Why does OLCV support VOE?

Why do OLCV and so many environmental and community organizations across Portland support Voter Owned Elections? 

It’s simple: VOE gives real people a real voice in the political process, allowing our values and priorities to be reflected in City Hall.  The result: more opportunities to protect our environment, make investments in sustainable, livable neighborhoods, and expand healthy, affordable choices for how we travel.

The status quo—big corporations pumping big bucks into our elections—too often places the issues we care about on the back burner.  Elected officials who owe their success to big donors rather than the people they serve are not as focused on issues like conservation, community development, climate change, and green jobs.

Voter Owned Elections changes all of that by capping campaign spending and forcing candidates to solicit our direct support.  For the small price we pay for VOE, we can earn huge dividends in protecting and enhancing our quality of life.  We will have better leaders make better budget decisions, which translates into more investment of limited resources in the programs and polices that make our communities better.

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The Voter-Owned Elections campaign has kicked into high gear with a strong coalition of supporters.

But it's not just the names of the strong and diverse organizations supporting Voter-Owned Elections that will help us win in November. The names of the everyday Oregonians are the true backbone of this effort.

Voter-Owned Elections allow candidates to run based on community support rather than fundraising ability, and that's something we need now more than ever.