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Membership Mixer Oct. 21 6:30-8pm at STM

SWHRL is excited to host a Fall Membership Mixer on Wednesday, October 21st, from 6:30-8pm at St. Thomas More Parish Hall. Much like an open house, SW Hills committees and volunteers will be available to empower neighbors with tools and resources. Please bring your family and enjoy this opportunity to connect with your neighbors!

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MultCo Chair Candidate Forum on Solutions to Unsheltered Homelessness Oct. 20 at 4:30pm

The Houselessness Solutions Coalition (HSC) represents 34 diverse neighborhood, nonprofit and business organizations that have joined together to promote positive solutions to our homeless crisis. HSC is sponsoring the Multnomah County Chair Candidate Forum on Solutions to Unsheltered Homelessness on Tuesday, October 20 at First Baptist Church, located at 909 SW 11th Ave, from 4:30-6 […]

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Annual Meeting & Board Elections 5/20/26

MEMBERSHIPNew 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 […]

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Most needed road improvement? Survey open

Our friends at SWTrails ask you to help prioritize some safety projects: More money might be headed to Southwest Portland to make it safer to walk and bike. Where would you spend it? The Portland City Council recently passed the Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Program (SIPP), which would direct $200M toward safety improvements in areas of town […]

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May 2025 Special District Elections

Notice of Election – May 2025 Special Election Source: https://multco.us/info/notice-election-may-2025-special-election Special District board positions scheduled for May 20, 2025 Special Election On this page NOTICE OF ELECTION – May 20, 2025 Special District Election On May 20, 2025, an election will be held for the purpose of electing board members to fill the positions and […]

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PPS Community Budget Forum, Wed., Feb. 5th, 6 – 7pm

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 […]

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Candidates talk Parks

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 […]

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Got Questions for Candidates? Join OPB Think Out Loud, Oct. 24 6:30 pm

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 […]

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Oct. 22nd, 7-8 pm, Online Clinic: Ranked Choice Voting

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 […]

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Rank County Candidates Homeless Solutions

The Homeless Solutions Coalition of the City of Portland District Four Coalition would like your help rating county commissioner candidates’ responses through this short online surveys: County District 1, County District 2 All community survey responses and feedback offered through the survey tool will remain anonymous. Survey feedback provided will be included in tabulations of […]