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PUBLIC HEARING VIDEO: The Charter Commission held a public hearing on February 13th regarding proposed charter amendments regarding police accountability and creating an independent utility commission.  To watch the hearing please click here.

Contact

For information about the Commission or its work please contact Sue Pearce, Commission co-chair at sue@suepearce.biz.

Welcome to the official webpage of the 2011 Charter Commission

This site is intended to keep citizens informed and engaged. You will find information about the Commission, meeting materials, and a discussion forum where you can provide input to the Commission.  

THE CHARTER COMMISSION COMPLETED ITS WORK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th.

Meeting Materials
Handouts and Reports
About the Commission
History of the Commission
Discussion Forum
Add your input on issues you think the Commission ought to be exploring.
Members
Meet the 20 Portland citizens who were appointed by Council to serve on the Commission
Pending Charter Amendment Proposals

Independent Utility Commission: To read the amendments click here. To read the written testimony submitted at the January 28th Public Hearing click here and here.  

Police Accountability: To read the proposed charter amendments click here. To read the sub-committee meeting notes click here, here and here