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POL Government Elected Officials Auditor Griffin-Valade Divisions Elections Election Law City Initiative Petition Procedures
City Initiative Petition Information Packet (PDF Document, 1,457kb)
Updated September 2008, Describes in detail how to file an initiative petition - includes filing forms

General Information about Initiatives
General Information regarding the City's Initiative Petition Process

Initiative Process
Step-by-step description of the City Initiative Process

Initiative Signature Deadlines
Information regarding the filing deadlines for initiative petitions

Initiative Signature Requirements
Information regarding the number of signature required to place an initiative petition on the ballot

Specific City Initiative Petition Regulations
City requirements and regulations governing the initiative petition process
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Contact Information

City Elections Division

 

Office of the City Auditor

1221 SW 4th Avenue

Room 140

Portland, OR 97204-1987

(between Madison & Jefferson)

Map

 

Hours: Monday - Friday,

8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
phone:  (503) 823-3546

fax: (503) 823-4571

 

email City Elections

 

 

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(Oregon Secretary of State, Elections Division)

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