phone: 503-823-0144
email: ombudsman@portlandoregon.gov
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 310, Portland, OR 97204
phone: 503-823-0144
email: ombudsman@portlandoregon.gov
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 310, Portland, OR 97204
The most recent articles featuring the Ombudsman's Office are below in addition to the Office's press releases and older articles.
Steve Duin: "A cheap shot from the City of Portland." The Oregonian. November 8, 2019.
"City investigating Portland firm over possible $2 million fraud." The Oregonian. April 19, 2019.
Steve Duin: "Waterboarding and the Water Bureau." The Oregonian. September 7, 2018.
"Portland 911, at rock bottom, looks to reach the top." The Oregonian. August 25, 2018.
"Portland demolition rules targeting lead dust, asbestos take effect." The Oregonian. July 12, 2018.
-- Ombudsman's letter referenced by the Willamette Week, June 13, 2018.
"City regulators let developers use fake names." Willamette Week. June 13, 2018.
"Calculated Risk: A New Chapter of Accountability at City Hall." The Portland Mercury. May 23, 2018.
Article as recent as December 20, 2017.
Article as recent as September 2017.
Steve Duin: "A 'silent coup' at City Hall." The Oregonian. August 25, 2017.
"Portland homeowners could have to cut down city's trees." The Oregonian. March 1, 2017.
Links to ordinance, media releases, related articles, and City Council meeting videos
"City Investigation of Minority Contracting Fraud Yields Results." Willamette Week. March 30, 2015.
"Ombudsman investigates city contracting, plans whistleblower reform." The Oregonian. May 14, 2014.
Gay men blood donations: Ombudsman recommendation leads to City Council resolution. September 2013.
"State dismisses City complaint about minority contractor." Willamette Week, June 19, 2013.
"Portland collects nearly $17,000 for disputed work." The Oregonian. March 6, 2013.
June 7, 2017: Ombudsman Report: 911 Hold Times Longer Than Reported
December 21, 2016: Ombudsman Report: Problem with City's Emergency Communications System
August 24, 2015: City of Portland Ombudsman Hires New Deputy
June 18, 2015: Photos from ceremonial bill signing
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Auditor Mary Hull Caballero and Ombudsman Margie Sollinger were honored to attend Governor Kate Brown's ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 584
April 20, 2015: Auditor to Ask City Council to Remove Barriers to Administrative Justice
March 30, 2015: Ombudsman Investigation Leads to Oregon DOJ False Claims Settlement