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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

Innovations in Education – Watch the Video!

Click the arrow below to see the video on Innovations in Public Education. The Portland LWV presented this program in September 2019. Four leaders in public education explain what they are doing to improve equity  for students in our schools. You can also watch this program on your cable channel. See the schedule below. We thank the Multnomah Bar Foundation and the Carol and Velma Saling Foundation for giving us the funding to pay for this video. The video was recorded by MetroEast Community Media.

By Margaret Noel, ago

Preventing More Gun Deaths

We are saddened by the recent mass shootings in El Paso,TX and in the “Oregon District” of Dayton, OH. There have now been 251 mass shootings in the US this year! But mass shootings are only part of the problem. We also have too many gun suicides and accidents. Preventing gun deaths is a priority for the League. Gun Safety Advocacy The LWV of Oregon has been advocating for better gun safety for many years. Responsible gun owners DO support practical measures to prevent gun deaths. LWVOR advocated for the passage of Oregon’s current laws to keep guns out of Read more

By Margaret Noel, ago