Portland City Council will be voting on resolution #2025-095 on Wednesday, April 23 (before our committee meeting) to direct PBOT to prepare a sidewalks and paving plan that prioritizes Districts 1 and 4. Another resolution identifying a funding plan is being prepared. Community members who would like to testify in support of the resolution can […]
Category: Safety
On March 22, 2025, staff from Portland Fire, Portland Parks, and two dozen volunteers gathered to remove large accumulations of flammable debris from Governors Park – nearly 5 dump trucks worth in 3 hours! Cleanups like this help reduce the amount of woody debris on the forest floor, reduce the number of weedy and invasive […]
From Chief of Police Robert Day: Dear Partners, As Chief of Police, I understand that maintaining the public’s trust is paramount and that is why I am writing to alert you to the opportunity to play an active role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the Portland Police Bureau. The establishment of the Community Board […]
Source: Lincoln High School Office “PPS is facing $40M in budget cuts for the 2025-2026 school year due to a host of factors from increased costs to declined enrollment due to local housing costs, low birth rates, etc. There has never been a more important time to speak up and weigh in on the initial […]
Please email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221
The Governors Park Neighborhood Firewise Community is the first Firewise Community in Portland’s Southwest Hills – hopefully, the first of many. Zone 1 was approved in October, 2024; we hope to begin signing up households in zones 2 and 3 early in 2025. Please note that if you live adjacent to or near these 3 […]
SW residents are strategizing ways to improve safety on Shattuck Road. An opportunity to connect other constituents is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Comments regarding safety on Shattuck expressed at the meeting or sent to contact@swhrl.org will be compiled and presented to elected officials. 7:00 to 7:20 PM (including Q&A): Mimi Phillips (Portland Bureau of […]
The “No Ivy Day” event at Governors Park located off SW Davenport and are looking for more volunteers. You can find out more and registration information for the Governors Park site at portland.gov/park/no-ivy-day-2024. The region wide event is organized by the Portland Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Stewardship. On October 26th, you could help remove invasively […]
Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. Let’s look closer at why and what we can do to walk with others in their suffering. Join us for a free screening and an interactive discussion about Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age. Link to Trailer Wednesday, October 23rd […]
We are excited to announce that the Aging Disability and Veterans Services Division is launching an Area Plan survey, open from October 1st to October 25th. Responses are confidential, and we are offering a $20 gift card for people’s time on a first-come-first-served while supplies last. You can find a link to the survey here and I have attached a press release […]