1) OKNA Board chooses new leadership
2) OKNA seeks events coordinator
3) North Portland Public Safety Action Committee meeting
1) OKNA Board chooses new leadership
The 2019-20 Overlook Neighborhood Association Board took office last week and chose its leadership for the coming year. Be sure to check out your winter edition of the Overlook Views newsletter to learn more about this year’s board members.
The executives are:
| Chair: Alexandra Degher | Vice Chair: Chris Trejbal |
| Treasurer: Brad Halverson | Secretary: Marci Macfarlane |
The board also chose committee chairs:
| Digital: Chris Trejbal | Engagement: Toby Morus |
| Grievance: Marci Macfarlane | Homeless Outreach: Peter Parks |
| Land Use: Julia Metz | Parks: Cynthia Sulaski |
| Public Safety: George Spalding | Schools Liaison: John Parks |
| Sustainability: May Wallace | Transportation: Brad Halverson |
2) OKNA seeks events coordinator
Overlook puts on a few events throughout the year including the annual movie in the park and holiday party. We need someone to run point on coordinating those events. The Events Coordinator also would have an opportunity to work with the board to develop other events for neighbors.
If you’re interested in stepping up to help keep Overlook Portland’s best neighborhood, send an email to OKNA Chair Alexandra Degher at chair@overlookneighborhood.org.
3) North Portland Public Safety Action Committee meeting
The North Portland Public Safety Action Committee will meet on Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. at Central Northeast Neighbors (4415 NE 87th Ave.). PSAC will discuss safety issues related to North Portland and plan how best to foster a safe community. Anyone interested in public safety is encouraged to attend. If you have questions, you can contact your North Community Safety Team at 503-823-4064 or north.pdxteam@portlandoregon.gov.
4) Fuel tank forums
Fuel storage tanks located along Highway 30 and the Willamette River could pose a threat to human health and the environment in the event of an earthquake. In the event of a major incident, the explosions and fumes could have significant impacts on the Overlook Neighborhood.
Join Multnomah County Commissioners Sharon Meieran and Susheela Jayapal to explore the risks from the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub, and learn about potential solutions. The first forum will take place Monday, Oct. 7 (tomorrow), 7-8:30 p.m. at Linnton Community Center (10614 NW Saint Helens Rd.). The second forum will take place Monday, Oct. 14. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bureau of Environmental Services, Water Pollution Control Laboratory (6543 N Burlington Ave.)
The forums are open to all.