SWHRL General Membership MeetingWednesday, April 207:00-8:30 pm On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89857301407?pwd=R204YUw1dnZkUE5vejB0TEFlSGlzdz09 Our Roads, Our Hills, Our Future Featured speakers: Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang (District 6), on Metro’s planned transportation projects and Climate Smart Strategy and how they will affect our neighborhood Terri Preeg Riggsby, candidate for District 6 Metro Council, on planning a transportation infrastructure centered […]
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Topics: Outreach/communication, Park Ave Apartments, Public safety/graffiti, Social appeals (GoFundMe; Ukraine), NWNW update,Planning for May Members’ Meeting
Our November 17, 2021, board meeting featured a very informative conversation on property taxes with Multnomah County Assessor Mike Vaughn. Mike explained how taxes are assessed, discussed the inequities in the system, and answered neighbors’ questions.
Homelessness is arguably the greatest humanitarian and societal emergency facing Portland. As the number of unhoused grows each year, it can feel overwhelming. But there are civic groups who are effectively tackling this problem–and who can help us carve a path forward. Listen to our conversation with leaders of four volunteer organizations who are taking practical […]
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 a predominantly white city, as well as the actions they would like to see to make ours a more inclusive home for all.