 May 2023 Update  We invite community members to create a map of their communities (middle image) or to submit a district map (right image). This sample district map was discussed during an IDC meeting and can be found at portland.gov/transition/districtcommission/documents. Upcoming opportunities for district mapmakingTake a DistrictR mapmaking training and see the map submissions. The Independent District Commission (IDC) wants to hear from Portlanders! The Commission is currently reviewing district map submissions from community members and encourages all Portlanders to submit their ideas for the city’s future electoral districts. Learn how to submit a map and how to participate in the district selection process by taking a training in May.  New Government Transition Advisory Committee looks ahead to public meetings The Charter transition team, led by Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan, welcomed the new committee at their first meeting last week. Meetings are open to the public, comments welcome. The first Government Transition Advisory Committee meeting was held on April 25, and the new members reviewed foundational documents and heard a presentation on the City’s draft transition plan. The presentation offered a detailed orientation about the parallel project tracks the team is managing towards reaching the end goal of Jan. 1, 2025, when the newly elected city council, mayor and auditor are sworn in and begin their terms.  City prepares for voter education after council approved changes to the election codeCouncil approves new elections code to pave the way for implementation of ranked-choice voting. On April 19, city council voted to implement several new election rules when Portlanders cast their ballot for the November 2024 election. The vote was required to formalize ranked-choice voting and other city election code updates.  Inside the process of setting new salaries for Portland’s elected officials First meetings of Portland’s Salary Commission covered required trainings on public meetings law and building a common understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the elected leadership under the charter amendments. Meetings in May will continue discussions on research, invited expertise, and equity principles for setting compensation with guidance from the City’s Bureau of Human Resources and Transition Team equity practitioners.  Get involved with the transition to a new form of government! Learn more about the Commissions’ work and share your thoughts through public comment. Stay up to date on transition events on our website.  About the City of Portland Transition ProjectIn November 2022, Portland voters approved Ballot Measure 26-228 that directs the City of Portland to implement these three connected changes by Jan. 1, 2025: Allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, using ranked-choice voting.Establish four geographic districts, with three city council members elected to represent each district – expanding city council to a total of 12 members. Allow the city council to focus on setting policy and engaging with community, transitioning day-to-day oversight of bureaus to a mayor elected citywide and a professional city administrator. |
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Flood Safe Columbia River – a local initiative that works to improve flood control and manage flood risk in a changing climate is holding an online event.
On Wednesday, April 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., we are hosting a virtual Earth Day webinar with our partners at the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. This interactive webinar will cover information about the hidden flood protection system along the Columbia River, efforts to make it more resilient against climate change, and ways to get involved.
Learn more about the event here, and register here.
Please feel free to share our social media posts to help get the word out. Webinar participants will be entered into a raffle to win an emergency preparedness kit.
- General event info
- Posting of Ed Washington talking Vanport
- General event info
- Posting of Ed Washington talking Vanport
Easter invitation
You are Invited to …
Easter Celebration
Sunday, April 9th
10:30 a.m. – Meet & Greet
With Refreshments
11:00 a.m. – Easter Celebration
With an Easter Skit
Lunch To Follow
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Columbia Community Bible Church
420 N.E. Marine Dr.
(503) 240-0923
Flood safety links
MCDD Emergency preparedness & response website: https://www.mcdd.org/what-we-do/district-services/emergency-response-preparedness/
This includes:
- the Flood Emergency Action Plan
- links to partner organizations
- links to FEMA’s Ready.org and other resources for making a plan, building a supply kit, and staying informed (public alerts, weather, and others)
To sign up for MCDD newsletters: https://www.mcdd.org/#newsletter
Current river conditions are on the main page of the MCDD website. The direct link to Nat’l Weather Service’s Vancouver gauge hydrograph is: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=vapw1&wfo=pqr
US Army Corps of Engineer’s Portland Metro Levee System project website: https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/missions/projects-and-plans/portland-metro-levee-system/
ECNA
East Columbia Neighborhood Association Meeting
Columbia Community Bible Church
Thursday 23 March
7:00n pm In-Person and via ZOOM
REMINDER
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83569491052?pwd=Mm5sanpTZkJINTgvYzdxdWFzM1E5Zz09
Meeting ID: 835 6949 1052 Passcode: 198661
Colin Rowan from MCDD is our featured guest and will discuss:
Roles and Responsibilities of Landowners versus Drainage District versus City/County
before and during high water (FLOOD) events.
This topic is particularly timely given that the Columbia River Spring Freshet will soon
begin. This year’s abundant snow pack in the Cascades will raise the Columbia River
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 