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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… Read more: Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program Updates

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Presented by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission Title: Public Meetings Law TrainingDate & Time: May 21, 2025 4:00 – 6:30 PMDescription: This training is designed for individual governing body members that are subject to Oregon Public Meetings Law, however, anyone can attend. The training will cover the individual responsibilities of governing body members, how the statutes apply… Read more: Public Meetings Law Training from OGEC, May 21, 4-6:30 p.m. Online

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… Read more: Sidewalks in SW? Council voting on Res. #2025-095, Apr. 23

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 2024-2025 Director information and current vacancies).… Read more: Annual Membership Meeting, Board Elections, May 21, 6:30pm

Dog Parade & Photo BoothFood Vendors – GiveawaysCommunity Resources Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time: 11 AM – 2 PMLocation: SW Vista and Spring Street next to Ainsworth Elementary School Vendor Sign Up Form here. For tax purposes, SWHRL EIN is 87-0878307. Proud Sponsors:Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL)STROLL magazine serving Portland HeightsSW Hills Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET)City… Read more: SW Vista & Spring Street Fair, Sat. June 21, 11am-2pm

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… Read more: May 2025 Special District Elections

On March 22, 2025, staff from Portland Fire, Portland Parks, and two dozen volunteers gathered to remove large accumulations of flammable debris from Governors Park – nearly 5 dump trucks worth in 3 hours! Cleanups like this help reduce the amount of woody debris on the forest floor, reduce the number of weedy and invasive… Read more: Governors Park Firewise – a successful event!

Friday, May 9, 2025, 3-5pm Southwest Hills Constituent Coffee with Councilor Olivia Clark Vista Spring Cafe, 2440 SW Vista Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 https://www.portland.gov/council/districts/4/olivia-clark/events/2025/5/9/councilor-clark-constituent-event-southwest-hills