The cost of a different government, likely a “mayor and council” version, would not be appreciably greater than the current cost, he said. Quinn, a Democrat, said he would prefer the city keep ...

They will no longer be responsible for overseeing any bureaus, which has been a key role of council members under the outgoing government structure. Members of City Council will no longer be ...

The idea is that home rule would give the city more financial flexibility. Nine elected home rule commissioners were elected to study this government structure over nine months. They believe it's ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Monday is a historic day in the city of Portland: the long-awaited "soft launch" of the brand new government structure that voters approved back in 2022. The official transition ...

Lawrence City Hall is pictured on Oct. 11, 2024. The Lawrence chamber of commerce has officially endorsed a proposal on the November ballot that would change the city’s government structure to ...