The League gives testimony or makes a statement
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
So many important things are happening at once! Here are links to the posts and pages about them: Future of Healthcare Panel Trust Vote By Mail The Portland Protests Moving Ahead to Better Police Accountability
From Protests to Progress In beautiful and mostly peaceful Portland, we have experienced many weeks of civil protests. First, demanding an end to police brutality and systemic racism. Then, also resisting unwarranted and unwanted federal intervention. And finally refocusing on demands for racial justice and police accountability. Portland and Oregon Read more