Portland City Council approves new police oversight board despite union’s concerns

By Andrew Rice and Morgan Womack///1/22/2026

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![](https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/42751703_20250811_moratoriumvote_3.jpg?w=1024) The board is more than 3 years in the making since voters approved its creation in a 2022 referendum. --- *Source: [Press Herald](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/22/portland-city-council-approves-new-police-oversight-board-despite-union-concern/)* *Locations: Portland* *Region: Southern*