Campaign Finance Reform

LWV letter to IRS regarding reporting requirements for large contributions to politically active non-profits and “dark money” influence on campaigns , December 2019

Upcoming & Recent Events

On Wednesday, October 11, we will present a panel discussion about the proposal for a Community Board for Police Accountability, submitted by the Police Accountability Commission. Members of the public may register for the live webinar or view the video a few days later. A podcast of the presentation will also be available.

Members of the public are invited to register for our next community education event on September 19, 2023. See our post on Charter Implementation here or on the homepage of this website.

Find links here to the video and podcast of our February 8 Zoom Webinar, Progress & Challenges for Portland Police and Policing Alternatives.

Recording of “Gun Safety, Responsible Use & Policy – Zoom webinar” is available now. Learn about measures to prevent gun violence and injuries and ensure safety in our schools and neighborhoods.

The videos of the 2021-22 Panel Discussions on the International Climate Change Change Conference (COP26), the Portland Charter Review Interim Report, and on Immigration and Refugee Resettlement are now posted on our YouTube channel. We also have a 7-minute video about Teaching High School Civics with the Case Method made after our October event. It is posted here. We also have podcasts of all these programs.

Read our Recent Testimony page to read copies of our testimony and letters to elected officials.