Testimony - League of Women Voters of Portland

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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Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 11 – 6:30 pm until 9:30 or earlier (depending on # of candidates) Forum for school board candidates – FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PPS Board Room – 501 N. Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227. Hosted by LWVPDX, Portland Council PTA and The Bus Project.

April 11-May 21, 2019, Look for a free copy of the nonpartisan LWVPDX Voters’ Guide to the school board candidates. Available at your public library, the Multnomah County Elections Office, and at our April 11 School Board Forum.

Monday, May 13, 2019, League of Women Voters of Portland, Local Convention – members and guests.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, School Board Election, ballots must be received at an official ballot box or at Multnomah County Elections by 8 pm.

Postponed to October 2019: Portland’s City Government – Is Portland’s current government structure working effectively? Should it be changed? Look for more details soon.

News about past events is posted in the Events section or the Vote section of this website.