Sam Visits the Cully NeighborhoodBy Tom Miller
The Cully Neighborhood in NE Portland is home to some of the worst streets in Portland. Many streets are unpaved and more are unimproved. Additionally sidewalks are missing and transportation infrastructure generally needs a hand. That's the report from Sam. Sam toured the neighborhood yesterday with leaders from the Cully Neighborhood Association, addressed attendees at the neighborhood association meeting, and spoke of his support for their plan to turn Cully Blvd. into a "green street," i.e. one designed to accommodate stormwater on site (and thus not pollute the rivers). More than 20 years after being annexed by the city with promises of still unfulfilled street improvements, some neighbors expressed skepticism to Sam. In response Sam offered, "I can appreciate your skepticism. I don't want you to judge me by words tonight, but my actions while in public office over the next few years. Let's see what we can do together." Posted Tue, 06/14/2005 - 5:36pm.
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re: Sam Visits the Cully NeighborhoodSubmitted by Kevin Balmer on Sat, 07/09/2005 - 1:48pm.
Sam, It is encouraging to hear that public infrastructure investment in the Cully is being considered. Improving pedestrian access, building side walks and exploring other green street initiatives are a welcome conversation in a part of the city that has been clearly underserved for far too long. As a relatively new member of the neighborhood, I look forward to working with your office to help develop plans for these improvements. Kevin Balmer » reply
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re: Sam Visits the Cully Neighborhood
Sam, I live just a few blocks south of the Cully Neighborhood and can soundly attest to the poor repair of streets.....not only in Cully, but definitely along the street next to my home (NE Mason Street from 73rd east to 82nd). It is in such dire need of pothole filling and loads of gravel along the sides of it. Thanks for being out here. We appreciate it!