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Portland Charter Reform Passes - A WIN for Representation
Portland Charter Reform Passes - A WIN for Representation

Portlanders vote YES on change to government that will increase access for frontline communities, improve accountability and ensure greater representation for all.

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Donovan ScribesNovember 9, 2022
CAT Stands Against 50% Rent Hike at North Portland Complex
CAT Stands Against 50% Rent Hike at North Portland Complex

These low-income tenants thought they were protected by city policy, but a corporate loophole has allowed gross rent gouging.

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Donovan ScribesOctober 28, 2022
CAT Statement on New 14.6% Rent Increase
CAT Statement on New 14.6% Rent Increase

New rent cap sure to increase evictions across Oregon.

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Donovan ScribesSeptember 13, 2022
Rent prices for Portlanders could get ‘a lot worse’
Rent prices for Portlanders could get ‘a lot worse’
Guest UserAugust 26, 2022
Community Alliance of Tenants Response to Former Minority Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate Christine Drazan’s Statement on the Houselessness Crisis
Community Alliance of Tenants Response to Former Minority Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate Christine Drazan’s Statement on the Houselessness Crisis

Community Alliance of Tenants Executive Director Kim McCarty released the following statement today in response to Drazen’s proposals to declare a State of Emergency for houselessness:

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Community Alliance of Tenants OregonAugust 10, 2022
CAT Board Meeting Monday, July 25th, 2022 at 6 pm
CAT Board Meeting Monday, July 25th, 2022 at 6 pm

The Board is responsible for making strategic decisions about CAT’s work and is responsible to ensure CAT’s long-term organizational and financial health and stability.

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Guest UserJuly 20, 2022
Critical Eviction Protection Ends June 30th
Critical Eviction Protection Ends June 30th

Submit your ‘Safe Harbor’ letter to your landlord by end of the month to prevent eviction

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Donovan ScribesJune 6, 2022
Statement on Buffalo Terrorist Attack

CAT’s executive director condemns White supremacy, and demands and end to hate in all forms.

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Donovan ScribesMay 19, 2022
How Stable is Your Housing? Take This Quick Survey
How Stable is Your Housing? Take This Quick Survey
Donovan ScribesMay 16, 2022
Received An Eviction Notice? Here's Some Ways to Protect Yourself!
Received An Eviction Notice? Here's Some Ways to Protect Yourself!
Donovan ScribesApril 19, 2022
Rent Debt Grace Period Expired February -- Here's How to Protect Yourself
Rent Debt Grace Period Expired February -- Here's How to Protect Yourself

The bill preventing evictions for non-payment on rent debt accrued between April 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 expired February 28th, but there are some ways to stay housed!

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Donovan ScribesMarch 1, 2022
Community Alliance of Tenants Calls for $100M for Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention
Community Alliance of Tenants Calls for $100M for Housing Stability and Homelessness Prevention
Community Alliance of Tenants OregonFebruary 16, 2022
State Rent Assistance Re-Opens January 26th
State Rent Assistance Re-Opens January 26th

Oregon Rental Assistance Program to serve thousands of Oregon tenants; find out how to apply now.

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Donovan ScribesJanuary 24, 2022
Statement on Passage of New Tenant Protections in Special Session
Statement on Passage of New Tenant Protections in Special Session

CAT claims victory, while setting eyes on stronger protection ahead

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Donovan ScribesDecember 16, 2021
Register NOW to Testify at Special Tenant Protections Session in Oregon Legislature
Register NOW to Testify at Special Tenant Protections Session in Oregon Legislature
Donovan ScribesDecember 9, 2021
CAT Statement on Special Housing Session
CAT Statement on Special Housing Session
Donovan ScribesNovember 30, 2021
Dec. 1 Deadline for State Rent Assistance - Sign up NOW!
Dec. 1 Deadline for State Rent Assistance - Sign up NOW!
Donovan ScribesNovember 24, 2021
CAT Makes Demands of Governor in Virtual Face-to-Face
Donovan ScribesNovember 18, 2021
Governor Meets With CAT Members

Tenants discuss housing crisis and demands for protections with Governor Kate Brown

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Donovan ScribesNovember 17, 2021
50+ Organizations Demand Freeze on Evictions in Oregon
Donovan ScribesOctober 26, 2021
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We say this land acknowledgment as recognition of TRUTH. We say this land acknowledgment to show respect. Today, there are 9 “federally recognized” tribes in the state of Oregon. But before settlers came to take the land here in Oregon, there were more than 60 tribes in this area. We acknowledge that we are on the occupied homeland of indigenous communities in Oregon. In addition to the immeasurable loss of First Nations land, and the lives of countless indigenous men, women, and children, entire cultures were wiped away. Livelihoods were stolen. Some of these atrocities were government approved. Despite centuries of colonization, genocide, and racism, indigenous people are still here. We must think about what it means to occupy space on indigenous lands.

We recognize the legacy of systemic oppression that enables many of us to be here. We also recognize and honor the strength, resilience and capacity of indigenous people in our region. Land is not just merely the space that our bodies occupy; it is a vault of culture, story, art, history, and tradition. 

 
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