Independent District Commission

Advisory Group
The Independent District Commission is responsible for establishing four geographic districts for city council elections, helping implement a major transition for Portland's election system and form of government. This group of 13 community members is expected to complete its work by September 2023.
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Public Hearing: March 22nd, 6pm-8pm

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Mapping Tool: View Spatial Data

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Sign-up to testify at the Mar. 13 IDC Meeting

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Key Documents

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Community Engagement

Meet your commissioners

Meet Your Commissioners

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Independent District Commission Overview

Contact

Sofia Alvarez-Castro

Project Manager
DistrictCommission@portlandoregon.gov

Adam Briggs

Transition Community Engagement Coordinator
DistrictCommission@portlandoregon.gov

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City of Portland Transition

Events

Independent District Commission Public Hearing

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Hearing
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Independent District Commission

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Public Meeting

Independent District Commission

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Public Meeting

Independent District Commission (Public Comment)

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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