Western Oregon University
Werner University Center
400 Monmouth Ave N
Monmouth, OR 97361
Your DPO Platform Committee is pleased to share the Final Draft of the 2025 Democratic Party of Oregon Platform.
Glossary of Terms
- Article – A thematic section of the Platform (e.g., “Economy & Labor”)
- Plank – A short values-based statement (max 50 words) within each Article
- Legislative Action Item (LAI) – A policy action we recommend to state or federal legislators
- Subject Committee – The group at Convention that prioritizes LAIs for each Article
Key Dates and Deadlines
- July 6 – First round of feedback on the Platform and Legislative Action Items (LAIs) due
- July 12 – Second Draft of Platform issued
- July 20 – Final feedback due on Second Draft and LAIs
- July 26 – Final Draft of Platform issued (no further changes until Convention)
| 6:00pm-6:55pm | Platform Convention Registration Open (Doors will not open prior to 6:00pm) | Pacific Room Lobby |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | 1st Plenary Session: Election of convention officers and approval of Convention Rules | Pacific Room Lobby |
| 8:30am | Platform Convention Registration Open
(doors will not open prior to 8:30am) |
TBA |
| 9:30am-12:30pm
Subject Committee Breakout Sessions (Choose One at Registration) |
Article 1 – ECONOMY & LABOR | TBA |
| Article 5 – HEALTH CARE & PUBLIC HEALTH | TBA | |
| Article 6 – HUMAN RIGHTS | TBA | |
| Article 9 – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | TBA | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch (Included in Registration) | TBA |
| 1:30pm-4:30pm
Subject Committee Breakout Sessions (Choose One at Registration) |
Article 2 – EDUCATION | TBA |
| Article 3 – ENVIRONMENT | TBA | |
| Article 4 – FOREIGN POLICY & NATIONAL SECURITY | TBA | |
| Article 7 – INFRASTRUCTURE | TBA | |
| Article 8 – PROTECTING DEMOCRACY | TBA | |
| 7:00pm | Democratic Party of Oregon
Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner |
Pacific Room |
| 8:00am | State Central Committee Credentialing Opens
(doors will not open prior to 8:00am) |
Pacific Room Lobby |
| 8:30am-9:30am | 3rd Quarter 2025 SCC Business Meeting | Pacific Room |
| 10:00am | Platform Convention Registration Open | Pacific Room Lobby |
| 10:30am | 2nd Plenary Session: Reviewing the 2025 Platform | Pacific Room |
- Meeting Access:
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- The SCC Business Meeting will be open to all SCC members. Non-members will be able to view the meeting via a listen/view only livestream.
- The Democratic Party of Oregon requires all event attendees to other parts of the SCC Weekend to be “up-to-date” on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters per CDC guidelines.
- We strongly urge all SCC members to make sure you are fully vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19 before our meeting. We ask delegation chairs to work with your Delegation to ensure members are vaccinated and to coordinate alternates for delegates who are unable to attend as per your County or Caucus Bylaws.
- Consider taking a COVID rapid test before you leave home if you have one available. If you receive a positive Covid test, or if you have any cold- like symptoms (such as cough, fever or chills, shortness of breath, congestion, etc) please do not attend and notify your delegation chair immediately.
- The Democratic Party of Oregon reserves the right to update these protocols at any time based on the best public health guidance.
For Convention Delegates and Alternates, On-Campus Lodging is available for $80 (total). This includes access to a private dorm room in Ackerman Hall on WOU Campus for both Friday and Saturday nights. You can add this on during your registration process. Details here.
We have also negotiated discount rooming rates at area hotels. Please pay attention to distance from WOU when booking.
December 6-7, 2025 – 4th Quarter 2025 SCC Meeting, Portland
