Portland Auditor's Office Adopts Interim Campaign Finance Rules; Comments Open Through December 4
The City Auditor's Office in Portland, in Multnomah County, Oregon, on November 4 adopted updated campaign finance administrative rules on an interim basis, covering ARA 13.01, 13.03 and 13.05, effective November 4, 2026. Under the City Charter, the City Auditor may adopt interim rules without prior notice when finding that failure to act promptly will prejudice the public interest. The update reflects public comments received from May 8 to June 8, 2026.
The ARA 13.05 change aligns the reporting period with the state-law ORESTAR reporting period plus seven calendar days, to align with the Small Donor Elections rules. The Auditor's Office said the interim adoption keeps campaign finance filing consistent with the state system and reduces filers' compliance friction.
The Auditor's Office also opened public comment on the proposed permanent rules; comments must be received by 5 p.m. on December 4, 2026. Deputy City Auditor Reed Brodersen signed the interim adoption memo. The interim rules remain in effect until the permanent rules are adopted.
(Source: Portland City Auditor's Office)
Source: Portland City Auditor's Office
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