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Phased return to office (and coffee shop)
In fact, most governments are considering returning workers to their offices in phases over time. That includes Portland, which had previously said significant numbers of workers would not return to their offices until Multnomah County is in the least restrictive Lower Risk category established by the Oregon Health Authority. The will happen when 65% of county residents 16 and older receive at least one vaccination. The categories will be eliminated entirely when 70% of state residents reach that point. We know this shift will raise many questions, said Heather Hafer, Office of Management and Finance public information officer. Multiple bureaus own facilities and have unique business needs, so not all facilities may transition. Limited access still places a cap on the number of employees allowed in a facility at any one time.
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Portland announces it will aggressively clean or remove homeless encampments
Updated May 19, 2021;
Posted May 19, 2021
Tents are a common sight in the Old Town neighborhood in downtown Portland. April 30, 2021. Beth Nakamura/StaffThe Oregonian
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The city of Portland announced Wednesday it plans to more aggressively clean, downsize or remove homeless encampments starting Monday.
After a year of avoiding or limiting encampment evictions, the city will act more strictly. The change comes after officials in charge of cleaning and removing street camping sites concluded their passive approach “has been ineffective,” according to a memo released by the city.
Instead of allowing extended time for campers to comply with rules – including separating tents by at least six feet and keeping sidewalks, building entrances and accessibility ramps clear for pedestrians – the city will instead immediately post an eviction notice if certain health and safety concerns are