Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I am interested in serving on a City Board or Commission?
  2. Where can I find a schedule of when the different Boards and Commissions meet?
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  1. Can grave blankets be placed on graves at the cemetery?
  2. Do cemetery employees empty cemetery urns?
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  1. I will be absent on election day, can I still vote?
  2. When is the last day that I can vote an absentee ballot in your office?
  3. When are the polls open and where do I vote on election day?
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  1. I would like to construct a fence on my property, what do I need to know?
  2. I would like to construct a shed on my property?
  3. Can I have a pool in my yard?
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  1. When does the DPW pick up brush?
  2. What can I do with grass clippings?
  3. When does the Water Department flush hydrants?
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  1. When are the tornado sirens tested?
  2. Where can I obtain a burning permit?
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  1. How does Portland spend funds generated through the Income Tax?
  2. What is the tax rate for the City of Portland Income Tax?
  3. Why do I have to make quarterly estimated income tax payments?
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  1. When and where are City Council meetings held?
  2. Does the Mayor or members of the City Council have an office at City Hall or have office hours?
  3. How are the Mayor and City Council members elected?
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  1. How do I register for a program?
  2. How do I know if I am considered a resident or nonresident?
  3. Can I request that my child be placed on a certain team?
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  1. How and where do I pay a parking ticket?
  2. How do I dispute a parking ticket or traffic citation?
  3. How do I request a copy of a police report?
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  1. What kind of trees can I plant in City right-of-way?
  2. Where is the right-of-way (curb lawn)?
  3. Is there anything additional I need to know about planting a tree in the right-of-way (curb lawn)?
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  1. My garbage container is broken, who can I contact?
  2. I have a water or electric problem and/or a utility bill question. Who do I contact?
  3. Can I pay my utility bill or property taxes by Credit Card?
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  1. Do I need a permit to install or replace a house sewer service?
  2. How can I reduce the amount of my sewer bill?
  3. How is my sewer bill determined?
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