[0]GreenStreet on Division"Sustainable Communities" will be the theme of the community town hall hosted by Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams and State Senator Brad Avakian (District 17). The town hall, slated for Tuesday, October 2nd from 7 to 9 P.M. will be held at the Friendly House in northwest Portland, which is located at 2617 NW Savier St.
The town hall follows on the heels of 2007 legislative session, which was easily one of the ‘greenest' in recent memory. During the past session, Senator Avakian chaired the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee and worked to pass bills that promoted the development of Oregon's renewable energy and biofuels industries, expanded electronics recycling, and laid the groundwork for addressing global climate change.
[0]Green Street on SiskiyouCommissioner Adams is a vigorous advocate of alternative transit options at the city level, sponsoring initiatives to increase bike ridership and create an expanded network of streetcars. Commissioner Adams has expanded the green streets program, placing Portland on the map as a leader in ways that city's can protect watersheds from harmful storm water runoff.
The October 2nd town hall will begin with a short presentation by both Sen. Avakian and Commissioner Adams focusing on strategies to develop and maintain healthy, sustainable communities. Following the presentation, Adams and Avakian will answer questions and facilitate a discussion with community members. Both officials look forward to engaging with citizens and hearing from community members about the direction they hope that sustainable planning will head in the future.