DEMAND BEND BECOMES A SANCTUARY CITY
2020-08-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Bend city council meeting this Wednesday Aug 19 and stand with our Immigrant neighbors. Being a “welcoming city” did not protect our community, Bend City Council must DECLARE Bend a City of Refuge and Sanctuary for immigrants from all countries. Bend City Council must align with Governor Brown and all state leadership to uphold sanctuary for immigrants, and protect our cities from sanctions while protecting families from gross violations of civil rights. Bend Police Department, must not enforce Federal civil immigration laws and shall not use city monies, resources or personnel to investigate, question, detect or apprehend persons whose only violation is or may be a civil violation of immigration law; FURTHERMORE Bend City Council must directs the City Manager and the Bend Police Department to develop and implement plans to protect and uphold the civil and human rights of Immigrant community members interacting with DHS in our city.
**City council meeting agenda here: https://bend.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=9&event_id=487
Call: 1-855-282-6330 Enter code: 146 828 2994##
Within the first 100 days of Krantz as chief of police WE DEMAND:
1. Bend City Council must DECLARE Bend a City of Refuge and Sanctuary for immigrants from all countries, and The City of Bend must RESOLVE to oppose immigration raids; Bend City Council must align with Governor Brown and all state leadership to uphold sanctuary for immigrants, while protecting families from gross violations of civil rights.
2. A COMPLETE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF MICHAEL KRANTZ FULL RECORD.
3. A CONCRETE PLAN TO IDENTIFY AND DISMANTLE WHITE SUPREMACY/NATIONALISM WITHIN BEND PD AND THE BEND COMMUNITY.
4. A CLEAR ACTION PLAN TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY FROM ICE/CBP FAMILY SEPARATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS THAT MUST INCLUDE ADDRESSING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BEHAVIOR AND CULTURE REGARDING THESE INSTITUTIONS.
5. BAN TEAR GAS
6. BAN CHOKEHOLDS & STRANGLEHOLDS
7. REQUIRED DE-ESCALATION
8. REQUIRED EXHAUSTING ALL ALTERNATIVES BEFORE SHOOTING
9. REQUIRED WARNING BEFORE SHOOTING
10. REQUIRED DUTY TO INTERVENE
11. BAN SHOOTING AT MOVING VEHICLES
12. REQUIRED USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM
13. REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING
14. END QUALIFY IMMUNITY
15. A PLAN TO CREATE CITIZEN’S RESPONSES LIKE CAHOOTS MODEL

Building Resilience Campaign Kick-Off
2023-02-15
Oregon Just Transition Alliance is helping lead the Building Resilience Coalition! This coalition is made up of a broad group of climate and environmental justice organizations dedicated to making sure Oregon builds healthier, more affordable, and resilient communities that are not reliant on dirty fossil fuels.
We’re excited to announce the official Building Resilience Campaign Kick-off on Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Zoom. Join the Kick-Off to learn more about Building Resilience, our priorities and goals, and how you can get involved. Can we count on you to join us?
Who: Building Resilience Coalition
Where: Zoom (link will be provided upon RSVP)
When: Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Spanish and ASL translation will be available.
Hear from climate policy experts and key lawmakers about the bills we’re working to pass in the 2023 Legislative Session.
RSVP HERE
Speakers: Special guest: Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber
For questions about this event please contact Ana Molin (ana@ojta.org), Becca Phelps (becca@uniteoregon.org), or Britney VanCitters (britney@olcv.org). We hope to see you there!

¡Oregon Just Transition Alliance está ayudando a liderar a Building Resilience Coalition! Esta coalición está formada por un amplio grupo de organizaciones de justicia ambiental y climática dedicadas a garantizar que Oregón construya comunidades más saludables, asequibles y resilientes que no dependan de combustibles fósiles contaminantes.
Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento oficial de la campaña Building Resilience el miércoles 15 de febrero de 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en Zoom. Únase al lanzamiento para obtener más información sobre Building Resilience, nuestras prioridades, objetivos, y cómo puede participar. ¿Podemos contar contigo para unirte a nosotros?
Quién: Building Resilience Coalition
Dónde: Zoom (se proporcionará un enlace al confirmar su asistencia)
Cuándo: miércoles 15 de febrero de 6pm a 7pm
Habrá traducción al español y ASL disponible.
Escuche a expertos en políticas climáticas y legisladores clave sobre los proyectos de ley que estamos trabajando para aprobar en la Sesión Legislativa del 2023.
RSVP AQUÍ
Altavoces: Invitada especial: líder de la mayoría del Senado Kate Lieber
Si tiene preguntas sobre este evento, comuníquese con Ana Molina (ana@ojta.org), Becca Phelps (becca@uniteoregon.org) o Britney VanCitters (britney@olcv.org). ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
