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This week’s newsletter is going to be a short and sweet one! I want to take a moment to say how much I appreciate this community. My constituents in Portland’s District 3 continue to inspire me with their advocacy, thoughtfulness, and deep care for our neighborhoods. I feel so grateful to serve a district I love so much.
I hope each of you has found a little extra time to rest, recharge, and hold your loved ones close. City Council was in recess this week in alignment with spring break, and I’ve been spending time with my family, as well as attending a housing conference in Seattle. Take care of yourselves and one another – I look forward to connecting more next week!
Just a reminder that as budget season gears up, our office would love to hear more about your priorities and concerns! By taking 5-10 minutes on this survey, you help us better represent District 3 as this process unfolds.
A huge thank you to the many folks who have already responded!
Min Yasui Day at Oregon Historical Society
Minoru Yasui Day is tomorrow, Saturday, March 28. Yasui protested the U.S. Government’s Discriminatory actions against Japanese Americans during World War II, and spent 9 months in solitary confinement in a Multnomah County jail cell waiting for his case to come to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave, will be holding a free event to honor Yasui from 1 to 3 p.m.; you can register for the event here.
Preschool for All Application Opening
The Preschool for All Family Application opens at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. Throughout the month of April, families in Multnomah County can apply for free preschool if their child will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Importantly, applications are not first-come, first-served! You can learn more on the application portal.
"No Place to Grow Old" Documentary
A free showing of "No Place To Grow Old," a documentary that addresses the growing crisis of senior homelessness through stories set here in Portland, will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 SE Stark St. After the viewing, a panel of local experts from NW Pilot Project, Portland State University, REACH, and others will lead a discussion about the film and the subject of senior homelessness. Registering in advance is requested. The event is co-hosted by the Mount Tabor Neighborhood Association and Tabor Heights United Methodist Church.
Non-Cooperation and MigraWatch Trainings
Protect Oregon is hosting several Non-Cooperation trainings on authoritarian threat, avenues of support, and ways non-cooperation can fight authoritarianism and fascism from 6 to 7:30 p.m March 30 (District 2 location), April 2 (District 3), April 4 (District 1) and April 7 (District 4). The location is given after registering.
The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition will hold a MigraWatch training from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29 online. Please RSVP to get the link.
Sunnyside Shower Project Fundraiser
Low Bar Chorale is holding a benefit fundraiser for the Sunnyside Shower Project (SSP) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 at Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct. The guided sing-along of Jesus Christ Superstar will help raise funds for the community care initiative that provides free showers, hygiene supplies and other resources to those in need. Tickets can be purchased here.
Solidarity Rally
Unite Oregon and Brown Hope will host a Solidarity Rally focused on justice for African and Afro-descendant immigrant communities being targeted by ICE and other federal agencies. The event will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave.
Yard and Garden Workshops
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a series of free yard and garden workshops, most of them online. Topics include naturescaping, creating an edible landscape, native plants, and climate resilience. A schedule of workshops and signup links are listed here.
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