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  • DNA Policy on LUT Executive Status

    DNA Policy on LUT Executive Status

    Executive Status is defined as representing the DNA Board of Directors on its behalf. No board, committee or individual member is authorized to speak on behalf of, or to represent the DNA without specific approval of the DNA Board of Directors.

    The DNA Board of Directors grants its Land Use Committee executive status under these guidelines:

    1. Each committee member shall be a DNA member and shall have signed a Conflict of Interest form.
    2. Representations shall be confined to land use and transportation issues affecting the DNA.
    3. Proposed representations must be approved by a majority of Land Use Committee members.
    4. Representations shall be brought to the DNA Board of Directors for approval, prior to their release except in cases of important issues that require representation prior to the next Board meeting.
    5. In cases where there is not time for full board approval, the matter must have the approval of the DNA President prior to any release.

    In the May 28, 2019 Minutes:

    Walter Weyler, DNA Board Chair presented a proposed limited executive policy for the LUT and moved its approval. The Board voted 7 for and 1 against; the motion passed.

    Signed July 17, 2020 as a substitute for the missing signed document from May 28, 2019.

  • DNA Conflict of Interest Statement

    DNA Conflict of Interest Statement

    Each Director, Officer and Land-Use Committee Member is to sign and submit this form annually.

    Report any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest between the DNA and you, a family member or a business or corporation with which you are connected within the meaning of the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

    All indicated members have an ongoing obligation to notify the Board promptly of any such conflicts of interest that subsequently arise.

  • DNA Board Support for 26-210

    DNA Board Support for 26-210

    Dear Portland Neighborhood Association chairs:

    The Board of Directors of the Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) has decided to endorse the May homelessness ballot measure 26-210. Our association represents over 700 people from Portland’s downtown. Because our members have stated emphatically that homelessness is their #1 priority, the DNA held a forum last November, involving over 200 downtowners, which set in motion a plan to mitigate homelessness in downtown Portland.

    The DNA Board believes that the urgency of the homelessness crisis makes delay unacceptable, even at a time of economic uncertainty. Taxpayers have already stepped forward to fund two initiatives to expand housing, but this takes time. In the meantime mental health and addiction services and renter relief are essential to address the current crisis and respond to the possibility of thousands more metro area residents losing their livelihood and housing.

    When the homelessness ballot initiative was announced, we provided DNA members with facts and information from Here Together, the measure’s sponsor, and asked downtowners to send us tough questions about the ballot measure. From the responses we put together 16 challenging questions. The questions and Here Together’s answers were then sent out to our members in the form of a Q and A document. We asked them to respond with a yes or no on whether the DNA should endorse the ballot measure. 86.6% responded to the poll with a yes.

    Below is a link to the Q and A document we sent to our members. It is not downtown specific, and we would be happy if you wanted to share it with your membership.

    Q&A: Here Together Answers

    Best wishes to you and all your members in these challenging times.

    Sincerely,

    Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors

    Walter Weyler, Chair
    Wendy Rahm, Vice Chair
    Natasha Voloshina
    Kevin Cornelius
    John Czarnecki
    Darlene Garrett
    Stephanie Hansen
    Kora “KJ” Kresin
    David Newman
    Shirley Rackner
    LaJune Thorson

  • Here Together Answers

    Here Together Answers

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  • Homelessness Forum: PowerPoint Introduction

    Homelessness Forum: PowerPoint Introduction

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  • Homelessness Forum: Panel 1, Part 1

    Homelessness Forum: Panel 1, Part 1

  • Homelessness Forum: Panel 1, Part 2

    Homelessness Forum: Panel 1, Part 2

  • Homelessness Forum: Panel 2

    Homelessness Forum: Panel 2

  • Street Roots Voices, 2019

    Street Roots Voices, 2019

    Street Roots and Gallery 114 is once again bringing together newspaper vendors to share their creative talents with the community.

    DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2019
    TIME: 3:30 pm
    LOCATION: Gallery 114, 1100 NW Glisan Street, Portland

    All are welcome to attend this free event sponsored by the Pearl District, Old Town and Downtown Neighborhood Associations along with the Pearl District Business Association.

    This is a free event open to the public. We do hope you’ll join us.

  • Portland Traffic and Transportation Class: The New Evolution

    Portland Traffic and Transportation Class: The New Evolution

    The Portland Bureau of Transportation is pleased to announce the 2019 Portland Traffic and Transportation Class: The New Evolution, led by Thuy Tu, a dynamic consultant and educator with over 20 years of experience as a Senior Transportation Planner and Civil Engineering Project Manager.

    The course will weave together transportation topics as they intersect with land use, mobility, social justice and racial equality. The 10-week course will feature guest speakers from community-based organizations and the transportation industry, as well as address themes such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Livability and Affordability; and Community Engagement. The course is designed for transportation enthusiasts to learn about evolving mobility and transportation opportunities in the city.

    As an affiliate of the Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association, I’m writing to ask you to share this announcement with your network.

    The class is open to Portland residents, with a cap of 30 students who will be selected by a random lottery to participate. Full scholarships are available for the 10-week course, which begins October 3rd, and meets Thursday nights from 6:40-8:40 p.m. at Portland State University (PSU). Classes will be live-streamed for participants who might otherwise not be able to attend in person on the PSU campus in downtown Portland. Anyone is welcome to watch the courses remotely using the website link below.

    To learn more, please visit:  www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/psuclass