Welcome to Democracy Reform Oregon
Democracy Reform Oregon is a non-partisan, not-for-profit group working to increase accountability and opportunities for participation in politics and governmental decision-making. Visit the About us page to learn more.
Recent updates:
Portland Voter-Owned Elections on OPB's Talk Out Loud
Voter-Owned Elections supporters Janice Thompson (head of Democracy Reform Oregon), Amanda Fritz (publicly financed candidate in 2006 and running again in 2008), and Nick Nyhart (head of Public Campaign, the national group focused on public financing) discussed how the reform program is improving Portland politics. Opponent Bob Caldwell (head of Oregonian's editorial board) outlined his opposition. Callers chimed in and website comments also contributed to the discussion. Click here to listen to the show.
A Political History of Bill Sizemore
Curious about Bill Sizemore as his name re-emerges as a player in 2008 initiative politics? Read a detailed analysis now available online titled A Political History of Bill Sizemore: Profit vs. Policy Motives, Supporters and Opponents, Fair Fights or Fraudulent Tactics. Click here for all the details.
Reformers Congratulate Candidates Seeking to Qualify for Voter-Owned Reform
Democracy Reform Oregon and League of Women Voters of Portland applaud the grassroots efforts of candidates seeking to qualify in Portland's Voter-Owned Elections reform program whose qualifying period ends January 31, 2008. Read the press release.
