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 ...

Very little systematic research has been conducted to determine the policy effects of changing the form of county government. The findings of this study suggest that efforts to modernize county ...

The study committee comprises five Town Meeting members, five at-large resident members and one Select Board member. The committee will study the town's government structure over the next 12 to 18 ...

The strong mayor approach has been waning in popularity for decades now nationally. It’s time for change. | Opinion ...