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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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Construction in City Hall council chambers and offices commence soon
The City of Portland Facilities team is managing multiple projects to renovate City Hall and address longstanding deferred maintenance.
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Join a community listening session to shape future city council operations
The Government Transition Advisory Committee and City staff are inviting Portlanders to participate in guiding the creation of recommendations for the 2025 City Council.
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Community organizations invited to participate in voter education grants program
In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) to pick their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education.
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Central Budget Office offers opportunities to learn about costs for operating essential services and how the budget process might change in January 2025
Meetings are open to all; Portlanders can participate in the budget process.
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In community with the Government Transition Advisory Committee
By requesting a presentation on the Transition website, Portland State University hosted a presentation for over 70 attendees to learn about Charter reform and the coming changes to Portland’s election method and government structure.
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Data-rich maps show Portland’s strengths and challenges
Data can sharpen the understanding of the unique strengths and challenges in our neighborhoods, for example, low voter turnout. To help amplify voter education, community organizations can apply for grants in the coming weeks.
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Temporary council chamber and planned renovations to Portland City Hall
City Council is now holding council meetings and work sessions in its new temporary chambers as the City prepares for major renovations to Portland City Hall.
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City council expected to consider revisions to Title 15, Emergency Code, in February
The City Code project team has been reviewing code language to identify where updates are needed to match the revisions in the Charter amendments approved by voters in November 2022.
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City Elections Office kicks off 2024 election season with candidate learning sessions
There is great interest in diverse representation from Portland’s four new geographic voting districts. Candidate learning sessions were held on Jan. 8 and 10 and attracted considerable attention from candidates and those interested in the process.
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City council approves job classifications for new positions
After we reported on ordinance 1052 in December 2023, council voted to create five new classifications that don't exist currently in the City of Portland’s classification structure.
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In community with the Government Transition Advisory Committee
GTAC members help build relationships as they meet with community groups across Portland to answer questions about the Charter transition.
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City of Portland Transition News Update - December 2023
This is the monthly newsletter of the City's Charter Transition project, published on Dec. 8, 2023.
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Understanding the City's budget process
Budget planning season begins now for the next fiscal year. The City of Portland’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. The budget for FY 2024-25 spans two forms of government.
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Learn how to run for a City of Portland office
The City of Portland Elections Office will host learning sessions for prospective candidates in person and online.
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City council meetings are virtual-only through mid-January
City Hall renovation begins this winter to accommodate a 12-person council as Portland implements voter-approved changes to city government.
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Learn about Portland’s transition to a new form of government and elections system with a speaker from the Government Transition Advisory Committee
Fifteen community organizations and schools welcomed committee members in November for educational presentations; new subcommittees are organizing the work ahead.
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