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Portland City Council sidelined a proposal Wednesday that would’ve empowered Portland voters to determine if the city should create a new transparency watchdog. Citing concerns with rushed public engagement on the proposal, council tabled it and approved a last-minute resolution directing the City Auditor to review transparency practices in the city. “The Transparency Advocate would have reviewed and improved transparency practices as the City goes through a major transition,” ...

Portland City Council will decide Wednesday whether or not Portlanders should vote on the creation of a new city watchdog position responsible for ensuring the city is following public records laws, like posting meeting agendas and notes, and following best practices for government transparency. The proposal for a Transparency Advocate is supported by the city auditor and, if approved by council, would appear on the special election ballot in May. "This is the unfinished business...

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Portland’s Charter Review Commission voted to send seven charter amendments to voters in 2024 and five potential charter amendments to City Council for final deliberation Tuesday evening. The commission could technically revote on the proposals this coming Saturday, but they likely won't have enough members present to changes the results of Tuesday's vote. Every 10 years, the Portland City Council convenes a group of 20 volunteers to review and possibly amend the city’s chart...