URGENT INFORMATION - MAY 9TH DEADLINE!
- pdxletterwriters
- May 8
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DRONE SURVEILLANCE IN OREGON?
Image: from THIS website titled "Top Police Drones for Law Enforcement".
IT'S BEING CONSIDERED RIGHT NOW! |
Before you enjoy the going through the juicy list of events below, please quickly submit written testimony before 3pm Tomorrow (Friday, May 9th) explaining that you OPPOSE Senate Bill 238A. We made it easy for you.
SB 238A would:
Give both the police and sheriffs in Oregon total discretion to deploy an unlimited number of drones for the surveillance of anyone, at any time, regardless of context.
All this without any oversight or accountability.
The bill contains no stipulation as to what should happen with the data it collects.
Therefore, the chances are non-zero that some of it will end up with federal authorities.
Since we know that unchecked power never bodes well - we should all register our opposition to this bill. The ACLU of Oregon has a one-page explainer HERE. Easy Steps:
Access a sample testimony HERE.
Copy the sample text into your own document.
Adjust it to your liking.
Submit it HERE.
You can either:
copy your testimony into the box provided,
or - you can upload your response as a PDF file.
You can also type directly into the text box. Your choice.
Be sure to set the "Position on Measure" box as Oppose.
THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR FREEDOMS!
Providing written or verbal testimony to legislative bodies is merely one of the many influence-points available to us. HERE's a longer list of the different ways you can exercise power.
SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT JUNE 6th-9th, SALEM, OR
Join fellow Oregon Indivisibles in Salem on June 6-9 for a COINvention organized by the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network (COIN).
Come and learn about everything you need to know to be an effective activist. From social organizing and digital security to emotional well-being and grounded, non-violent communication. Learn from Constitutional experts exactly where we stand in terms of a Constitutional Crisis and from the ACLU about the various ways we can fight back. And much more!
Register HERE.
Note on accommodation: Some folks have offered to host attendees in their homes for the COINvention. Since there are more requests than spots, spots will be allocated starting with attendees who have to travel the furthest.
EVENTS, EVENTS
FRIDAY, May 9th:Friday, May 9 - Honk and Wave with District 2 Neighbors Indivisible: Bring out your sign and a friend to support the rule of law! Register below for this short and punchy action at NE 15th and Broadway. Every time we stand up, and bring someone new along with us, we move closer to that magic 3.5% of the population we'll need to send the authoritarians packing. Register HERE.THIS grassroots pop-up "unhappy hour" protest has been getting bigger every Friday!4:30pm - Indivisible Clackamas Weekly Rally - Corner of Oak Grove Blvd & McLoughlin Blvd. "We show of our signs, our strength, and our commitment to the Resistance against Trump. Register HERE.SATURDAY, May 10th:10am - East Portland Indivisible General Meeting - EastRose Unitarian - Register HERE for details.11am - Sister District’s seven Virginia candidates don’t have billionaires bankrolling their campaigns - but early grassroots support can make all the difference: see HERE how you can help elect them in this vital off-year election.2pm - Indivisible Saturday - Indivisible Oregon (IO)'s monthly gatheringto build community and take action on federal policy issues. They meet the second Saturday of each month. Plan to arrive a little early to park and get settled. The work will officially start at approximately 2:00pm. Register HERE.NEXT WEEK:Monday, May 12 - 6pm - Zenith Air Pollution Permit Hearing - The only in-person public hearing for Zenith's air pollution permit. Join The Breach Collective outside at 6:00pm for pizza, a short rally, and a quick guide on how to testify. Wear red, bring your friends, and pack the room with community power! RSVP HERE. Venue: Buckler Center Auditorium, University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203.May 14 @ 3:30pm, Fighting Disinformation with Indivisible Truth Brigade - New Member Orientation. The Truth Brigade is Indivisible’s answer to all the lies. We’re leading a grassroots approach to combating disinformation and our new campaign: “When Lies Make Laws,” will expose manipulative tactics and highlight the stakes for our society. Register HERE.May 14 @ 6pm, and also May 21, May 28: Multnomah County Budget Hearings:In-Person and Online. No RSVP required to attend. But sign up HERE to testify virtually, in-person, or to submit written comments. If you plan to watch a live stream, find it at the Multnomah County Board YouTube channel.May 20th - VOTING DEADLINE - Start by visiting the League of Women Voters of Portland's resource page HERE.May 20th - 5pm - Sister District Happy Hour: After dropping off your ballot, head over to Lucky Labrador on 915 SE Hawthorne - probably out back on their patio where Sister District will be having their Happy Hour. No registration required, just show up!May 25, 2pm - Democracy Sunday: Don't miss our next in-person gathering! Register HERE.May 26 Deadline: East Portland TIF Community Leadership Committee
Community members are invited to apply for leadership committees that will guide investments in Portland’s new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts along 82nd Avenue, SPACC, and East 205. TIF is a public funding tool used to support affordable housing, jobs, and economic growth in underserved areas.
Committee members will help shape five-year action plans starting in 2025, ensuring community priorities are reflected in how funds are used. Meetings are open to the public and include time for comment.HERE is the application form.HERE is the relevant Portland.gov page.
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