Portland City Council addresses transition to new government structure in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland is the only major city to still use a commission-style government, but that’s about to change. On Wednesday, the Portland City Council focused on a transition to a new form of government slated to begin in 2025. Leaders and Portlanders discussed their concerns, including high costs, issues with inclusion and what administrative positions could be important in the new government. “This plan is just a first step of unwinding the commission form of government that for over 100 years contributed to inefficient and costly siloing...