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Events & Actions
Union Calls for Fred Meyer Boycott!
Local 555 members at Fred Meyer completed their ULP strike, and now the union is calling on all of us to uphold the previous picket lines through a consumer boycott of Fred Meyer “until a fair agreement is reached and Fred Meyer’s admitted price gouging has stopped.” Read more here.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6pm: City Council District 3 Candidate Forum
Attending candidates will be broken into three, one-hour groups as selected by the moderators to facilitate a more effective discussion.
This event is not a debate between candidates, it is a forum for candidates to respond to questions regarding policy, etc. as presented by the moderators. Questions will be written by the moderators and selected from community members before and during the event. Audience members will not ask candidates questions directly.
Location: Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7pm: Policy Discussions with Portland-Metro People’s Coalition (Virtual Event)
Many of us are trying to wrap our minds around the election campaigns for Portland City Council, Portland mayor, and the Multnomah County Commission. We’re also responding to Supreme Court rulings and local ordinances affecting Oregon’s unhoused and housed residents, and so much more.
One of the goals of the PMPC has always been to educate each other about the work going on in different arenas (housing, environment, labor, police accountability, etc.) and to support each others’ demands for change. Join PMPC convening on the first Tuesday of the month, through October, to share information about policy initiatives over the months leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 5.
BerniePDX is a member of the Portland Metro People’s Coalition.
RSVP by emailing info@portlandpeoplescoalition.org
BerniePDX Candidate Events!
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Saturday, Sept. 7, 11am-1pm: Field Kick-Off Event for LISA FREEMAN (D4)
Join Lisa for the field kickoff event! This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in our campaign and make a difference in Portland District 4. We will provide all the necessary materials and training for door knocking and literature drops. Whether you’re new to campaigning or a seasoned veteran, there will be something for everyone. Together, we’ll have fun along the way while spreading the word about Lisa’s vision for a brighter future for our community. Your participation is crucial, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Watershed PDX, 5040 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 7, 1-3:30pm: Mill City Park Canvass for CANDACE AVALOS (D1)
You’re invited to the Candace for Portland Mill City Park Canvass! Join us at 1 PM at Mill City Park in Southeast Portland for a quick volunteer training and a few snacks before we begin canvassing the neighboring community. No prior canvassing experience is required and we promise we’ll make it super easy to do. Bring some friends if you can!
Location: 1912 SE 117th Ave.
Sunday, Sept. 8, 10am-12pm: Canvass for MITCH GREEN (D4) in Reed
Reach out to renters with team Mitch! We’re knocking doors to fight for a better Portland. We’ll give you with everything you need (but please bring your phone to make it easier). No experience necessary.
We have fresh new materials printed by UFCW Local 555. We have expert canvassers from Portland DSA and Team Mitch guiding us block by block.
What to Expect:
Snacks and refreshments
Using your fully-charged smartphone (or paper)
Meet team leaders and other volunteers at the start
Review game plan, ask questions, grab materials
A debrief after completing turfs
Location: Kenilworth Park, SE Holgate Blvd & SE 34th Ave
Sunday, Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29: I Love District 2 Scavenger Hunt Series for JENNIFER PARK
Jennifer wants to share her love for North and Inner NE PDX with her neighbors in this interactive adventure that is her love letter to District 2! This 4-part scavenger hunt series will take place on Sundays in September.
Each event will highlight the beauty and uniqueness of a new District 2 neighborhood cluster. These hunts will be a choose-your-own-adventure model, with a variety of riddles, tasks, and challenges to choose from to unlock points. The teams will end the hunt at our I LOVE DISTRICT 2 party! $15 donation requested.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5:30-7pm: Thank You Card Writing with STEPH ROUTH for D1
Come hang out with fellow members of our campaign’s team as we write thank you cards to our supporters that have made a donation to the campaign!
Being in community is a big part of what will make this new city council system work, and this is a great opportunity to be in community with neighbors who care about the future of our city!
Location: The Zed, 5718 SE 92nd Ave.
Thursday, Sept. 12, 6-8pm: REX BURKHOLDER City Council Launch Party (D3)
Rex Burkholder is running for Portland City Council District 3, come celebrate our official launch with great drinks, food, and local music at Rogue!
Rex will give a briefing at at 6:30 pm and then we will have time to mingle and enjoy Rogue’s extensive menu of food and drink. Special local talent spinning records and a VERY special musical duo by Rex and Lydia!
Location: Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilow Brewery, 928 SE 9th Ave
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10am-3pm: JONATHAN TASINI’s Campaign Kick Off and Canvass Event (D2)
Hi, Berners: excited to let everyone know that Ben and Jerry’s (aka, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield) have endorsed, exclusively, our campaign for City Council; Ben and Jerry have known Jonathan since 2015 when they were all on the Bernie presidential campaign train (Jonathan was a national surrogate for Bernie).
AND: to send us to City Hall, can you give us just two hours to canvass voters on September 14th in a multi-union effort (and, then, have pizza, courtesy of AFSCME Local 328, one of Jonathan’s 24 union endorsers). Jonathan has already knocked on 4,000 doors, and, together, our team and volunteers are closing in on 10,000 doors knocked. First time? No problem—it’s easy and fun, we will train you!
Location: Columbia Park, 4339 N Lombard St.
Saturday, Sept. 14, 11am-2pm: Belmont Canvass for TEACHER TIFFANY (D3)
We will be talking with the community about the issues they are facing and how Teacher Tiffany will listen to the voices of the working people in this city- not just the wealthy few.
Never canvassed before? Don’t worry! We will go through a full training and you will also have the option to pair up with a more experienced canvasser.
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2-3pm: Meet CHAD LYKINS (D4) at Coco Donuts PSU
Your chance to talk to Chad about Portland’s future right on the PSU campus. Grab a coffee and join the conversation!
Location: Coco Donuts PSU, 1808 SW Broadway
SUPPORT OUR ENDORSED CANDIDATES:
District 1 (East Portland)
District 2 (North and NE)
District 3 (SE and NE)
District 4 (NW, SW, Eastmoreland & Sellwood)
This November, Portlanders have the opportunity to elect a whole new City Council. BerniePDX is proud to endorse a slate of candidates who will champion tenants’ and workers’ rights, climate justice, and truly affordable housing in our city. These candidates believe that City Hall should take an active role in supporting our underfunded schools, teachers, and students. They will fight back against the influence of corporations like Zenith in city decision-making.
Our candidates are committed to housing the unsheltered members of our community and expanding the Portland Street Response, so that all Portlanders in need can access this vital service. They will also hold police accountable for their actions and increase oversight of the Portland Police Bureau.
BerniePDX is proud to endorse the above candidates for Portland City Council, who are committed to fighting for the people and bringing this vision of our city to life.
March for Bernie Rally, January 23, 2016