City Council Hears From Landlords, Tenants, in Extended Public Hearing

The City of Portland’s public hearing on Chloe Eudaly’s proposed tenant screening and renter deposit ordinance was held last Wednesday. The council heard nearly three and a half hours of testimony from both renters and landlords. Written comments are being accepted through June 12th, when last week's proposed amendments will be voted on. Both ordinances may be headed for a second reading and a vote the week of June 17th. Only three votes are needed for approval, and it appears the council has the votes to pass both measures at this time.