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CONTACT CITY COUNCIL

Using the contact information and sample language below, we encourage you to reach out to the mayor or your city councilors to share your support of the Keller renovation.

To contact an elected official, complete the “Contact an Elected Official” form and select your city councilors. You can find a list of city councilors by district here.

Suggested Language & Topics for Outreach

When contacting city council members, please feel free to use the information below.

What began as a renovation of the Keller Auditorium has grown into a new destination for downtown Portland. Our Next Keller is much more than just a building – it’s about creating an exciting interactive space that brings people together for art, cultural events, and an increased sense of community. Below are suggested topics to include in your personal letters, emails, etc. for why you support the Keller project.

• A rich Portland legacy of 100+ years: a beloved Portland icon

• In the Cultural District core: surrounded by existing parking structures, hotels, restaurants, open spaces

• At the heart of downtown’s Fountain District: facing world-renowned Keller Fountain

• A reimagined Keller, programmable plaza and Keller Fountain: a new downtown destination for all Portlanders and communities

• Greatly improved guest and user experience: acoustics, accessibility, lobbies, restrooms

• State-of-the-art feasibility study confirmed by the City: September 2023

• The right project at the right time: costs less, completed sooner, more sustainable, and the City already owns the land

• Leading the Downtown Portland Renaissance: a positive expression of civic pride

• Our Next Keller: a cultural destination that invites and unites audiences from all corners of Portland, the nation and the world