JANUARY
Wed. January 15th, 2025, Membership Meeting Agenda
6:30-8:15 p.m. in person @ St. Thomas More Parish Hall
FEBRUARY
Wed. February 19th, 2025, Board Meeting
7-8 p.m. Online
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
- Membership Meeting Jan. 15th, 6:30 p.m. In Person STM Parish HallPlease email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221
- Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC) Apps due 1/17Applications are being accepted for the SCC, a new advisory body at the City of Portland that will elevate the importance of building resilience… Read more: Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC) Apps due 1/17
- Firewise: Governors ParkThe Governors Park Neighborhood Firewise Community is the first Firewise Community in Portland’s Southwest Hills – hopefully, the first of many. Zone 1 was… Read more: Firewise: Governors Park
- Resources for Open MeetingsThe Oregon Government Ethics Commission has several resources available for your reference. Here are the direct links to each: Guide for Public Officials Executive… Read more: Resources for Open Meetings
- SWHRL Board Meeting Wed., Nov. 20th @ 7 p.m. onlineBoard Meetings are open to the public. Agenda items can be sent to contact@swhrl.org. Time: Nov 20, 2024 7:00 PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87258427397?pwd=QmsxVWJYekprWWQ5MlZzNG8rVi9vdz09
- “Saving Lives along Shattuck Road” Strategy Session: Wed., Feb. 12th @ 7 pm onlineSW residents are strategizing ways to improve safety on Shattuck Road. An opportunity to connect other constituents is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Comments… Read more: “Saving Lives along Shattuck Road” Strategy Session: Wed., Feb. 12th @ 7 pm online
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