State Representative Lamar Wise
@replamarwise.bsky.social
📤 16
📥 13
📝 27
Oregon State Representative for House District 48, SE Portland and North Clackamas.
Day 7: Imani Imani calls us to believe in our people, our communities, and the righteousness of our struggle. May the year ahead be guided by unity, purpose, creativity, and faith, and may we continue building a more equitable and compassionate Oregon together. Happy New Year! 🎊
#hd48
4 days ago
0
0
0
Day 6: Kuumba Kuumba calls on us to always do as much as we can, in the ways we can, to leave our communities more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited them. Through creativity, we make space for new possibilities and build a future that is more just, vibrant, and inclusive for all.
#hd48
4 days ago
0
1
0
Day 5: Nia Nia calls us to collectively build and develop our communities in ways that restore people to their fullest potential. When our service is guided by purpose, we create policies and systems that are rooted in care, accountability, and hope for future generations.
#hd48
6 days ago
0
1
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
Oregon Legislative BIPOC Caucus
7 days ago
Rep. Wise breaking down what Kwanzaa means!
add a skeleton here at some point
0
2
1
Day 4: Ujamaa Ujamaa calls us to build and sustain our businesses, institutions, and systems together, ensuring that resources circulate within our communities. By strengthening local economies and prioritizing shared prosperity, we build a stronger, more equitable Oregon for everyone.
#hd48
7 days ago
0
1
0
Day 3: Ujima Ujima reminds us that we are responsible for one another and that the challenges facing our communities are shared challenges. It means showing up, not just in moments of crisis, but in the ongoing work of care, accountability, and repair.
#ORpol
8 days ago
0
2
0
Day 2: Kujichagulia Kujichagulia calls on us to define ourselves, name ourselves, and speak for ourselves. It means honoring lived experience, protecting community leadership, and building systems that allow people to thrive on their own terms.
#ORpol
8 days ago
0
1
0
Day 1: Umoja (Unity) Umoja calls us to strive for unity in our families, neighborhoods, and communities. It reminds us that our strength comes from working collectively toward a more just, equitable, and caring Oregon.
#ORpol
8 days ago
0
1
0
Habari Gani? 🖤❤️💚 Today we begin Kwanzaa, a 7 day celebration of culture, community, and shared values. Join us each day as we reflect, learn, and recommit to these principles.
#ORLeg
#ORPol
#HD48
#repwise
8 days ago
0
2
1
✨ Local District Business Spotlight ✨ @barton_antique_mall is a well-loved antique shop in Barton, another great business right along the Clackamas Highway. They have a vast collection of antiques, art pieces, and a friendly mascot 🐕
#HD48
#BartontoCarver
#orpol
#SupportLocalBusiness
10 days ago
0
0
0
This year we placed toy donation boxes at 3 locations across the district and delivered those gifts to New Avenues for Youth, 4D Recovery, & My Father’s House. We are deeply grateful to everyone who showed up and helped make the holidays brighter. 🎄✨
#HD48
#ORLeg
#ORPol
#repwise
#toysforshelters
10 days ago
0
0
0
Wise Wednesday 🤍 Grateful for how far we’ve come and thoughtful about the road ahead. Reflection keeps me grounded as we keep showing up for our community.
#hd48
#orleg
#orpol
loading . . .
10 days ago
0
0
0
Local District Business Spotlight @iselinursery is a wholesale nursery supplying landscape plants to retailers across the country. They have a vast collection of ornamental trees and are home to the beautiful Jean Iseli Memorial Garden. Want your business featured? Message us!
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
17 days ago
0
2
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
Oregon Legislative BIPOC Caucus
17 days ago
Today, the Oregonian talked about
@replamarwise.bsky.social
's work on making the practice of regularly reporting attendance data statewide, so we can support the needs of our students and families proactively. 🍎
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
loading . . .
In Beaverton schools, tracking absenteeism — and the impacts of the immigration crackdown — in real time
Oregon’s chronic absenteeism data is, ironically, released too late to be of much use in the current school year. So the Beaverton school district built its own attendance dashboard.
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2025/12/in-beaverton-schools-tracking-absenteeism-and-the-impacts-of-the-immigration-crackdown-in-real-time.html
0
1
1
🌧️ Wise Wednesday is back 🌧️ This week, we’re talking about: The rain and flooding impacting our communities, testifying at Multnomah County, and more updates you can catch in our longer TikTok video. Tune in and stay connected. 💙
#WiseWednesday
#HD48
#CommunityUpdates
loading . . .
19 days ago
0
3
1
We’re starting something new this year, a Toy Drive for local shelters! We’ve placed 3 donation boxes at locations across SE Portland and Happy Valley, and we’d love your help spreading some joy this season. 🧸What to donate: New, unwrapped toys for youth ages 3–18 📅Drop-off deadline: December 21
22 days ago
0
2
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
Oregon Capital Chronicle
24 days ago
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission unanimously found the state’s longest-serving representative violated ethics laws, used his role as a public official to secure a higher salary for work on a local development authority
@shaanthx.bsky.social
reports:
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/12/o...
loading . . .
Oregon ethics commission finds Rep. Greg Smith violated state ethics laws in pursuit of raise • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Seven members of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Friday found that Smith used his position to secure a higher salary.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/12/oregon-ethics-commission-finds-rep-greg-smith-violated-state-ethics-laws-in-pursuit-of-raise/
0
13
5
📣 Committee Appointments Announcement 📣 Representative Lamar Wise has been appointed to two new interim committees in the Oregon House: 🏛️ Commerce and Consumer Protections 🏠 Housing and Homelessness
#ORPol
#OregonLegislature
#HousingForAll
#ConsumerProtection
24 days ago
0
0
0
Welcome back to Wise Wednesday. This week, I want to highlight important work happening right here in our community. I’m also honored to share that I was elected Vice Chair of the Policy Committee in the BIPOC Caucus. There’s a lot more happening over on TikTok.
#WiseWednesday
#ORleg
#HD48
loading . . .
26 days ago
0
0
0
Happy Birthday
@repdexteror.bsky.social
🥳🥳
30 days ago
0
1
0
Standing with our Advanced Practice Providers today at the ONA rally. 135 APPs have been fighting for their first contract for 18 months, and they deserve safe staffing, fair wages, and dignity on the job.
@councilorkanal.bsky.social
@oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social
#hd48
#ona
#legacystrike
loading . . .
30 days ago
0
4
1
✨ Local District Business Spotlight ✨ @jennissacredgrounds is a hidden gem on Powell: great coffee, great food, and even better vibes ⭐️ I took a meeting there yesterday morning and got to meet Jenni herself! You can taste the love that goes into everything she makes.
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
Great to be among so many friends and colleagues at the Portland Metro Chamber Economic Summit yesterday morning. Statistics and economic development: the breakfast of champions 💪 Thanks to @pdxmetrochamber for a great event!
#PortlandMetro
#OregonEconomy
#HD48
#orpol
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
Laure
about 1 month ago
Good initiative from
@replamarwise.bsky.social
"Roughly one-third of Oregon students in 2024 were considered chronically absent, meaning they missed 17 or more school days during the school year, in a state with one of the shortest school years in the country.
#orpol
#portland
add a skeleton here at some point
0
1
1
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
Oregon Capital Chronicle
about 1 month ago
Building on the work of his predecessor, new state Rep. Lamar Wise, D-Portland, hopes to tackle chronic absenteeism in Oregon’s schools when he joins lawmakers for his first legislative session in February.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...
loading . . .
New East Portland Rep. Lamar Wise proposes data tweaks to combat chronic absenteeism • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Wise hopes state leaders can intervene in schools and districts with poor attendance records sooner with better data.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/new-east-portland-rep-lamar-wise-proposes-data-tweaks-to-combat-chronic-absenteeism/
10
117
48
Grateful to join Rep. Muñoz (@rep.leslymunoz22) and Rep. Nosse (@nosserob) at a seminar on how rising health care costs are impacting Oregon employers. Thank you to Angela Wilhelms, Patrick Priest, and Orion Schultz for sharing critical insights as we work toward real solutions.
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
I joined the ONA Advanced Practice Providers on the strike line today. I stand with every worker demanding safe staffing and dignity. We’re hearing reports of ICE presence. If you or someone you know needs help, call PIRC: 1-888-622-1510. Long version on TikTok.
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
#Boring
loading . . .
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
The Washington Post
about 1 month ago
Retired federal and state judges say President Trump’s attacks on the judiciary strain its integrity. They cite partisanship, antagonistic rhetoric from public officials and ambiguous decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.
loading . . .
Retired judges warn that the rule of law is unraveling
In interviews, former state and federal judges describe the consequences when the rule of law begins to falter, warning that democracy’s guardrails may already be weakened.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/28/judges-trump-administration-rule-of-law/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
12
185
78
✨ Friday Local District Business Spotlight ✨ @beewayhoney is one of the PNW's largest commercial beekeeping companies and honey producers, is family-owned and has been in business for over 30 years. Stop by for some quality honey, you won't bee-lieve how good it is 🐝
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
Welcome back to Wise Wednesday. This week, I’m holding space for the complexity of this season. I’m committed to leading with compassion and fighting for stability in classrooms, childcare, housing, and health care. Full update is on TikTok (@state.rep.lamar.w)
#WiseWednesday
#LamarWise
#ORLeg
#HD48
loading . . .
about 1 month ago
0
2
0
reposted by
State Representative Lamar Wise
The Washington Post
about 1 month ago
The upcoming political shake-up in D.C.— a mayor’s race next year without an incumbent, alongside a smattering of other open seats — arrives as the nation’s capital faces unprecedented assaults on its autonomy from President Trump and Republicans.
loading . . .
With Bowser on her way out, D.C. braces for its uncertain future
The upcoming political shake-up arrives as the nation’s capital faces a series of unprecedented political and economic assaults.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/26/muriel-bowser-departure-dc-mayor/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
3
22
11
Gala Season is in full swing! I love supporting community organizations and think highly of @nextuporegon and @pcunoregon! Thank you to @senjeffmerkley! What community orgs do you love? Tag them below!
#HD48
#orpol
#Boring
#BartontoCarver
#PowellButte
#KellyButte
#HappyValley
#Damascus
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
✨ Local District Business Spotlight ✨ Today's spotlight is Cruiser's Drive-In, a well-known staple in outer SE Portland 💎 Want your business featured? Send us a message!
#HD48
#orpol
#orleg
#Boring
#BartontoCarver
#PowellButte
#KellyButte
#HappyValley
#Damascus
#Clackamas
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
I’d love to keep you updated on what’s happening in our community and at the Capitol. Subscribe to my newsletter for monthly highlights. Link in Bio to subscribe!
www.oregonlegislature.gov/wise
#HD48
#LamarWise
#orpol
#orleg
#subscribe
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
you reached the end!!
feeds!
log in
