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UPDATED: Yes, Wal-Mart is Eyeing Hayden Island for New Store Location: Our Fight Begins
Sam AdamsBad news, it is confirmed that Wal-Mart is on the march into Portland with a new location on Hayden Island. Soon, we will announce an organizing meeting to fight their proposal. Stay tuned. Thanks for all the blog posts and emails. To keep the dialog going, here are my thoughts...
Posted by Sam Adams on May 31, 2006
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Filed Under Front Page, Jobs & Economy, Livability & Environment, News, North Portland, Transportation, Wal-Mart
Brownfield Investment Fund Receives $500,000
Maria Thi MaiWith more than 700 contaminated properties (Brownfields) across Portland, Commissioner Adams spearheaded an initiative to streamline the regulatory and redevelopment of these Brownfields by securing $500,000 to help property owners clean up and redevelop their property. This Brownfield Investment Fund will allow us to continue and build on the City's...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on May 30, 2006
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Good Government, Livability & Environment, North Portland
I-5 Delta Park Freeway Improvement Project Moves Forward
Sam Adams
These have been my goals in representing Portland on the I-5 Delta Park freeway improvement project: • Remove the freeway bottle neck in the Delta Park area in North Portland; • Provide for better northbound access to I-5 from North Columbia Blvd; • Get trucks and traffic trying...
Posted by Sam Adams on May 24, 2006
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Filed Under Front Page, North Portland, Transportation
Portland begins registering lobbyists
Mary Jo MarkleWelcoming increased transparency in the city, community organizations were the first to sign up as lobbying entities on Monday, April 3. Five organizations - City Club of Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the League of Women's Voters, Money in Politics Research Action Project, and ROSE Community Development - turned in their registration to the City Auditor, urging all organizations and businesses who lobby the city to register and comply with the city's regulation, which took effect on April 1...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on April 18, 2006
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
Columbia River Crossing Open House
Roland ChlapowskiAnyone who has tried to travel from Oregon to Washington on I-5 during rush hour knows that the I-5 Bridge spanning the Columbia River from Portland to Vancouver, WA acts as a real bottleneck for traffic. In an effort to fix this, officials in Oregon and Washington are working together on ways to reduce congestion and increase the connectivity of the two states, while also improving safety. We urge you to learn more about the project and give your feedback by attending the informational Open Houses that will be held in mid-April...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on March 28, 2006
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Filed Under Front Page, North Portland, Transportation
"An American Looks Like Me"
Jesse BeasonLast weekend, Sam read an Excerpt from Posessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker - a favorite - at the African-American Read-in. You can read more about the Read-in in The Oregonian. Context: At this point in Walker’s novel, we find Tashi serving in the home of her tribe’s...
Posted by Jesse Beason on February 21, 2006
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Filed Under Arts & Culture, Events, North Portland
Local Business Celebrates 2nd anniversary: Congrats Quirks and Quandaries
Warren JimenezLocated on Mississipi, Quirkes and Quandaries had there second anniversay. Sam and I remember the first time we visited Kirsten Holstein, business owner, during Sam's first 100 days in office. It was our pleasure to go to their celebration. Congratulations...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 9, 2006
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, North Portland
Citizen Review of Noisy Cargo flights Takes Off
Maria Thi MaiEarly in 2005, Fred Stovel, Erwin Bergman, and Robin Denberg asked us for help on addressing the long-standing issue of cargo airplane noise. Sam staffers Maria Thi Mai and Gordon Johnston brought together a group of citizens which in tandem with the Port of Portland became known as the Air...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on December 29, 2005
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Filed Under 2005 Year-in-Review, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland
Business #143: Local Developer
Warren JimenezWho: Local Developer who wished to remain confidential When: December 3, 2005...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, North Portland
Business #138: Marie's Restaurant
Warren JimenezWho: Marie's Restaurant When: September 30,...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Jobs & Economy, North Portland
Business #137: University of Portland
Warren JimenezWho: University of Portland When: September 27, 2005 The University of Portland is a Catholic college that is ranked among the Top 10 regional universities in the west. It boasts a faculty-student ratio of just 13:1 and academic offerings that include over 1,100 courses, 60 undergraduate programs of study, and...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under Higher Education Industry, Jobs & Economy, North Portland
Business #133: Fred Meyer
Warren JimenezWho: Interstate Fred Meyer When: September 5, 2005 If you've lived in Portland for any period of time, you already know what Fred Meyer is - a department store that sells homegoods, clothes, and grocery; it has a pharmacy, a gardening center, and will most likely have what you need....
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Jobs & Economy, North Portland
HELP WANTED: Portland seeks citizens for city's Budget Committee
Mary Jo MarkleThe city is looking for citizens to assist in advising Council about city priorities and budget decisions. Facing necessary cuts in next year's budget, citizens on the budget committee will be able to weigh in on how city money is spent. Commissioner Adams led the effort to put 5 citizens...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 22, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
Citizens Gain Seats at City Budget Making Table
Mary Jo MarklePortland City Council unanimously voted to add citizens to the city's budget committee in a Council session on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. 5 Portland residents will be selected to: recommend programs, operations and policies; provide advice about budget and service issues; and assist Council in planning for the future. The...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 9, 2005
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Filed Under East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, News, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
BLOG: I Meet Dino the Patron Saint of North Portland's Feral Cats
Sam AdamsI bring the garbage cans and recycling bins back to the side of my house. It was a busy day of tram meetings. I change out of my suit. My house is dark and quiet. Its Friday and it feels good to be home. I go to the front porch...
Posted by Sam Adams on November 7, 2005
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Filed Under Blog, Front Page, North Portland
Tell us what you think about stormwater discount registration form
Maria Thi MaiAfter 2 community meetings, several stakeholder meetings, and lots of conversations with Portland residents, we're anxious to hear from you as to what you think about the draft resolution and registration forms for Portland's stormwater discount program. We expect that you will be able to register for this discount beginning...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on October 31, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Environmental Services, Front Page, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
Sam Starts Community-City Liaison program
Mary Jo MarkleIn an effort to strengthen the connection between city government and the City’s business districts, Commissioner Sam Adams is launching a district liaison program within the Office of Transportation and the Bureau of Environmental Services. The Community Liaisons will be points of contact for navigating City services and information. In...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on September 27, 2005
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Filed Under Good Government, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
North Mississippi Street is Rising
Sam AdamsThe 4th Annual Mississippi Avenue Street Fair showcased much of the multi-cultural neighborhood’s artists, music, puppet shows, and a giant community yard sale. It also shows what a small but determine band of business owners with little help from the Portland Development Commission or City government can do to improve...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 14, 2005
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Filed Under Arts & Culture, Jobs & Economy, North Portland, Northeast Portland
Quality Childcare for Teen Mothers in North Portland
Andrew TuttleAt 18, my sister Samantha became pregnant with my niece Melody. She gave birth when she was 19, and now shortly after my sister's 21st birthday, my niece Melody (the cutest niece in the world, of course) will be turning two and learning the harsh reality that no, in fact,...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on August 9, 2005
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Filed Under Education, Events, Livability & Environment, North Portland
Our first meeting with the Airport Issues Roundtable
Ben DuPreeLast week, Sam and I attended our first meeting with the Airport Issues Roundtable (AIR). We both received a good introduction to the issues associated with the airport, including concerns by residents of the Wilkes neighborhood. After his introductory remarks, Sam asked, “We’d love your feedback but, since I’m here...
Posted by Ben DuPree on July 29, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, North Portland
IFCC: an update
Jesse BeasonThe Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center is an important place to a lot of folks. I know because I've spoken to many of them over the past months since our office has taken a direct interest in seeing it succeed. Some attended classes at IFCC when it first opened in 1982....
Posted by Jesse Beason on July 27, 2005
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Filed Under Arts & Culture, North Portland
City-wide Invasive Species Strategy
Andrew TuttleI have recently been following up on a meeting Sam had with Jayne Cronlund, the executive director of the Three Rivers Land Conservancy, to discuss her and her staff's work in protecting natural areas by removing invasive species. As a result of this June 15th meeting we are working towards...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on July 26, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
BLOG: "...if it isn't City Commissioner Sam Adams 'slumming' with us in North Portland!?"
Sam Adams
It’s Saturday and I am luxuriating: Enjoying the newspapers, eating at one of my favorite neighborhood breakfast spots. Scrambled eggs and diced ham, cottage cheese, whole wheat toast and iced tea with cream, yea baby!...
Posted by Sam Adams on July 16, 2005
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Unwire Portland
Jesse Beason
Portland is ready to go wireless. Unwire Portland is a unique way of bringing wi-fi to our entire city. In an effort to build a citywide wireless network offering wi-fi and other wireless internet technologies, the City will issue an Request for Proposals (RFP) for network services...
Posted by Jesse Beason on July 12, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Jobs & Economy, North Portland
Project Clean Slate
Jesse BeasonThe flyer says it all, By cleaning up your criminal record, clearing up outstanding warrants and getting your license reinstated you will greatly increase your opportunities for employment, housing, self-empowerment and most importantly get you out of the criminal justice system. Project Clean Slate, held at July 9 at PCC...
Posted by Jesse Beason on July 1, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Jobs & Economy, North Portland, Public Safety
Firehouse center board gives city parks control
Andrew TuttleThe Oregonian June 28, 2005 The board of the financially troubled Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center has voted to suspend its work and hand over supervision of the day-to-day operations to Portland Parks and Recreation and Commissioner Sam Adams' office, Adams said Monday. Adams said he'll convene a community meeting in...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on June 28, 2005
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Filed Under Arts & Culture, News, North Portland
Sam is no fly by night
Maria Thi MaiSam kicked off the noise flight test day (June 18, 2005). As a North Portland resident, Sam is not just a fly by night on this issue. He cares about the impacts of noise to his neighbors and has Gordon and myself working diligently on solutions. We'd especially like to...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on June 19, 2005
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Reducing Noise is Looking Up
Maria Thi MaiAs a Kenton Neighborhood resident Commissioner Sam Adams is quite familiar with North Portland noise issues. He has met with several of the Neighborhood Associations, members of the AIR, CNAC, and individuals on airport noise. In response to these concerns Gordon Johnston and I formed an ad hoc committee to...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on June 14, 2005
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Filed Under Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland
Sam's Calendar: North Portland
The OfficeSam likes to spend most of his time out of City Hall, so we thought we'd offer a snapshot of where he's been in Portland sorted (roughly) by neighborhood coalition boundaries...
Posted by The Office on June 6, 2005
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Filed Under Events, North Portland, Sam's Calendar
Freightliner, LLC.
Ben DuPreeWhen I arrived on-site at Freightliner, I toured their truck-making factory and their assembly plant. Freightliner LLC. and the Freightliner Group employ more than 14,000 people throughout North America. Based in our city, Freightliner manufactures specialty vehicles to the highest standards of technology and quality. Additionally, Freightliner is committed to...
Posted by Ben DuPree on May 6, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, North Portland
Motorcyles, scooters and amnesia
The Office
On March 24, the Portland Mercury sponsored a forum at Amnesia Brewing in North Portland about motorcyle and scooter issues. There, we heard a lot from passionate enthusiasts including parking problems, lane splitting and public perception...
Posted by The Office on March 24, 2005
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Filed Under North Portland, Speeches & Testimony, Transportation
Business #62: Bold-Sky Café
Warren JimenezNicole Davis’ restaurant, the Bold-Sky Café on 3943 North Mississippi, reflects her funky chic style. Full of furniture assembled from recycled building materials to sculptures fashioned from wire and small pieces of driftwood, this restaurant evokes the feeling of, “I'm home.” Tasting her food, you think, “Wow, I wish I...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 11, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, North Portland
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