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Updated Directory of Elected Officials Available Now

We’ve updated our Directory of Elected Officials, with information from the results of the May 2023 Special Election. Read it by clicking here. You’ll find information about how to contact all the elected representatives who serve people in our area. There are websites, emails, or phone numbers for everyone from President Biden to the directors of the Fire Districts. When you have a concern about government, you can use this contact info to ask questions or express your opinion. The Directory also has information about political parties and voter registration. Finally, if you need more details about area governments, check Read more…

By Office Manager, ago

It’s Time to Get Ready to Vote

Most voters’ ballots arrived in the mail by May 4. Election Day is May 16. Your vote matters. We have election resources to help you get ready to vote. This Special District Election is about local measures and candidates. The results will affect local government policies, services for our communities, and taxes to support those services. Check out our May 2023 Special Election webpage which connects to written explanations of the three Multnomah County  ballot measures. In addition, you’ll find links to candidates’ answers to questions, videos of Voter Forums and candidate interviews for the major races, and podcasts of Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

April 4 Panel Discussion on Mental Health, Housing, and Homelessness

View the Video of Our Zoom Webinar by clicking below. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here. The panel of community leaders discussed chronic homelessness as a public health issue. They explained how they are trying to provide health care and shelter to people with mental illness and/or addiction, and the need for more shelters, and supportive affordable low-income housing.   The panel included:  Jill Kahnert, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, retired from Central City Concern.   Jason Renaud, LWVPDX League member, and Voluntary Managing Director of the Mental Health Association of Portland   Scott Kerman, Executive Director, Blanchet House   Rachael Duke, Executive Read more…

By Judith Tierney, ago

Electric Vehicles: Can They Deliver on Their Promise?

The video is now available for the March 1st webinar of Dr. Dan Sperling’s talk about the impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on carbon reduction. Find out what it will take for EVs to make a measurable difference in greenhouse gas reduction. We are cosponsoring this program with the League of Women Voters of Piedmont, California. To learn more about Dr. Sperling, visit the LWV Piedmont page. We also co-sponsored the LWV of Piedmont event on the health effects of heat. The recording of that webinar on heat is here.

By Judith Tierney, ago