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Please join Portland Parks and Recreation and the Portland Fire Bureau in one of their Wildfire Risk reduction events in SWHRL: https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/2/28/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/22/governors-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/26/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event While you are there, be sure to ask how to join or start a Neighborhood Firewise Community!

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… Read more: PPS Community Budget Forum, Wed., Feb. 5th, 6 – 7pm

Please email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221

Applications are being accepted for the SCC, a new advisory body at the City of Portland that will elevate the importance of building resilience and sustainability in our communities to address the climate crisis. Twenty Portlanders will be selected to serve on this new commission, including four youth seats (ages 16-24). Applications are due Jan.… Read more: Sustainability and Climate Commission (SCC) Apps due 1/17

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… Read more: Firewise: Governors Park

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has several resources available for your reference. Here are the direct links to each: Guide for Public Officials  Executive Session Quick Reference  Conflicts of Interest Quick Reference  Attorney General’s Public Records and Meetings Manual 2019 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Services Request Form Americans With Disabilities Act Oregon Transparency… Read more: Resources for Open Meetings

Board 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

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… Read more: “Saving Lives along Shattuck Road” Strategy Session: Wed., Feb. 12th @ 7 pm online

Hear from Portland City Council and Mayoral Candidates about Portland’s Parks Before you vote this fall, find out what Portland city council and mayoral candidates think about Portland’s parks. Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) invited each Portland city council and mayoral candidate to share their thoughts with voters on Portland’s parks system.  City councilors and the mayor will… Read more: Candidates talk Parks

OPB’s “Think Out Loud®” will be visiting all four districts of Portland in advance of the general election to give residents a chance to hear candidates’ responses to questions from host Dave Miller. As part of their interview process, OPB wants to know what questions YOU want Dave to ask the candidates. Thank you for… Read more: Got Questions for Candidates? Join OPB Think Out Loud, Oct. 24 6:30 pm