The Political Machines That for Decades Dominated Portland Elections Must Start From Scratch
Editorial: A shared goal toward a better city government
While proposals from two commissioners to alter the new form of government approved by voters last year were premature, Portlanders should recognize that building a better government may take adjustments and revisions to the original ballot measure, the editorial board writes.
Will Portland’s government overhaul be changed midstream? Council may vote to refer 3 measures to ballot
Portland City Council members will consider next week whether to place three separate measures on a November ballot. Each of the proposals, discussed Tuesday at a work session, would alter voter-approved changes to the city’s form of government.
Seven Elected Officials Pan Proposal to Alter Charter Reform Measure
Spirited City Council Discussion on Proposed Changes to Charter Reform Measure Resolves Little
Arlington reverses use of ranked-choice voting system for fall elections
The move brings the Northern Virginia suburb’s experiment with the increasingly popular voting system to a halt for now.