November 2022 Voters’ Guide

Coalition of Communities of Color

The Coalition of Communities of Color advocates for ballot measures to help fulfill our mission to address the disparities, racism, and inequity of services experienced by communities of color, and to seek social change so we can obtain self-determination, justice and prosperity. We advocate for ballot measures that will move us toward this goal.

This November’s ballot measures gives voters the chance to bring more voices into our democracy, create a more accountable government, invest in parks and nature, and advance health care and racial justice.

There will be many ballot measures on your ballot this year, and it’s important to remember to vote until the end of your ballot to make sure your voice is heard!

The Coalition of Communities of Color urges you to vote YES on the following ballot measures:

These endorsements represent only the positions of CCC as a coalition and not individual members. Learn more about CCC’s endorsement process here.

The Coalition of Communities of Color does not endorse candidates. Learn more about CCC’s affiliated political advocacy organization Building Power for Communities of Color.

CITY OF PORTLAND CHARTER

YES ON MEASURE 26-228: Portland United For Change

This ballot measure will create a more equitable democracy by giving Portland voters greater voice in City Council elections and making our government more accountable and responsive to community needs.

This measure will:

  • Give Portlanders more voice and more choice by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference on the ballot.

  • Establish city council districts so that our elected officials are accountable to their communities.

  • Make government more effective and transparent through professional city management.

Learn more about Portland United for Change here.

MULTNOMAH COUNTY

YES ON MEASURE 26-231: EXPANDING VOTING TO NONCITIZENS

This measure would expand voting rights to Multnomah County residents who are not citizens in county elections. No matter where we come from, we all deserve to be treated with dignity and fairness and have the ability to shape our futures. Voting is one of the most important ways to engage with our democracy. Community members who are not citizens bring a diversity of perspectives that will help us address our community’s challenges and find policy solutions that work for all of us.

Learn more about expanding voting rights here.

YES ON MEASURE 26-232: RANKED CHOICE VOTING

America's promise is that each of us, whether we're young or old, renter or homeowner, Black, white, or brown, can vote for leaders who truly represent our communities. This measure will allow voters to rank candidates in their order of preference in Multnomah County elections, giving us all the ability to vote our values. Other jurisdictions that have passed reforms like these have seen new voices, including candidates of color, run for office and have elected new officials who represent the people – not special interests.

Learn more about ranked choice voting here.

METRO

YES on Measure 26-225: PARKS & NATURE investments

Submitted by Latino Network & APANO

We all deserve the opportunity to connect with nature in a welcoming and safe environment. This Metro levy renewal will sustain and increase access to parks and nature throughout region without any increase in taxes. In addition to preserving our region’s water quality, wildlife habitat, and natural beauty, the levy will support Metro’s work with community-based partners to connect youth with parks and wildlife areas, sometimes for the first time.

Learn more about the Metro parks and nature levy here.

STATEWIDE MEASURES

YES on Measure 111: RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE

Submitted by NAYA FAMILY CENTER

All Oregonians deserve quality health care, but right now, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color disproportionately lack access to the services they need to stay healthy and thrive. This constitutional amendment would establish that Oregonians have the right to access the health care they need at an affordable cost.

Learn more about the Right to Healthcare campaign to vote yes on Measure 111 here.

YES ON MEASURE 112: REMOVING SLAVERY FROM THE CONSTITUTION

Submitted by the urban league of portland

It’s long past time to remove language that allows for slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for a crime from our state constitution. We must reject Oregon’s racist history by striking this dehumanizing language from our state’s founding document.

Learn more about the Oregonians United to End Slavery campaign to vote yes on Measure 112 here.

YES ON MEASURE 113: HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE

Submitted by APANO

Over the past few years, certain politicians have blocked progress on critical issues by walking off the job and shutting down the legislature. This measure will hold politicians accountable by establishing that any legislator who has ten unexcused absences from the job they were elected to do won’t be able to run for re-election.

Learn more about Hold Politicians Accountable, the Yes on Measure 113 campaign, here.

REMEMBER TO vote!

The voter registration deadline is October 18. If you are eligible, you can register to vote online here. If you’re already registered, remember to check that your address is up to date.

Ballots must be dropped off at a county elections office or postmarked by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 8.

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