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Independent District Commission establishes four geographic voting districts for November 2024 election 

In response to public comments, the commission revised the previously named “Alder map” to create the final map for the four districts. As required by the Charter, the districts were assigned numbers. Voters can visit portlandmaps.com to find their districts by entering their address.

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Map of four new voting maps with four colors assigned to each district

Portland’s Independent District Commission selects district map boundaries to create four geographic voting districts for the election of city councilors starting in November 2024

In response to public comments, the commission revised the Alder map to create the final map for the four districts. The districts were assigned numbers. The use of the Alder name will be discontinued. The commission voted to approve the final district plan on August 21.

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A group of people of various ages and ethnicities sits around three tables in a u shape. They are all looking at a large screen at the head of the room.

Recapping the Independent District Commission’s outreach throughout July

Portlanders had the opportunity to learn more about the district commission’s process for creating the three draft maps at one of the nine public hearings held across the city.

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Portlanders join Independent District Commission at public hearings

Commissioners invite Portlanders to join them at one of the five remaining public hearings to discuss the geographic district options. 

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Three panelists sit at a table. Next to them is a television monitor with questions for community, and in front of them is a table with a microphone and two chairs. Various people listen to them speak.

Portland’s Independent District Commission releases draft plan -- with three map options named Alder, Cedar and Maple -- for community discussion this summer

The commission received and considered more than 197 map concepts from the community, 136 public comments before voting on the draft maps to be released for public comment.

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3 map illustrations with headline: The IDC has released their rep[ort for district maps! Portland City Seal Transition logo

Upcoming Opportunities for District Mapmaking

Join Independent District Commission Engagement Coordinator Adam Briggs to learn more about DistrictR, a mapmaking tool, and submit your ideas for the commission to consider.

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Text: Using DistrictR, start with a blank map and highlight your community -- or -- create four districts. 3 square illustrations showing different phases of mapping process: blank map in black and white on left. Center map shows a community of interest with blue fill color. Right map shows 4 potential districts (draft). Logo: City Seal and the words "Portland Transition".

IDC April update - engagement opportunities in May

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Portland's New District Criteria Defined on April 10

Independent District Commission Co-Chair Neisha Saxena discusses her experience on the committee and the district criteria commissioners must consider to create districts.

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Independent District Commission draft criteria public comment period open-Public Hearing March 22nd

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Notice of upcoming Independent District Commission public hearing on District Plan Criteria

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council.

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Independent District Commission, February 2023 Update

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City Council formally appoints 13 Portland residents to serve on the Independent District Commission

The Independent District Commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. The commission is set to begin meeting in February and will engage Portlanders on their route to adopting a districting plan by Sept. 1, 2023.

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