Resource Assistance for Rural Environments The mission of the RARE AmeriCorps Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants, from across the US. These RARE AmeriCorps participants live in and serve the communities for 11 months. RARE AmeriCorps participants … Continue reading »
Accessibility in Cornelius? Those at meeting say yes - A five-and-a-half-hour forum brought 70-some people to the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center in Cornelius Friday to discuss challenges faced by people with disabilities. Banks in negotiations over Awesome exit - City of Banks representatives are discussing compensation options with staff members at the League of Oregon Cities, the organization … Continue reading »
Headlines City auditor releases second ‘scathing’ transportation audit on Portland road conditions - Portland has failed to maintain its most valuable asset, the 5,000 miles of roads that crisscross the city, allowing well over a third of its pavement to fall into poor or worse condition, according to an independent audit of the city’s transportation priorities released today. Hales … Continue reading »
Happy birthday Oregon! The state turns 154 years old Statewide A diagram of Oregon’s Economic Forecast methodology - State economists are releasing the quarterly economic and revenue forecast today at the state Capitol in Hearing Room A. The forecast, which is the first of two lawmakers will consider for the 2013 session, will shape the budget framework being developed by … Continue reading »
Oregon owes its public beaches to decision by Oswald West 100 years ago By Lori Tobias, The Oregonian on February 13, 2013 MANZANITA – Have you thanked Oswald West lately?Assuming you’re like most Oregonians, you’ve strolled Oregon’s beaches a time or two. You’ve explored the tide pools, watched the surfers, combed the sand for an exotic treasure. … Continue reading »
Inside Portlandia A breakdown on Tigard’s River Terrace planning process ahead of Beaverton-Tigard joint meeting - Tigard and Beaverton city councils will hold an annual joint meeting tonight to discuss planning two recently annexed areas – River Terrace in Tigard and South Cooper Mountain in Beaverton. The meeting tonight is a chance for Beaverton and Tigard officials to … Continue reading »
Statewide Unions propose state budget cuts of $278 million - A coalition of unions and other public-sector groups released a report Tuesday suggesting state government could save $278 million over the next biennium by making a series of spending cuts. The group said savings could come from three sources: $66 million by further reducing the number of … Continue reading »
By Nicole Friedman, The Oregonian, February 12, 2013 Federal officials will kick off a series of visits to 100 cities around the nation Thursday as part of a White House program to support urban revitalization. First stop: Beaverton. The city will host the feds at a daylong symposium to discuss how government agencies, nonprofits and businesses can help … Continue reading »
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We are excited to announce that ICMA President Bonnie Svrcek will be the ELGL featured speaker on July 18, 2013. Details to follow. Bonnie Svrcek is the current Deputy City Manager for the City of Lynchburg, Virginia. Bonnie Svrcek was appointed Deputy City Manager in June 1999. In this position, she oversees the City’s Office of the … Continue reading »
