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Commissioner Fish Blog
Joseph Gallivan in the SW Community Connection
Everton Bailey, Jr. and Molly Harbarger in The Oregonian
Bonnie Silkman in FOX 12 News
Everton Bailey Jr. in The Oregonian
The Skanner News Staff
Kelsey Harnisch in Willamette Week
Barbara Walker Crossing Grand Opening
Oct 30, 2019 at 10:28 AM
On Sunday, Nick attended the grand opening of the Barbara Walker Crossing, a new pedestrian bridge across West Burnside on Forest Park’s famous Wildwood Trail.
The event featured a parade, a trail run, performances by local artists, and more. It celebrated three things Portlanders love – parks, safe streets, and new bridges!
The project was led by the Portland Parks Foundation and funded through a public-private partnership that included generous donors, Portland Parks & Recreation, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and Metro.
Prior to the bridge, many pedestrians were required to cross the busy road at a dangerous curve.
The footbridge is named for Barbara Walker, a long-time parks and trails advocate known for her role in the creation of Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Springwater Corridor.
Congratulations and special thanks to the Portland Parks Foundation, its Executive Director, Randy Gragg, and board of directors on this successful project!
The Weekly Catch
Oct 25, 2019 at 3:59 PM
The Fish Team is Hiring!
Commissioner Fish Blog
Celebrating the Inaugural Betsy Ames Leadership Award
Commissioner Fish Blog
Parks
The City Council Plans to Review an Exemption to Portland’s Tree Code – But Too Late to Save Trees at the Star-Crossed Wapato Jail
Nigel Jaquiss in Willamette Week
New Portland Rules Could Abolish Free Hot Soup for Homeless People in Director Park
Kelsey Harnisch in Willamette Week
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Portland Ends Requirement to Publicly Label Buildings Seismically Unsafe
Everton Bailey Jr. in The Oregonian
Portland Officials Say Mandatory Retrofitting Won’t Be in New Committee Recommendations
Rebecca Ellis in OPB News
Portland City Council OKs New Unreinforced Masonry Plan
KOIN 6 News Staff
City Council Poised to Overturn Controversial Earthquake – Unsafe Building Sign Policy
Blair Stenvick in the Portland Mercury
Zenith Energy
Portland Rejects Permit for Zenith Energy to Expand by Building Three New Pipes
Rachel Monahan in Willamette Week
Zenith Energy Threatens Legal Action Over City of Portland Permit Denial
Cassandra Profita in OPB News
In Other News
$3.11 Billion In Transportation Spending Unveiled for Portland Area
Jim Redden in the Portland Tribune
Water Bureau to Apply for $554 Million Federal Loan for Bull Run Treatment Projects
by Keaton Thomas, KATU News
Portland City Council Approves Cannabis Tax Grants
Bob Heye in KATU News
Celebrating the Inaugural Betsy Ames Leadership Award
Oct 23, 2019 at 11:57 AM
On Monday, Annie Von Burg, Environmental Policy Manager at the Bureau of Environmental Services, was awarded the first annual Betsy Ames Leadership Award by the City of Portland.
The award was created in honor of Betsy Ames, a dear friend, longtime City employee, and former Chief of Staff to Commissioner Fish.
Betsy was known for her ability to find pragmatic and creative solutions to difficult problems. She helped guide challenging debates to effective compromises, and provided mentoring and support to anyone who asked for help.
Annie Von Burg oversees the City of Portland’s efforts to clean up the Willamette River. She passionately and effectively works with a wide variety of public and private stakeholders involved with the $1 billion cleanup. She is a highly respected leader and a mentor to many coworkers.
Congratulations, Annie!
The Fish Team is Hiring!
Oct 22, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Following a series of internal promotions, we have a vacancy in our Communications Coordinator position and are looking for a new staff person to join our team.
The Communications Coordinator helps manage the Commissioner’s public inbox, ensuring that we provide timely and thoughtful responses to questions, concerns, and suggestions from community members.
This person will also be working closely with Commissioner Fish on a variety of other communications including talking points, web stories, tweets, and newsletters.
Public service is equal parts challenging and gratifying, and we are excited to welcome a new person to the office and to our team.
Learn more and apply here.