We are committed to encouraging all citizens to be informed and engaged voters and to protecting voting rights.
Using our advocacy positions, developed through detailed study of local issues, we advocate in support or opposition to proposed ballot measures and city policies.
LWVPDX presents free community education programs and resources for both our members and the public.
The League of Women Voters of Portland (LWVPDX) is a volunteer grassroots political organization that seeks to make democracy work. We empower voters and defend democracy by giving everyone the tools and information they need to vote and to advocate for what they want.
LWVPDX is part of the LWV of Oregon and the LWV of the United States. Members may participate at all three levels. The League is nonpartisan: we neither support nor oppose any candidate or political party. We welcome all people to join us.
The League opposes the indexing proposal due to concerns that reduced revenue would lead to program cuts. The letter encourages the County Commission to delay decisions about program funding and tax structure until there is Read more
League comments focused on ways to maintain the Settlement Agreement requirements after it concludes, a recommendation to assess the quarter-long gap between oversight by the Compliance Officer and the current court-appointed Independent Monitor, and specific Read more
In July, the City Government Transition Interest Group of League of Women Voters of Portland sent a six-month evaluation and progress report to the City Council. The report commends Portland City Council’s work to create Read more
Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Online Informational Presentation Wednesday, May 28 at 7 pm Presented by LWV Portland members: Join the online session to learn about the CEI Hub, the hazardous liquids contained in itsstorage tanks, Read more
In April, the Ranked-Choice Voting team of League of Women Voters of Portland completed its report on the findings from its 2024 Portland City Council candidate survey project: The findings were based on 20 interviews—11 Read more
Thursday, May 22 at the Laurelhurst Club Portland League members attended our Annual Membership Meeting on May 22 to celebrate Portland’s new form of city government, the consolidation to a 501(c)3, and to welcome a Read more
