This meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 6th - District 4 Candidate Election Forum.  Details here.

Here’s how it will work: 1:00 - 4:00  Candidates (18 of them*) will each have a table on the main floor where they can chat with you and share election materials.  There will be light refreshments available throughout the afternoon. 1:15 - 2:30  The gymnasium on the second floor will be set up with seating, a microphone and speakers, and a Zoom link.  Each candidate will be invited to make a three minute statement to those assembled.  (We will be “Zooming” the candidate presentations in a room on the main floor if you prefer not to climb the stairs.)  Due […]

Remote participation:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89561154376?pwd=TdpMYYhPgRlKQexGXzoV578Ebw9tqV.1 AGENDA: 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of September 18, 2024 Board meeting. 7:40 pm 2024 Candidate Forum – follow-up discussion. 8:00 pm Decemberville planning. 8:30 pm Plaza project update – Grant Huling. 8:40 pm Bylaws – potential update discussion – Elaine O’Keefe. 8:50 pm OPC contract and budget process – David Dugan. 9:00 pm Adjournment.

6:00 - 6:05: Welcome and introductions. 6:05 - 6:30: Milwaukie Bluff development, 5515 SE Milwaukie Avenue: Discuss October 29 pre-application conference and upcoming design review for proposed 7-story 217-unit development. 6:30 - 6:45: Updates on other developments in the neighborhood. 6:45 - 7:00: Summary and discussion of first District 4 Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting. 7:00 - 7:15: How do we effectively engage and advocate for our neighborhood within District 4?

Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/SMILE-General 7:30 pm - Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm - Review and approval of minutes of September 4, 2024 General meeting. (General meeting was not held in October due to Election Forum on 10/6). 7:40 pm - Multnomah County Wood Smoke Curtailment Program – Jonathan Cruz, Multnomah County Health Department. 8:00 pm - Overview and discussion of upcoming Decemberville event – Elaine O’Keefe. 9:00 pm Meeting adjournment.

We’ll leave from the Sellwood Park parking lot (7th and Malden) and walk down the bluff to do a circuit of the wildlife refuge’s trails, including the Springwater Corridor. Our focus will be on the birds and plants (native and non-native) in the refuge. Note that there are no restrooms along the route, and there is a descent and ascent of about 60 feet on the bluff. Check the weather ahead of time, and please come appropriately dressed. If you have binoculars, please bring them! Please RSVP  if you plan on coming. Make sure you give your full name and the […]