2022 Petitions and Measures

For information on deadlines, signature requirements, and how to submit a petition for a referendum, initiative, or recall, visit "File Petitions to Place Measures on the Ballot."

City Charter Commission Referral (Measure No. 26-228)

Amendments approved by a Charter Commission supermajority (at least 15 members) are directly referred to the ballot for a vote by City of Portland voters.

• June 14, 2022: Charter Commission approved by supermajority vote to send proposed Charter amendments to the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot.
• June 21, 2022: Charter Commission approved by supermajority vote to include effective dates for the proposed Charter amendments and technical edits related to the effect dates.
• June 29, 2022: Charter Commission presented proposed Charter amendments to City Council (Time Certain City Council Agenda Item).
  • See Relevant Documents (Report and Presentation to City Council) section below for proposed City Charter amendment language. 
  • Watch City Council Meeting (Skip to 10:12 for presentation)
• July 6, 2022: City Attorney's Office filed draft ballot title with City Elections Office. Portland electors dissatisfied with the ballot title language were able to file a legal challenge in Multnomah County Circuit Court through July 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• July 8, 2022: City Auditor's Office received a request to conduct a constitutional review of the ballot measure. The City Auditor responded on July 12, 2022. 
• September 6, 2022: Measure certified to County.
  • Download PDF fileElections Officer Statement to County250.61 KB
  • Download PDF fileCharter Commission Referred Measure Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement487.38 KB

Court Challenges:

• July 14, 2022: Single subject constitutional review challenge filed by Andrew Hoan (Portland Business Alliance) with Multnomah County Circuit Court.
  • August 15, 2022: Court opinion issued.
    Download PDF file Single Subject Constitutional Review Opinion by Judge Bushong4.8 MB
  • August 30, 2022: General Judgment issued. 
    Download PDF fileSingle Subject Constitutional Review General Judgment205.16 KB
• July 14, 2022: Ballot title challenge filed by Elona Wilson and Isabela Villarreal (Next Up) with Multnomah County Circuit Court. Notice of filing provided to the City Elections Office.
  • August 15, 2022: Court opinion issued. 
    Download PDF fileFinal Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement Challenge Opinion by Judge Bushong4.17 MB
  • August 30, 2022: Judgment on Petition issued. 
    Download PDF fileBallot Title and Explanatory Statement Challenge Judgment on Petition247.38 KB
• July 15, 2022: Ballot title challenge filed by James Posey with Multnomah County Circuit Court. Notice of filing not provided to the City Elections Office. 
  • August 11, 2022: Ballot title challenge dismissed by court.
    • Download PDF fileOrder – Dismissal on Rule 21 Motion743.89 KB

Relevant Documents:

Relevant Documents (Portland Business Alliance Single Subject Constitutional Review Challenge):

Relevant Documents (Next Up Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement Challenge):

Relevant Documents (James Posey Ballot Title Challenge):

Relevant Documents (Request from Portland Business Alliance for Constitutional Review from Auditor's Office):

• PRESS RELEASE: Auditor's Office Response to Request for Constitutional Review

Relevant Documents (City Attorney Draft Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement):

• Auditor's Office Notice of Receipt of Draft Ballot Title 

Relevant Documents (Report and Presentation to City Council on Charter Commission Referral):

• Auditor's Office Report
• Attachment 1: Amended Charter Language
• Attachment 2: Charter Commission Progress Report No. 6

2020-PDX01 – Portland Council Reformation

Petition Filed: December 9, 2020
Intended Election Date: May 17, 2022
Chief Petitioner: Gregory Horner, 7040 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

History:

• December 9, 2020: Prospective initiative petition filed. Constitutional review period began (determination must be completed and chief petitioner notified of determination outcome within six business days, or December 17, 2020).
• December 16, 2020: Constitutional review completed and chief petitioner notified of determination. Prospective initiative petition determined not to meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 1 (2)(d) of the Oregon Constitution. Prospective initiative petition deemed void.

Current Status: Void. Petition voided on December 16, 2020 based on the Auditor's Office's determination that the petition did not meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 1 (2)(d) of the Oregon Constitution.

Relevant Documents: