October 10, 2013

This morning, Nick was honored to join Portland’s First Lady Nancy Hales, Multnomah County Chair Marissa Madrigal, Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, and other community leaders at the first Street Roots Family Breakfast.

Street Roots is among our community’s most thoughtful and informed voices on issues of housing, homelessness and social justice. At times they are strong supporters of our work, at other times they are forceful critics.

Street Roots — published biweekly here in Portland— has been Portland's leading publication addressing homelessness and poverty since 1998. The newspaper is a platform for people experiencing homelessness and poverty, giving them a voice in our community’s political and social dialogue. Not only that, Street Roots creates income opportunities for vendors.

Special thanks to Street Roots' Executive Director Israel Bayer for convening this great event.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the paper from your local Street Roots vendor.

West Hayden Island annexation: Portland City Council considers costs, health and timing

Brad Schmidt in The Oregonian

Council mulls West Hayden Island development conditions

Steve Law in the Portland Tribune

New Ballot Language for Proposed Water District Calls Out Its Ambiguities

Dirk Vanderhart in The Portland Mercury

Who will represent east Portland in proposed utility district? Judge doesn't know

Brad Schmidt in The Oregonian

Water District Backers Seeking Signatures

Aaron Mesh in Willamette Week

PWB selling land, neighbors unhappy

Tim Becker on KOIN.com

Group hopes to halt sale of city land

Drew Dakessian in the Portland Tribune

Back Under the Same Roof

Denis C. Theriault in The Portland Mercury

Hales Sort of Compares Randy Leonard to a Hoarder

Denis C. Theriault in The Portland Mercury

Murmurs: All the News That's Fit to Drink

In Willamette Week

Portland City Council, Multnomah County chip in to keep Village Market Alive

Casey Parks in The Oregonian

Gateway Green fundraising effort tops $120,000

Brad Schmidt in The Oregonian

Mayor Emanuel to Devote $50 Million of Water Infrastructure Spending to Improve Stormwater Management in Chicago

Portland Water House: price slashed to $439,950

Brad Schmidt in The Oregonian

October 11, 2013

A year ago, Portland City Council wrote a letter to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee requesting a commemorative stamp be made in honor of former San Francisco Supervisor and LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk.

Yesterday, the U.S. Postal Service announced they will issue the commemorative stamp!

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man elected to public office in California.Harvey was very open about his sexuality and encouraged other LGBTQ people to come out and be proud of who they are.

The stamp marks an important milestone; Harvey will be the first LGBTQ elected official to be featured on a U.S. stamp.

Harvey’s leadership and courage inspired many, and paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ leaders.

Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamp Letter

Harvey Milk to Be Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp

Sunnivie Brydum On Advocate.com 

National Coming Out Day

Maureen McCarty on the Human Rights Campaign Blog

photo courtesy of Advocate.com

October 14, 2013

Last Thursday, Nick was honored to attend the REACH CDC Donor Lunch at the Governor Hotel.

REACH has been serving the Portland community for over 30 years – helping build safe, decent, and affordable homes. Their annual Donor Lunch helps raise money to support REACH’s affordable housing and community development programs.

The City is a proud partner of REACH’s. Last December, we celebrated the grand opening of Gray’s Landing in the South Waterfront neighborhoood. It is the first affordable apartment building in South Waterfront, and sets aside 42 homes to be rented specifically to veterans.

The Donor Lunch featured this wonderful, heartfelt video about Gray’s Landing. Take a look!

October 15, 2013

Last night, Nick was honored to attend and speak at the Hollywood Senior Center’s 40^th Anniversary Celebration!

The evening featured a slide show of the center’s history, an anniversary cake cutting, remarks by community leaders, and a Proclamation from the Mayor.

The Hollywood Senior Center is a non-profit organization serving older adults, their care givers, and the neighboring community. The Center is committed to assisting older adults in leading independent, secure, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

Congratulations to Executive Director Amber Kern-Johnson for her tremendous leadership over the last 5 years.

Hollywood Senior Center Week Proclamation