Promotion of Orderly Metropolitan Government

Adopted 1967. Updated 1979, 1994, 2000.

The Leagues of Women Voters of Portland, East Multnomah County, and Clackamas County believe that a sense of regional community is vital in dealing with regional issues.  We support efforts aimed at developing and expanding this sense of regional community among all residents of the Portland metropolitan region.

We support coordination, cooperation and the delivery of services at a broader level (including bi-state), when needs justify it.

We support a regional government with power to enforce its decisions and with adequate and equitable financing.  We support changes in state legislation and the Metro charter which are justified in order for Metro to carry out its prescribed functions.

We recognize that Clark County, Washington, is an integral part of the Portland metropolitan region, and we support Clark County being a participant in regional decision-making, should it wish to do so.