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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Saturday, April 11 – all candidate and ballot measure information will be available on Vote411.org.

Tuesday, April 28 – deadline to register to vote or to register as a Republican or Democrat.

Wednesday, April 29 – Multnomah Co. Elections begins mailing ballots to all registered voters.

Thursday, May 14 – last day to mail your ballot to be sure it will arrive by Election Day. Postage is provided. No stamp needed!

Tuesday, May 19, Election Day – ballots that were not mailed must be deposited at an official ballot drop site before 8pm.