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Hello, I'm Lisa, and I'm running for Portland City Council in District 4.

With 15 years of public service under my belt, including a decade spent facilitating political transitions in challenging regions such as Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria, and Bosnia, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Additionally, I've dedicated my efforts locally, working for the City of Portland since 2022 on crucial issues like gun violence prevention and the modernization of our first responder system, ensuring efficient responses tailored to each situation.

I am a firm believer in the charter reforms passed by voters and am committed to ensuring a smooth transition to our new form of government. Living in SW Portland with my family, I am deeply connected to the community and possess the values and expertise necessary to propel District 4 forward.

Please join us at Burnside Skatepark on January 27th at 7pm to honor the life of Tyre Nichols, who was taken from us too soon. Please bring flowers and candles if you are able.

Food and snacks will be provided, be prepared for a possible march.

Alt text: A black flyer with two pictures side-by-side. The left picture is a photo of Burnside Skatepark. The right picture is a portrait photograph of Tyre Nichols smiling in a plaid button-up shirt and red backwards flat peak hat.

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Justice For Tyre Nichols.

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Friday, January 27th at 7pm.
Burnside Skatepark, SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232

We need as many people to show up to tomorrows board meeting to stand in solidarity with Reynolds students and let the school board know we aren’t going away.

We are hiring a Constituent Service Representative! This position serves as liaison to the public as the first point of contact to the Office of Commissioner Hardesty, and is also responsible for various administrative & office duties. Please share and apply today here: https://bit.ly/JHREP

Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is in a tough re-election fight facing wealthy challengers who oppose the transformative change she has led for police accountability, compassionate solutions with the houseless, and more.

We need a few more $20 donations from Portlanders to max the Small Donor Elections match.

Your contribution will be matched 9-to-1 meaning will receive $200. Give securely at:

joannforportland.com

Re-elect Hardesty 2022 One Portland. For Everyone. Volunteer Donate Get a Lawn Sign The Latest Featured Feb 10, 2022 Final 100 Donor Drive Feb 10, 2022 Read More → Feb 10, 2022 Feb 3, 2022 Women and Reproductive Rights Leaders Endorse Jo Ann Hardesty Feb 3, 2022 Read More → Feb 3, 2022 Dec 2, 2021 Strong ...

Yesterday the City of Portland has released the tentatively agreed upon contract with the Portland Police Association. You can find more information at https://www.rethinkportland.com/ppa-contract

I made a promise to Portlanders we were going to do this contract differently. Over the last 3 years, we took community input, provided as much transparency as labor law allowed, hired outside legal counsel with expertise in police union contracts, & now we have real change.

This includes the ability to continue our expansion of Portland Street Response citywide and creating a clear, fair discipline guide to provide accountability for police misconduct.

While no single contract negotiation will bring about all the changes I personally would like to see, I’m proud that my office’s deep engagement led to a better process and outcomes.

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We invite Portland residents to learn more. The City of Portland's lead negotiators are holding a Q & A forum this Thursday at 5:30pm. You can register online using the link below.

https://portlandoregon.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=80190568cc50263fd8e154c1b&id=601848b8e8&e=fbbda987fe

What are your thoughts on body worn cameras?

Studies show that it doesn't lead to changed behavior or accountability but with police unions trying to control the footage OUR voice is needed in this conversation.

Tonight January 23rd 6pm-8pm

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87065273646

Body worn cameras are a DOJ requirement, and I agree that they will help us improve our system. The next step is the robust policies and procedures that make camera footage an effective tool toward transparency and justice.

SUNDAY:

Join PCCEP: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87065273646
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Watch: https://youtu.be/JyrbrN4s-UQ

Lawn signs have arrived!
Sign up for yours here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/lawn-sign-request-2

Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty will be hosting a FB Live tomorrow, Friday at 7pm. Tune in, engage, and share your questions.

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You still have plenty of time to support Commissioner Hardesty in her re election campaign:

https://secure.c-esystems.com/joannhardesty/donation.aspx

Kaia Sand | Go big, Mayor Wheeler. Our city needs Portland Street Response Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s budget allotment for Portland Street Response falls short. The mayor proposes underfunding the non-police crisis response by 77% in his proposed budget for 2021-2022.

Deadline to sign up for testimony on thy budget is today at 4pm

Public Comment Sign-Up Form City Budget Office

We want to show you how PSR works by highlighting our cases, from the initial crisis response from our first responder team all the way through to the follow-up support and referral process with our community health worker team.

Recently, we were called out on a welfare check for a houseless individual in distress. We were able to connect with this person and find out about their needs. We then connected this person with one of PSR’s Community Health Workers (CHW) to help link this individual with services.

The CHW discovered that this person has been houseless for decades but wanted permanent shelter. The CHW worked with the individual to get them screened for housing and they were approved and placed on the waiting list for appropriate housing that includes wrap-around services.

Due to the client’s historical challenges within various institutions/systems, the CHW and client are working together to build the client’s skills to retain their housing; they will also be connected with a resident services coordinator within the housing complex to ensure they have ongoing support.

In the meantime, PSR’s CHW is helping to get the client’s service animal spayed in preparation for moving in, as well as assistance in getting a medical approval note for the service animal. The CHW has also connected the individual with healthcare providers.

This is just one story about how we help people in the field who need support but don’t know how to access assistance.

🚨My family is in need of your help🚨

We have been without a home for over 2 months and with your help we could finally start putting the pieces back together ♥️🙏🏽

If you can't donate please share

Displaced Black Family Needs Assistance, organized by Andre Miller My name is Dre Miller and I am born and raised in Portland Oregon. I have 4 chil… Andre Miller needs your support for Displaced Black Family Needs Assistance

Another black young man was gunned down in our own backyard.

Another child will grow up without their father.

Help the family in any way you can. The family has setup this gofundme. Please help them out during these times

Kevin Peterson Jr, organized by Kevin Peterson Kevin (KP) Peterson Jr is my son. Yesterday he was murdered by the police in Vancouver, WA. Kevin wa… Kevin Peterson needs your support for Kevin Peterson Jr

Count Every Vote🗳☑

Defend Democracy Coalition in collaboration with
Justice Unity Integrity Community Equality

‼️Electoral Justice is Racial Justice ✊🏾‼️

Join us to stand up for Black lives, demand that every vote be counted, and defend our democracy.

Electoral Justice is Racial Justice: Black Lives Matter, Count Every Vote. Join us to stand up for Black lives, demand that every vote be counted, and defend our democracy.

https://www.defenddemocracycoalition.com/

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A forum that will get you familiar with your ballot and how to fill it out.

Guest Panelists will go over measures as well as candidates.

This event will be LIVE streamed right here on our page
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We are here to introduce to you the J.U.I.C.E crew.

JUICE is here cultivating lasting solutions that uphold the pillars of:

JUSTICE- We are continuing the work paved by pervious civil rights activists to provide continuous justice for future generations.

UNITY- Bringing people together for a unified goal to bring an end to systemic racism.

INTEGRITY- The value we intend to hold our public leaders and justice system to, we live ourselves.

COMMUNITY- Advancement of a self sufficient community.

EQUALITY- We aim to achieve legal and systemic change addressing all discrimination against POC’s. We believe in creating a just society where people of color are treated with the same rights and opportunities as non people of color.

DEMANDS:

Policing/Jailing- We demand reform in the way we fund, train, and review police. As well as the way we treat, sentence, and hold inmates.

Housing/Property- We demand easier access for black communities to won their own home and property.

Healthcare- We demand quality healthcare that is affordable and comprised of workers who are trained to recognize and eliminate bias in the system

Education- We demand the implementation of black history and culture as well as the expansion of black educators and funded programs into the educational system.

J.U.I.C.E acknowledges we certainly do not include all of the voices of Portland and that our demands, promises and regards do not speak for everyone. We are one element of a larger, inclusive picture of what the people are demanding through peaceful revolution. We are here for the people, by the people.

Follow us on the following platforms:
Insta- J.U.I.C.E_PDX
Twitter- JUICEPDX1
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JUICEPDX

One small victory, many to go.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces ‘phased’ removal of federal officers from Portland Federal officers will begin leaving the city on Thursday under a deal reached between Oregon officials and the Trump administration. State police will help protect Portland's federal courthouse.