LWVPDX Podcasts

League of Women Voters of Portland
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Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues.  The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters.  Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org, to learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information.

  1. NOV 10

    LWVPDX Community Education Panel: Untangling City-County Services

    In the second of our two-part series on Multnomah County, we will take a critical look at the overlapping city-county services that regularly rank as the most confusing and frustrating to Portlanders: homelessness, housing, and behavioral health. How do the city’s and county’s approaches to these challenges differ? How is the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department funded and how does it work?What is the practical impact of this dual system on those experiencing homelessness or mental health problems? Most importantly, is there an effective shared pathway to resolving the human crisis that has overtaken our community?Our expert panelists offered their thoughts and answered your questions. Our speakers come from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and local community providers, to get perspectives from across our community: Jamie Dunphy, Portland City Councilor and Vice Chair of the Council’s Homelessness and Housing CommitteeAnna Plumb, Interim Director for the Multnomah County Homeless Services DepartmentScott Kerman, Executive Director of Blanchet HouseJohn Karp-Evans, Deputy Director of The Peer Company (formerly Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon)Listen to this podcast, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. This podcast comes from one of our community education programs held free of charge for our members and the public. Visit www.lwvpdx.org to learn more, become a member, or donate and support these programs!

    1h 20m

  2. OCT 21

    LWVPDX Ballot Measure Forum: Measure 26-260 Portland Parks Levy

    Hear from supporters and opponents of the bond measure 26-260 for Portland Parks Levy on the ballot in the November 4, 2025 Election. Measure 26-260 would replace the current property tax levy of $0.80/$1,000 assessed property value, expiring on June 30, 2026, with a new tax levy of $1.40/$1,000 assessed property value, which would apply for five years from July 2026 through June 2031. There is an approximate $600 million maintenance repair and replacement backlog. Three cents of the $1.40 levy will be directed to reducing this backlog. Speaking in favor of the bond: Portland for Parks Campaign Manager, Tony MorseSpeaking against the bond: Portland Resident, Bob WeinsteinThe League of Women Voters has worked for over 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our Voter Forum for the November 4, 2025 Multnomah County special election. Participants were invited to join this forum for free. In addition to this interview, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by November 4, 2025: your voice matters!

    36 min

  3. OCT 14

    LWVPDX Community Education Panel: What Does Multnomah County Do for You?

    This webinar clarifies how Multnomah County’s government and programs impact its residents. Multnomah County has been a recurrent topic in local news lately, from homelessness policy to public safety to Preschool for All. But how much do you really know about the county?  What are Multnomah County’s structures and powers?What services does the county provide? How does it divide responsibilities with the cities and towns in its jurisdiction? How are county taxes and fees assessed and what do they pay for?To answer these questions, we have invited a panel of county experts to lead an interactive conversation about what the county does, how it works, and what are its biggest challenges. At least half of the session will be given to answering audience questions. Our panel includes: Susheela Jayapal, former Multnomah County Commissioner from 2019-23 Jeff Renfro, County Economist for Multnomah CountyDenis Theriault, Interim Communication Director for Multnomah CountyListen to this podcast, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. This podcast comes from one of our community education programs held free of charge for our members and the public. Visit www.lwvpdx.org to learn more, become a member, or donate and support these programs!

    1h 20m

  4. MAY 1

    PPS School Board Candidate Forum (May 2025 Election)

    Hear from candidates running for the Portland Public Schools Board in the May 20, 2025 Election: Ken Cavagnolo, Zone 1  Rashelle Chase-Miller, Zone 4Herman Greene, Zone 4Jorge Sanchez Bautista, Zone 5Virginia La Forte, Zone 5Rob Galanakis, Zone 6Stephanie Engelsman, Zone 6Simone Crowe, Zone 6- The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate interviews for the May 20, 2025 Multnomah County special election. All candidates were invited to record an interview for free and those who chose to participate are included. In addition to these interviews, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by May 20, 2025: your voice matters!

    1h 3m

  5. MAY 1

    Portland Public Schools Bond Forum (May 2025 Election)

    Hear from supporters and opponents of the bond measure for Portland Public Schools on the ballot in the May 20, 2025 Election. This measure would authorize up to $1.83 billion in bonds for facilities and education investments. If approved, these funds would go toward capital costs, including repairing elementary and middle schools, renovating two high schools, updating security systems, and upgrading curriculum materials. Speaking in favor of the bond: Portland School District board member Christy SplittSpeaking against the bond: John Charles, President and CEO, Cascade Policy Institute, Portland- The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate interviews for the May 20, 2025 Multnomah County special election. All candidates were invited to record an interview for free and those who chose to participate are included. In addition to these interviews, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by May 20, 2025: your voice matters!

    31 min

  6. APR 27

    Durrell Kinsey Bey, for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large (May 2025 Election)

    Hear from candidate Durrell Kinsey Bey, running for Centennial School District Director Position 6 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate interviews for the May 20, 2025 Multnomah County special election. All candidates were invited to record an interview for free and those who chose to participate are included. In addition to these interviews, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by May 20, 2025: your voice matters!

    8 min

  7. APR 27

    Heather Coleman-Cox, for Gresham-Barlow School District Director Position 6 at Large (May 2025 Election)

    Hear from candidate Heather Coleman-Cox, running for Gresham-Barlow School District Director Position 6 at Large in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate interviews for the May 20, 2025 Multnomah County special election. All candidates were invited to record an interview for free and those who chose to participate are included. In addition to these interviews, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by May 20, 2025: your voice matters!

    8 min

  8. APR 27

    Jorge Sanchez Bautista, for Portland School District Director Zone 5 (May 2025 Election)

    Hear from candidate Jorge Sanchez Bautista, running for Portland School District Director Zone 5 in the May 20, 2025 Election. - The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. We provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan information about what’s on their ballot. This podcast comes from our series of candidate interviews for the May 20, 2025 Multnomah County special election. All candidates were invited to record an interview for free and those who chose to participate are included. In addition to these interviews, you can find detailed voter information at our national site,  www.Vote411.org. Visit our local Portland site, www.lwvpdx.org, to watch our video interviews and forums, learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Enjoy this podcast, let others know about it, then subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. And, make sure to vote by May 20, 2025: your voice matters!

    8 min
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Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues.  The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters.  Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org, to learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information.

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  • Creator
    League of Women Voters of Portland
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    248
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 League of Women Voters of Portland Oregon
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    LWVPDX Podcasts

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