Video of LWV Panel Discussion

Could Portland’s Government be more effective with a new structure?

Click below to watch the video of our panel discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of Portland’s form of government.

If you prefer to watch the video on your Tv, here is the cablecast schedule:

The Multnomah Bar Foundation and the Carol & Velma Saling Foundation donated funding for the recording by MetroEast Community media.

You can also read the study report here.

Upcoming & Recent Events

April 10, 2024, “Portland Public Schools, Opportunities and Challenges Ahead” Panelists: Dr. Sandy Husk, Portland Public Schools Interim Superintendent; Michelle DePass, PPS Board of Directors member; William Fernandez, Senior Professional Development Officer, Office of Research, Assessment and Accountability; Kristina Howard, Interim Chief Academic Officer, Senior Director, Teacher Professional Learning, Office of Teaching and Learning. To view the video of this program click here. The link to the podcast is here.

March 2024 “Solutions to our Affordable Housing Crisis” Panelists : Representative Mark Gamba, Oregon Legislature; Brian Hoop, Director, Housing Oregon; Dominique Merriweather (Dom), Executive Director, Proud Ground. The video of this event is here. For the podcast is click here.

The videos and podcasts of earlier panel discussions on Transportation Challenges, Police Accountability and other community issues are posted on our public events page.

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