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May 2024
Monthly newsletter from the City of Portland Charter Transition Team
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Portland elected officials announce leadership team for the City’s new organizational structure
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. The new leadership team includes talented leaders from a variety of disciplines
Portland’s elected officials have selected a city administrator and six deputy city administrators to form a citywide leadership team that will guide employees as the City implements the voter-approved charter amendments. The leadership team will focus on aligning the new service areas, advancing citywide priorities, and preparing the organization. An assistant city administrator will be identified soon
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 Calling all prospective City of Portland Candidates
The City Elections Office is hosting candidate learning sessions in May and June.
Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or a newcomer, these sessions will help you understand the details of running for city office.
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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.
While there’s no wrecking ball involved, city council and staff must vacate the building soon to allow for the renovations of City Hall to accommodate the expanded 12-person council and four district council offices.
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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.
T new city administrator will work closely with the mayor to run the day-to-day operations of the City and provide city services. With the support of a leadership team, the city administrator will oversee and manage all city services for example, street maintenance, fire safety, sewer services and other programs our residents expect.
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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.
The City of Portland is excited for the new voter education program launching in June! At events this summer, you'll find impartial, non-partisan voter education materials on district-based elections and ranked-choice voting. This new, easy-to-use voting method will be used to elect the City’s new legislative council and executive mayor in the November 2024 election.
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In the news
Government Transition Advisory Committee Co-Chairs Destiny Magaña Pablo and Zach Kearl spent time with The Skanner recently to share about their expeirences talking with Portlanders the past year. Read more.
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About the City of Portland Charter Transition Project
In November 2022, Portland voters approved Ballot Measure 26-228 that directs the City of Portland to implement these three connected changes by Jan. 1, 2025:
- Allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, using ranked-choice voting.
- Establish four geographic districts, with three city council members elected to represent each district – expanding city council to a total of 12 members.
- Establish a city council that focuses on setting policy and engaging with community, transitioning day-to-day oversight of bureaus to a mayor elected citywide and a professional city administrator.
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