| VOTER
OWNED ELECTIONS From
Alliance for Democracy
Portland City Commissioner, Erik Sten, and City
Auditor, Gary Blackmer, have proposed that Portland
follow the successfull example of Maine and Arizona
which have enacted
Voter Owned Elections, aka Clean Money Elections.
More candidates running from more different backgrounds
representing segments of the population which
have not had a voice in the past. And some of
them are being elected for the first time. This
could happen in Portland. Learn more about Voter
Owned Elections. And then support Erik Sten's
and Gary Blackmer's efforts to have Portland elections
represent the broadest possible breath of our
citizens.
Watch
for our page on supporting Voter Owned Elections
in Portland soon.
In the meantime,[Read
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Public
Forum--- Alliance for Democracy
Feb. 3rd, 7PM to 9PM
First Unitarian Church -- SW 12th and Main
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January 26th, Wednesday
Burnside Bridgehead public hearing
This
is the final public hearing before the Portland
Development Commissioner on the Burnside Bridgehead
Project (BBP). The BBP is the development plan
for a 5 block area at the east end of the Burnside
bridge. There are three proposals, two of which
include bringing in a large "Big Box"
anchor like Home Depot or Loews. The third plan
calls for a smaller development focused on maintaining
the urban character of the area and sees its development
as a incubator for small business start-ups. Small
manufacturing start ups would be a major component.This
will be the public's last opportunity to discuss
what this area should look like, and who this
area should serve.
This is a big corporate development vs
a locally focused development.
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How
To Make Your Voice Heard!
Jan 26, 2005
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Portland State University, Room TBD
1825 SW Broadway
Lobbying your Elected Officials
Tired
of feeling like your issues are not being represented?
Then learn how to play a leadership role and effectively
impact your elected officials!
OCN is proud to offer the workshop,
"How to Make Your Voice Heard!: Empowering
Citizens Lobby to their Elected Officials."
This hands-on and interactive training is FREE
and open to the public, but registration is required.
Space is limited, so contact Jennifer today to
register for this unique training opportunity!
Contact
(503) 227-8073
Oregon Conservation Network
jdemuth@olcv.org
http://www.olcv.org
ActionSpeaks
Portland is a non-partisan group of individuals
in the Portland Metro area, who have formed in
response to the events of November 2, 2004.[Read
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