Measures | City of Portland 2025 November Special Election

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2025 November Special Election 
City Council Referred Measures 

Measure 26-260: Maintain safe parks, nature, affordable recreation through 5-year levy.

Current Status: Measure certified to November 4, 2025 ballot. 

History:

• July 16, 2025: City Council approved resolution to measure to the November 4, 2025 Special Election ballot.
• July 16, 2025: Ballot title challenge period begins. An elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Multnomah County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025.
• July 25, 2025: Ballot title challenge period ended. No ballot title challenges were filed.  
• August 12, 2025: Measure sent to County Elections Division and certified to ballot as Measure 26-260. 

Relevant Documents: 

• City Council Resolution No. 37710 (Refer to the voters a five-year local option tax levy for the November 4, 2025 election to maintain safe parks, nature, affordable recreation through 5-year levy)
• Ballot title
• Explanatory statement
• Notice of Measure Election (SEL 802 Form)