Sam Chase

Economy and equity highlight council discussion on Climate Smart criteria

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:54:50 GMT

Under the criteria, to be used as part of evaluating the Climate Smart Communities scenarios, Metro staffers will look at how proposals for curbing tailpipe emissions would affect things like the economy, public health and social equity.

Trails fair will share the latest news about projects throughout the region

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:43:46 GMT

If you want to hear the latest about trail projects taking shape across the region, attend the Regional Trails Fair, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Avenue in Portland.

Now accepting applications for Metro’s Equity Advisory Committee

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:58:53 GMT

Metro is creating an Advisory Committee to support the development of Metro’s agency-specific equity strategy and encourages interested individuals to apply.

Metro awards $2.1 million to improve air quality and community health

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:16:34 GMT

Metro announces the recipients of $2.1 million in funds awarded through the Regional Travel Options grant program. These fourteen grants will support projects that increase opportunities for residents to use transit, carpool, ride their bicycles or walk.

Regional leaders say tailpipe project goals match with community visions

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:11:48 GMT

Several representatives to a region-wide advisory committee said Wednesday that Metro's Climate Smart Communities program is about more than tailpipe emissions, saying it's about what citizens want in their communities.

Construction continues at Metro's M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:19:12 GMT

The construction of stormwater improvements, new restrooms and newly-paved parking lot is continuing at Metro’s M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp, which is on schedule to re-open in June.

Former councilor Ed Washington talks about his experiences with racism in Oregon

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:36:59 GMT

Washington, who served on the Metro Council from 1991 to 2001, gave a presentation Thursday about Oregon's history of racism in a Metro Council chamber packed with employees and guests.

A personal message from Councilor Chase: My first week at Metro

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT

I was honored this week to be sworn in as the Metro Councilor for District 5.

Metro's newest councilors take oath of office

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:45:00 GMT

In speeches pointing out the importance of regional collaboration, three Metro councilors took oaths of office at a ceremony Monday.

The three councilors, Sam Chase, Craig Dirksen and Bob Stacey, started their four-year terms at an inauguration at the Portland Center for Performing Arts, the Metro-managed arts center in downtown Portland.

Speaking to the crowd of about 150 people, the councilors all talked about the importance of regional endeavors in their inaugural remarks.