Community Listening Sessions
The Charter Commission hosted a series of Community Listening Session in November 2021 and January 2022. In both sets of sessions, community members had the opportunity to learn more about the charter review process and the issues currently being researched by the Charter Commission (form of government & city council elections). During the sessions, community members has the opportunity to hear an educational presentation and join virtual breakout rooms to have an in-depth discussion on the policies the Charter Commission is considering.
As the Charter Commission hosted Community Listening Sessions, the Coalition of Communities of Color and the 12- member collaborative that we've partnered with on community education and engagement concurrently hosted community workshops. Learn more about our session, watch the recordings, and read our reports below.
Missed our Community Listening?
November 2021 Sessions
In November, the Charter Commission hosted part I of our Community Listening sessions where community members learned in depth about the charter review process and joined breakout rooms to have a community discussion on Portlanders’ lived experiences with City government.
- Charter Commission Community November Community Listening Session slides
- Charter Commission hosted Community Listening sessions Part I report
- Community Partner hosted Community Listening Sessions(workshops) report
January 2022 Sessions
In January, the Charter Commission hosted part II of our Community Listening sessions where community members learned in depth about the charter review process and joined breakout rooms to have a community discussion on policies the Charter Commission is considering.