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ADVOCACY

A Powerful Voice on Key Industry Issues

ORLA's government affairs team is on the front lines promoting and protecting the foodservice and lodging industries of Oregon. By advocating for public policies that sustain our industry and educating elected officials about the issues and challenges our industry faces, we serve as the voice of hospitality at the local, state and national levels. 

Get engaged and be a part of the solution!
  • Attend a regional meeting and be at the table on issues that matter to you
  • Contact your legislators and share with them what's important to your business
  • Testify at a public hearing or attend a city council meeting
  • Alert local media about what matters to you and your business
  • Participate and support our PAC events, attend ORLA regional meetings​
  • Join local committees or civic engagement groups like the Portland Kitchen Cabinet
  • Follow Advocacy news updates and subscribe to Advocacy Alert emails

​For more information, contact Greg Astley, director of government affairs at 503.682.4422.
KEY ISSUES
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- 2019 Legislative Framework
- Election: Position Statements
​- BAC Threshold: ORLA Position
- Bend Room Tax La​wsuit
​- Casino Proliferation
- ​Food Scrap Mandates
- Homeless Crisis Issues​​
- IP31: End Easy Tax Hikes
- Lodging Tax / Tourism Investments
- Lottery Retailers 
​- Menu Labeling
​- Member Wins and Savings
- Minimum Wage Hikes
​​- ​Overtime Rule
- Paid Family Leave
- Portland 2+4 fees for OTCs
- Portland Drive-Through Ordinance
- Regional Meetings
​- Scheduling Law
- Service Charge Guidance
- ​Short-term Rental Regulations
​- Single-use Disposable Plastics
- Tip Pooling

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RESOURCES

JOIN THE PORTLAND KITCHEN CABINET