Portland Initiative Faces Signature Crisis | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A controversial ballot initiative in Portland, Safer Portland, is facing a major credibility crisis as it struggles to gather enough verified signatures to qualify for the ballot. The campaign, aiming to redirect 25% of the Clean Energy Fund to hire 400 new cops, claims election officials tampered with the signature verification process, alleging thousands were unfairly rejected without proper notice. Preliminary county data shows only 62% of signatures verified—far below the 72% needed—while the campaign demands an independent recount. City officials defend their actions, citing state rules…