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Election Day is right around the corner, and this year, our ballots look a little different! Portland is introducing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in a historic first, which means more choice and a stronger voice for every voter. In RCV, you can rank candidates in order of preference—1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.—in single-winner and multi-winner contests: Single-Winner Races (Mayor

We are excited to announce that we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Communications and Development Director to join our team. This full-time, exempt position will play a crucial role in creating meaningful change in East Multnomah County. As a core member of our leadership team, the Communications and Development Director will be responsible for managing our

On Thursday, we celebrated the conclusion of another successful Rising Fellowship. Congratulations to Rosalie Diaz, Erin Meechan, Amber Cook, and Ruja Bista! From July to September, these Fellows studied the history and technique of community organizing and issue advocacy. They learned about local and state civics. They attended town halls, canvassed for renters’ rights, and registered voters. They built

Ruja Bista Hi, I’m Ruja. I’ve been an international student from Nepal, and I’ve been in Oregon since 2022. I currently live in Tigard, but my classmates and colleagues at PCC come from all over the Metro area. They inspired me to apply for the Rising Fellowship and work to serve the people of East

This May, we have the opportunity to directly impact our communities, from street conditions to the safety of our neighborhoods and the quality of education for our children. We urge you to vote “YES” on the following ballot measures: Yes for Portland Fix Our Street Measure 26-245. Portlanders can continue investing in better, safer streets

Be a Rising Fellow! Apply now! Are you passionate about working towards socio-economic justice in your community? Would you like to develop the skills that support movements, pressure the powerful, and deliver good policies and change for the people? Do you want to explore a career in community organizing or political advocacy? If so, the

URGENT: Tell legislators to support expungement! Please email your legislators ASAP and tell them to vote YES on HB 4097! With the legislative session ending next week, Oregon House Bill 4097 is stalled in the Ways & Means committee. We must pass this bill to streamline the expungement process and stop old fines and fees from holding

Are you our next Field Manager? Are you passionate about community engagement and eager to make a real impact? East County Rising seeks a dynamic and dedicated Field Manager to join our team. As Field Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our community organizing efforts, driving voter registration, education, and mobilization programs. If you’re inspired