Yes on Measure 26-228
Voters want change. Community and business leaders across the city support the charter reform ballot measure. Portland cannot wait to bring about this fundamental city government reform and get to work addressing the real issues that we face in our communities every day.
Measure 26-228 in the news
Portland voters strongly favor ballot measure to reshape city government, poll finds (The Oregonian)
Portland business group endorses charter reform measure (Portland Business Journal)
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Effort to Overhaul City Government in Portland (Portland Monthly)
Why Are Portland's Leaders Opposing Proposed Charter Reforms? Hint: It might be because the reforms dilute their power (Portland Mercury)
Charter reform group announces ‘strong’ support ahead of election (KOIN 6 )
We Tried to Imagine How Voting Would Work Under Portland’s Proposed Charter Reforms (Willamette Week)
Endorsements, money and strategy: A look at the charter reform horse race (BikePortland)
EDITOR: Ignore all the static; vote YES for Charter Change (The Sellwood Bee)
Our view: Portland charter reform should get 'yes’ vote (The Portland Tribune)
Opinion: Making Portland into a city that works for all of us (The Oregonian)
The Change We Need: Charter Measure Will Make Portland the City That Works for Everyone (The Way by Oregon, 360 Media)
Opinion: Charter reform measure will lead to a better Portland for everyone (Portland Business Journal)
Readers respond: A historic opportunity for Portland (The Oregonian)
Readers respond: Charter changes offer citizens a bigger voice (The Oregonian)
Readers respond: City in crisis needs charter reform (The Oregonian)
From the Community: Op-Eds & Letters to the Editor
Portland Voters Approve Measure 26-228: Ranked Choice Voting, City Council Districts, and Professional City Management
The measure’s passage means the City of Portland will use ranked choice voting in elections for mayor, auditor and city council, create four City Council districts with three representatives each, and appoint a professional city administrator to manage all city services.
New Polling Shows Strong Support for Portland Charter Change Measure 26-228
A poll of 489 likely Portland voters showed 60% support charter reform Measure 26-228 on the ballot this November.
Portland United for Change Announces Fundraising Update and Strong Show of Support from Donors
The campaign to pass Portland’s Measure 26-228 has raised nearly $200,000 with another $200,000 on the way.
“A Seat at the Table for East Portland”: Leaders Urge Support for Charter Reform Measure
Rep. Khanh Pham, Senator Michael Dembrow, and Metro Councilor-Elect Ashton Simpson encourage Portland voters to approve charter reform measure for better city services and local representation.
Support Grows for Portland Charter Reform as Legal Challenge is Dismissed
New endorsements from the Urban League of Portland, Latino Network, the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, and state lawmakers Michael Dembrow, Kayse Jama, and Khanh Pham signal growing momentum for November 2022 charter reform as the Portland Business Alliance’s lawsuit fails in court.
Survey Shows Voters Want Changes to Portland Elections and Form of Government
Survey shows Portland voters support the Charter Commission’s November 2022 charter reform ballot measure.
Portland Civic Organizations Support Charter Reform Measure
Early endorsements from Portland City Club, League of Women Voters of Portland, and Building Power for Communities of Color showcase broad support for charter reform
Poll: Portland Voters Strongly Support Ranked Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts
Portlanders support Charter reform proposals from the Portland Charter Commission.
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