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Reparations Resolution FAQ
On Thursday, June 9, 2020, the precinct committee persons (PCPs) of Multnomah Democrats will vote on Resolution 2020-13 The Debt: the Case for Reparations. The resolution’s primary author, Quinton Blanton, provided this FAQ for PCPs to read in advance of the vote. What is the purpose of a reparations program? In the book From Here…
Read More >Reflections on Pride 2020
By Rachelle Dixon and Eric Delehoy On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a neighborhood gay bay in New York City. They harassed and brutalized patrons, as they always had. But this time, patrons had had enough. Marsha P. Johnson, a Black Trans Woman, and Sylvia Rivera, a Latina Trans Woman, led patrons…
Read More >March PCP Appointment Apps Due March 2, 2020
Have you been waiting to become a PCP? Submit your application TODAY by visiting: https://multdems.org/becomepcp
Read More >Young Democrats! Apply for the Sue Hagmeier Oregon Summit Scholarship
In honor of the legacy and activism of our friend and long-time Party leader Sue Hagmeier, the Multnomah Democratic Party, through the gracious support of John and Shirley Vandermosten, has established a scholarship for young Democrats in Sue’s memory, to attend the biennial Oregon Summit, October 18-20, in Sunriver, OR. Apply for the scholarship here.…
Read More >Advanced Nominations for Mult Dems Treasurer now closed; Nominations from Floor Still Accepted
CLICK TO SEE THE CANDIDATES The Role On August 8, at the Central Committee meeting, we will hold a special election to fill the vacant position of Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County. Are you interested in using your knowledge of budget and finance to help Democrats win in 2020? It is time…
Read More >MultDems Call to Action: Keep Clean Energy Funding Intact!
As Oregonians, we shouldn’t have to pit schools against clean energy. We deserve fully funded schools and clean energy jobs and initiatives. Unfortunately, an amendment to the Student Success Act (HB 3427) could damage the future of the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and prevent other cities and counties from taking this kind of bold…
Read More >Announcing the April 11 Central Committee Meeting
We invite you to the Central Committee meeting of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County. The meeting will take place: Thursday, April 11 Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NE 40th Avenue, Portland 97212 (Map) Meet and hear the goals of the great Democrats who are running in the 2019 May Elections. Our schedule is as follows:…
Read More >Multnomah County Democrats (MCD) Elect Congressional District One and Five Delegates
At the January 13 organizational meeting, Multnomah County Democrats (MCD) elected delegates to represent us to Congressional District One and Five. These delegates join the advisory committee that meets with their representative to the U.S. House or Representatives. Our delegates are community voices for our Congressional representatives. They have the opportunity to regularly consult…
Read More >Multnomah County Democrats (MCD) elect Congressional District Three (CD-3) delegates.
At the January 13 organizational meeting, Multnomah County Democrats (MCD) elected Congressional District Three (CD-3) delegates. These delegates join the advisory committee that meets with their representative to the U.S. House or Representatives (in this case, Representative Earl Blumenauer) to further their goals in Washington, D.C. Their service is to provide authentic community voices to…
Read More >Multnomah County Democrats Elect State Central Committee Delegates
January 15, 2019 At the January 13 Organizational Meeting, Multnomah County Democrats (MCD) Precinct Committee Persons voted for our party’s representation to the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO). State Central Committee delegates represent Multnomah County Democrats to the Democratic Party of Oregon. These delegates will help determine the path of the Democratic Party by electing…
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