City of Portland Measure 26-267: Participatory Budgeting Charter Amendment
My vote power
High
Election date
November 3, 2026
City of Portland Measure 26-267: Participatory Budgeting Charter Amendment is a ballot measure in Portland city, Oregon on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Requires Portland to let residents choose projects funded by at least 2% of the city's yearly discretionary spending, estimated at $16.4 million in 2027–28. The cost comes from city budget funds; the measure does not set a new tax.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Above average · 58 out of 100
This district is a good deal smaller than its state, so each vote here carries more weight than a vote in a statewide race. About 641,165 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(4,254,293 ÷ 641,165) ÷ ln(50,000) = 58.75, measured against a statewide vote in OR (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Above average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: High.
What does this measure do?
Requires Portland to let residents choose projects funded by at least 2% of the city's yearly discretionary spending, estimated at $16.4 million in 2027–28. The cost comes from city budget funds; the measure does not set a new tax.
A YES vote means
The city charter would require a resident-led process to choose projects for at least 2% of yearly discretionary spending starting in July 2027.
A NO vote means
The current city budget process, with the mayor proposing and council adopting the budget, would remain in place.
Last updated September 24, 2026.