Mark Shull, the newest Clackamas County Commissioner, posted dozens of posts on Facebook disparaging people of color, Muslims, and other marginalized groups between 2019 and the present. At the Jan 14, 2021 Clackamas County Board of Commissioners meeting, Shull refused to step down, despite all 4 board members and more than 100 other elected officials […]
Issues
A CALL FOR PEACE AND CIVILITY IN ADVANCE OF THE ELECTION
The West Linn Alliance is allied with a number of other groups in supporting civil and violence-free elections Portland, OR – October 16, 2020 United in Spirit, along with our allied organizations, will hold a press conference on Friday October 30th (details below) calling for peace and civility in advance of the election. Our appeal is for civil discourse. […]
Talking to Kids about Racism
By Glenda Golter As a white mother of two white teenage daughters, I wish I’d been more deliberate about talking to my kids about racism when they were little. The topic of racism comes up more regularly now that they’re older, but I know I still have plenty of room to grow. In my efforts […]
WLWV School District: Long Range Planning Committee needs reviewing
Long-range planning that is dominated by racist views or financial conflicts of interest poses an existential threat to the school system.
School District takes action against racist comments
Her statements were antithetical to the long-term vision of the School District administration
Law Enforcement and Police Reform in the State of Oregon
WLAIC supports the need for government policies and entities that strengthen public health and safety. We believe that sensible guidelines on the use of force in policing support this goal. WLAIC supports the following State-level policies called for by Legislative People of Color Caucus. The state legislature is taking up the issue of arbitration in […]
Review of Six Proposals on DEI Audit to City of West Linn
Author: Kathy Selvaggio, West Linn resident (The following submission was made to the City of West Linn regarding six proposals submitted in response to the City’s bid tender for a DEI audit.) I am submitting the following comments and attached spread sheet examining six of the 13 proposals received from firms in response to the […]
Call to Action for the City of West Linn: Build Bridges Between Communities
Help build bridges between West Linn and Michael Fessers community in North Portland
West Linn citizens support equity and social justice
Our collective recognition of the injustice behind the killing of George Floyd provides an opportunity to pursue real and necessary change for social justice in America.
West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community Statement on the Killing of George Floyd
WLAIC lifts its voice in support of the millions of US citizens who are calling for justice and accountability