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Author: Joyce del Rosario
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. From 7:00 to 7:20 PM: the PBOT Program Manager Mimi Phillips […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boost your confidence as you engage the ranked choice voting system available to Portlanders. SW Hills members and League of Women Voters partnering up to offer an online Q & A session on October 22, 7-8 p.m. Those who attended the September 28 class are also welcome to join this online opportunity to ask additional […]
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 […]