Demand Action of Leaders & Partner Agencies

Taking action on important local issues, whether it’s homelessness, public safety, or community improvement, starts with engaging your community leaders. These elected officials and decision-makers hold the power to make changes, but they rely on input from the public to understand the urgency of problems. By reaching out effectively, you can influence policy, encourage swift action, and ensure your voice is heard.

On this page, we will guide you through:

  • Identifying the right leaders to contact (from city council members to state representatives)
  • Crafting persuasive, respectful messages that express the urgency of your concerns
  • Using multiple platforms (emails, phone calls, social media) to amplify your impact
  • Building coalitions with neighbors to strengthen your collective voice

Demanding action is about more than just voicing frustrations—it’s about inspiring change through constructive dialogue. Let’s work together to ensure our leaders are accountable and our communities thrive.

Share Your Story

Reaching Out

Email Templates

General concerns ↗️

Concerned parent ↗️

Tips & Tricks

  • Be clear and concise by sharing facts and avoiding generalizations
  • Share your unique story, experience, and ideas
  • Stay professional and respectful, while expressing urgency to the matter
  • Be specific about your requests, or call to action
  • Consider signing your email as Lents Resident, Advocate for Lents 96 Action Group, or simply Concerned Citizen
  • Do not declare political affiliations or endorsements on behalf of the group

Community Leaders and Agencies

City Leaders

Lisa Strader

Lisa.Strader@portlandoregon.gov

Multnomah County Leaders

Jessica Vega Pederson

mult.chair@multco.us

Julia Brim-Edwards

district3@multco.us

Agency Partners

Mike Krebs

Mike.Crebs@portlandoregon.gov

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mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.gov

gonzalezoffice@portlandoregon.gov

comm.rubio@portlandoregon.gov

MappsOffice@portlandoregon.gov

CommissionerRyanOffice@portlandoregon.gov

mult.chair@multco.us

district3@multco.us

Media

TV

fox12news@kptv.com

TV

news@koin.com

Newspaper

newsroom@oregonian.com

Newspaper

newstips@wweek.com

Newspaper

news@portlandtribune.com

Newspaper

news@opb.org

Newspaper

examiner@seportland.news

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newstips@kgw.com

fox12news@kptv.com

news@koin.com

cityincrisis@katu.com

newstips@katu.com

newsroom@oregonian.com

newstips@wweek.com

news@portlandtribune.com

news@opb.org

examiner@seportland.news