The League gives testimony or makes a statement
Action opportunity: Write to your Congressperson The week of March 31, the US House of Representatives is expected to consider the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act” (HR 22). According to Nonprofit Vote and other sources, the bill would require proof of citizenship for registering to vote in any and all federal elections (which Read more…
Action opportunity: Submit testimony online Senate Bill 210 seeks to make in-person voting on Election Day the standard method for conducting elections in Oregon. It would also limit vote-by-mail options, imposing stringent identification requirements. This move would undermine the accessibility and inclusivity that have been the hallmarks of Oregon’s electoral Read more…
2024 will be a busy year for LWVPDX. We start with important planning for next year and a luncheon. Engaging League Members Program Planning: We gathered in groups to plan the projects and priorities we will focus upon in 2024-25. This activity is exclusively for League members. Local Leagues throughout Read more…
The League is working hard to make sure the charter reforms that voters passed in November 2022 will make Portland’s government and elections better. Our new page on City Charter Reform links to resources explaining ranked choice voting and the decisions being made now about our 2025 city government. We’ll Read more…
Summer Updates Every ten years, the City of Portland appoints a commission to review its Charter. The City Charter is the organizing document that structures the City and its leadership. LWVPDX is following the Charter Review Commission, which has been underway since late spring. Several of our board members are Read more…