Portland, OR — The Multnomah County Republican Party in the strongest possible terms condemn any form of anti-semitism. Period.
Since October 7, 2023 there has been a significant increase of hatred and attacks on persons of Jewish ethnicity. Lest we forget, in 2025 the American Jewish community witnessed an arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence and the governor, his wife and four children came very close to losing their lives. Then there were the murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. Also, Karen Diamond died in a fire bombing in Boulder, Colorado, while in a march in support of the 1200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
No one in America should have to change their behavior because of what they believe. Unfortunately, that is how most Jews are living their lives in our country.
We are all Americans from a multiplicity of different backgrounds, and religious beliefs (or no religious beliefs at all). We all share one thing in common … to live peacefully with our neighbors, irrespective of who they are.
Property Tax increase of $1.60/$1,000 of assessed value for funding public safety
This levy would increase the total property tax amount the city receives by 42.5%.The city council has talked about removing the current $25 Public Safety fee from the water bill, but no formal action has been taken.
Portland, OR — The Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) supports candidates and policies which extend economic benefits to businesses and working individuals. In other words, we believe you should have more of your earnings in your hands or in your family’s accounts. We believe Oregon residents know better where they ought spend their own money. We demonstrated this belief with our support of the “No Gas Tax” referendum, which permits us to vote “No” on Measure 120 and stop $4.3 billion in additional taxes and fees.
The MCRP wishes to extend this economic support for the long-term. Our Platform supports the rural farmer, the factory, and the urban retailer. And we have a plan to see that all happen. If you’d like to learn more, visit the MCRP online at https://multco.gop/lk/economy.
Fairview, Oregon — The Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) has adopted their County Platform for 2026. The Party elected to assign the County’s Platform Review Committee (chaired by Vice-Chairman Jim Kight) the duty of reviewing the State Platform and recommending emendations for the County to adopt. The result was a document largely based upon the State’s recent Platform but augmented with key concerns from an earlier State Platform adopted in 2023. With some discussion and light amendment, the MCRP Executive Committee adopted the proposed County Platform in time for May’s Primary Election.
“RESOLVED, that the Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) thanks all volunteers and businesses who participated in gathering signatures for the No Gas Tax Hike Referendum. We could not have done this without you! It’s great how this non-partisan issue has brought everyone together. We hope that the grass-roots network who came together around this Referendum will effectively move future efforts.”
For too long, crime has taken over our streets in Portland, making a simple walk unsafe for its citizens.
Portland citizens get to experience and watch regularly, the destruction of the downtown core area because of rioting, destruction of public and private vehicles, vandalizing and looting of public and private buildings. This causes businesses to close and leave and stops new businesses from relocating here.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!” — President Donald J. Trump (X, September 10th, 2025, 1:40 PM Pacific)
Charlie’s voice was silenced in Orem, Utah while touring the nation, defending in debate those rights promised in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Anyone with eyes and ears can tell you that those who praise the murder of Charlie Kirk is no friend of the United States of America.
The Multnomah County Republican Party is grieved by the injustice committed this day. We sympathize with Mrs. Kirk, her children, and the Kirk family.
by Joseph Whitcomb, Chairman, Multnomah County Republicans
Multnomah County Republicans urge a NO vote on Measure HB2004, which establishes Ranked-choice Voting (RCV) for the state of Oregon. We oppose Ranked-choice Voting because it is confusing, centralizes control, can delay results, and will reduce turnout among less-engaged voters.
Today more than ever, we the Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) give our support to former President and current candidate for U.S. President, Donald J. Trump. We thank our Lord God and Savior Jesus for keeping Trump safe today, and we pray for those who were injured and for the family of those who lost their life because of hateful people.
