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City of Portland Transition

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A new election system and form of government is taking shape in Portland due to voter-approved changes to the City Charter. Learn about the transition to ranked-choice voting, a 12-member city council representing geographic districts, as well as a mayor and auditor elected citywide.
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Learn more about the City of Portland's transition

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Engage with the transition

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Portland transition: geographic districts

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Portland transition: ranked-choice voting

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Portland transition: form of government

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Key Transition Documents and Resources

Contact

City of Portland Transition Team

Transition@PortlandOregon.gov

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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Portland’s future in governance, city organization, and facilities

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Government Transition Advisory Committee

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Independent District Commission

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Salary Commission

Charter Commission

Charter Commission

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Portland 2024 Election: Shifting to Ranked-Choice Voting

News

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.

News article

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Events

Government Transition Advisory Committee Additional Recommendations Workgroup Meeting #2

Short-term workgroup to consider additional recommendations for adoption by the GTAC no later than February 2025.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Government Transition Advisory Committee Voter/Candidate Education & Outreach Subcommittee Meeting #12

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Government Transition Advisory Committee Meeting #28

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Government Transition Advisory Committee Meeting #29

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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