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In this week's newsletter:

• Feature of the Week
• Coming Up
• Community Resources
• Other Announcements

Feature of the Week

On Wednesday, members of the Japanese Local Governance and Management Training Program toured City Hall and sat in on a Council Work Session. On Tuesday, I spent time with the delegation at SE Uplift discussing community-based governance and innovative civic engagement practices. What an honor for our city to have hosted this group since 2002.

Attending the AAPI LEAD conference last week was inspiring and energizing! Councilor Sameer Kanal and I were able to meet Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders from around the country, and gather additional tools and skills to better serve our constituents. It was an incredible experience — I am so excited to bring what I learned from other leaders back to the dais!

Coming Up

Berrydale Park

The reopening of Berrydale Park is a beautiful example of what happens when public safety and livability includes safe spaces for our children, families, and communities to gather and play. I’m looking forward to the reopening celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, August 8! The public is invited – SE 92nd Avenue and SE Taylor Street. See you there!

Constituent Coffee with Special Guests from the ACLU

My next constituent coffee will be held virtually on Saturday, August 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sandy Chung and Jessica Maravilla from the Oregon ACLU will be joining us! RSVP for that here!

Community Resources

The construction phase for the future Harrison Village shelter is beginning. Starting next month, crews will be on site to begin demolition of the existing structure at 1818 SE 82nd. The project is slated to be finished this winter. Do Good Multnomah will be set to begin providing services in early 2026. For more information you can visit the project page at https://hsd.multco.us/emergency-shelters/alternative-shelters/1818-se-82nd-ave/

Other Announcements

Preschool for All is entering its fourth year of providing free preschool to families throughout Multnomah County, and will be serving almost 4,000 children at more than 200 locations during the coming school year. PFA is aiming to provide free preschool for every 3- and 4-year-old in Multnomah County by 2030. 

Friends of Preschool for All will be hosting a Hands Off Preschool for All! Town Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday August 13, at the Latino Network La Plaza, 16515 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97233. The registration link: https://secure.everyaction.com/M_6ro0EhLE2WZ0A5wZg_UQ2

In addition, the Board of County Commissioners will host a series of public meetings on PFA. Events are listed here; public comments will be accepted through August 8 with briefings and hearings taking place 8/6, 8/19, 8/20, 8/21 and 8/28, all at the Multnomah County Board Room at 501 SE Hawthorne.

Thank you for reading!

Until next time,

Teacher Tiffany