New Oregon Planned Parenthood CEOs temporarily pause effort to dissolve current political arm

The leaders of Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates have temporarily delayed their effort to dissolve the organization’s political arm.

After a meeting Tuesday night , June 11, the leaders have said they will wait a week to push to restructure the part of Planned Parenthood that is responsible for political outreach and lobbying in Oregon. They also will wait until after the coming November election for any changes to take effect.

“After careful reflection and examination of what we need to continue to serve our patients, we will be restructuring after this election cycle to rebuild for the future,” Amy Handler, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, and Sara Kennedy, CEO of Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, said in a statement. “We are committed to entering 2025 stronger than ever with resolve, political power and a steadfast commitment to health equity and to the patients who need us the most.”

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