Multnomah County board approves first reading to add ranked-choice voting to county code
The board approved a first reading of an ordinance to amend Multnomah County Code Chapter 5 to implement single‑winner ranked‑choice voting for county candidate contests, aligning county rules with the City of Portland and setting a second reading for July 24, 2025.
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The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 5 to implement ranked‑choice voting (RCV) in county candidate contests. The motion to approve the ordinance’s first reading was moved by Commissioner Jones Dixon and seconded by Commissioner Brim Edwards. The board approved the first reading and scheduled a second reading for July 24, 2025.
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