Eric Zimmerman

Believe In Portland to the core. Uncle-Friend-Doberman Dad. Iraq war veteran. @UPortland. Senior Fellow at @ALFOregon🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ advocacy

[Eric Zimmerman @EZ_PDX]

Proudly endorsed by Labor Councils, Business Coalitions, Elected Leaders, and Law Enforcement. https://t.co/wfieq2FIWz

Cleaning up Portland Neighborhoods.

[Julia Brim-Edwards @BrimJulia]

I’ll be there! Join me Sunday (9/14, 11-3:00).
@ottossausagekitchen is supporting the Alex Rovello Memorial Foundation for the Woodstock Gives Back Celebration! A portion of $$ will be donated to keep the 🎾 courts at Berkeley Park beautiful.
4138 SE Woodstock Blvd

[Eric Zimmerman @EZ_PDX]

Michael Scott taught us to carbo load on race day. So, here we go, prepping for the #CityHall half marathon on budget today. $8.5b.
Holding the line on
❗️public safety funding,
❗️restore Parks maintenance cuts,
❗️restore Neighborhood Associations & District Coalition funding.

At the Daily Feast in district for a 7am breakfast. #pdx

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

Today, we passed the Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Project (SIPP)—a major investment in sidewalks for both District 4 and our neighbors in District 1. In a city that claims to value accessibility, we can all agree: anything is better than mud.

When the data clearly shows that parts of Districts 4 and 1 have been consistently excluded from PBOT’s sidewalk plans, I stop caring about the "plan" and start focusing on action.

East and Southwest Portland have been left out for too long. No more.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

I always look forward to meeting with neighborhood associations and engaging directly with constituents. This week, I joined the @DTPortlandNA and really appreciated the thoughtful, detailed questions from members.

Thanks for having me!

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

The hard truth is: new housing development has slowed, and we’re falling short of the numbers we need to keep Portland on track.

This SDC exception, championed by @GovTinaKotek and @MayorKWilson, is exactly what Portland needs to bring developers back. It’s a signal of good faith that makes investing in Portland more attractive.

As Finance Chair, I look forward to working through the details to help deliver what Portlanders need: more homes and apartments, more tax revenue, fewer people living on the streets, and one step closer to a fully revitalized city.

Let’s go, Boom Loop!

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

Budget season officially kicks off today.

With the Mayor’s Proposed Budget now released, City Council begins the work of digging into the details—offering amendments, debating priorities, and making tough trade-offs to ensure our shared values with Portlanders are reflected in the final budget.

The next five weeks will be intense—but I won’t lie, I love budget season.

My General Fund priorities are clear:

1. Protect public safety—no reductions.
2. Fully fund Portland Parks & Recreation, especially access to local community centers, youth sports, and afterschool programming. These are key to public safety and public livability.
3. Restore park maintenance- open restrooms, clean spaces, fast response
4. Expand the PCEF sidewalk program into Districts 1 and 4.
5. Preserve funding for Portland Solutions—especially PEMO, IRP, and SSCC.
6. No cuts to shelter capacity.

These priorities will be my focus as Council moves toward adopting the final budget on June 18.

Stay tuned.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

Sitting on half a billion dollars while facing a budget emergency doesn’t make sense. That money should be put to work—producing results and prioritizing core city services like roads, parks, and public safety.

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[Julia Brim-Edwards @BrimJulia]

👏👏👏 This is an exciting news!! Non-law enforcement response able to expand services. We have been advocating for this and look forward to PSR assisting with the shuttling of intoxicated individuals to the soon-to-be-opened sobering beds or withdrawal management or treatment services. Thank you @PortlandGov

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[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

On March 24, the Finance Committee will hold a hearing on Urban Forestry’s code enforcement, compliance, and fees.

Portland’s City Codes should work for residents, not against them. How have Urban Forestry’s policies impacted your life?

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[Lincoln HS Track and Field/XC @LHSTFXC]

Lincoln Track and Field starts today!
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For some, it’s about defending the streak. For others, it’s about developing a new passion and trying something new. For all, it’s about loving your teammates and being the best version of yourself.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

I’ve asked the Finance Committee to add budget work sessions so City Council can evaluate every last dollar. Because we don’t have a budget problem, we have a priorities problem.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

I’m not asking Portlanders for more levy taxes while we’re sitting on half a billion dollars that could make neighborhoods safer, parks cleaner, and help improve responsive public safety teams.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

If I added up every general fund contingency I’ve seen in my career, it wouldn’t equal what PCEF staff wants to hold in one year.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

Here’s what I expect:
✅Zero cuts to public safety
✅$100M for sidewalks in East & SW Portland
✅Every park restroom repaired, cleaned & open
✅A seed fund to move the CEI hub off the Willamette
✅Fully funded youth recreation programs
✅No shelter closures this year

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

For the first time ever, we’re holding DISTRICT-BASED community listening sessions to hear directly from Portlanders about their priorities.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

The city has a huge budget and as Finance Chair, I take my role seriously. That’s why I added (TRIPLED) the number of budget work sessions beyond the 2 the city administration proposed.

[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

We don’t have a budget problem, we have a priorities problem.

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[Councilor Zimmerman @councilorzimm]

Shortly (11am) @PortlandGov City Admin will release their preliminary budget. This spring, City Council will convene as the budget committee so we can fully vet & fully inspect the requested budgets ensuring Portlander’s needs are met and represented. https://t.co/4qHWKi3bNZ

[Happy Captain @EODHappyCaptain]

We have two coffee pots in our office. Everyone stops by in the morning to get a cup. It’s a great way to get a pulse on what is going on in the building.

Also, if you take the last cup you make the next pot, no matter what your rank is.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's car after the president was shot, died at 93. https://t.co/4Z0HQOIuWK