1) Public hearing on the future of neighborhood associations
2) Leaf Day scheduled for Overlook
3) Adidas employee store pass for Overlook
1) Public hearing on the future of neighborhood associations
On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Portland City Council will meet in North Portland for a public hearing and discussion about the so-called 3.96 code revision that would eliminate neighborhood associations from explicit identification in the city code. The Overlook Neighborhood Association opposes the changes, which emerged from a flawed process that excluded many stakeholders.
Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and the Office of Community and Civic Life (OCCL) has introduced a resolution to postpone the code revision so that an interagency city workgroup could review the rest of the code for potential changes. Groups that have rallied to support neighborhood associations are still reviewing the recently released resolution, and it appears to raise new concerns about how the city will proceed.
Neighbors are encouraged to attend the hearing on Thursday to learn more about this process that could have profound impacts on Overlook and every neighborhood. If you have views on the value of neighborhood associations and their role in the city, we encourage you to testify at the hearing.
The meeting will take place at Self-Enhancement, Inc. (3920 N Kerby Ave.), 5:30-8 p.m. Doors open at 5. Food, refreshments and childcare will be provided. Continue reading “Overlook Neighborhood Update (Nov. 9)”