State Representative Lamar Wise
@replamarwise.bsky.social
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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
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
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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
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
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
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
December 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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
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
Reposted by State Representative Lamar Wise
Rep. Wise breaking down what Kwanzaa means!
December 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Rep. Wise breaking down what Kwanzaa means!
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
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
December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
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
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
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
December 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
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
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
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
December 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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
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
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
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
December 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
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
✨ 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
@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
December 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
✨ 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
@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
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
We are deeply grateful to everyone who showed up and helped make the holidays brighter. 🎄✨
#HD48 #ORLeg #ORPol #repwise #toysforshelters
December 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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
We are deeply grateful to everyone who showed up and helped make the holidays brighter. 🎄✨
#HD48 #ORLeg #ORPol #repwise #toysforshelters
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
@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
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Reposted by State Representative Lamar Wise
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...
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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.
www.oregonlive.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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...
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
🌧️ 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
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
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 AM
🌧️ 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
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
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
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
December 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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
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
Reposted by State Representative Lamar Wise
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...
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.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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...
📣 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
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
December 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
📣 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
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
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
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
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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
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
Happy Birthday @repdexteror.bsky.social 🥳🥳
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Happy Birthday @repdexteror.bsky.social 🥳🥳
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
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
December 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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
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
✨ 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
@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
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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
Thanks to @pdxmetrochamber for a great event!
#PortlandMetro #OregonEconomy #HD48 #orpol
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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
Thanks to @pdxmetrochamber for a great event!
#PortlandMetro #OregonEconomy #HD48 #orpol
Reposted by State Representative Lamar Wise
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
"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
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...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...
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.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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
"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
Reposted by State Representative Lamar Wise
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...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...
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.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/05/n...