East County Rising mourns the loss of Representative Hoa Nguyen, a beloved member of our community, a tireless champion for East Portland and North Clackamas, and an early part of the East County Rising family. From her service on the David Douglas School Board to her leadership in the Oregon Legislature, Hoa dedicated her life […]
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Hoa Nguyen, taken far too soon after a fierce and courageous journey with cancer. Hoa was a dear friend and partner to East County Rising. Her life and leadership reflected the very best of what it means to serve community—with heart, humility, and hope. From her
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ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION Now OpenApplication deadline March 3To apply, follow the instructions below We’re excited to launch our endorsement process for the upcoming May 20th Special District Election. Our goal is to drive progressive outcomes in East Multnomah County by ensuring that our school boards better reflect the diverse and forward-thinking communities they serve. To help achieve
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As we wind down the year that was 2024, we wanted to reflect on the tremendous progress our scrappy organization has made in our East Multnomah County region, and share what’s in store for 2025. Celebrating Long-Term Movement Building In our 6th year, the 2024 election cycle marked a transformative chapter for East County Rising
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The initial election results are in from this November 2024 General election and East County has some local reason to celebrate! While we mourn the national results, in contrast, voters in Oregon continue to take steps forward to strengthen democracy and elect strong leadership. With more than two-thirds of the Multnomah vote counted, the candidates
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As we approach the November 5th, 2024 General Election, East County Rising is proud to announce our endorsements, available at eastcountyrising.org/2024-general-endorsements. These candidates and ballot measures represent the leadership, values, and progressive vision that our community needs to thrive. Share our upcoming digital voter guides on social media and drop by our Gresham/Rockwood Office to
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