You will find written descriptions of all the Multnomah County ballot measures, as well as a pro/con voter forum on the Zoo Bond measure.
There are also written statements by the candidates, and thirty-two short recordings of candidate interviews for many of the local candidates. There are also candidate forums for both the US House District 3 Republican candidates and US House District 3 Democratic candidates, and for the candidates for Multnomah County District Attorney and all the County Commissioner Districts.
Find the recorded interviews and forums when you open the Voters Guide block on the Voters’ Guide page. Vote informed!
This webinar highlighted the ways Portland Public Schools is moving forward in the face of many challenges.
On the plus side, how can PPS build on its recent improvements in student performance on state tests? On the challenging side, what can be done to improve inadequate funding, in the face of projected downturns in student enrollment? How can we offset the low number of instructional days caused by short-term (the strike!) and long-term factors?
To view the video recording of this webinar, click the arrow below:
The panelists included Portland Public Schools leaders and educational experts:
Dr. Sandy Husk, Portland Public Schools Interim Superintendent
Michelle DePass, Portland Public Schools Board of Education
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
This program is one of our community education programs held free of charge for our members and the public. All of our programs are recorded for rebroadcast by MetroEast Community Media and available by video and podcast from our website, lwvpdx.org. The programs are also replayed on community access television. The replay schedule is below.
Funding for production of this program is provided by the League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund and the Carol and Velma Saling Foundation.
LWV of Portland held a Community Education program, “Solutions to our Affordable Housing Crisis,” on Wednesday, March 13, 7 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. Click on the arrow below to view the video recording of this program.
PODCAST:
To listen to a podcast of this program, click here.
THE ISSUES:
Our community and state are experiencing a dire lack of affordable housing. The causes include limited rental vacancies and housing costs rising faster than wages. This program focuses on what is being done to help solve our housing crisis.
PANELISTS
State Representative Mark Gamba represents Portland neighborhoods. He advocates for actionable solutions and investments in affordable housing and housing for the unhoused.
Brian Hoop, Executive Director of Housing Oregon. Housing Oregon is a statewide association of affordable housing organizations. They convene the 90 member organizations to develop and advance policy, organize a conference and other educational events, support peer groups, and communicate industry news to members.
Dominique Merriweather (Dom), Executive Director, Proud Ground. Proud Ground brings permanently affordable housing opportunities to first-time homeowners using a land trust model.
All of our programs are recorded for rebroadcast by MetroEast Community Media and available by video and podcast from this website.
Replays of the recording will be on public access Comcast and Ziply channels. The schedule is below.
Funding for production of this program is provided by the League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund and the Carol and Velma Saling Foundation.
2024 will be a busy year for LWVPDX. We start with important planning for next year and a luncheon.
Membership Planning for 2024-25
Luncheon for LWV Members
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 the U.S. do “program planning” in January every year. You can read more about this here.
The Media Luncheon: On February 14, the anniversary of the League’s founding, members enjoyed a luncheon together. We listened to a panel of journalists discuss our city – the things we value and a vision for the future of Portland. Registration closed on February 9, but you can read more about the event here.
Voter registration & information
Recorded events on current issues
Engaging the Public on Voting and Community Issues
Voter Service: For the upcoming elections, we will provide plenty of nonpartisan voter information to the people of Multnomah County. We will register voters and produce our usual print and online voting guides, and recorded candidate interviews and forums. Find out more on our 2024 Primary Voters’ Guide page.
City Government Changes: As Portland’s city government and elections method change in the coming year, LWVPDX will be active in educating our members and the public. We are committed to ensuring that every Portlander knows how to use ranked choice voting and engage with their local government. View our City Charter Reform page for the latest.
Community Education: Our usual panel discussions of current issues in our communities will be presented in March and April. Our spring panels will address housing and education. These, along with our voting resources, will be recorded for viewing and listening. Look at our Public Events page for more information.
