Portland City Council to propose ban on gas leaf blowers

What they're saying: In a written statement, Quiet Clean PDX, the volunteer-led organization behind the push, said Portland's ordinance is too weak and the timeline "is much too late."

• The draft proposes a ban starting in January 2026, with an exemption for October-December. A year-round ban wouldn't start until 2028.

What we're watching: The proposal goes before the City Council on March 6.

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