City Charter Reform
The changes in government will affect our neighborhood, so we will be following them closely.
Text of Measure 26-228 – City Charter Amendment
Transition to new city government structure
A new election system and form of government is beginning to take shape in Portland. To learn more about the transition to ranked-choice voting, a 12-member city council elected by district, and a mayor elected citywide to oversee services with a city administrator, click here for the transition main page, or here for the Mayor’s announcement.
Organizations
Portland United for Change – Main advocate
Has explanations, details on the measure
Ulysses PAC – Against 26-228
Click here for Mingus Mapps’ alternate reform proposal
Partnership for Common Sense Government – Against
Also known as “Vote No to get to a better Yes”
League of Women Voters – Endorsed 26-228
Videos of past events
Video of the League’s forum on the charter reform
An hour and a half forum. Despite its endorsement, the League is scrupulously balanced in these forums.
Video of the SW Neighborhood Sept. 23 Charter Reform Forum
This was advertised on the SWNI website but not officially sponsored by SWNI. It is not a balanced debate, but a panel discussion featuring one speaker in favor: Portland United for Change, and two against: Ulysses PAC and Partnership for Common Sense Government
Video of the Bridlemile Oct 12 Charter Reform Forum
This was the 2nd in a series begun on Sept. 23.
Video of the Sept 29 Charter Reform Debate
This is the PDX Charter Challenge held at Tabor Space, sponsored by Portland Forward. Video by KGW-TV is marred by many technical issues.
Video of the Oct 14 City Club debate on Charter Reform
One of the City Club’s debate series.
Charter Review Commission
Commission Web Page
This site is the main source for charter reform information