A recorded Panel Discussion On September 19, 2023, a panel of leading experts discussed the work accomplished thus far and work that is underway to ensure effective and fair implementation of the charter reforms approved by voters last November. Panelists: Melanie Billings-Yun, Charter Review Commissioner, 2020-22 (Moderator) Shoshanah Oppenheim, Read more
The League is working hard to make sure the charter reforms that voters passed in November 2022 will make Portland’s government and elections better. Our new page on City Charter Reform links to resources explaining ranked choice voting and the decisions being made now about our 2025 city government. We’ll Read more
It is time to make Portland’s government more responsive, representative and effective. At its June 29 meeting, the LWVPDX board voted to endorse the Portland Charter Commission’s proposed amendments to the City Charter. After in-depth studies of Portland’s government and of alternative voting methods, LWVPDX concluded that the proposed amendments will Read more
Video of LWV Panel Discussion Could Portland’s Government be more effective with a new structure? Click below to watch the video of our panel discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of Portland’s form of government. If you prefer to watch the video on your Tv, here is the cablecast schedule: Read more