Concerns over potential post-election unrest addressedBy Rob Cullivan, Contributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the city’s ... » Learn More about Candidates Offer Solutions to Public Safety Issues
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Who Can Afford to Live – or Build – in Portland?
City council candidates addressing housing, homelessnessBy Rob Cullivan, Contributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about Who Can Afford to Live – or Build – in Portland?
In a Divided Time, Can Politicians Unite Portlanders?
City Council candidates share qualifications, vision By Rob CullivanContributing Writer This November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about In a Divided Time, Can Politicians Unite Portlanders?
City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
District 1 candidates pledge to pay attention to East PortlandBy Rob CullivanContributing WriterThis November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
Personal Healing & Community Dedication w/ JR Lilly | Parkrose Life Podcast #17
JR Lilly is seemingly one of the most connected people in East Portland!"JR Lilly, Diné (Navajo) Nation. As part of a new generation that straddles a cultural chasm, he leads efforts to further the conversation around defining the role of our generation for both Native and Non-Native communities. ... » Learn More about Personal Healing & Community Dedication w/ JR Lilly | Parkrose Life Podcast #17
Portland Mayoral Candidate Mingus Mapps Pledges to Help Parkrose
Mapps Sees Area’s Rejuvenation as Key to City’s RevivalBy Rob CullivanAs Portland continues to struggle with issues like crime, homelessness/houselessness and fentanyl overdoses, Mingus Mapps, a city commissioner running for mayor, pledged to make Parkrose a priority.“I’m really dedicated to getting ... » Learn More about Portland Mayoral Candidate Mingus Mapps Pledges to Help Parkrose
Community Policing w/ Eric Zajac | Parkrose Life Podcast #14
I met Officer Eric Zajac sipping coffee at the Rossi Farms barn. I expected police might be a bit guarded in this season of being heavily criticized yet undersupported to meet our community's high expectations. Eric struck me as open and down to earth, so it was an honor to interview him.He shares ... » Learn More about Community Policing w/ Eric Zajac | Parkrose Life Podcast #14
Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Residents of the Parkrose area can chime in on a community plan designed to address a number of area issues, from job creation to pedestrian safety on Sandy Boulevard. You can share your thoughts on the Draft Parkrose Community Plan by taking this survey, through April 30, at ... » Learn More about Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Parkrose Life Podcast 10: Portland Charter Reform & MHCC Board of Education w/ Andrew Speer
Andrew Speer has been a resident of the Russell and Argay Terrace neighborhoods for many years, and he was elected to the Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education in 2019 to a four-year term representing Zone 3. We chat about the possibilities for the Maywood Park MHCC campus. He also ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 10: Portland Charter Reform & MHCC Board of Education w/ Andrew Speer
Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Masha Egorenko works at Parkrose Middle School through IRCO as a Slavic Community Coordinator & Youth Advocate. I'm so thankful she talked with me for the podcast! I think this chat is beneficial for anyone who feels they don't have a great understanding of their Slavic neighbors. Keep reading ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
