On Nov. 5, 2024, Portlanders will be using ranked-choice voting to elect a mayor, an auditor, and three city councilors to represent their district. To help voters become election-ready, Civic Life is teaming up with the City of Portland’s voter education team to put on a mock election to practice ranked-choice voting. We want to […]
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The move is part of the City’s broader effort to streamline theCharter Transition process and improve service delivery to Portlanders.Today, Mayor Wheeler announced the move of the Office of Community & Civic Life and the Office of Equity and Human Rights to his portfolio as part of the alignment of bureaus into service areas established […]
We’re excited to announce that NWNW, in collaboration with our community partners, is hosting another educational forum. This event will delve into the complexities of Measure 110, exploring its positives, challenges, and critical aspects. We’ve assembled a diverse panel of experts, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Mark your calendars for December 14th […]
New organizational chart will feature six service areas, led by deputy city administrators. Council amendments established roles during 2024 and added key features, including a chief sustainability officer and a citywide natural area and tree management group. Portland, Ore. — One year after voters approved dramatic changes to Portland’s elections and form of government, the […]
Hello neighborhood leaders, As a direct result of the advocacy of leaders like you in neighborhood associations and district coalition offices throughout Portland, the city’s transition team has agreed to retain the structure of the Office of Community and Civic Life. Civic Life will now report directly to the Assistant City Administrator, rather than the […]
Since being assigned the Office of Community & Civic Life, Commissioner Ryan has worked hard to reset the Office and ensure it returns to its core mission of being an objective convenor between our community and the government. He understands the benefit our 94 neighborhoods and is pushing for a strong connection between them and […]