Deadline Approaches to Apply for New Police Accountability Board

Deadline Approaches to Apply for New Police Accountability Board

Portland's new civilian-led oversight board, approved by voters in 2020, is finally coming to fruition. Applications for a board seat are due April 14. by Courtney Vaughn Portlanders have until April 14 to apply to serve on the city’s new Community Board for Police Accountability. The new board was established by a ballot measure Portland voters approved in November 2020 that creates a civilian-led oversight body with authority to investigate po…

Avalos: Public safety and police accountability needs more transportation voices

Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos at Midland Library. April 4th, 2025. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos says a new City of Portland governing body with strong police oversight needs representation from transportation advocates. And with applications to serve on the Community Board for Police Accountability due before April 15th, Councilor Avalos believes now is a golden opportunity to make sure Port…