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."