PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland City Council discussed the city's transition to a new structure of government on Wednesday. In 2022, voters approved charter amendments that will start January 1, 2025.

Local governments have direct influence on our day-to-day lives, but the way they’re set up and what they actually govern can vary greatly across different municipalities. Some cities, including ...

On Election Day next Tuesday, Nov. 8, among elections for New York Governor, Attorney General and Mayor of Ithaca, Ithaca voters will find two referendums on their ballots — one to create a city ...

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 ...

Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey outlined his proposal for the city’s new government structure to the Minneapolis City Council’s Committee of the Whole. Earlier this month, the city’s Government ...

PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Utah County Commissioners on Tuesday will consider asking voters to decide whether to change the structure of government. Commissioner Nathan Ivie is proposing a system involving ...

On February 27, 2024, I will be requesting the County Commission to conduct a study to determine how best to structure county government for the long-term future as our county continues to grow in ...

A "hybrid" form of government that would merge elements of a strong mayor-City Council form with the long-term benefits of a city manager was proposed to councilors Thursday. The five city councilors ...

Lawrence City Hall is pictured on Oct. 11, 2024. No city leaders will be on the ballot this November, but Lawrence voters will have an opportunity to change the structure of their local government to ...

There’s a famous quote, somewhat mangled, that deserves mention here: “In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve.” And its provenance is also mangled — attributed to Thomas Jefferson; ...

Every big city has problems. But sometimes, it seems like Chicago has more problems than most. That’s why a new initiative that aims to examine Chicago’s governing system and compare it with those of ...