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 completed their work on August 21, 2023.
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The map of the City of Portland's four geographic districts. The western district, district 4, is in purple. The district covering southeast, district 3, is in yellow. East Portland, district 1, is in green. North Portland, district 2, is in blue.

District Plan

Draw & submit a district map

View Submitted Maps

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Key Documents

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Independent District Commission Overview

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Meet Your Commissioners

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How people engaged with the District Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Independent District Commission

Contact

Sofia Alvarez-Castro

Project Manager
DistrictCommission@portlandoregon.gov

Related offices, programs, and projects

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City of Portland Transition

Past Meetings and Hearings

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