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The Assistant City Administrator Program supports the City Administrator in overseeing service areas and advancing Citywide priorities. The FY 2026-27 budget totals $3.6M (all General Fund) with $3.3M in personnel costs. Key changes include restoring one ACA position, creating a Chief of Asset Management role, and adding a new Chief of Strategy and Change Management position to strengthen executive leadership and cross-bureau coordination.

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FY 2026-27 proposed budget includes $3,625,228 in internal revenues (all General Fund), up significantly from $743,582 in FY 2025-26 revised budget (p. 111 ↗)
Personnel costs represent $3,329,218 of the $3,625,228 total program budget, with additional $223,981 in external materials and services (p. 111 ↗)
Restores one Assistant City Administrator position that was reduced in FY 2025-26 to improve executive oversight capacity and span of control (p. 112 ↗)
Creates new Chief of Asset Management position, realigned from Office of Deputy City Administrator of City Operations, for centralized leadership of asset management practices and lifecycle planning (p. 112 ↗)
Adds new Chief of Strategy and Change Management position to lead enterprise-wide strategy development and organizational change efforts supporting Council priorities (p. 112 ↗)
Program provides executive oversight, strategic planning, budget coordination, performance management, and facilitation of cross-bureau collaboration to address complex challenges (p. 112 ↗)
Program advances equity goals by embedding equity frameworks into decision-making, budget development, and evaluating policies to reduce disparities for underserved communities (p. 112 ↗)

Amounts: $3,625,228 · $3,329,218 · $743,582 · $400,503 · $223,981 · $72,029 · $9,541 · $4,212 · Dates/FTE: 1 Assistant City Administrator position restored · 1 Chief of Asset Management position created · 1 Chief of Strategy and Change Management position created · Programs: Assistant City Administrator Program · Asset Management leadership · Strategy and Change Management · Budget development and monitoring · Performance management · Cross-bureau collaboration · Parties: City Administrator's Office · Office of the Deputy City Administrator of City Operations · City Council · Mayor's Office

Assistant City Administrator

Source: PDF pp. 111-112 ↗ · raw: 111 · 112

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City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget City Administrator > City Administrator > Assistant City Administrator Assistant City Administrator Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Internal Revenues $0 $400,503 $743,582 $3,625,228 General Fund $0 $400,503 $743,582 $3,625,228 Grand Total $0 $400,503 $743,582 $3,625,228 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Materials and $0 $1,129 $9,541 $223,981 Services Internal Materials and $0 $11,816 $4,212 $72,029 Services Personnel $0 $368,275 $729,829 $3,329,218 Grand Total $0 $381,220 $743,582 $3,625,228 Program Description and Goals The Assistant City Administrator (ACA) Program supports the City Administrator in overseeing service areas and advancing Citywide priorities. The Assistant City Administrator's Office provides executive leadership, strategic coordination, and operational oversight across multiple bureaus and functions. The program ensures alignment between policy direction set by City Council and the effective delivery of services to the community. Key goals of the ACA Program include advancing Council priorities through coordinated implementation; ensuring accountability, performance management, and continuous improvement in service delivery; strengthening collaboration across bureaus to improve efficiency; and supporting transparent decision-making and clear communication between elected officials, staff, and the public. Services 111

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget The ACA Program provides executive oversight and management of assigned service areas and bureaus; strategic planning and implementation of Citywide priorities; and coordination of budget development, monitoring, and resource alignment across service areas. The program also delivers performance management, including tracking outcomes and identifying opportunities for improvement; policy implementation support and coordination with City Council and the Mayor's Office; facilitation of cross-bureau collaboration to address complex operational and community challenges; and leadership support for organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Equity Impacts The ACA Program advances the City's equity goals by embedding equity considerations into decision-making, budget development, and service delivery. The ACA Office leads bureaus in evaluating policies, programs, and resource allocations to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for historically underserved communities. The program supports the integration of equity frameworks into strategic planning and budget processes; oversight of equitable service delivery and identification of gaps in access or outcomes; coordination across bureaus to address complex equity challenges; and accountability for equity outcomes through performance management and reporting. Changes to Program The FY 2026–27 budget includes targeted investments to strengthen executive leadership capacity and improve coordination of Citywide priorities under the City's new form of government. The budget restores an Assistant City Administrator position that was reduced in the FY 2025–26 budget. This restoration increases executive oversight capacity, improves span of control, and enhances the City Administrator's ability to manage service areas and complex cross-bureau initiatives. In addition, a position is realigned from the Office of the Deputy City Administrator of City Operations to serve as the Chief of Asset Management. This role provides centralized leadership and strategic direction for the City's asset management practices, supporting improved lifecycle planning, investment decision-making, and long-term financial sustainability. The budget also adds a new FTE to serve as Chief of Strategy and Change Management. This position leads enterprise-wide strategy development and organizational change efforts, supporting implementation of Council priorities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring the City's operations evolve to meet service delivery needs. Together, these changes strengthen executive leadership infrastructure, improve coordination across service areas, and support more effective implementation of Citywide priorities. 112

Parent: City Administrator. · PDF: pp. 111-112 ↗