Voting on ballot measures is the moment that we as Oregonians help write the laws in our state. Make sure to vote with us on critical issues when your ballot arrives. Not sure how to vote on these measures? No worries. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon has recommendations on the issues that impact access to health care in our state. Join us in voting YES on these measures!

• Yes on Measure 108 — Yes for a Healthy Future: Measure 108 protects the Oregon Health Plan by establishing the first vape tax in Oregon and bringing our tobacco taxes more in line with neighboring West Coast states. Countless patients who rely on Planned Parenthood health centers are insured through the Oregon Health Plan. Many of the people we serve have historically experienced barriers to getting the care they need, but Ballot Measure 108 would decrease those barriers by securing funding for the Oregon Health Plan.

• Yes on Measure 107 — Fair and Honest Elections: Because reproductive health and rights are often attacked at the ballot box and politicized unfairly, PPAO considers access to democracy a top priority. Ballot Measure 107 would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow laws and voter initiatives that require the disclosure of political contributions and spending; limit campaign contributions and spending; and require political ads to disclose who paid for them. This measure will not only allow us to shine a light on the special interests trying to influence our votes, it will also help get big money out of politics by limiting campaign contributions.

• Yes on Measure 110 — More Treatment. A Better Oregon: Oregonians who want drug treatment or recovery services should be able to access it, regardless of how much money they have or how they are insured. Ballot Measure 110 would expand access around the state to drug addiction treatment and recovery services, paid for with a portion of taxes from legal marijuana sales. Instead of being arrested or jailed for possession of small amounts of drugs, people would be connected to the right treatment to help get their lives back on track. According to an independent racial and ethnic impact statement released by the Oregon Secretary of State and conducted by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, Measure 110 would significantly reduce racial and ethnic disparities in drug arrests and convictions. For example, disparities in drug arrests would drop by 95%.

• Yes on Multnomah County Measure 26-214 — Preschool for All: Everyone has the right to achieve the life of their choosing and to adequately care for themselves and their families, including access to educational success without barriers. Ballot Measure 26-214 will provide high-quality, tuition-free preschool for all 3- and 4-year olds in our community, and fair wages for teachers. Together, we can ensure children have opportunities they need to learn and grow, and families have the support they need to earn a living. As we have learned from our partners in reproductive justice and from SisterSong, reproductive justice means being able to parent the children you have safely and with all the resources you need to thrive. Early education is critical to thriving children and families and helps us truly achieve reproductive justice.

• Yes on Portland Measure 26-217 — Police Oversight Board Charter Amendment: If Black people don’t have the right to bodily autonomy to live their daily lives without the fear of violence or murder, we can never achieve justice, let alone reproductive freedom. Ballot Measure 26-217 would amend the Portland City Charter to establish a new police oversight board, giving the board the power to subpoena witnesses and request police documents and evidence to investigate complaints made against the Portland Police Bureau, and allowing the board to impose disciplinary actions up to termination of law enforcement professionals. This increased transparency and accountability is an important initial step in a longer process to truly reimagine justice and safety.