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

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November 2023 Update

Charter Transition project releases 2023 Transition Annual Report

The 2023 Transition Annual Report details the work completed by the team throughout the year and looks ahead to 2024.

Since November 2022, the team has worked alongside city, county, and community partners to deliver the changes in election methods and the City’s new form of government approved by Portland voters through Ballot Measure 26-228.

Read the 2023 Transition Annual Report to learn more about the team's progress and the plans for 2024.

Read individual sections of the report:

View the report as a PDF

Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan, alongside project leaders Becky Tillson and Shoshanah Oppenheim, presented the organizational structure recommendation to City Council on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The meeting is available online.

Review the latest Transition news stories

Portland City Council prepares to go virtual as renovations get underway

Council chambers are being expanded to accommodate a 12-person council as Portland implements voter-approved changes to city government.

Published Nov. 9, 2023

Portland City Council approves organizational structure for new form of government

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.

Published Nov. 2, 2023

About the City of Portland 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.

Need access to information or services?

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.

Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या

口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad

Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me Awewen Kapas

Translation and Interpretation: 311

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