Posts by Britton Taylor
DO NOT RANK Rene Gonzalez for Mayor
Opinion: Gonzalez’s ineffective and divisive record shows he’s not the right choice to lead Portland as mayor. Don’t rank Rene Gonzalez for mayor
Read More >Who Is Andre Miller?
Andre Miller was elected First Vice Chair of the Multnomah Democrats on June 13th. So that our members could get to know Andre better, the MultDems Comms chair shares a transcript of his chat with him, held over a cup of coffee at Human Bean in Portland, Oregon.
Read More >Help Our Delegates Get to the DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago figures to be one of the most defining moments of this historic election year. The Oregon delegation is full of folks who reside in Multnomah County (see full list below), including several Multnomah County Democrat PCPs! However, some of our amazing delegates need help covering travel and hotel expenses. In…
Read More >Opinion: Governor Kotek should make Oregon a sanctuary for the trans community.
If Oregon really wants to be a safe haven for the trans community, Governor Kotek should declare the state to be a sanctuary for the trans community. Gender affirming care is life-saving care, and our state should be a sanctuary for trans people, whose human and civil rights are now imperiled across this country.
Read More >Save the Date March 5: Multnomah Democrats Present DRAG QUEEN BINGO with host POISON WATERS
The Multnomah Democrats are proud to announce a fun afternoon of drag, bingo and raffles on Sunday, March 5th, at the world-famous Darcelle XV Showplace at 208 NW 3rd Avenue in Portland. This fabulous event will be hosted by Portland icon and one-of-a-kind personality Poison Waters, who has been entertaining audiences for over three decades.…
Read More >On Rene Gonzalez and Democratic Values
This is an opinion piece. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Multnomah Democrats. Per our bylaws, the Multnomah Democrats cannot endorse candidates. However, in Portland’s City Council race I want to make it clear that there is one candidate who does not reflect the heart and soul of our party. The outcome…
Read More >What’s Happening with the City Charter?
by Britton Taylor In June 2022, 17 out of 20 Portland Charter Commission members voted to bring their proposal to change local government to the November ballot. Here is a quick summary of the proposed changes and update on what’s happening next. The measure would change city government by establishing a mayor-council government structure, including an…
Read More >Press Release: SCOTUS Ruling on Reproductive Freedom
By overturning Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court has shown its true colors as a radicalized judicial body that’s completely at odds with the will of the American people. PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 18, 2022 – For forty-nine years, abortion rights have been protected in the United States. Today, a radicalized Supreme Court…
Read More >The Housing Crisis: A MultDems Interview with Mercedes Elizalde, Public Policy Director at Central City Concern
Britton Taylor, MultDems Communication Chair, recently chatted with Mercedes Elizalde to get a better understanding of the housing crisis in Multnomah County. What follows is a condensed and lightly edited version of their conversation.
Read More >Action Alerts! Hot Bills and What You Can Do
At the heart of MultDems is the push for progress related to our Platform. To make it easier for PCP’s to actively participate in this push, the Comms Team, along with Bobbi Yambasu’s help, has started to put together Legislative Action Alerts, a weekly email newsletter highlighting measures that need assistance from our membership. These…
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