Certify abstract of votes cast, candidates elected, and proclaim Measure 26-228 approved at the Municipal Non-Partisan General Election held on November 8, 2022
Report to Council
Date: December 6, 2022
To: City Council
From: Auditor Mary Hull Caballero
Subject: Certify November 8, 2022 Municipal General Election Results, proclaim candidates nominated, elected, and any measure(s) approved
Tim Scott, Director of Elections for Multnomah County, has filed in the Office of the City Auditor the abstract of votes cast at the Municipal Non-Partisan General Election held in the City of Portland on November 8, 2022, for City candidates:
Candidates
Two candidates appeared on the ballot for a runoff election for the office of Commissioner, Position No. 3.
Commissioner Position No. 3 | Multnomah | Clackamas | Washington | Total | % |
Jo Ann Hardesty | 134,696 | 117 | 276 | 135,089 | 47.15% |
Rene Gonzalez | 149,861 | 287 | 364 | 150,512 | 52.54% |
Write-In | 897 | 1 | 2 | 900 | 0.31% |
TOTAL Votes Cast | 285,454 | 450 | 642 | 286,501 | 100.00% |
Per City Code Section 2.08.040 B., the following candidate is elected to office:
- Rene Gonzalez (Commissioner, Position No. 3)
Measures
One measure, qualifying for the ballot by City Charter Commission referral, was approved as follows:
Measure 26-228
Ballot title caption: Amends Charter: Changes Portland's government structure and process for electing city officials
Vote | Multnomah | Clackamas | Washington | Total | % |
Yes | 164,076 | 193 | 382 | 164,651 | 58.08% |
No | 118,336 | 223 | 270 | 118,829 | 41.92% |
TOTAL | 282,412 | 416 | 652 | 283,480 | 100.00% |
Additional Notes
According to data available from all three counties at the time of certification, the total number of registered voters in the City of Portland on November 8, 2022 was as follows:
Registered Voters as of November 8, 2022 | |||
Multnomah | Clackamas | Washington | Total |
459,768 | 620 | 1,073 | 461,461 |
Official Record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
City Code 2.08.120 requires the City Elections Officer to proclaim to City Council the candidates nominated, elected, and any measures approved at each City election. This report provides the official results of the Municipal Nonpartisan General Election held November 8, 2022 in the City of Portland. Report data is generated from certified abstracts of votes from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This report relays elections results only and has no financial or budgetary impacts.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
Except for the election itself, election results typically have no public involvement component. The results, along with the abstract of votes, will be posted on the City Elections Office website.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.
Budget Office Financial Impact Analysis
No fiscal impact. This action certifies results from the November 8, 2022, Municipal Nonpartisan General Election.
Agenda Items
1056 Consent Agenda in December 14-15, 2022 Council Agenda
Accepted
- Commissioner Mingus Mapps Yea
- Commissioner Carmen Rubio Yea
- Commissioner Dan Ryan Yea
- Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Yea
- Mayor Ted Wheeler Yea