MAY
Fri. May 9, Constituent Coffee with Councilor Clark,
3-5 p.m. Vista Spring Cafe
Wed. May 21, Public Meetings Law Training
Online 4-6:30 p.m.
Wed. May 21, Annual Membership Meeting
& Board Elections, 6:30-8 p.m.
JUNE
Sat. June 21st, SW Spring & SW Vista Street Fair,
Noon – 2 p.m.
Southwest Hills Residential League serves multiple neighborhoods including the Southwest Hills of Portland and the Tualatin Hills west of the Willamette River. Please email contact@swhrl.org. to contribute items to our agenda or website.
NEWS & UPDATES
Neighborhood News: October 2024, September 2024, August 2024, Past Issues
- Public Meetings Law Training from OGEC, May 21, 4-7 p.m. OnlinePresented by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission Title: Public Meetings Law TrainingDate & Time: May 21, 2025 04:00 PMDescription: This training is designed for individual governing… Read more: Public Meetings Law Training from OGEC, May 21, 4-7 p.m. Online
- Sidewalks in SW? Council voting on Res. #2025-095, Apr. 23Portland City Council will be voting on resolution #2025-095 on Wednesday, April 23 (before our committee meeting) to direct PBOT to prepare a sidewalks… Read more: Sidewalks in SW? Council voting on Res. #2025-095, Apr. 23
- Annual Membership Meeting, Board Elections, May 21, 6:30pmMEMBERSHIPNew members and board members can apply at any time during the year. Members need only express in writing or by opt-in to join… Read more: Annual Membership Meeting, Board Elections, May 21, 6:30pm
- SW Vista & Spring Street Fair, Sat. June 21, 11am-2pmDog Parade & Photo BoothFood Vendors – GiveawaysCommunity Resources Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 11 AM – 2 PMLocation: SW Vista and Spring… Read more: SW Vista & Spring Street Fair, Sat. June 21, 11am-2pm
- May 2025 Special District ElectionsNotice of Election – May 2025 Special Election Source: https://multco.us/info/notice-election-may-2025-special-election Special District board positions scheduled for May 20, 2025 Special Election On this page… Read more: May 2025 Special District Elections
- Governors Park Firewise – a successful event!On March 22, 2025, staff from Portland Fire, Portland Parks, and two dozen volunteers gathered to remove large accumulations of flammable debris from Governors… Read more: Governors Park Firewise – a successful event!
Become a Board Member
Southwest Hills Residential League also includes area inside of Portland Heights, Healy Heights, Bridlemile, Goose Hollow, and Sylvan-Highlands. Our team is looking for new members and volunteers! Learn more
SWHRL Videos
- Understanding Your Property Tax
Our November 17, 2021, board meeting featured a very informative conversation on property taxes with Multnomah County Assessor Mike Vaughn. Mike explained how taxes… Read more: Understanding Your Property Tax - Actions to End Homelessness
Homelessness is arguably the greatest humanitarian and societal emergency facing Portland. As the number of unhoused grows each year, it can feel overwhelming. But… Read more: Actions to End Homelessness - Portland, The Black Experience
Three of our African-American neighbors, Mingus Mapps, Martha Jembere, and Kevin Rhea, speak about the challenges they and their families have faced being part of… Read more: Portland, The Black Experience