The Port of Portland Commission is a public body and recognizes the value of citizen involvement. We welcome public input and comments at our meetings. Comments on agenda topics or other issues can be submitted in writing or verbally at monthly meetings.

The Port Commission usually meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m., at the Port’s corporate offices in downtown Portland, at 121 NW Everett St. Occasionally, the time and place of a Commission meeting is changed, so please check the meeting agenda on the Port’s website to be sure of location and time. Agendas are posted the Friday before each Commission meeting.

Commission Agendas

At Port Commission meetings, public comment may be heard by the Commission on each agenda or public discussion item, at a time specified by the presiding officer of the Commission. Due to time constraints, the presiding officer may also limit the time allotted for each speaker. Some Commission items are regularly scheduled for public hearing and comment. People who wish to comment at a Commission meeting may sign up at the beginning of the meeting.

Tips for commenting to the Port Commission:

• Arrive early to sign up to speak.
• Include your name and address for the record and what item your commentary addresses.
• When speaking, indicate if you are representing yourself or an organization and give a brief description of your interest.
• Be as concise as possible and state why you support or oppose an agenda item. Describe what you suggest as a solution and let the Commission know what action you recommend.
• Opinions supported by facts are the most persuasive.
• Act respectfully and speak directly, keeping your comments to the content and reason of your message.
• If various members of a group are commenting, group members may want to consider covering different topics, so commentary is not repetitious. Group members may also elect to say they support the previous comments or select a single speaker to represent the group.
• Remember that Port Commissioners are interested in your comments.