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2021 Spring Newsletter"Diversity, Harmony, Community - |
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Spring 2021 NewsletterInside This Issue:
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Download your copy here. (includes active web links)
Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
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Volunteers Needed |
The City of Gresham is partnering with Multnomah County Office of Sustainability and Friends of Trees on a grant from East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) to get trees surveyed, maintained and planted in the Rockwood, Wilkes East and North Gresham Neighborhoods. From mid- December 2020 to end of February 2021, you may notice a small
crew of three to four members wearing bright fluorescent safety vests, known as the Gresham Tree Team. The 2020 Gresham Tree Team is a group of County staff and interns making the following improvements to your neighborhood:
Gresham Tree TeamFrom 2018 – 2020 this team has:
This EMSWCD Green Gresham, Healthy Gresham grant project will improve your neighborhood with information on where to plant more trees along with newly planted trees that will help:
Work will be performed Tuesday through Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
More Info
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or call directly at 503.618-2392.
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Seeking Volunteers
When: Thu, Jan 07, 2021 via Zoom |
Gresham residents may participate in our COVID-safe bird survey this winter to help the City collect information about local bird populations and habitat needs. The City is offering free online training to all interested volunteers. Experience is not required, and training is open to all ages. Families are encouraged to join in.
A smartphone or computer is required. All other materials will be provided.
Two trainings are available via Zoom:
RSVP to receive the training invitation.
For more information, contact Marissa.Eckman@GreshamOregon.gov
Learn more about the City's bird surveys.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Mon, Jan 11, 2021 6:30PM-8:30PM |
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Planning Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 11, via Zoom.
Citizens wishing to provide oral comment during this Planning Commission meeting must register by sending their name, email address, phone number, and the subject matter to Jennifer McGinnis at Jennifer.McGinnis@GreshamOregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments, including photo or other evidence, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Persons who desire to provide comments and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to contact Jennifer McGinnis as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
If you experience technical difficulties accessing the meeting at the time of the meeting, please notify Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov. The meeting agenda may be accessed via the Planning Commission page.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.
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Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon, Jan 11, 2021 5:35PM-7:30PM |
City Council has selected three finalists for the City Manager recruitment, out of an initial applicant pool of 64.
Read more about the candidates.
While ultimately, City Council will make the final hiring decision, they are soliciting input from the community during this final phase. Please save the date for an online community forum hosted by Mayor Travis Stovall. Each candidate will have thirty minutes to answer questions.
To date, these three candidates have participated in individual interviews with the City.s executive recruiter as well as semi-finalist interviews with the current and elected Mayor and Council. Standard background and reference checks will also be conducted during this process.
The forum will not allow for live questions from the audience. However, if you have a question you.d like to ask the three finalists, please submit for consideration by noon, Friday, Jan. 8 to Communications@GreshamOregon.gov. Given limited time with each candidate, not every question may be asked.
After the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback about the candidates through an online survey. Feedback will be shared with Council for their consideration as they make their next decision.
Interpretation will be provided upon advance request. Please notify Alex Logue at Alex.Logue@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-3214 by noon, Thursday, Jan. 7.
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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, Jan 12, 2021 7PM-8:45PM |
Please note, this is a Zoom meeting. For additional information about this meeting or how to attend via Zoom, please visit the Coalition webpage, and view the agenda.
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.
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When: Wed, Jan 13, 2021 6PM-8PM |
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Historic Resources Subcommittee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm on Jan. 13, via Zoom.
People who wish to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, should notify staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This allows the City time to provide alternate arrangements, if needed.
Please contact Mary Phillips at Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2610 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.
The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structures on the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.
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Free Workshop
When: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 9AM-10:10AMbr /> |
The City of Gresham and Multnomah County will hold an application workshop for subrecipients seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) grant funding for potential housing and community development projects in fiscal year 2021-2022.
Workshop topics will include a program overview, information about eligible projects, estimated availability of funds, and the application and selection process for subrecipients.
Translation services and sign language interpretation are available with 48-hour notice. For more information please contact May Cha with Multnomah County at 503-988-2469 or May.P.Cha@multco.us or Rachel Nehse with the City of Gresham at 503-618-2818 or Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Tue, Jan 19, 2021 2PM-3PM |
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm, subject to change. GRDC meetings allow necessary Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such a bid and grant awards, budget adoption, public hearings, resolutions, approval of projects and related updates, and policy and property matters.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings are held online via Zoom.
For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Get Involved, Make a Difference!
When: Tue, Jan 19, 2021 10 am- |
Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc.
For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
Read more about Council meetings.
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!
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