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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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Join the hundreds of Portlanders who have ranked their vote
Over the last month, more than a than a thousand Portlanders have practiced ranking their vote. Here are some upcoming opportunities to take part in a mock election.
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Environmental leader Annie Von Burg appointed to interim role as Portland’s first assistant city administrator
Von Burg will oversee Government Relations, Civic Life, Central Communications and Portland Solutions in the City of Portland’s executive office.
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Summer of Civic Engagement: Get Involved with Portland's Government Transition
Portlanders, June 25 is your first opportunity this summer to join the Government Transition Advisory Committee (GTAC) and Transition Team to discuss their draft recommendations to our future city leaders.
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Get ready to rank your vote, Portland
Ranked-choice voting is coming this November – start practicing how to rank your vote by participating in a mock election at Portland.Gov/RCV.
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Meet the City’s new leadership team
A city administrator and six deputy city administrators were appointed to prepare for the launch of the mayor/council form of government in January 2025.
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Where to find your elected officials once City Hall renovation begins
To prepare for maintenance work and renovation of council chambers at City Hall, commissioners and the mayor will relocate to nearby City-owned buildings.
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Listening sessions and surveys planned to inform city administrator’s role
In January 2025, Portland’s newly elected mayor will launch the city administrator recruitment and appointment process.
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Look for voter education tables at Portland summer events
Interested in learning more about ranked-choice voting or which district you are in? Stop by one of the summer events where the City will offer impartial, non-partisan voter education materials.
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Community provides feedback on future city council, draft recommendations coming in June
The draft recommendations will be released in June for a public comment phase that ends in mid-August.
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In community with the Government Transition Advisory Committee
GTAC members continue to visit all corners of Portland to offer educational presentations about the implementation of the voter-approved amendments to the City Charter.
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City staff and council host Budget Listening Sessions in April
Learn more about the state of the City’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Apply by April 30 for internship opportunities with the City’s Elections Office
The City of Portland Auditor’s Office seeks two summer interns interested in Portland’s new electoral system. This office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public.
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