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Appreciating our differences: Immigrant Heritage Month
In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Civic Life asked June Schumann – an activist, chair of the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project, and member of the Immigrant and Refugee Program’s New Portlanders Policy Commission – to share the story of her family’s immigration to the US.
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Water filtration facility is key to a resilient water future for all Portlanders
Commissioner Mingus Mapps describes his vision for the Portland Water Bureau and how projects like the new filtration facility that make our water supply more reliable and resilient are a win for everyone, including the most vulnerable in our community.
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SW Naito Parkway onramp to Hawthorne Bridge remains closed for improvements through June 14
Through June 14, the eastbound Hawthorne Bridge ramp from northbound Naito Parkway is CLOSED to all users.
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Ready for Willamette River boating, swimming, playing? Environmental Services offers two tools to show water quality safe for recreation
In time for summer recreation, Environmental Services offers two tools for the public to be assured that Willamette River water quality is safe for boating, swimming, and playing.
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PBOT launches new ad campaign to encourage Portlanders to use climate-friendly transportation as the city emerges from the pandemic
Portlanders will be able to travel to new community plazas across the city to socialize and celebrate the city’s recovery.
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NEWS RELEASE: City of Portland approves $1.8M in Cannabis Equity, Restorative Justice & Community Reinvestment Grants
The Office of Community & Civic Life to administer the largest city-led grant initiative in the U.S. that prioritizes racial and social equity
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City Auditor affirms lobbying violations assessed against the Portland Business Alliance
On May 26, 2021, the Auditor's Office affirmed its decision to impose a $450 penalty against Portland Business Alliance for failure to disclose communications with City officials.
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Civic Life Moving Forward with New Director
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Housing Advisory Commissions Seeking New Members
Are you interested in influencing housing policies, strategies, and resources? PHB is now accepting applications for the Portland Housing Advisory Commission (PHAC) and the Rental Services Commission (RSC). Learn how to apply.
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Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural engineering issues
The Bureau of Development Services seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Monday, June 14.
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Help guide development review in Portland; apply by June 14
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 14.
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Portland artist creates original mural to honor Tony Lamb
Amaranta Colindres dug deep to reflect the beauty and meaning of deceased BPS colleague, friend and champion of BIPOC communities; original art to grace the bureau’s new home in the Vanport Building.
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Commissioner Hardesty Announces Interim Director for Civic Life
On Thursday, May 20, Commissioner-in-Charge Jo Ann Hardesty announced Michael Montoya as the Office of Community & Civic Life Interim Director. The following is Commissioner Hardesty's full statement.
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PBOT now accepting applications for Healthy Blocks and Street Paintings for summer 2021
Applications for both programs open today with permits to be issued beginning June 1 and onward.
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Grace Period extended under COVID Eviction Moratorium
Tenants who have submitted a declaration now have until February 28, 2022 to pay their accrued rents from the emergency period (April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021).
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Grant opportunity for art-focused events that support community grieving and healing in Portland
The City seeks grant proposals for arts-focused and community-informed collective grieving and healing events taking place this summer and fall.
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City Council to consider amendments to design review proposals
After receiving testimony on the Design Overlay Zone Amendments project to update and streamline the design review process, commissioners will discuss their amendments at a work session on May 26 at 2 pm.
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MYC 2021 Mini-Grant Recipients
The Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC)’s Youth Against Violence Subcommittee is pleased to award four youth-led projects this year. The four grantees were selected based on the MYC Youth Against Violence committee’s mission.
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