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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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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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