Worksystems

Yesterday, Portland City Council unanimously passed two budget amendments that restore workforce funding in the 2026-27 budget 🎉

Councilor Loretta Smith moved forward an amendment to restore Summerworks youth work experience programming (https://www.youtube.com/live/5186SASrc6I?si=H-s-5gFzvaJ0GYyJ&t=26523) and Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney added back $100,000 to employment programs funded by Prosper Portland (https://www.youtube.com/live/5186SASrc6I?si=o16A5SfCciM3Isjw&t=26046).

We want to thank Councilors Smith and Pirtle-Guiney for their support and commitment to ensuring Portlanders have access to living-wage career pathways that supports local businesses and strengthen our regional economy.

Portland City Council Prosper Budget Committee Meeting FY2026-27 Approved Hearing Day 2 05/19/26 https://www.portland.gov/council/agendaAlternate stream: https://www.opensignalpdx.org/CityNet