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On this page, you will find petitions and measures intended for 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024.
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Historic Petitions and Measures for the City of Portland
Qualified City Charter Commission Measures - 2024 November General Election
Current Status: Referred to County Elections Division
Most Recent Update: Referred to County Elections Division (July 17, 2024); measures numbered
History:
- December 3, 2022: Portland Charter Commission approved by supermajority vote to send proposed Charter amendments to the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot.
- December 22, 2022: Portland Charter Commission submitted notification and text of five proposed measures for the November 2024 General Election to the Auditor's Office.
- January 19, 2023: Portland Charter Commission presented proposed Charter amendments to City Council. See the City Auditor Report to Council on the Charter Commission's Proposed Measures to Voters (includes proposed amendments to Charter text).
- January 27, 2023: City Attorney's Office filed draft ballot title with City Elections Office for Measure 26-249, Measure 26-250, Measure 26-252, and Measure 26-253. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language were able to file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through 5:00 p.m. February 7, 2023.
- January 30, 2023: City Attorney's Office filed draft ballot title with City Elections Office for Measure 26-251. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language were able to file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through 5:00 p.m. February 8, 2023.
- July 17, 2024: City Elections Office referred all five Charter Commission measures to County Elections Division. Measures were numbered and listed on the Multnomah County Election Division website.
Measure 26-249 - Amends Charter: Deletes outdated, redundant requirements to approve utility franchises.
Measure 26-250 - Amends Charter: Adds Independent Portland Elections Commission.
Measure 26-251 - Amends Charter: Updates authority to manage parks, sewers and stormwaters.
Measure 26-252 - Amends Charter: Deletes vague, archaic and inconsistent language.
Measure 26-253 - Amends Charter: Removes citywide vote requirement for mandatory building weatherization.
Initiative Petitions - 2024 November General Election
No City initiative petitions have qualified for the November 2024 General Election ballot. The following listed initiative petitions are void or withdrawn.
PDX24OL-03- Amends Charter: Changes authority, membership and budget for community police oversight board. (Void)
Prospective Petition Filed: February 20, 2024
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioner:
- William B. Aitchison, 1628 NW 32nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97210
Current Status: Void
Most Recent Update: Void due to not submitting signatures by the July 5, 2024 deadline.
History:
- February 20, 2024: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed within 5 business days, or by February 27).
- February 23, 2024: Constitutional review completed and chief petitioners notified of determination.
- Prospective initiative petition determined to meet requirements of Article IV, Section 1(2)(D) and (5) of the Oregon Constitution.
- Electors may challenge the constitutionality determination by filing in circuit court within 7 business days of the City Attorney filing the ballot title with the City Elections Office.
- February 23, 2024: Ballot Title request was sent to the City Attorney's Office (The Ballot Title must be filed with the Elections Officer within 5 business days, or March 1, 2024).
- March 1, 2024: City Attorney's Office filed the ballot title with the Elections Officer. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language may file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through March 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
- July 5, 2024: Voided due to failure to submit signatures by deadline
Court Challenges:
- March 12, 2024: Ballot title challenge filed by ACLU on behalf of Petitioner Leroy Haynes Jr.
- March 12, 2024: Ballot title challenge filed by Chief Petitioner William B. Aitchison.
- April 26, 2024: Challenge filed by Leroy Haynes Jr. (Case # 24CV12434) will be heard by Judge von Ter Stegge at 11:00am in Central Courthouse Courtroom 16C. Check the Circuit Court calendar here for details.
- April 26, 2024: Challenge filed by William B. Aitchison (Case # 24CV12294) will be heard by Judge von Ter Stegge at 11:00am in Central Courthouse Courtroom 16C. Check the Circuit Court calendar here for details.
- May 23, 2024: Opinion and Order revising ballot title issued by Judge Katherine von Ter Stegge.
Ballot Title Challenge Relevant Documents:
PDX 24OL-03 Relevant Documents:
PDX23OL-03 – City of Portland Participatory Budgeting (Withdrawn)
Prospective Petition Filed: November 21, 2023
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioners:
- Jim Labbe, 6025 N. Vancouver Ave. Unit B, Portland, OR 97217
- Danny Cage, 8531 NE Knott St. Unit B, Portland, OR 97220
- Elona Wilson, 1505 SW Pendleton St., Portland, OR 97239
Current Status: Withdrawn
Most Recent Update: Initiative petition withdrawn (June 3, 2024)
History:
- November 21, 2023: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed within 5 business days, or by November 30, 2023).
- November 30, 2023: Constitutional review completed; chief petitioners notified of determination on December 1, 2023. Prospective initiative petition determined to meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 1(2)(D) and (5) of the Oregon Constitution.
- December 1, 2023: Ballot Title request was sent to the City Attorney's Office (The Ballot Title must be filed with the Elections Officer within 5 business days, or December 8, 2023).
- December 8, 2023: City Attorney's Office filed the ballot title with the Elections Officer. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language may file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through December 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
- December 22, 2023: Prospective initiative petition cover sheet and signature sheets approved for circulation (signature gathering).
- January 4, 2024: E-signature sheet approved for circulation (signature gathering).
- June 3, 2024: Initiative petition withdrawn.
PDX23OL-03 Relevant Documents:
PDX24OL-02 – Amends Charter: Increases police patrol officers, detoxification centers, street response services
Prospective Petition Filed: February 7, 2024
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioner:
- William B. Aitchison, 1628 NW 32nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97210
Current Status: Unconstitutional
Most Recent Update: Judge Katherine von Ter Stegge ruled Initiative Petition PDX24OL-2 was unconstitutional (May 9, 2024)
History:
- February 7, 2024: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed within 5 business days, or by February 14).
- February 14, 2024: Constitutional review completed; chief petitioners notified of determination on February 15, 2024.
- Prospective initiative petition determined to meet requirements of Article IV, Section 1(2)(D) and (5) of the Oregon Constitution.
- Electors may challenge the constitutionality determination by filing in circuit court within 7 business days of the City Attorney filing the ballot title with the City Elections Office.
- February 15, 2024: Ballot Title request was sent to the City Attorney's Office (The Ballot Title must be filed with the Elections Officer within 5 business days, or February 23, 2024).
- February 23, 2024: City Attorney's Office filed the ballot title with the Elections Officer. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language may file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through March 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Court Challenges:
- March 5, 2024: Constitutionality determination challenge filed by ACLU on behalf of Petitioner Joy Alise Davis. Ballot title challenge also filed by ACLU on behalf of Petitioner Jacqueline Yerby.
- April 26, 2024: Challenge filed by Joy Alise Davis (Case # 224CV11288) will be heard by Judge von Ter Stegge at 11:00am in Central Courthouse Courtroom 16C. Check the Circuit Court calendar here for details.
- April 26, 2024: Challenge filed by Jacqueline Yerby (Case # 24CV11268) will be heard by Judge von Ter Stegge at 11:00am in Central Courthouse Courtroom 16C. Check the Circuit Court calendar here for details.
- May 9, 2024: Judge Katherine von Ter Stegge ruled Initiative Petition PDX24OL-2 was unconstitutional.
PDX24OL-02 Court Challenge Documents
PDX24OL-02 Relevant Documents:
PDX24OL-01 – Strengthening Recruitment, Retention, Training, and Accountability for the Portland Police Bureau (Withdrawn)
Prospective Petition Filed: February 7, 2024
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioner:
- William B. Aitchison, 1628 NW 32nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97210
Current Status: Withdrawn.
Most Recent Update: Prospective initiative petition withdrawn (February 23, 2024)
History:
- February 7, 2024: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed and chief petitioner notified of determination outcome within 5 business days, or by February 14).
- February 14, 2024: Constitutional review completed; chief petitioners notified of determination on February 15, 2024.
- Prospective initiative petition determined to not meet requirements of Article IV, Section 1(2)(D) and (5) of the Oregon Constitution.
- Electors may challenge the constitutionality determination by filing in circuit court within 7 business days of written determination issuance, or by February 27, 2024.
- February 23, 2024: Prospective initiative petition withdrawn.
PDX23OL-01 Relevant Documents:
PDX23OL-02 – Participatory Budgeting for Portland (Withdrawn)
Prospective Petition Filed: November 16, 2023
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioners:
- Jim Labbe, 6025 N. Vancouver Ave. Unit B, Portland, OR 97217
- Danny Cage, 8531 NE Knott St. Unit B, Portland, OR 97220
- Elona Wilson, 1505 SW Pendleton St., Portland, OR 97239
Current Status: Withdrawn.
Most recent update: Prospective initiative petition withdrawn (November 21, 2023)
History:
- November 16, 2023: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed within 5 business days, or November 27, 2023).
- November 21, 2023: Prospective initiative petition withdrawn.
PDX 23OL-02 Relevant Documents:
PDX23OL-01 – Portland Participatory Budgeting (Withdrawn)
Prospective Petition Filed: July 27, 2023
Intended Election Date: November 5, 2024
Chief Petitioners:
- Jim Labbe, 6025 N. Vancouver Ave. Unit B, Portland, OR 97217
- Danny Cage, 8531 NE Knott St. Unit B, Portland, OR 97220
- Elona Wilson, 1505 SW Pendleton St., Portland, OR 97239
Current Status: Withdrawn.
Most recent update: Prospective initiative petition withdrawn (December 21, 2023)
History:
- July 27, 2023: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed within 5 business days, or August 3, 2023).
- August 3, 2023: Constitutional review completed, and chief petitioner notified of determination. Prospective initiative petition determined to meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 1(2)(D) and (5) of the Oregon Constitution.
- August 3, 2023: Ballot Title request was sent to the City Attorney's Office (The Ballot Title must be filed with the Elections Officer within 5 business days, or August 10, 2023).
- August 10, 2023: City Attorney's Office filed the ballot title with the Elections Officer. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language may file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through August 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
- October 17, 2023: Prospective initiative petition cover sheet and signature sheets approved for circulation (signature gathering).
- December 21, 2023: Initiative petition withdrawn.