Portland, Arkansas
City in the United States in Ashley County
About Portland
Portland is a city in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Portland had a population of 325. Portland was first settled in the 1830s, and named for its early status as a steamboat port. It was incorporated in 1893.
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How Portland is governed
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Residents of Portland
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 430 in 2010 to 325 in 2020 (−24.4%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 325 |
| 2010 | 430 |
History
Portland was formed in the 1830s along Bayou Bartholomew by two plantation owners. As Portland grew, most of its residents were store owners who received goods from the port, for which the city was named. In the 1890s, the area was reached by a railroad, and Portland was incorporated in 1893. With the railroad allowing easier transport of timber, Portland entered the logging industry, with four large mills running in the early 1900s. Since then, the town's main business has come from agriculture, with many old, established farms located in the surrounding area.
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