The League gives testimony or makes a statement
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…
please contact Oregon’s senators THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN. THE SENATE NEEDS TO AGREE TO DEBATE THIS BILL WHEN IT IS INTRODUCED AGAIN. AS VOTERS AND CITIZENS, WE CAN KEEP PUSHING. OUR VOICES COUNT. Thank Senator Merkley for sponsoring this important legislation. Ask him to keep pushing for it. Call Read more…
Speaking out again for better community oversight of police The Portland League has sent testimony to the City Council, supporting Commissioner Hardesty’s proposed charter amendment on police oversight. The City Council will discuss this proposal on Wednesday, July 29, at 3:30. Below is an excerpt from our testimony. You can Read more…