Testimony

League members often testify to Portland City Council about important local issues. Our most recent testimony is here.

You can see all our testimony in recent years by clicking below on the following issues:

Accountability and transparency in government

Affordable housing

Campaign Finance Reform

Environmental protection

Police Oversight

Portland Utility Board (Water)

Urban Renewal

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@LWV: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s wisdom, determination & dedication to equal rights embodied the League’s belief in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. It is with deep and profound sadness that LWV mourns the passing of this judicial giant. https://t.co/3xjvDxesjp https://t.co/EaRGHgUA41

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How is health care changing because of the COVID-19 pandemic? How does it need to change? LWVPDX organized and videoed a discussion on September 15 featuring an outstanding panel of physician experts. View it here: https://t.co/CJz6lKWIgv https://t.co/umHrF4icXy

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In Oregon, voters can receive a ballot no matter where they are staying. https://t.co/tR6yJajXmd

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September 21 – Absentee ballots available in Elections office.

September 25 – many recordings of Video Voters’ Guide interviews with local candidates will be posted on this website and on VOTE411.org.

October 2 – recordings of debates between candidates ion run-off elections for Portland Mayor, City Council, Circuit Court Judge, and Metro Councilor will be posted on this website and on VOTE411.org.

October 5 – Out of state ballots mailed.

October 7 – 10 – Voters’ Pamphlet mailed to all residential households by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.

October 12 – Gresham Voting Center Express opens.

October 13 – Voter Registration deadline

October 14 – Ballots begin to be mailed to voters.

October 27 – Last day to safely return your ballot by mail. After that date voters must use an official drop site.

November 3 – General Election date (Ballots due by 8:00 p.m.)

Look here soon for LWV fall 2020 virtual events and General Election video recordings.