Action Committee News
Action Committee meetings and happenings
May Action Committee Meeting-Affordable Housing In Portland's Urban Renewal Districts
Margaret Van Vliet, Portland Housing Bureau Director
Cathey Briggs, Executive Director, Oregon Opportunity Network
Kate Allen, Housing Policy Manager, City of Portland
Friday, May 14, 1:00-3:00pm
Room 433 Board of Trade Building, 310 SW 4th Ave
All members welcome
As background to this meeting, here is a letter that the LWV of Portland sent to the PDC. The Bureau of Housing responded with this letter (PDF, 194 Kb). If you are interested in doing more reading, here is the city's Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing Set Aside Policy and Annual Report.
This is the last meeting until September. Come join us.
Any questions, contact Debbie Aiona
Portland Plan Phase II Workshops
Archives
March 2010
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz with Action Committee members
The League commented on the Portland Plan Background Report (PDF, 90 KB)
February 2010
The League of Women Voters of Portland sent this letter to the PDC about affordable housing in the North Macadam Urban Renewal Area.
January 2010
Commentary submitted to the Oregonian after a US Supreme Court decision opened a new door for the deepest-pocketed players to spend money on independent campaigns to elect or defeat federal candidates. (PDF, 69KB)
The commentary was published in the Oregonian.
The League of Women Voters of Portland sent a letter to the PDC board and city Commissioner Nick Fish urging them to retain the rights to build affordable housing above a future parking garage in South Waterfront.
October 2009Metro Making the Greatest Place..Portland Police Review
