On June 23, Portland Phoenix published an article, "Those who have been there predict Portland Charter Commission faces steep learning curve," discussing the organizational meeting with Portland's newly elected Charter Commission. In the meeting, the members will approach the year-long and far-reaching task of making recommendations that may revise the structure of city government.

The article mentions the previous commission, which included attorney and former City Councilor Jim Cohen who gave advice to the new commission group.

To read the full article with Jim's advice and interview, continue to Portland Phoenix's page here.