Council hears first reading of small-donor elections code amendments; commission and staff explain technical fixes

Sep 19, 2025

City staff and the Portland Elections Commission presented recommended changes to the Small Donor Elections program code, including adjustments to matching-fund caps, certification thresholds and administrative rules; the council held first reading and will take up second reading at the next meeting.

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Portland City Council on Sept. 18 heard a first reading of an ordinance that would amend Portland City Code Chapter 2.16 to implement recommendations from the Portland Elections Commission (PEC) and staff to update the Small Donor Elections program.

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