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Forest Park Neighborhood Association Annual Election

Voting will begin online on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and remain open until 8pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The annual FPNA election of members of the Board of Directors will be held online from Tuesday February 13 to 8pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to fill three positions. The three candidates receiving the most […]

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The latest updates on the City of Portland’s transition to a new form of government.

September 2023 Update         Independent District Commission establishes four geographic voting districts for November 2024 election   In response to public comments, the commission revised the previously named “Alder map” to create the final map for the four districts. As required by the charter the districts were assigned numbers.  Voters can visit […]

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Portland’s New Voting Districts

A new election system and form of government will take shape in Portland, with voters approving changes to the city’s charter. Learn 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. Additional information can be found here.

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City Charter Commission

What’s the Portland Charter Commission? Portland’s Charter is a foundational document that shapes how our government works. Since Oregon’s cities and counties have the power to govern themselves through their own charters—as long as they do not conflict with state or federal law—our charter is like our constitution. The City Charter defines the powers of […]

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LWV Local Ballot Measures Debate

Three Local Ballot Measures: Weighing the Pros and Cons Monday, October 10 6:30 – 9:00 pm Multnomah County Board Room, 501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard This Local Ballot Measure Forum is free and open to the public. The League of Women Voters of Portland will host debates on three local ballot measures. We will examine how these […]

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Nonpartisan Forums and Information from LWV

2016 PRIMARY ELECTION | NONPARTISAN FORUMS AND INFORMATION The LWV Voters’ Guide, public candidate forums and an issue forum, as well as interviews of selected candidates for state offices, will be available to the public at various venues, on the internet, and elsewhere. These voter resources are being provided by League of Women Voters (LWV) […]