Meeting Summaries

Guest Speaker: Nathan Vasquez, District Attorney for MultCo

          and Kelly Burris, Deputy DA

Topic: Plan for County plus Q&A                          >>>​
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All Board Members voted "NO" to hosting 2026 Summer Free for All event. More info here: Summer Free for All - Cultural Events | Portland.gov

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If you're willing to put out a yard sign advertising our monthly WCG meetings, please connect with a Board Member. 

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2026 Wilkes Community Group calendar published.

Launch of new Wilkes Community Group website!

DA Vasquez is focused on: 

(1) Reducing violent crime

(2) Supporting economic vitality

(3) Pushing turnaround with drug issues

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Big county issues for 2026:

(1) Budget - Anticipating a cut to the DA office

(2) Chair & North District positions are up for election (2/5)

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Quick FAQs:

-DA has 80% issuing rate

-Reduced to 6mo from 2-3 years to get to trial. Goal: 4mo

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How to make DA's job easier?

At the MICRO level: report crime and stay involved

At the MACRO level: speak or write your county commissioners

AGENDA:

​#1: Habitat for Humanity project overview for future development at 3545-3617 NE 147th & 148th Aves, plus community Q+A. Guest speaker: Leah Armstrong, Construction Project Manager

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​#2: Distribution of remaining yard signs

1 - Brooke Delarosa with  Girls on the Run Greater Oregon  | We are a nonprofit afterschool program that supports 3rd–8th grade girls in building confidence, developing life skills, and becoming strong leaders.

2 - Victoria Mozy with  archaeology roadshow | AR  | The Archaeology Roadshow is a completely free, 4-hour “living museum” type experience, where government agencies, museums, private companies, students, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations create temporary exhibits or host hands-on activities that showcase important stories about archaeology and history in our region. Our goal is to create excitement and enthusiasm about heritage for visitors of all ages, to increase visitor pride in their local history, and increase their sense of connection to the place we call home. 

Board approved: a Wilkes table at the 5/30 archaelogy roadshow at Gateway Discovery Park. Tabler Volunteers: Bobby, Carrie, Jan, Kathi, and Shana

3 - Surprise visit by Councilperson Loretta Smith                                                                      

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4 - Resiliency Fund Board Member unanimous vote for The Wilkes Neighborhood Walking Loop Initiative

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Other:

District 1 Budget Survey:

Do you live, work, play, worship or own a business in District 1?  Take 2026 District 1 Budget Survey | Portland.gov by March 13, 2026 to let City Hall know what your priorities are! All questions are optional, and the survey can be submitted anonymously. If you leave your contact information, you will be entered into a drawing for two $100 grocery gift cards.

Additionally, we have scheduled “virtual parties” for the survey, for anyone who has questions or wants to chat/offer other types of feedback about the budget survey. The next virtual party is on Thursday, March 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm! To join a party online, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zVyZR8JJqwZruka7A and we’ll send you the virtual link!   

Quick reminder: TriMet riders, check your bus schedules — service changes are coming March 1.   Buses will arrive less often on four TriMet Frequent Service lines, as a cost-saving measure when fewer people are riding. We are also streamlining another bus route to speed up trips, and we’ll make schedule adjustments on several more lines to keep buses on time. Visit Plan and track your trip on TriMet and check out our trip planner to see how your travel may change. Be sure to set your travel date on or after Sunday, March 1.

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