Certify abstract of votes cast and proclaim Measure 26-260 approved at the Municipal Nonpartisan Special Election held on November 4, 2025
TO THE COUNCIL:
Tim Scott, Director of Elections for Multnomah County, has filed with the Office of the City Auditor the consolidated abstract of votes cast for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties at the Municipal Nonpartisan Special Election held in the City of Portland on November 4, 2025, for one measure. The abstract of votes is included in this report as Exhibit A.
This report is intended to inform Council and the public of the November 4, 2025 Municipal Special Election results and to answer any questions Council may have. There is no Council action for this item.
The City of Portland results are as follows:
Approved Measure
One measure, qualifying for the ballot by City Council referral, was approved as follows:
Measure 26-260
Ballot Title Caption: Maintain safe parks, nature, affordable recreation through 5-year levy.
| Vote | Multnomah | Clackamas | Washington | Total | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 95,375 | 80 | 198 | 95,653 | 56.01% |
| No | 74,805 | 164 | 167 | 75,136 | 43.99% |
| TOTAL | 170,180 | 244 | 365 | 170,789 | 100.00% |
Additional Notes
City of Portland Registered Voters
According to data available from all three counties, the total number of registered voters at the time of County certification was as follows:
| Multnomah | Clackamas | Washington | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456,015 | 620 | 1,063 | 457,698 |
Official Record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
This report provides the official results of the Municipal Nonpartisan Special Election held November 4, 2025, in the City of Portland. Report data is generated from certified abstracts of votes from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties reflecting nominated and elected candidates and any measures approved at the City election. City Code 2.04.160 requires the City Auditor to submit election results to City Council.
Note: Related to this item, there is also one separate Council President proclamation on the consent agenda for today proclaiming the passage of Measure 26-260, as required by City Code Section 2.04.160 A.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This report relays elections results only and has no financial or budgetary impacts.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
This report relays elections results only and has no economic or real estate development 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 Portland City Elections website.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Document History
Document number: 2025-486
President's referral: City Council