survived breast cancer, so I know firsthand about the lifesaving importance of early detection, equitable access to care, and the power of community support.
Last week I toured both of the Portland Farmers Market offerings downtown with Executive Director Katy Kolker and her staff. I learned a great deal about how local food is sourced, how the market operates, and how it supports access through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
October 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Last week I toured both of the Portland Farmers Market offerings downtown with Executive Director Katy Kolker and her staff. I learned a great deal about how local food is sourced, how the market operates, and how it supports access through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the team at Southwest Community Center, located in the heart of the Vermont Hills neighborhood. We had a great conversation covering a range of topics from its recreation schedule and staffing challenges to its childcare offerings.
October 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the team at Southwest Community Center, located in the heart of the Vermont Hills neighborhood. We had a great conversation covering a range of topics from its recreation schedule and staffing challenges to its childcare offerings.