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Government Transition Advisory Committee: Transition to a new form of government has been a success, but there’s still work ahead
As the Government Transition Advisory Committee concludes its work, Portland City Council receives a final report with recommendations.
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After 2-year transition to new, voter-approved form of government, Portland City Council elects leaders
In one of the final steps to implement the historic voter-approved government transition, new city councilors elected Elana Pirtle-Guiney as president and Tiffany Koyama Lane as vice-president at their first meeting.
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Portland’s next leaders take oath of office, ushering in a new era of city government
Incoming Mayor Keith Wilson, Auditor Simone Rede and 12 city councilors are sworn in at an historic – and joyful – ceremony in downtown Portland. They take office Jan. 1, completing a voter-approved overhaul of city elections and governance.
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City Elections Division to certify election; survey seeks to improve future voter education
Last week, the Multnomah County Elections Division certified the November 2024 election results.
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Portland’s incoming elected officials begin onboarding
In 2023, the transition team began planning a curriculum to help Portland’s new mayor and city council understand their roles and responsibilities and learn how to govern in the new form of government.
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Conforming City Code with City Charter
The Transition team's Diana Shiplet and the City Attorney’s Office led a citywide team of subject matter experts from each bureau to review and to make updates to all 35 code titles.
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Portland welcomes Keith Wilson as presumptive first mayor elected to oversee new form of government beginning in January
The City is prepared to onboard Portland’s new mayor and city council members, marking a new milestone in its transformation.
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Council chambers construction continues
City Hall renovation is slated for full completion in early 2025.
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Advisory committee celebrates milestone after meeting with 138 community groups
Since their inception, the GTAC completed 138 presentations, including meeting with more than 50 neighborhood and business district associations.
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Historic election on tap in Portland, Ore., offering a learning laboratory for local democracy reforms
This press release was sent to national outlets.
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City Administrator Jordan reflects on transition progress, final countdown to January
‘The skies look sunny, we’re making good time and our destination is clear.’
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Recruitment firm shares a proposed hiring process for Portland’s next city administrator
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Motus Recruiting provided the Government Transition Advisory Committee an update on their work to develop a proposed job description and recruitment plan for Portland’s next city administrator.
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Get ready to rank your vote: only 25 days left until Election Day
We’re 25 days from election day! We have some helpful reminders from Multnomah County, a sneak peek to what you can expect your ballot packet to look like, and one final opportunity to join us for a virtual town hall on ranked-choice voting.
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Electing 12 new city councilors: An overview on multi-winner ranked-choice voting
Voters are asking questions to learn more about Portland’s new election method.
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City Council reflects on progress advancing Portland’s top priorities – and prepares to pass the baton
At a work session this month, the City Leadership Team provided updates on homelessness, livability, public safety and economic recovery.
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Final recommendations from the Government Transition Advisory Committee to Portland’s new city leaders are ready and waiting
The Government Transition Advisory Committee's final recommendations are based on 18 months of peer city research, engagement with internal and external audiences, and discussion.
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Three short and sweet mock elections to get ready for our voter education town halls
Practice filling in your ballot and prepare for our upcoming voter education town halls.
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Share your thoughts on City Administrator key attributes through Sept. 24
Share with neighbors and friends: Portlanders can complete this survey through Sept. 24
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Preparing Portlanders for Ranked-Choice Voting
The City of Portland’s voter education efforts are in full swing! Here is a recap of our voter education events so far and a sneak peek of our future campaigns.
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Complete an online survey by Aug. 12 to inform draft recommendations to future city council
It’s the Summer of Civic Engagement! Together, we can shape how our city government will work for all Portlanders.
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