Be Part of History — Volunteer as a Neighborhood Leader for Multnomah County Democrats

Be a Part of HIstory

This fall, the winning candidates will be those with “the best ground game,” those who reach the most people, in-person, face-to-face, peer-to-peer, neighbor-to-neighbor — one meeting and handshake at a time — in order to ensure voter turnout. That’s why serving as a Neighborhood Leader for your district is the single most important thing you can do to help Democrats not only retain the White House and Senate, but also return the House to Democratic leadership, and maintain the strength of the Democratic Party in Oregon.

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We Support Portland Teachers

Portland Teachers rally 2023

The Multnomah County Democrats support the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) in their decision to authorize a strike. PAT members have been working at Portland Public Schools without a contract since June. Their requests for lower class size limits, higher compensation, school building conditions and other measures are reasonable and will benefit students. Find out what Democrats can do to support teachers.

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Why Run for Portland City Council?

Portland small donor elections

Portland’s city government will look dramatically different starting in January 2025. The election of 12 new city council members (3 from each of 4 districts around the city), plus a new mayor and city auditor, will happen in November 2024. That’s a long way off! So, why are so many people already declaring their intent to run? And, why should YOU consider running? Get the info and important dates and links here.

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Opinion: Rene Gonzalez’s Tent Ban is Cruel

Portland City Hall

In February, Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez banned Portland Street Response from distributing tents to the houseless citing fire danger. Multnomah County Democrats Chair Michael Burleson urges Gonzales to reverse course on this response to the housing crisis in Portland.

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What’s Happening with the City Charter?

Portland Charter Commission

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…

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