Southwest Hills Residential LeagueMEMBERSHIPNew members and board members can apply at any time during the year. Members need only express in writing or by opt-in to join the neighborhood association. LEADERSHIPBoard members shall apply and be nominated for board approval. Please refer to our webpage for the Board of Directors List (includes Director information and current vacancies). For […]
Board Meeting April 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. online. Agenda below.
The City of Portland Water Bureau has decided the water tank at 1009 SW Broadway Dr will not be needed in the future, no doubt in part due to the Washington Park Reservoir coming online, and the land may eventually be sold. If you have any comments on this proposal feel free to send them […]
Councilors prioritize sidewalks for Districts 1 and 4 in adopted resolution for the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) May 8, 2025 Portland, OR – Portland City Council adopted the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) resolution yesterday to direct the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks and alternative pathways while addressing pavement […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee apps due 5/14/2025. Help shape the future of transportation in Portland! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is recruiting applications for up to 30 new Transportation System Plan (TSP) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members. The Community Advisory Committee will advise the Director of PBOT, support project team staff by advising on key tasks throughout each phase of […]
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 […]
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 […]