We affirm, neighborhood associations or their board members shall never endorse a candidate on behalf of the association. Both Portland regulations and IRS 501(c)(3) restrictions prohibit neighborhood associations from taking positions on political candidates. Additionally, anyone affiliated with a neighborhood association is prohibited from listing that affiliation when making a personal endorsement of a candidate, unless they explicitly […]
Agenda Topic: Risk of Noncompliance of “The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations” SWHRL Special Meeting Series for Board and Member Information Sessions Part 1 on Thursday, 5/2 at 5 pm Part 2 on Friday, 5/3 at 3 pm Part 3 on Tuesday, 5/7 at 7 pm Zoom Meeting Link will […]
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Register to Vote no late than April 30
April 30 is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a political party ahead of the closed primaries. Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on April 30. The Republican and Democratic parties have chosen to hold closed primaries, which […]
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4/19 Zoom with PPB
Topic: Central Precinct Commander Speaks with District 4 Time: Apr 19, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83717010049?pwd=QTc4TkJ3eXVKSHd3R3RpOVQ3RnFaQT09 Meeting ID: 837 1701 0049 Passcode: 676275 One tap mobile: +17193594580,,83717010049# US Dial by your location: +1 719 359 4580 US
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Board Nominations Open
Are you willing to help us serve our neighbors? The Board of Directors is open to any member of SWHRL who can offer a 1 year commitment to participate in 7-9 public meetings and support 2 events. Membership is free; nominations are simple. Just email your desire to be a member and your intent to […]
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Aged 16+ Register to Vote
https://www.multco.us/voter-education-and-outreach/register-16-vote-18 You can register to vote in Oregon if you: https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/student-voters.aspx Student Voters How to Register Register online at My Vote > Or, update your existing registration > Frequently Asked Questions Can I Register to Vote in Oregon? You can register to vote in Oregon if you: What Is My Residential Address? For students, your residential address can be […]
Are you a developer or contractor of large projects or a frequent customer interested in advising Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee. The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons […]
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District Coalition Changes 2/20
https://www.portland.gov/civic/events/2024/2/20/dco-model-change-community-meeting-west-portland February 20, 20246:00 pm – 8:00 pm Available Online Join on Zoom In 2024, Civic Life will change the District Coalition Office (DCO) model to move from 7 to 4 service areas which will all be supported by nonprofit-run district offices. Neighborhoods and neighborhood associations will continue to have representation at the City and receive support […]
In 2023, lawmakers chose to underfund Employment Related Day Care (ERDC). We know that ERDC is a lifeline for families struggling to afford child care. In November the program was forced to institute an indefinite waitlist—which has grown to more than 1,600 Oregon families who may be waiting for months or even years. It didn’t, and […]
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Rumble On The River Forum 2/22
Rumble On The River Community Forum #13–Webinar Thursday, February 22nd: 7:00-8:30 PM Register HERE for this ZOOM webinar.Risky Reality of Our Toxic Mix – PSU/Multnomah County Report Review “Over 1000 hazardous storage containers at local industries in Multnomah County are in danger of leaking in an earthquake because they were not built to seismic design standards. […]