Building Power for Communities of Color

03/30/2026

🗓️ It's 50 days until Oregon's primary election! Click the link below to get know what races are on the ballot and which candidates have earned the support of our coalition and our communities. ✅

Here are BPCC’s endorsements for the May 19th Election:
For Washington County Chair: Nafisa Fai
For Washington County District 2 *Dual Endorsement*: Blayne Soleymani-Pearson & Felicita Monteblanco
For Washington County District 4: Steve Callaway
For Metro President: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
For Metro District 1: Ashton Simpson
For Metro District 2: Christine Lewis
For Metro District 4: Miles Palacios

Learn more ➡️➡️➡️ www.colororegon.org/endorsements-1

05/20/2025

Happy Election Day! Remember to turn in your ballot today by 8PM at your nearest drop site location.

We've joined other trusted advocacy organizations in supporting YES for Portland Public Schools Bond Measure 26-259!

A YES on Mesasure 26-259 will:
✅Seismic reinforcements for safe schools in the event of earthquakes
✅Warm, dry classrooms where students can focus on learning by updating outdated heating, cooling, and plumbing systems and roofs
✅Equitable learning opportunities for PPS students
Join us in supporting students.

Vote YES on Measure 26-259!

05/07/2025

We're proud to stand with Yes for Portland Schools and support the bond renewal for Portland Public Schools. We urge voters to mark their ballots YES on Measure 26-259.

A YES vote means:
• Fixing leaking or deteriorating school roofs, mechanical systems (heating and cooling), electrical and plumbing systems, as well as windows and siding to create better learning conditions.
• Enhanced safety and security for students and staff
• Seismic reinforcements for stronger, more resilient schools

– with no additional cost to voters!

Join us and vote by Tuesday, May 20!

11/18/2024

The Oregonian’s reporting on lower voter turnout in Portland due to ranked-choice voting missed the mark and and reinforced inaccurate assumptions about East Portland voters.

In truth, the 2024 election marks a historic win for inclusive democracy. For the first time in 100+ years, every neighborhood in Portland will have a seat at the table. Our City Council will be the most diverse in history—across age, race, gender, income, and geography.

Read our op-ed, coauthored with the Latino Network Action Fund and Next Up Action Fund, where we highlight the unprecedented victories from this election — a direct result of the charter reforms voters overwhelmingly approved two years ago.🎉

Portland's first election under ranked-choice voting will send the most diverse City Council in history to City Hall, the authors, Marcus Mundy, Elona Wilson and Tony DeFalco write, and marked a success not just in outcomes, but in process.

11/05/2024

⏰ Time is running out! You only have a few hours left to make your voice heard in this election. Make sure your vote counts by mailing in your ballot postmarked with today's date or dropping it off at a nearby location. Find the nearest drop site here: sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx

✅ Need guidance on Portland races? Check out recommendations from trusted local organizations at pdxvoterguide.com/

🗳️ Confused about ranked-choice voting? We’ve got you covered! Get step-by-step help at bit.ly/pdx-votes

If you're still filling out your ballot, remember to vote YES for Measure 117 to bring Ranked-Choice Voting to statewide elections.

Don’t wait—your vote matters!

11/01/2024

Check out who the organizations you trust recommend for Mayor and City Council in District 4 📣

Vote by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. You can return your ballot off at any official drop box location by 8:00 pm or by mail (no stamp required). Ballots must be postmarked by November 5.

11/01/2024

Check out who the organizations you trust recommend for Mayor and City Council in District 3 📣

Vote by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. You can return your ballot off at any official drop box location by 8:00 pm or by mail (no stamp required). Ballots must be postmarked by November 5.

11/01/2024

Check out who the organizations you trust recommend for Mayor and City Council in District 2 📣

Vote by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. You can return your ballot off at any official drop box location by 8:00 pm or by mail (no stamp required). Ballots must be postmarked by November 5.

11/01/2024

Check out who the organizations you trust recommend for Mayor and City Council in District 1 📣

Vote by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. You can return your ballot off at any official drop box location by 8:00 pm or by mail (no stamp required). Ballots must be postmarked by November 5.

10/31/2024

Need help voting? 📣 Check out the Portland Voter Guide! Learn which candidates for Mayor and City Council are backed by the organizations you trust. Stay informed and cast your vote by Tuesday, November 5!

Candidate recommendations and ranked choice voting info.This is your Portland Voter Guide.

10/30/2024

Two years ago, Portland voters passed some of the "most expansive voting reforms" in recent history. Next week, we'll start seeing those changes come to life as voters elect the Mayor and an expanded City Council using ranked-choice voting! Jenny Lee from Building Power for Communities of Color spoke with The Guardian about how these changes will create a more equitable government better equipped to solve the city’s problems. 💪

Click the link to read the article!

Portland will implement ranked-choice voting and move from a governing commission to oversight by administrator

10/17/2024

"To realize the potential of the voter-approved charter changes, voters need thorough information about the candidates running to represent them,” said Jenny Lee, Managing Director of Building Power for Communities of Color.

Thank you Rose City Reform for discussing our efforts to empower voters with the essential information they need to make informed decisions through the pdxvoterguide.com. It's time to make our voices heard!

Read the article to learn more:
rosecityreform.substack.com/p/portland-candidate-tracker