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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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Flood Insurance Rates May Go Down
Maria Thi MaiDue to a resolution that Commissioner Adams introduced this week, you may be eligible to increase the current $200 savings to your flood insurance premium. Council's approval of a resolution to amend the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan makes it possible for the City to improve our ranking with FEMA’s Community Rating System. Because Portland has gone above and beyond FEMA's standards for flood preparedness and management especially in the Johnson Creek Watershed, residents may receive an additional 10% off of the already 20% discount to their flood insurance premium....
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on March 24, 2006
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Business #134: LanPacific
Warren JimenezWho: LanPacific When: September 15, 2005 LanPacific is a team of land use planners, civil engineers, landscape and golf course architects who provide innovative land development consultation and efficient and effective design solutions to public infrastructure development. The company is only a couple of years old, and it is this...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #120: Burgerville
Warren JimenezWho: Burgerville When: July 8, 2005 Burgerville, USA is a privately held chain of restaurants found only in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Reflecting its limited presence, the chain has used the slogan Inconveniently located for most of America. Although at first glance Burgerville looks like a fast food restaurant, the...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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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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Filed Under East Portland, Front Page, Good Government, News, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest 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
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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Filed Under Blog, Downtown Portland, Front Page, Northwest Portland, Office of Transportation, Southeast Portland (inner), Transportation
Stormwater hits East County News front page
Maria Thi MaiAdams, Potter hear sewer fee complaints; relief possible - http://www.eastcountynews.com/cat/20#8661...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on October 7, 2005
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Filed Under Environmental Services, Livability & Environment, News, 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
BLOG: My Time as a Tri-Met Bus Shagger
Sam Adams
Tri-Met Maintenance Supervisor Mark Nelson and his team must make sure that the buses run, so someone else can make sure they run on time. Of the 260-odd buses under their charge at the Tri-Met Center Maintenance Shop located at SE 17th and Mall Street in Portland, each day...
Posted by Sam Adams on September 25, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Front Page, Southeast Portland (inner), Transportation
What should we do with Corno's fruit?
Maria Thi Mai
As seen on Northwest News Channel 8 KGW: What would you do with a 6 foot cornstalk sign that has been a Portland icon for more than 50 years? Wander down Martin Luther King Boulevard past the Corno's Grocery site near Alder Street and feast your eyes..
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on September 20, 2005
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Filed Under Arts & Culture, Front Page, Livability & Environment, News, Southeast Portland (inner)
Assistance for Katrina Survivors
Jane AmesMAYOR, RED CROSS AGREE TO STAFF SHELTER24 HOURS TO HELP HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS Mayor Tom Potter and Red Cross officials on Sunday agreed to staff the former Washington-Monroe High School shelter site around the clock to provide assistance to Hurricane Katrina survivors who are coming to Portland on their own...
Posted by Jane Ames on September 11, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Good Government, News, Southeast Portland (inner)
Hot Town, Public Safety in the City
Jane AmesPublic safety can be defensive and dramatic: Late night shootings in different parts of the City, robberies or assaults taking place, parties that get out of control and property or people getting hurt, drug deals and abuse, or identity theft destroying people’s lives. The list is long; people’s ability to...
Posted by Jane Ames on September 11, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Northeast Portland, Public Safety, Southeast Portland (inner)
Podcast Hotel!
Guest AuthorAlex Williams is sponsoring Podcast Hotel, a two-day forum about the phenomenon, logistics and symbolism of podcasting. Podcasting is becoming hugely popular. A form of Internet radio, it gives anyone the ability to do their own radio show. Podcast Hotel Presents Podcast Jams will take place Sept. 7 and 8 in Portland...
Posted by Guest Author on September 7, 2005
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Coffee with the Commish
Maria Thi MaiI think it's amazing that you are here said Susan Levine of Metal Urges. Yesterday, Sam and I started our morning at the Coffee Haven, (3551 SE Division) with about 10 other people who either work or live in the area. Sam heard about an array of issues including concerns...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on August 25, 2005
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Filed Under Good Government, Southeast Portland (inner)
Annual Portland Wooden Boat Show
Sam AdamsI am interested in getting more Portlanders out onto the Willamette River (since we are spending over a billion dollars to get it cleaned up!). So, I attended my first Annual Portland Wooden Boat Show at the Eastbank Esplanade plazas and the old fire dock on the east bank of...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 21, 2005
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Montavilla Neighborhood Outreach Fair
Sam AdamsAt the invitation of Montavilla Neighborhood Association President Sandra McDaniels, I attended the neighborhood outreach fair at the 82nd Avenue Safeway parking lot. Things are looking up for the Montavilla Neighborhood mainstreet, SE Stark near 82nd. The Bipartisan Café just opened. The Flying Dough Pizza Co. is looking to buy...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 21, 2005
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8 Women Boutique
Sam AdamsAs part of the Hawthorne Sidewalk Sale Days, I stopped by 8 Women, 3614 SE Hawthorne Blvd. I love the owner because she is so active in the Hawthorne Business Association, but she also runs a boutique others rave about. Take the write up she got for Portland City Search...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 21, 2005
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For Strawberry Pie, Don't Walk, Run to the New Bipartisan Café @ 7901 SE Stark Street
Sam AdamsSome of the best Strawberry/Rhubarb pie sits waiting for you in a chilled dessert case just 5 miles from downtown Portland at the new Bipartisan Café, 7901 SE Stark Street in Portland’s rebounding Montevilla Neighborhood/South Tabor Business District. I did. The cafe is open 7am through 5pm weekdays, 8am-3pm weekends....
Posted by Sam Adams on August 21, 2005
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How to Dunk a City Commissioner
Sam AdamsHow to dunk a City Commissioner: 1. Hold the Annual Woodstock Old Fashion Picnic in Woodstock Park in Southeast Portland. 2. Get the good folks at the Southeast Portland Lions Club to bring their dunk tank. 3. Sell dunk tickets for $1.00 for three throws at the dunk tank target....
Posted by Sam Adams on August 14, 2005
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Next on the Menu? Waiter: Portland's Ninth-Most Common Job
Ben DuPreeContact: Warren Jimenez503-823-4541 MEDIA ADVISORY Next on the Menu? Waiter: Portland’s Ninth-Most Common Job City Commissioner Sam Adams to work as a waiter for the Southeast Portland Pho Hung restaurant WHAT: Trying to put a spotlight on the little-known fact that Portland’s median income is falling, Commissioner Adams continues his...
Posted by Ben DuPree on August 5, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Southeast Portland (inner)
BLOG: “We feel like tax milk cows..."
Sam AdamsEarlier this year, Commissioner Dan Saltzman and I introduced an ordinance to lower the local business tax burden by raising the Owner’s Compensation Deduction from $75,000 to $125,000. We have not succeeded ...Yet. Today I visited another local business that illustrates again why Dan and I need to keep trying…...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 2, 2005
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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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Streetcar Tour of Potential Expansion Routes
Roland ChlapowskiTRANSIT ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS TOUR July 18, 20053:00- 5:30 On an especially hot and sticky day, I made my way out of the air-conditioned Metro headquarters on NE Grand and onto a special chartered Tri-Met bus, which thankfully was air-conditioned, as well. I was not alone on the bus. A few...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on July 22, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, Livability & Environment, Office of Transportation, Southeast Portland (inner), Transportation
Adams to ask, "Would you like to buy a new floor?"
Ben DuPreeContact: Warren Jimenez503-823-4541 MEDIA ADVISORY Adams to ask, “Would you like to buy a new floor?” Working for Classique Floors, Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams will work a day in the life of one of the highest demand, lowest paying, and most common jobs in Portland. WHAT: Asserting that Portland...
Posted by Ben DuPree on July 20, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, Southeast Portland (inner)
BLOG: "...would you like salt or ketchup with your fries?"
Sam Adams
I ask, "Hi, would you like salt or ketchup with your French fries?” He looks into the bag I just handed him and then up at me, "Actually I want some of that Burgerville sauce.” “Sure, that will cost 35 cents.” “Come on, I ready paid at the last window,” as he fishes for coins in the ashtray...
Posted by Sam Adams on July 10, 2005
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BLOG: Don't Settle for Potholes
Sam Adams
"I want to fill potholes." I told my staff that the first thing I wanted to do as Portland’s new transportation commissioner was to help fill potholes. Why? I like to get out and see things upclose for myself. And, sexy it is not, but I believe the public is growing weary of funding...
Posted by Sam Adams on July 6, 2005
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Southeast Public Safety Forum Drop-by
Jane AmesSam dropped by the SOUTHEAST PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM hosted by SE Precinct Commander Rosie Sizer and Crime Prevention Program Coordinator Galina Grigoryan on Monday, June 27th. The Commander, Emergency Response Team Officers and representatives from the various neighborhood and business associations were reviewing current crime statistics for the Southeast and...
Posted by Jane Ames on June 29, 2005
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Wal-Mart cite collides with TriMet Goals
Andrew TuttleThe Oregonian June 20, 2005 A vacant industrial lot coveted by planners for a future light-rail station could be home to Portland's next Wal-Mart. Developer Howard Dietrich Jr. of Nelson Development Co. confirmed Tuesday that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is proposing a 150,000-square-foot store at 8300 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., a property...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on June 20, 2005
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Juvenile Justice Works for the Future
Jane AmesTim Nacoste is a Custody Services Supervisor and Measure 11 Overseer, and Faye Fagel is Custody Services Manager at the Multnomah County Juvenile Justice Center. They gave Sam a tour of the Justice Center in Southeast Portland at the program's 100 year anniversary on June 10th. Sam was struck by...
Posted by Jane Ames on June 16, 2005
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TILTING AT WINDMILLS? Sam Adams vs. Wal-Mart
Mary Jo MarkleIn the Portland Mercury, June 16, 2005 - Late last week, City Commissioner Sam Adams fired off a terse letter to Lee Scott, Wal-Mart's CEO. He was concerned that Wal-Mart has been steadily pushing forward plans to plop a Superstore in Sellwood, at the corner of McLoughlin and Tacoma. It...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on June 16, 2005
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UPDATED: A letter against the proposed Wal-Mart
Sam Adams
Dear Mr. Scott: It has come to my attention that Wal-Mart is planning its first Supercenter in Portland, to be located at SE McLoughlin Boulevard and Tacoma Street. I write to express my strong opposition...
Posted by Sam Adams on June 16, 2005
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Crack in the Ground
Maria Thi MaiA strong advocate of community services, Commissioner Adams supports Commissioner Leonard's pursuit of the Buckman Pool repair costs and who can finance fix. Portland Public School cost estimates are around $100,000. Other estimates may be gathered which will begin a discussion on who will pay for fix. The pool is...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on June 14, 2005
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Filed Under Livability & Environment, Southeast Portland (inner)
Officials oppose Wal-Mart
Andrew TuttleThe Oregonian June 10, 2005 Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams and Metro Councilor Robert Liberty are opposing construction of a Portland Wal-Mart before the idea has even been made public. Documents show a proposal by the Nelson Development Co. to develop a four-story, 338,000-square-foot retail center at 8300 S.E. McLoughlin...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on June 10, 2005
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Filed Under Livability & Environment, News, Our Initiatives, Southeast Portland (inner)
Sam's Calendar: Southeast 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.
Posted by The Office on June 6, 2005
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Business # 100: Red Light
Warren JimenezLogan Lynn, manager of the Red Light, believes that teenagers, especially teenage girls, are the most crucial demographic in his sales. He feels that increasing household income is a sure sign of a healthy Portland economy. Logan would like my help with several street-related issues; he would like to see...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 29, 2005
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Business #90: Solo Flamenco
Warren JimenezSolo Flamenco puts a great deal of effort into passing on its passion to people of all ages. They teach lessons 30 hours per week and offer free lessons to children to get them involved in dancing. Their upcoming flamenco festival in July will attract numerous out-of-state visitors to Portland,...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 21, 2005
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Business #86: Providence Health Care
Warren Jimenez“We know that our business is doing well when we can provide access to all the people who seek it, when employments rates are on the rise, and especially when quality physicians come to live in Portland simply because our city is a great place to live,” says Russ Danielson,...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 15, 2005
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Business #77: Healthnotes
Warren Jimenez“I have a successful business, with a 20% growth rate and $5.5 million in revenue, but I need access to capital and lines of credit,” says Schuyler Lininger, President and CEO of SE Portland-based Healthnotes. “I also need help in recruiting more employees of color.” Healthnotes was founded in 1986...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on March 29, 2005
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Avanti Accounting, LLC.
Ben DuPreeFounded in 2002, Avanti Accounting LLC. works with companies to develop accounting systems which help them understand both how their business currently runs and how best to improve their business. The majority of their clients, involved usually in service, distribution, or light manufacturing, have seen significant growth over the past...
Posted by Ben DuPree on March 17, 2005
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Salvador Molly's
Ben DuPreeRick Sadle owns and operates Salvador Molly’s, which includes a catering business and a recently-opened restaurant in the Hawthorne district. When I met with him, he expressed concern to me about the difficulty he had in acquiring the permits that were required to open the restaurant. Because of his negative...
Posted by Ben DuPree on March 4, 2005
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Business #35: Fred Meyer
Warren JimenezAccording to Darrell Webb, President of Fred Meyer, “things are stable with Fred Meyer.” Lately, the gift card phenomenon along with the introduction of Fred Meyer Rewards Card has helped increase sales. “If you want to participate, you can, but you do not need the Rewards Card in order to...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 4, 2005
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Business #32: East Bank Saloon
Warren JimenezNext to the Morrison Bridge on Grand Avenue is East Bank Saloon, once voted one of the country’s best sports pubs in a USA Today report. According to owner Connie Hunt, her restaurant/bar has been a great business but the industry has changed a lot. “People like us do everything...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 31, 2005
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Business #6: Nicholls Brewery Company (Roots Organic Brewing)
Warren JimenezSince the Roots Organic Brewery was concerned about some of the City’s construction requirements, we decided to meet with owner, Craig Nicholls. When we walked in, we were met by Craig and surprisingly owners of the Viper Room, Alameda Brewing Company and the Rose and Raindrop Restaurant and Pub. This...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on January 6, 2005
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