LWVPDX Podcasts

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. 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, Anna Plumb, Scott Kerman, John Karp-Evans, 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!

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. According to the City Council resolution referring the proposed levy, if adopted, the levy would “support operations of community centers and pools, continue recreation programming, maintain existing parks and natural area services, expand the urban tree canopy, and more.” The funds generated by the levy will enable the PP&R to: A five-member oversight committee will review the levy expenditures and provide annual reports. The Parks Bureau will provide for a performance audit to ensure that services funded by the levy would continue to be consistent with voter intent. Supporters say: Opponents say: Visit lwvpdx.org/portland-parks-levy/ for more information and read the full analysis here.

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? 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 JayapalJeff RenfroDenis Theriault,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!

Hear from candidates running for the Portland Public Schools Board 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!

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. - 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!

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!

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!

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!

Hear from candidate Joyce Rosenau, running for Reynolds School District Director Position 2 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!

Hear from candidate Ken Cavagnolo, running for Portland School District Director Zone 1 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!

Hear from candidate Michael Newman, 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!

Hear from candidate Pam Shields, running for Centennial School District Director Position 7 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!

Hear from candidate Rashelle Chase-Miller, running for Portland School District Director Zone 4 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!

Hear from candidate Rob Galanakis, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 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!

Hear from candidate Simone Crowe, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 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!

Hear from candidate Stephanie Engelsman, running for Portland School District Director Zone 6 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!

Hear from candidate Virginia La Forte, 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!

Hear from candidate William Mohring, running for Centennial School District Director Zone 3 Position 3 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!

Hear from candidate Christy Splitt, running for Portland School District Director Zone 1 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!

Hear from candidate Dylan Souders, running for David Douglas School District Director Position 3 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!