PDX24OL-02 - Amends Charter: Increases police patrol officers, detoxification centers, street response services.

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.

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