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Portlanders Want a Real Voice & Real Choices

This is your chance to stop watching from the sidelines and start building the Portland you want to live in.

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What's Your Two Cents Portland?

Tired of feeling like city hall doesn't hear you? While the usual suspects dominate the conversation, everyday Portlanders are left on the sidelines. But what if you had real power, not just to speak up, but to directly decide how your tax dollars get spent?

That's what Your 2 Cents gives you. A direct say in how Portland spends 2% of our budget. That's millions of dollars of your money going exactly where you think it should. Want better parks in your neighborhood? Safer streets? More resources for local programs? You decide. Not lobbyists. Not the usual suspects. You.

This is your chance to stop watching from the sidelines and start building the Portland you want to live in. When everyone has a seat at the table, we create a city that works for all of us.

We mean it, we really want to hear from you. What matters most in your neighborhood? What would you fund if you had the power? Whether it’s a big idea or a small fix that would make your block better, your voice matters. Tell us what’s on your mind, and let’s start building a Portland that works for all of us.

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Your Two Cents is more than a good idea. It’s a proven success.

Your Two Cents is a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to have a direct say in how public funds are spent in their neighborhoods.

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    Builds on proven success

    Builds on proven success of 7,000+ municipalities worldwide and 100+ U.S. cities like New York, Boston, St. Louis, and Seattle.

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    Expands promising pilots

    Expands promising pilots by Metro and youth in East Portland to bring community budgeting citywide across all neighborhoods.

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    Puts the power in residents’ hands

    Puts the power in residents’ hands to vote directly on funding for education, public safety, homelessness services, and parks.

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    Brings residents together

    Brings residents together while making city government work better and improving our diverse neighborhoods and communities.