Southwest Hills Residential League
Apply for the Multnomah County Property Value Appeals BoardDeadline: September 16 Multnomah County is seeking volunteers for the Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB), which reviews taxpayer appeals for property value reductions. Ideal candidates will be residents with a background in real estate, valuation, or appraisal, and familiarity with Oregon property tax laws. Board members will […]
Take the Portland Engagement Officer SurveyCloses August 12, 2024 The City of Portland invites the community to take a survey about the roles and responsibilities of its TBD Engagement Officer. This person will oversee the Office of Civic Life. “The Engagement Officer will play a vital role in ensuring that all Portlanders have access to […]
Proposed Alpenrose Development Comments Due to City of Portland by 8/14/2024 A developer plans to build 133 detached single-unit houses and 130 two-unit townhouses on the 51-acre site of Hayhurst’s Alpenrose Dairy. Effects on Bridlemile may include significantly increased traffic on Shattuck Road and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The City of Portland published the “Request for Response” for the developer’s land use application, […]
Practice Results from August 2024 Queries Compared to Sylvan-Highlands to the North and Bridlemile to the South, SW Hills Residential League has a 0.2 decrease in Census self-response rate. New mapping tool brings major insight to unique challenges and strengths in Portland neighborhoods. https://www.prcprojects.us/civic?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Portland, Ore. – The Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic […]
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORGEC/bulletins/3a81b2e Important Dates July 15, 2024Monday’s meeting will focus on the proposed rules with updates from the first four Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings for final review. July 22, 2024This meeting will focus on any remaining rule review, the Fiscal Impact Statement, and the Racial Equity Statement. July 29, 2024This tentative meeting will focus on […]
SW Hills families and friends are gathering on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Portland Heights Park (adjacent to the old Strohecker’s grocery store along TriMet Bus Route Vista #51). This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. Households are encouraged to register for free on Eventbrite. This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. To see the sign […]
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGWednesday, 18 January 2023, 7:00-8:45 pm Attendance: Melanie Billings-Yun, Craig Koon, Sally Mize, Joyce del Rosario, Sarah Taylor, Nancy Seton, Mike Lynch, Bill Failing, Helen Chauncey, Sean Micken, Rob Wilcox, Don Evans, Leslie Hammond, Mark Van Der Veer, David Lewinsohn, Patty McMahon, Darleen Garrett, Michael Montoya, Call to order Oregon Community Solar Program—Sean […]
Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America. “When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – […]
SWHRL is looking for new members and volunteers! SWHRL is YOUR neighborhood association, helping with your transportation and land use questions, planning emergency response, standing up for neighborhood concerns, bringing in speakers to inform you on current issues, and more. But we can’t do it with just a few active members. We need your ideas, […]
Share your voice! Complete a survey to help shape tolling on I-5 and I-205Public input will help us design a system that benefits communities, including those experiencing low incomes. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites community feedback to guide how congestion pricing could work in the region and advance equity, including developing a toll […]