Voters last fall delivered a stinging rebuke of Portland’s status quo and handily backed a sweeping ballot measure to reshape the city’s form of government and expand the City Council from five to 12 members.
The crucial, painstaking work of delivering that package of reforms is now well underway.
On the latest Beat Check, I talk with Portland Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan about one of the most consequential efforts in the city’s recent history.
(Programming note: This interview took place before news surfaced Wednesday that a pair of Portland city commissioners, Rene Gonzalez and Dan Ryan, are exploring potential changes to the voter-approved measure.)
Read More:

How best to distribute political power in Portland? Fault lines erupt over charter ballot proposal

Portland’s first-ever City Council districts are coming. Check out 3 map options

Citing ‘anti-oppressive’ salary model, Portland panel proposes big pay raises for future elected leaders

Portland leaders prepare to approve new campaign finance rules, public matching funds with unclear costs

Portland Commissioners Rene Gonzalez, Dan Ryan float potential changes to city government overhaul

Portland government, elections overhaul will cost millions more than city originally claimed


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices