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Candidate Forum Postscript: Responses to Neighborhood Issues

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The Concordia and Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations, along with McMenamins Kennedy School presented a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 1st. A number of questions were posed to the candidates by the neighborhood associations and the audience.
Following the forum, we provided all the candidates with the opportunity to provide written responses to some of our questions about land use, transportation, public safety, and the role of neighborhood associations. You may download and read the responses we received here:

Position 1

Jeff Bissonnette
John Branam
Amanda Fritz
Charles Lewis
Chris Smith
Mike Fahey (response has not been received)

Position 2

Jim Middaugh
Ed Garren
Fred Stewart
Harold Williams, Two
Nick Fish (response has not been received)

The primary election on May 20 will be the first opportunity for you to cast a vote in these political races.

Concordia Spring Wellness Fair, May 3

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Come outside to welcome spring and wellness by joining your neighbors for a free Tai Chi class or massage in the street. This 2nd annual spring event sponsored by Concordia Neighborhood Association, Concordia Wellness Corner, and Fox Chase Businesses, will have a special focus on children and seniors’ health, and also provide fun activities and helpful information for the entire family.

Saturday, May 3, 2008
10 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Fox Chase Corners/ 30th & Killingsworth
Come Rain or Shine!
Free Event for the Public

Here is just a glimpse of who will be participating in this year’s event:

  • Medical and naturopathic pediatricians
  • La Leche League
  • Pacific Audiology Clinic
  • Walgreens Pharmacists
  • Baby Boot Camp
  • Concordia Chiropractic Massage Therapists
  • Milagros – Face Painting
  • Tai Chi and yoga instructors

………..and much more!

If you are interested in helping with this community event please contact Jason Lindekugel, DC by email at: concordiachiro@yahoo.com

Cell Towers in City Neighborhoods

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The City of Portland is seeking input on where and how to locate cellular and wireless antennae in neighborhoods. To provide your feedback, you can complete their on-line survey:

http://www.portlandonline.com/cable/index.cfm?c=47051

You can also contact the David Soloos directly at (503) 823-5359. Mr. Soloos is the Program Manager in the Utility Franchising Program of the Office of Cable and Franchise Management.

Help Stop the Rezoning of Colwood Golf Course! Please Comment by April 14

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As previously reported, there is a proposal to rezone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this environmentally sensitive green space in favor of industrial uses will have quite an effect on Concordia and the local air and water sheds as well as noise abatement concerns.

The CNA passed a formal resolution in opposition to the rezoning in March and submitted written testimony.

CNA opposition is powerful, but we also need to participate as individuals to make our voices heard. You can take action by doing submitting your comments no later than April 14.

Send in or fax your testimony:

Mr. Greg Frank
Land Use Hearings Officer
1900 SW Fourth Ave.
Suite 3100
Portland, OR 97201
FAX 503-823-4347

Include this file number with your comments:

LU 05-138386 CP ZC PC # 04-065296

We also recommend sending a copy of your comments to the Mayor and City Commissioners.

You can find more information about the proposal on the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) website. You can also download a copy of the March 14 BDS staff report on the proposal here.

Neighborhood Earth Day Celebration, April 19th

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Celebrate Earth Day by taking advantage of several local events, sponsored by the Concordia Neighborhood Association Green Team and McMenamin’s Kennedy School.

UPDATE – We should mention that two of the Earth Day workshops mentioned below require advanced registration — Dr. Pat Murphy’s talk about avoiding household toxins and Glen Andresen’s composting workshop. Please call Gayle at (503) 284-1525 to register or email concordiagreenteam@yahoo.com

Street Cleanup

Meet in front of McMenamin’s Kennedy School at 7:45 AM; the cleanup will begin at 8:00. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves. The cleanup will proceed up 33rd. Ave to Alberta St., then down Alberta to 22nd. Ave. down 22nd. Ave. to Killingsworth and back to Kennedy School. The Multnomah County Community Workers will be removing posters from the utility poles.

Morning Events – Kennedy School Gym

10 AM – City Commissioners Sam Adams and Randy Leonard will be speaking about environmental issues with which they are involved.We will have a rainbarrel donated from the Rainbarrel Man as a drawing prize. Also water saver kits from the Water Bureau and coupons to have kits made to order.

12 Noon – State Senator Margaret Carter will be speaking about many environmental issues. She is working on a bill to remove phalates from makeup and children’s pacifiers. We will have drawings for some free grocery bags and a car lap blanket.

Mystic Canyon Band will be playing during intermissions for our listening pleasure and McMenamins will have pizza and beverages for sale.(You could also have lunch in their dining room or stay for all the events and have dinner there.)

Afternoon Events – Kennedy School, Community Room

We have limited seating in the Community Room so it would be wise to pre-register at concordiagreenteam@yahoo.com or by phone at 503-284-1525.

2 PM – Glen Andresen from Metro will be guiding us through proper composting and having chemical free yards and gardens. You might be surprised at what you don’t know about composting. If you are just starting to garden, come learn to do it right. We will have a compost barrel donated by Metro for a drawing and flowers and coupons donated by Cornell Farms and Buffalo Gardens.

3:30 PM – Dr. Pat Murphy will be speaking about toxins we take into our body and how to avoid them. Fred Meyer is donating a rubber hose (no PVC) and houseplants for drawings.

5:30-7:00 PM – Free lead testing for children under 6 years old and pregnant or nursing moms. This is only a fingerstick test and you will have the results in 30 seconds.

We will also have table displays by the girls from Leave No Plastic Behind, Multnomah soil and Water District and Master Recyclers.

SHOW ME YOUR BAG! – We’ll give you an extra drawing ticket if you bring a cloth bag to carry your goodies .We have a lot of information pamphlets available for you to take with you. Friends,neighbors,and relatives are welcome. This is open to all areas.

Airport Futures Public Meetings, April 8 & 9

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We received the following invitation from the Airport Futures Planning Advisory Group regarding upcoming public meetings:

Please join us to learn more about forecasting future airplane traffic at PDX, new web tools to track aircraft noise, deicing system environmental assessment scoping, and other airport projects.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Brief presentation at 6:00
Port of Portland Building, 121 NW Everett St. Portland, OR

Wednesday, April 9, 2008: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Brief presentation at 6:00
Discovery Middle School, 800 E. 40th St. Vancouver, WA

For more information and for accessibility information, please call the Port of Portland at 503.460.4073 or 800.547.8411, ext. 4073.

CNA Formally Opposes Colwood Re-Zoning: How You Can Help

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As you read earlier, there is a hearing on March 24th to re-zone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this green space in favor of more airport facilities will have quite an effect on Concordia and the local air and water sheds as well as noise abatement concerns. The CNA formally resolved to oppose the proposal – you can download and read our written testimony.

CNA opposition is powerful, but we also need to participate as individuals to make our voices heard. You can take action by doing one (or both!) of the following:

Go to the hearing:

March 24, 2008, 1:30 PM
1900 SW Fourth Ave.
Suite 3000, Portland, OR 97201

Send in or fax your testimony:

Land Use Hearings Officer
1900 SW Fourth Ave.
Suite 3100
Portland, OR 97201
FAX 503-823-4347

If you submit written testimony route include this file number:

LU 05-138386 CP ZC PC # 04-065296

We also recommend cc:ing the Mayor and Commissioners if you send
in written testimony.

Portland City Commissioner Candidate Forum – April 1, 2008

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Election time is right around the corner and your Concordia and Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations, along with McMenamins Kennedy School is proud to present a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 1st. The forum will start promptly at 6:30pm and end at 9:00pm. This will be hosted in the McMenamins Kennedy School Gym, and McMenamins will have pizza and beverages available for purchase during the event.

In order to educate ourselves about the candidates, their positions on the issues, and to make them aware of the issues and concerns we have regarding northeast Portland and the city as a whole, this forum present a great opportunity to access the people that shape our community.

The candidates scheduled to appear are:

Portland City Commissioner

Position 1

Position 2

  • Nick Fish
  • Jim Middaugh
  • Ed Garren
  • Fred Stewart
  • Harold Williams, Two

There will be prepared questions for the candidates for the first part of the forum and then we will open the forum to take questions from the audience.

Mark you calendars and please plan on attending, so you can become better informed and find out what the candidates are able to do for the Northeast Portland community.

Let’s pack the house and give them a great neighborhood showing!!!

Colwood Golf Course Re-Zoned For Industrial Use? Hearing, March 24

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There is a hearing on March 24th to re-zone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this green space in favor of more airport facilities will have quite an effect on Concordia and the local air and water sheds as well as noise abatement concerns. Attending the hearing would be a great way to make sure our interest in protecting our neighborhood environment is considered.

The public hearing regarding the proposal will be at 1:30 p.m. March 24, at the Fourth Avenue Building, at 1900 S.E. Fourth Ave., Suite 3000.

More at the Portland Tribune (Neighborhood Briefs – Northeast).