Dear Portland,
As we reflect on our first year in office together, we're filled with gratitude for the chance to serve this city we all love. It's been a year full of challenges and full of growth, but we've stayed focused on listening to and showing up for our communities. We've made progress, but we know there's still important work to be done to build the Portland we all believe in. Thank you for your trust as we step into the new year together.
-Your Portland City Councilors
In 2022, Portland voters approved major changes to how our city government works. Ballot Measure 26-228 introduced ranked-choice voting, geographic districts, and a new mayor-council system, replacing a structure that had been in place for over 100 years. Now, with the first year of this new structure complete, we're taking a moment to reflect on the progress made and share some highlights from 2025.
Portland City Council 2025 by the Numbers
| Council Meetings | 48 |
|---|---|
| Committee Meetings | 139 |
| Work Sessions | 36 |
| Pieces of Legislation Passed | 194 |
| Ordinances | 116 |
| Resolutions | 37 |
| Reports | 41 |
Portland City Council Year One Timeline Highlights
- December 19, 2024: Councilors sworn in at ceremony alongside Mayor and auditor
- January 2, 2025: Council holds first meeting, votes on President and Vice President
- February 2025: Council policy committees begin holding meetings
- June 18, 2025: Council votes to adopt City's FY 25-26 budget
- August 2025: Council votes to begin meeting weekly
- December 10, 2025: Council votes to confirm City Administrator Raymond Lee