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Full Funding

 Please add your name to the petition for EPAP funding. Click here to add your name:
http://signon.org/sign/east-portland-action-1?source=c.fwd&r_by=4424216  
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Opportunities to Advocate and Make a Difference

 

Neighborhood Involvement Budget Work Session Friday, April 5th: Last year it turned the tide when a number of you showed-up wearing “Fully Fund EPAP” signs (No public testimony). Hope to see you:

 Friday, April 5,

1:15pm-1:45pm

City Hall – Council Chambers (2nd...

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EPAPbike

Topiary Ride on Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 AM, starting from Ed Benedict Park (SE 104th and Powell Boulevard).  The ride will be about two hours, mostly level. Everyone welcome. Helmets required.

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Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet at Main Street (Mall 205) MAX Station at SE 99th & Main

March Art Ride, Saturday, March 16th, 10 AM, led by Jim Chasse, 11.8 miles, meet at Main Street (Mall 205) MAX Station at SE 99th & Main.

This ride features a tour of public art along the I-205 multi-use path and MAX Green Line from the Clackamas Town Center to the Gateway Transit Center. Each station has public art that reflects the character of that neighborhood.

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EAST PORTLAND ACTION PLAN (EPAP)

 2012 – 2013 Member Project Proposal Application

$50,000 total available

Date Due: October 17, 2012

The East Portland Action Plan invites Action Plan ‘Participating Agreement’ signed members to make project proposals that address Action items.   

$50,000 is available to address...

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The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is accepting applications through Monday, April 16, 2012, for community members to serve on eight Policy Expert Groups (PEGs) for the Portland Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan helps the city prepare for and manage expected population and employment growth, as well as plan for the major public investments to accommodate that growth. It provides direction for City decision-making on...

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The Office of Neighborhood Involvement will be presenting before the City Council Budget Work Session and your advocacy for full funding of the East Portland Action Plan would be helpful:

Tuesday, April 3

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Council Chambers, City Hall

1221 SW 4th Ave.

Portland, OR 97204

Getting downtown can be problematic...

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The East Portland Action Plan annual presentation to City Council will be on:

Thursday, February 9th,

2:00 PM time certain (we are the only presentation of the day)

City Hall Chamber 1221 SW 4th

Getting downtown can be problematic. You can get multimodal travel and parking information from: http://www.portlandonline.com/...

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East Portland Legislators to Hear Priorities before the 2012 Legislative Session: Monday, January 30th at 6:00 PM. Mt. Tabor Hall on the PCC SE Center Campus, 2305 SE 82nd Ave. Two days before the 2012 session begins, Representatives Alissa Keny-Guyer and Michael Dembrow and Senator Jackie Dingfelder are hosting a town hall. Each legislator will discuss major issues facing the upcoming session, including the budget and potential legislation. Everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas. Join us and help spread the word!

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Portland Parks & Recreation Budget: City of Portland bureaus have been directed to plan for budget cuts. The Parks & Recreation Budget Advisory Committee has submitted their recommendations to Parks Director Mike Abbaté and City Parks Commissioner Nick Fish. This is happening after previous year’s budget cuts. The Director and Commissioner will craft their final recommended budget to submit to the Mayor after January 13, 2012. Review the following and give your input.

Consult PP&R’s budget website for detailed budget...

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