Northwest Portland
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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Is the Sauvie Island Bridge Worth Saving?
mtrichardsonWe were recently contacted by the City's Supervising Bridge Engineer, David O'Longaigh, about an opportunity to save the current Sauvie Island bridge and turn it into a bicycle/pedestrian walkway across I-405 at NW Flanders St. We want your input on this issue... Multnomah County is in the process of replacing the existing Sauve Island bridge. The new bridge is in the process of being built alongside the old one; when it has finished construction, the old bridge is slated to be demolished. The reason that the county is replacing it is that the old bridge cannot support freight trucks weighing over 40 tons. Aside from that, it is in good structural condition...
Posted by mtrichardson on March 15, 2006
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Sam's Calendar: Northwest Portland
The OfficeSam likes to spend most of his time outside of City Hall, so we thought we'd offer a snapshot of where he's been in Portland sorted (roughly) by neighborhood coalition boundaries. Don't know your neighborhood coalition? Find out where they are, and give them a...
Posted by The Office on January 4, 2006
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Business #140: gDiapers
Warren JimenezWho: gDiapers When: October 21, 2005 Portland is well known for its green practices and environmentally conscious businesses. And now, you can now gDiapers to the growing list of green businesses located in and relocating to Portland. Sam believes it's essential for Portland to find and exploit market niches where...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #131: DoveLewis Animal Hospital
Warren JimenezWho: DoveLewis Animal Hospital When: August 25, 2005 DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital was founded in 1973 by Mr. A.B. Lewis with the help of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association. Since June of 1992, DoveLewis has opened its doors around the clock, 24 hours a day, to treat animals requiring emergency...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #130: Oregon Council for Hispanic Achievement
Warren JimenezWho: Oregon Council for Hispanic Achievement When: August 19, 2005Read Sam's blog on OCHA. The Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement (OCHA) is a private, non-profit organization. It was created in 1983, when the Columbia-Willamette United Way launched a Hispanic Services Project to address the human service needs of the Hispanic...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #121: Maverick's Gym
Warren JimenezWhere: Mavericks Fitness Club When: July 15, 2005 Mavericks is not a gym, it's a fitness center. Like gyms, Mavericks does focus on sweat and excersize to take off the pounds, but unlike traditional gyms, it also focuses on nutrition. There is a cafe inside called Real Food for Real...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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BLOG: Last Saturday, I visited 4 porn stores, 5 strip clubs and 7 bars in 5 hours…
Sam Adams
…walking along West Burnside and NW Couch streets. I personally canvassed business-by-business, door-to-door to invite owners and managers to a meeting January 4th, 5:00 pm, Port of Portland Building, to discuss the need to either (1) slow down the traffic on West Burnside or...
Posted by Sam Adams on December 19, 2005
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Filed Under Blog, Downtown Portland, Front Page, Northwest Portland, Southwest Portland, Transportation
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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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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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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gDiapers, "Love at first flush"
Warren JimenezPortland is known for being a green, sustainable city. Therefore, it makes good sense to support local businesses who care about our environment. Today, Sam and I had an opportunity to meet with gDiapers. gDiapers have developed the first flushable diaper in the world. They really are flushable, said Jason...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on October 21, 2005
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BLOG: Smoldering Argument over West Burnside Couplet
Sam Adams
As the City’s new transportation commissioner, let me pull back the proverbial curtain at city hall to give you a glimpse at a smoldering internal argument I have inherited. It is time to air it out. I want you and others to join in the discussion...
Posted by Sam Adams on October 16, 2005
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LUBA Decision
Sam AdamsOn October 5, the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) rejected challenges to Northwest District Plan parking regulations. There could be further appeals on these parking issues. Two transportation issues relating to NW Vaughn had previously been remanded and will require action by the City Council. Those transportation issues, which...
Posted by Sam Adams on October 13, 2005
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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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Come celebrate the Tanner Springs Park Grand Opening
Maria Thi MaiPleas joing Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Saltzman and a host of others who have worked to create Portland's newest park, Tanner Springs Park. The dedication begins at 6pm this evening, August 5, NW 11th Avenue and Marshall St. This park gives the illusion of rolling back the human impact of more...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on August 5, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Events, Livability & Environment, Northwest 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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Cashier: Portland's 4th Most Common Job
Ben DuPreeContact: Warren Jimenez503-823-4541 MEDIA ADVISORY Cashier: Portland’s 4th Most Common Job Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams to work shift as cashier at Mavericks Fitness club; part of his “100-Hour Pledge” to highlight need for more family-wage jobs WHAT: Saying, “we need to create more family-wage jobs,” Portland City Commissioner Sam...
Posted by Ben DuPree on July 14, 2005
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BLOG: Thanks, Tamara
The Office
We are standing across from each other sharing a big wood-block food preparation table in the middle of a well-used commercial kitchen. I am breaking 50 dozen eggs into a strainer in preparation for scrambled eggs...
Posted by The Office on June 20, 2005
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Heritage Consulting Services
Ben DuPreeI visited John Tess and Rob Mawson, the President and Vice-President of Heritage, respectively, and they told me about their current endeavors across our city. Heritage works to restore historic buildings across Portland; some of their past projects include Tariff Building and the Ecotrust Natural Capital Center. Currently, Heritage is...
Posted by Ben DuPree on May 16, 2005
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3 Public Communications
Ben DuPree“Than” Clevenger, CEO of 3 Public Communications, had a positive experience in moving to Portland from Washington D.C. He believed that our city has a lot to offer both individuals and businesses. In the past, Than served as a speechwriter for former United States Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W....
Posted by Ben DuPree on May 16, 2005
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Business # 102: Powell’s Books
Warren JimenezPowell’s Books, which employs 485 workers and has six stores across Portland, ships 2500 parcels a day. Although that number doubles during the holiday season, they find that they must be creative in their marketing to stay competitive. “Internet growth for our store has peaked,” says Michael Powell, Owner of...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 5, 2005
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Business # 96: Lexi Dog
Warren Jimenez“We started a small business woman’s group here in Portland,” says Suzanne Hein of Lexi Dog. “The acronym for it is EWOP: Entrepreneur Women of PDX.” Suzanne stated that I can improve the business climate in Portland by improving the parking for employees and customers around our city. Additionally, she...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 25, 2005
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Business # 97: Verdun Chocolates
Warren Jimenez“We sell fine chocolates that contain lower amounts of wax and less sugar that are produced in Beirut, Iran,” says founder Mahmoud Hamoush. “Additionally, we sell a lot of chocolate via the Internet, and, while we do have our slow times, the month of December is very big for us.”...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 25, 2005
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Business # 94: Fidelity National Title and Closing Company
Warren Jimenez“People take advantage of our location in the Pearl District for other retail opportunities and shopping,” says Jasmine Ruthdotter at Fidelity National Title and Closing Company. “We know our business is doing well when our market share is high. There are eight title companies in Portland, and our branches rank...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 25, 2005
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Business # 93: Albina Bank
Warren JimenezAlbina Bank provides accessible financial support in Portland’s community. They stated that a healthy economy for our city depends on job growth, especially in the number of jobs that pay living wage for families. While finding and hiring qualified applicants is not an issue for Albina, they feel concern over...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 25, 2005
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Schnitzer Investment Corp.
Ben DuPreeSchnitzer Investment Corp. is a leading recycler of used metal in the Northwest. They own and operate a dozen recycling yards and participate in numerous joint recycling ventures. When I visited Schnitzer, I toured their steel yard and ate lunch with their managers. Schnitzer seeks my help in advocating for...
Posted by Ben DuPree on March 15, 2005
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Calbag Metals
Ben DuPreeCalbag Metals, which operates two plants in Portland, is a leading recycler of ferrous metals. They distribute over 200 ferrous metals, plus numerous specialty items. Unlike many metal recycling companies, Calbag hauls the metals that they plan to recycle, instead of having the metals brought to them. In my visit,...
Posted by Ben DuPree on March 14, 2005
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Business #39:Gunderson Metals
Warren JimenezGunderson Metals has trouble finding qualified applicants, especially those possessing the high-end technical skills needed to work at Gunderson. They are also seeking recruits who possess what Thomas Sass, President at Gunderson, calls “soft skills,” such as showing up to work on time. Depending on their needs, however, Gunderson does...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 10, 2005
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Business #40: Columbia Wire and Iron Works
Warren Jimenez“One-half of our business is in the tri-county area,” says Robert Park, CEO at Columbia Wire and Iron Works. “Our business has been depressed for a long time, and industrial lands around Portland are shrinking.” Columbia Wire and Iron Works is having great difficulty finding qualified, skilled applicants and believes...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 10, 2005
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