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Protect Elections & Your Data!

View the video of a Panel Discussion of Privacy and Cybersecurity On March 10, the League of Women Voters of Portland hosted a program on “Privacy and Cybersecurity Today,” based on a new study by the League of Women Voters of Oregon.  Now you can view the video of this program to learn about this urgent and timely topic. How can we protect elections? How can you (and businesses you use) protect your personal data? Click below to view this video: SPEAKERS LWVOR President Becky Gladstone, who was a member of the study committee, will be the featured speaker. She will be Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Ideas for Better Schools!

Watch the Highlights from our program on “Education Innovations” Click below to see a 20-minute video that shows the best parts of our “Innovations in Public Education” panel discussion. Experts from Metro-area schools talk about new ideas for improving education. Watch and hear what’s happening in our public schools to help all students learn and succeed!

By Margaret Noel, ago

Portland’s Government – An Analysis

Video of LWV Panel Discussion Could Portland’s Government be more effective with a new structure? Click below to watch the video of our panel discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of Portland’s form of government. If you prefer to watch the video on your Tv, here is the cablecast schedule: The Multnomah Bar Foundation and the Carol & Velma Saling Foundation donated funding for the recording by MetroEast Community media. You can also read the study report here.  

By Margaret Noel, ago

Should we change Portland’s Government?

During November and December 2019, League members are considering whether and how Portland’s city government should change.  Their work is the final step in a process that began more than two years ago. In May 2017, members voted to restudy of our government.  A summary of the results of the two-year study – The City That Works: Preparing Portland for the Future – was published in September. Then the study committee sent copies to all Portland LWV members. The study’s cover is shown in the photo above. You can read the online version of the study by clicking here. After Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

New Study of Portland’s Government!

Just Released: Restudy of City government In September 2019, the League of Women Voters of Portland  completed our city government study, “The City that Works: Preparing Portland for the Future.” Portland League members voted to conduct this two-year restudy of city government in May 2017. Members realized that Portland’s voters needed more up-to-date and complete information to decide on possible changes to the City Charter. The restudy looks closely at many parts of our current government. It examines strengths and weaknesses of the government’s structure and then explores different options for changing it. The goal is to provide useful ideas Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago