OAPA Legislative Advocate RFP Looking for a Legislative Advocate for the 2027 Session

The Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide legislative advocacy services during the 2027 Oregon Legislative Session.

Working closely with OAPA's Legislative and Policy Affairs Committee (LPAC) and Board of Directors, the Legislative Advocate will provide strategic guidance, legislative monitoring, advocacy support, and relationship-building with legislators, agency staff, and coalition partners to advance OAPA's legislative priorities.

The successful proposer will serve as a trusted advisor throughout both the interim period leading into the legislative session and during the session itself.

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OAPA Design Competition Call for Proposals - Due September 1

The OAPA welcomes members, students, and affiliates to submit an image celebrating creativity within Oregon’s planning community. We invite submissions that reflect the spirit of planning, community, and place to be featured on OAPA merchandise. This is a great opportunity to showcase your artistic talent, contribute to our chapter’s outreach efforts, and see your work shared statewide. Let your imagination lead the way—we can’t wait to see what you create!

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2026 OAPA Annual Planning Conference Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for the 2026 OAPA Annual Planning Conference! Join us September 15–17, 2026, in beautiful Seaside, Oregon, for three days of inspiring education, meaningful networking, and conversations that will help shape the future of planning across Oregon.

This year's theme, Anchored in Place, Navigating Change, reflects the opportunities and challenges facing our communities as planners work together to create resilient, thriving places.

Conference highlights include:

• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Educational sessions led by planning professionals from across the region
• Mobile workshops showcasing innovative planning on the coast
• Networking events with colleagues and industry partners
• The annual OAPA Awards Celebration recognizing excellence in planning

Whether you're a seasoned planner, a new professional, an elected official, a student, or a planning commissioner, you'll leave with practical ideas, valuable connections, and fresh perspectives to bring back to your community.

Register early to secure your spot and make your hotel reservations while availability lasts.

We look forward to welcoming you to Seaside this September!

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