We seek to structurally shift existing power dynamics to ensure the most impacted members of the community are a leading voice in the decision-making process.
Our electoral work must be culturally relevant to our communities and recognize that racial injustices are embedded in the fabric of Washington County
Building power in Washington County is fundamental and advantageous for the greater movement-building across Oregon.
An inclusive and equitable society builds a stronger and a just society for all communities.
We are in pursuit of lasting structural change and with that, comes sustainable, intentional, and future-oriented practices.
We operate with the intention of building deep bonds with the community, rather than to be simply transactional.
We strive to expand access to education, developmental opportunities, and necessary resources to Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
We recognize how race, economic status, immigration status, gender, and disability function to construct our realities, and thus, must lie at the heart of this work.
We aim to exercise comprehensive accountability and transparency for ourselves and the candidates we support.
Our Purpose
To establish a political infrastructure to support progressive candidates from underrepresented communities to run for various offices in the Washington County area
Consolidate resources of community groups and individuals in the Washington County area to get our people elected
Provide capacity to recruit and elect candidates that share our collective values.
Deliver meaningful support to elected officials that hold our collective values.
Hold elected officials accountable to the Washington County community
Educate, notify, and mobilize the public on critical issues that affect them
Sustain continuous collaboration and transparency between our elected leaders and the community to cultivate meaningful relationships between the two.
Raising awareness about ballot measures that affect our communities.
Strive to expand the electorate to include voting populations that have been historically left out.
