Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Portland
The League of Women Voters of Portland is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes informed and active participation in government. Membership is open to all, men and women, who are interested in learning how the government operates and have a desire to make a difference.
The League of Women Voters of Portland is a nonpartisan political organization that promotes informed and active participation in government. Membership is open to all, men and women, who are interested in learning how the government operates and have a desire to make a difference.
Examining Equity in Portland Public Schools
Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Parking: Ample street parking.
Transit: Plan your route with TriMet's Trip Planner at www.trimet.org
Please join LWV Portland for a free panel discussion with educators from school districts in Portland as we address questions of equity in the schools.
Panelists include:
- Carole Smith, Portland Public Schools Superintendent
- Barbara Rommel, David Douglas School District Superintendent
- Karen Fischer Gray, Parkrose School District Superintendent
- Dan Ryan, Portland Schools Foundation CEO
Panelists will discuss equity among schools, particularly in areas of staffing, Foundation grants, and access to services such as art, PE and music, as well as TAG and special education programs. They will also discuss parent and community involvement and ways they can make a difference.
MetroEast Community Media will record the program for later broadcast. Check back soon for broadcast times.
Candidate Forums: May 18, 2010 Election
Portland City Commissioner Positions 2 & 3
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Parking: Ample street parking.
Transit: Plan your route with TriMet's Trip Planner at www.trimet.org
Multnomah County Chair & County Sheriff
Date: Wednesday, April 14
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Gresham City Hall, 1333 Northwest Eastman Parkway Gresham
Parking: Because this event is after business hours, attendees may park anywhere in the Gresham City Hall parking lot for free.
Transit: From downtown Portland, ride the MAX blue line to the Gresham City Hall station. Or, plan your route with TriMet's Trip Planner at www.trimet.org.
Metro Council President
Date: Wednesday, April 21
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Parking: Ample street parking.
Transit: Plan your route with TriMet's Trip Planner at www.trimet.org
All forums will be recorded and aired on local access cable television. Assisting us in that effort are Portland Community Media and MetroEast Community Media. Check back soon for the full broadcast schedule.
90th LWV Anniversary Celebration (1920-2010)
In 2010, we celebrate the founding of the League of Women Voters and the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Read more about the LWV Portland celebrations.
Creating a Sustainable Future
David Bragdon, Metro Council President
Michael Armstrong, Senior Sustainability Manager and Policy Analyst, City of Portland
Dianne Riley, Equity Agenda Coordinator, Coalition for a Livable Future
LWV of Portland held a panel discussion on sustainability, February 9th. You can read a report on the presentation prepared by LWV member Bev Wilson.
