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We’re turning SIX! Come and be part of East County Rising’s 6th Anniversary Gala – our biggest event of the year! Special guests Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Esperanza K. Tervalon will be there to celebrate with us!  Date: Thursday, September 5th, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Migration Brewing Gresham, 181st & NE Wilkes  […]

We are excited to kick off our endorsement process for the November 5th General Election. Our goal is to achieve progressive outcomes in East Multnomah County by ensuring that our government better represents our diverse and progressive communities. With this in mind, we invite candidates who share our values and vision to seek our endorsement. To

There are only four days until ballots are due. Your vote is your voice, and make it count by casting your ballot by Tuesday, May 21, by 8 PM. Vote today by mailing back your ballot or dropping it off at an official drop box. Find your nearest drop box location here. If you haven’t seen it yet,

Dear Rockwood, Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village and Corbett communities, we are proud to share our East County Rising Voter Guides for the May 21st Primary coming up in less than three weeks.

Shannon Singleton is our Commissioner for Multnomah County District #2, representing the communities of North and Northeast Portland. Shannon’s experience working closely with residents experiencing poverty uniquely qualifies her as a commissioner for Multnomah County, our state’s largest social service provider. Shannon’s career as a trained social worker and a longtime housing and racial justice

We are proud to endorse Vince Jones-Dixon for Multnomah County District #4. We first supported Vince for his unanimous appointment to the Gresham City Council in 2020, making him the first Black city councilor elected in at least three decades. Since then, he has championed reforms focused on addressing the root causes of community violence, prioritizing

As our city has grown, so has the demand for emergency services. Unfortunately, Gresham has too few first responders to meet this increasing demand. On May 21st, we can change this by voting YES for the Gresham Safety Levy Measure 26-247. Gresham has seen a 46% increase in population, but the number of firefighters hasn’t changed

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

We’re excited to announce our endorsement of one of our longtime leaders, Eddy Morales for US Congress. Over the past six years, I’ve known and worked with Eddy in Gresham. I’ve seen his optimism and diplomacy. He consistently navigates the toughest issues with imagination and pragmatism, delivering results and building community. As a councilor, Eddy

Zach Hudson is our State Representative for District #49, representing the communities of Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, and North Gresham. In his two terms as state representative, Rep. Hudson has worked hard to make education more effective and inclusive, support working families, champion racial equity, and lead efforts toward a sustainable Oregon. Rep. Hudson is