Background
Help us promote upcoming community listening sessions hosted by the Government Transition Advisory Committee (GTAC) and the City’s transition team.
The Government Transition Advisory Committee researched and gathered feedback on how our new 12-member council should engage with Portlanders in the new form of government beginning January 2025. Based on this information, GTAC created recommendations for future city leaders. Now, we’re asking – do these recommendations reflect what you want from Portland’s City Council and Leadership?
We want to hear from you before we share these with Portland’s new leadership this fall. Share your thoughts by August 12.
Session Information:
June 25, 5-6:30p.m., Register for the virtual session on Zoom
July 18, 5-6:30p.m., Register for the virtual session focused on City Council Committees on Zoom
August 1, 5:30-7p.m., RSVP for the virtual session on Zoom
Ways you can help promote these sessions
- Reshare content from City of Portland social media accounts
- Share the invitation with your friends (download the picture and send it over social media, text message, or WhatsApp)
- Forward the Transition newsletter story on this event
- Send an email to a mailing list (if you’re part of an organization)
Reshare City of Portland Content
Request a presentation
Request a presentation from a City of Portland transition team or advisory committee member at Portland.Gov/Transition/Engage.
Forward the Invitation or share over social media
To download the image on a computer, right click on the picture and scroll down to view more actions and click “Save to Keep”. Once the picture appears in the sidebar, click “Save Image As.”
Save the image on your phone by pressing down on the picture and saving it into your camera roll. If you have any issues, email francisca.garfia@portlandoregon.gov.
Promote the June 25 Listening Session
Promote the virtual and in-person sessions
Social media messages
Sample message #1
Do you want your future City Councilor to hold townhalls and office hours in your district? 🏛️🗣️ We want to hear what you think about this recommendation and more.
Take our survey by August 12 so that we can refine our recommendations before we share them with Portland's new city leadership this fall. 📅📝
https://surveymonkey.com/r/gtac-recs
Sample message #2
It’s time to share your thoughts! Do these draft recommendations to future city leaders on key topics such as accessing city councilors, participating in City Council decision-making, and participating in the City’s budget process reflect what you want?
Register for a virtual or in-person session at Portland.Gov/Transition/Engage.
🖥️ Virtual sessions: 6/25 + 7/18 with a focus on Council Committees
🙋🏽 In-person session: 8/1 at 5:30 p.m. at Parkrose High School Library, 12003 NE Shaver St, Portland, OR 97220
Send an email
Subject: Share your ideas for Portland’s future City leaders
Dear [Name],
I wanted to share this opportunity to provide your insights on draft recommendations to future city leaders on key topics such as accessing city councilors, participating in City Council decision-making, and participating in the City’s budget process.
Over the past year, the Government Transition Advisory Committee researched and gathered feedback on these topics and is now asking -- do these recommendations reflect what you want from Portland’s City Council and Leadership?
Here’s your call to action:
- Join a listening session:
- Take an online survey by August 12
This opportunity is part of the Summer of Civic Engagement series, offering multiple opportunities to get involved in Portland’s historic transition, visit www.portland.gov/transition/engage to learn more!
Thank you,
[Name]