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The Portland Design Commission consists of seven members, none of whom may hold elective office. Terms are four years and limited to a maximum of two full terms.
The Commission must include:
- One person with public art experience;
- One person representing the public at-large. The public-at-large member must not be employed in one of the areas of expertise listed in 3; and
- Five members experienced in either urban planning, design, architecture, landscape architecture, natural resource management, sustainable building practices, engineering, financing, construction or management of buildings, or land development. No more than two members may be appointed from any one of these areas of expertise.
The person with the public art experience is nominated by the City Arts Program. All members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Current Design Commission members
Name
Membership Category
Term Expires
Chandra Robinson, Chair
Architect
6/30/2027 [2nd Term]
Joe Swank, Vice Chair
Developer
5/14/27 [1st Term]
Tina Bue
Public at Large
5/14/27 [1st Term]
Thomas Eldridge
Developer
10/31/28 [1st Term]
Zari Santner
Public Art
4/30/2026 [2nd Term]
Brian McCarter
Landscape Architect
11/19/2026 [2nd Term]
Sarah Vaz
Architect
5/31/2028 [1st Term]