Violent crime is down, theft & vandelism rise, response times improve
First Annual Report Issued
Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger recently released the first annual report for the Gresham Police Department. The report summarizes crime and accident data, police programs, and personnel highlights from 2009.
Highlights of the report include the activities of the three divisions of the police department, the department's community involvement, and 2009 crime statistics.
Share your thoughts and opinions on parking in Downtown Gresham.
Take the online survey.
Now through June!
Downtown Parking Survey
What’s your opinion of parking in historic Downtown? Is it hard to find a parking space, or just fine? You are invited to share your thoughts and opinions on parking in Downtown Gresham through an online survey.
As part of the Downtown Parking Plan project, the City has developed questions regarding parking availability and preferences among those who use Downtown parking. Answers to questions also will help guide how to manage and provide parking in the future.
Graffiti damages our property, and impacts our community
Help eliminate graffiti -- report it immediately!
Help with Graffiti Problem
The City of Gresham has reported an explosion in graffiti around town since the Holiday season. Graffiti damages property, and casts a bad light on our community. Don't let vandals take control of your neighborhood. We encourage everyone to help combat this problem!
Report graffiti to the police at 503-618-2463. Do not call 911! (there is an officer dedicated to following up right now because the problem's so rampant), and
Clean it off or paint over it (contact Cathy for graffiti removal kits or help).
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Remember, graffiti effects everyone!
Visit with Metro position #1 candidate Shirley Craddick
When: Saturday Mar 20, 2010 4:00PM-6:00PM Where: Park Place Coffee
1288 SE 182nd (next to Vance Park)
Gresham OR Get Map!
Please come to Park Place Coffee to visit with Shirley Craddick, candidate for Metro Council District position #1, on Saturday March 20th from 4PM to 6PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with Shirley and hear why she is running for the Metro Council. Shirley is dedicated to researching the issues, listening to citizens and working to make our community better. She has been elected twice to the Gresham City Council, and now she's running to make Metro a more responsive and effective organization.
“People Need Trees
and Gresham’s Trees Need People”
Take the survey here!
When: Saturday Mar 13, 2010 9AM - 12PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030 Get Map!
The second Community Workshop for the Urban Forestry Management Plan project will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9AM to 12PM at City Hall.
Participate in the "Significant Tree Hunt" commemorating Gresham’s 100th birthday. Information available here!
Forum speakers & participants
Jim Gersbach, Friends of Trees member
Keith Warren, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
Nancy Buley, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery
Lynn Snodgrass, Drake’s 7 Dees
Anne Rutherford, Storyteller
Events
9:00AM - Open house on the benefits of trees.
9:30AM - Tree treasure hunt prizes awarded. Clues on the City of Gresham Facebook page and via Twitter - hunt starts March 1. (See "Geocache Treasure Hunt" below)
10:00AM - Storyteller Anne Rutherford - What is your tree story?
10:20AM - Presentation on the value of trees.
11:00AM - Street Tree Arboretum community design activity. Bring your creative arboretum ideas for Gradin Sports Park.
Come enjoy a Tree Art Show presented by East Gresham Elementary and Mt. Hood Montessori!
Refreshments provided!
Tree Survey
Share your thoughts and opinions on trees in Gresham.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements along Halsey (162nd-181st)
PDX Airport North Runway Construction May-Oct 2010
Come to the Neighborhood Meeting
When: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 7:00PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St Get map!
Save the date!
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 22nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story for Agenda below).
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
"Bye-bye" curbside parking. Much needed upgrades coming.
Sidewalks, ADA rampes, bike lanes, and a new crosswalk near 172nd.
Changes coming to Halsey Street
May - September 2010 the City of Gresham’s Transportation Division will enhance Halsey Street between 162nd and 181st Avenues. The project includes construction of new sidewalks where they are missing, new ADA ramps, and an enhanced crosswalk on 172nd or at a nearby intersection to facilitate access to the north side of Halsey Street from H.B. Lee Middle School. Get Map!
The street surface will also be repaved with microseal, a more durable road surface than the existing asphalt. When the street is resurfaced automobile lanes will be realigned and bike lanes will be added to the north and south sides of the street. With the addition of bike lanes some on-street parking will be eliminated.
When: Monday Mar 15, 2010 7PM Where: Gresham Salvation Army
Youth Center
473 SE 194th St Get Map!
Canidates Forum
The Rockwood Neighborhood Association (RNA) is providing a forum for District #1 candidates to introduce themselves, describe Metro and address issues relevant to East County and their respective campaigns. This position is currently held by Rod Park.
Candidates running for Council Position #1 are:
Shirley Craddick [Currently Council Position #3, City of Gresham]
Christopher Gorsek [Currently Professor, Mt. Hood Comm. College]
Duke Shepard [Currently Political Director, Oregon AFL-CIO]
The RNA will provide updates on Neighborhood issues (parks, County Courts, TriMet improvements) prior to the forum.
City of Gresham News,
Community Activities,
Workshops & More
Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
