City of Portland Measure 26-267: Participatory Budgeting Charter Amendment
Unofficial result: Failed
Source: multco.us
Portland city, Oregon
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.
Proposed by: Citizen initiative by the Your 2 Cents PDX campaign (co-chief petitioner Jim Labbe of Participatory Budgeting Oregon)
Labbe co-founded and directs Participatory Budgeting Oregon, a nonprofit. It runs the campaign with Next Up Action Fund and East County Rising; their PAC raised over $500,000. The mayor opposes it.
Source: wweek.com
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.