Portland City Council (Oregon)
Portland City Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
President of the Council | Jamie Dunphy since January 14, 2026 |
Vice President of the Council | Olivia Clark since January 14, 2026 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 12 |
Political groups | Officially nonpartisan
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Length of term | 4 years |
| Salary | $133,207 |
| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | November 5, 2024 |
Next election | November 3, 2026 (6 seats) |
| Meeting place | |
| Portland City Hall Portland, Oregon | |
| Website | |
| Portland City Council | |
The Portland City Council (formerly the Portland City Commission) is the legislative body of the City of Portland in Oregon and forms part of the government of the city.
In January 2025, the city of Portland switched to a mayor–council form of government from a commission form of government, with elections held the prior November. The half of the city council began full four-year terms, while the other half of the city council started initial two-year terms to establish a staggered election cycle.
There are no term-limits for city councilors and they are all officially nonpartisan, although all current members of the council are members of the Democratic Party, and four of the councilors are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Six councilors, including the four DSA members, are part of a progressive caucus that often votes as a bloc.