NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Help Us Save the Kenton Firehouse!
In the recent news the Kenton fire Hose has come under fire from the Auditors office. so because of this report the Auditors office has made thre recomendations for the fire houses future. Civic life must transfer hands of it to, OMF, Portland Parks or sale it. In my eyes neither ar good options considering how precious and how import this buildig is to the Kenton and North portland communities.
Portland Auditor’s Office says Kenton Firehouse was …
Auditors: Future of Historic Kenton Firehouse in Jeopardy …
Civic Life’s mismanagement of the Kenton Firehouse was …
Local Neighborhood Happenings
- The Dirty Diggers of Lovewood Spring Plant Sale, Sunday, April 21, 11am-3pm 334 N. Baldwin Street. Cash, Venmo accepted Learn More
- Native Plant Giveaway, Saturday, April 20, 10am-1pm, Historic Kenton Firehouse 8105 N. Brandon, Request Plants and Learn More
- 3rd Annual Spring Rewild Portland Plant Sale, Saturday, April 23, 11 am-4pm, 8940 N Bradford St, Learn More
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News
Interstate bridge update
CEI HUB Press Conference
CEI HUB Task Force volunteers are raising awareness of the human safety and environmental risks associated with the Hub’s operations. Neighborhood Associations and other organizations have signed the task force letter to public officials. Join for the release of this letter, Tuesday, April 16, 11 am, at Augustana Lutheran Church on NE 14 Ave. Learn More
St. Johns Spring Fling and Day of the Children
Join your St. Johns neighbors on Saturday, April 27, on the plaza for a day of fun activities and local shopping. This can’t miss event includes, music, arts and crafts, a drag queen story time and more! Learn More
District Coalition Office Model Change
 District Coalition Offices Model Changing In 2024, Civic Life will streamline the District Coalition Offices (DCO) model, consolidating from 7 to 4 service areas. Nonprofit-run DCOs will support these areas, aligned with Portland’s new voting districts for equitable representation. Civic Life’s Neighborhood Program will provide funding based on population to provide consistent staffing and services. This change aims to enhance advocacy for Portlanders, foster city council engagement, and maintain neighborhood representation. Learn More |
Civic Life Changes Hands
0n Monday, Jan. 22, Mayor Wheeler announced the move of the Office of Community & Civic Life and the Office of Equity and Human Rights to his portfolio. This move is part of the City’s larger transition and efforts to improve service to Portlanders (Resolution 37609).
Civic Life’s focus on Community Engagement – through our programs like Advisory Bodies, the Neighborhood Program, and others – allows the bureau to be a convener for community voices in local government. We are excited to work directly with Mayor Wheeler’s office to address issues of livability, community safety, housing and homelessness, economic recovery, and government performance. These are the issues most important to Portlanders as identified by the 2022 Portland Insights Survey.
City Council
City Council is now holding council meetings and work sessions in its new temporary chambers as the City prepares for major renovations to Portland City Hall.
Published
January 10, 2024 8:15 pm
Updated
January 25, 2024 4:27 pm
Portland City Council is now holding in-person meetings at their temporary council chambers located at the City’s Development Services Building, 1900 SW 4th Ave., Room 2500. Community members are welcome once again to attend council sessions in-person at this location through the end of the year or until renovations in City Hall are completed. more
Portland in transition: geographic districts
Portland voters will elect three city councilors to represent each of four new geographic districts, expanding the city council to a total of 12 people.
August 2023 Update
On August 21, 2023, the Independent District Commission unanimously adopted a District Plan. The District Plan includes a map and a description of the districts. Learn more on the Independent District Commission’s page.
