Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Cable Communications and Franchise Management is:

• To ensure the City of Portland and its citizens are fairly compensated for private use of the public rights of way;
• To defend the City’s role and the public interest in rapidly changing telecommunications and utility markets;
• To regulate and advocate on matters related to cable communications for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (Commission), its jurisdictions and the citizens of Fairview, Gresham, Multnomah County, Portland, Troutdale and Wood Village.