Access to administrative justice: Ombudsman recommendations leads to City Council approval of changes to City Code in order to eliminate barriers to accessing administrative appeal processes. April - May 2015.
Ordinance
Ordinance passed by City Council; May 27, 2015
City Council meeting videos
City Council meeting video from April 22, 2015
Agenda item 412 - Auditor's Office presentation begins at 69:15 within video
City Council meeting video from May 20, 2015 - discussion of ordinance amendments
Agenda item 512
City Council meeting video from May 27, 2015 - City Council vote
Agenda item 544 - Council discussion and vote begins at 157:35 within video
Media releases
Auditor to Ask City Council to Remove Barriers to Administrative Justice - April 20, 2015
Auditor's Media Release
Auditor's Media Release
Articles
You Can Appeal Most City Decisions! Chances Are You Either Don't Know That Or Can't Afford It
Article from the Portland Mercury, April 22, 2015
Should it be easier to fight City Hall? Portland officials propose changes
Article from The Oregonian, April 23, 2015
Portland fee reform; Beaverton medal misstep: Editorial Peaks and Valleys
Article from The Oregonian Editorial Board, April 24, 2015
It just got easier to fight Portland City Hall, and City Council is thrilled
Article from The Oregonian, May 27, 2015