Find Multnomah County political events on our new calendar
Catch a candidates forum or a town hall on the city charter. We’ve added a political calendar to the website. Have a look at what’s coming up, and help us keep it up to date. Do you know of a political event that you’d like to see listed? Click here to submit an event to…
Read More >MultDems to Hold Special Election for Communications Officer on March 10, 2022
The Multnomah Democrats are pleased to announce there will be an election for the Communications Officer position, which has been open since January 6, 2022. The election will occur during the upcoming Central Committee meeting on March 10th. Below is a statement from the candidate, Britton Taylor (current MultDems Campaign Committee Co-Chair): I am a…
Read More >Revised Rules Published
We have updated the Standing Rules with the new rule on PRLC quorum. By custom, we have also published last year’s Platform Convention rules as the bulk of Rule 13. You can view the revised Standing Rules here. Expect this link to also appear on the Bylaws page soon. –Michael Smith, Rules Committee Chair
Read More >Alternative Voting Methods Report
This page report was prepared by the Election Integrity Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon Presented by the Alternative Voting Methods Subcommittee, Chaired by Lisa Wolf Endorsements for Delegate Selection Use: Travis Nelson & Bravo Valdez Contributors: Deren Ash, James Davis, Gary Lietke, Michael Smith, Thomas Wrisley, Sherry Healy, and Lisa Wol ALTERNATIVE VOTING…
Read More >What’s what in our government…. Ranked Choice Voting Explored
Let’s get smarter about different voting methods like Ranked Choice by Dannelle D. Stevens – Election Integrity Study Group MultDems may have heard rumors that we need to change our voting methods. Other cities like Ann Arbor, Michigan, San Francisco and 29 others RankedChoiceVotingCities2021 opted in for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Why would any city…
Read More >Disability Voices: Use the Podium to Get Your Message Across
by Ed Carter, AbleFutures.org As a person with a disability, you’re probably used to advocating for yourself. But, there are many others who do not or cannot do the same. If you’re looking to use your voice to make the world (or even just your community) a more equal playing field, then consider running for…
Read More >Member Spotlight: Paul Choi
In this Member Spotlight, we asked a new Multnomah County Democrat to tell us his story. Paul was an integral part of the Communications Group effort to overhaul the MultDems website. Paul was able to take the design work done by the team and previous volunteers and single-handedly deliver the streamlined site which just launched…
Read More >Member Spotlight: Deian Salazar
Editor’s Note: Deian is the MultDems Youth Committee Chair, a District Leader and a Precinct Committee Person for House District 47. He ran for David Douglas School Board in 2021. A young activist working on progressive causes, including disability rights, he shares the reasons why he is proud to be a Multnomah County Democrat. How…
Read More >2nd Call for Comms Officer Candidates
And a call-out of appreciation to our incredible Comms Team! It has been an honor serving as MultDem’s Communications Officer this past year. With my son in his last year at home and my mom fighting cancer, I am stepping away to tend to my family. As this is my final week in this role, I wanted…
Read More >Why I Am a Democrat: Robin Denburg
A Portlander since the 1990s, Robin was recently elected Assistant District Leader for House District 42 (replacing Spencer Trumm, who moved to a new district). Robin is a Realtor and an avid supporter of green building and sustainability with an Earth Advantage Green Realtor Certification. He says that he got involved with Multnomah County Democrats to help…
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