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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 1 2024 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2024 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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City Auditor finds Urban Alchemy violated lobbying regulations in 2022

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City Auditor finds Zenith Energy violated lobbying regulations in 2022

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City of Portland Candidate Guide for the November 2024 Municipal General Election

We are delighted to announce the release of our comprehensive Candidate Guide for the November 2024 City election.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 4 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Fourth Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 3 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Third Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 2 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

Updated Press release

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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 1 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

Press release

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Portland City Council passes elections code amendments, including ranked-choice voting

On April 19, 2023, the Portland City Council voted to pass amendments to City Code Chapter 2.08, Elections Code. Among other changes to the city's voting system, these changes will implement ranked-choice voting for the November, 5, 2024 General Election.

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No Violation of City of Portland Lobbyist Regulations: ShotSpotter Inc.

Lobbyist Registration Program: ShotSpotter not found in violation

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