Portland City Council voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to ratify a new contract with the Portland Police Association (PPA), the union representing rank-and-file officers. All commissioners appeared relieved to move past the years-long negotiations, yet acknowledged that the end result didn't accomplish everything they had hoped. "Yes, it's not perfect," said Mayor Ted Wheeler before casting his vote. "It's definitely a step in the right direction.. But there's much more work to do." The $56 million.