http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/ Metro Council District 6 News Mango 1.4 <p>Join Metro and Drive Less Save More this May to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle during National Bike Month. Whether riding to work, school, running a few errands or taking a long spin around the region’s many bike paths, riding your bike can help you save money, stay healthy and keep our air clean.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/to-say-thxforbiking-metro-offering-prizes-in-national-bike-month">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/Vo0M3wGwkw8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/Vo0M3wGwkw8/to-say-thxforbiking-metro-offering-prizes-in-national-bike-month http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/to-say-thxforbiking-metro-offering-prizes-in-national-bike-month sustainable livingtransportation Fri, 03 May 2013 23:22:49 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/to-say-thxforbiking-metro-offering-prizes-in-national-bike-month by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>The 1 million square foot center, which is owned and managed by Metro, is one of 20 convention centers of its size with certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards from the U.S. Green Building Council.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/convention-center-s-quest-for-leed-gold-means-creative-ways-of-thinking-green">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/MQ_FgwE0JXA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/MQ_FgwE0JXA/convention-center-s-quest-for-leed-gold-means-creative-ways-of-thinking-green http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/convention-center-s-quest-for-leed-gold-means-creative-ways-of-thinking-green visitor venuesreporting Fri, 03 May 2013 23:21:12 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/convention-center-s-quest-for-leed-gold-means-creative-ways-of-thinking-green <p>Metro invites you to help finalize the vision for the regional strategy that will make it easier and safer to walk, ride a bicycle and access transit at a community open house, Thursday, May 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Metro Council Chamber.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-does-a-great-regional-walking-and-bicycling-network-look-like">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/DkFAKmq0HpE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/DkFAKmq0HpE/what-does-a-great-regional-walking-and-bicycling-network-look-like http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-does-a-great-regional-walking-and-bicycling-network-look-like planning and policypublic commentsustainable livingtransportation Fri, 03 May 2013 23:19:36 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-does-a-great-regional-walking-and-bicycling-network-look-like by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Citing a need for an organization focused on regional infrastructure development – specifically for projects that support job creation – leaders of the Community Investment Initiative this week presented the clearest picture yet of their project.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/plan-to-address-multi-billion-dollar-infrastructure-shortfall-centers-around-infrastructure-enterprise">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/APl-yyBVhTs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/APl-yyBVhTs/plan-to-address-multi-billion-dollar-infrastructure-shortfall-centers-around-infrastructure-enterprise http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/plan-to-address-multi-billion-dollar-infrastructure-shortfall-centers-around-infrastructure-enterprise planning and policyCommunity Investment Strategyfinances & fundingreporting Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:28:40 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/plan-to-address-multi-billion-dollar-infrastructure-shortfall-centers-around-infrastructure-enterprise by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p class="Body1">The changes, including some road widening projects that got a chilly reception from the Metro Council, were approved unanimously without much substantive discussion at Wednesday's meeting of the Metro Policy Advisory Committee. Meanwhile, a public comment report on the projects showed little opposition to the proposals that received the most attention from the Metro Council.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/little-response-from-public-electeds-on-proposed-transportation-plan-changes">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/RyXlxPfql_A" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/RyXlxPfql_A/little-response-from-public-electeds-on-proposed-transportation-plan-changes http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/little-response-from-public-electeds-on-proposed-transportation-plan-changes planning and policypublic commenttransportationfinances & fundingreporting Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:47 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/little-response-from-public-electeds-on-proposed-transportation-plan-changes <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/bikers_240.jpg" alt="bikes" width="200" height="133" />A recently-released travel and awareness survey conducted by Metro Regional Travel Options (RTO) program reflects a growing trend in Portland area residents' willingness to seek out and use a variety of travel options to get to work or school or run errands.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/survey-helps-answer-who-is-our-region-s-next-daily-transit-rider-walker-or-cyclist">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/9opVSc8R8Z4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/9opVSc8R8Z4/survey-helps-answer-who-is-our-region-s-next-daily-transit-rider-walker-or-cyclist http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/survey-helps-answer-who-is-our-region-s-next-daily-transit-rider-walker-or-cyclist transportation Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:25:29 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/survey-helps-answer-who-is-our-region-s-next-daily-transit-rider-walker-or-cyclist <p>Metro is creating an Advisory Committee to support the development of Metro’s agency-specific equity strategy and encourages interested individuals to apply.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/now-accepting-applications-for-metro-s-equity-advisory-committee">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/T5fXCYE4sGk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/T5fXCYE4sGk/now-accepting-applications-for-metro-s-equity-advisory-committee http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/now-accepting-applications-for-metro-s-equity-advisory-committee planning and policyactivitiespublic comment Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:48:50 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/now-accepting-applications-for-metro-s-equity-advisory-committee by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>The proposed $481 million budget, set to be reviewed by the Metro Council starting next week.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-2013-14-budget-proposal-reflects-federal-cuts-in-planning-funding">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/oPhf5eWAhQ0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/oPhf5eWAhQ0/metro-s-2013-14-budget-proposal-reflects-federal-cuts-in-planning-funding http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-2013-14-budget-proposal-reflects-federal-cuts-in-planning-funding finances & fundingreporting Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:46:51 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-2013-14-budget-proposal-reflects-federal-cuts-in-planning-funding <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/wetweather_240.jpg" alt="wet weather" width="200" height="108" />This spring, don’t let rainy days keep you off your bike. Metro Drive Less Save More and our partners salute those pedaling around town on grey and rainy days – and encourage everyone to give wet weather riding a try.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/don-t-hang-up-your-helmet-on-rainy-days-be-a-wet-weather-rider">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/ZoCcyrzAQZ0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/ZoCcyrzAQZ0/don-t-hang-up-your-helmet-on-rainy-days-be-a-wet-weather-rider http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/don-t-hang-up-your-helmet-on-rainy-days-be-a-wet-weather-rider activitiessustainable livingtransportation Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:45:14 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/don-t-hang-up-your-helmet-on-rainy-days-be-a-wet-weather-rider by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>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.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/regional-leaders-say-tailpipe-project-goals-match-with-community-visions">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/E2Tx4GdkzPk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/E2Tx4GdkzPk/regional-leaders-say-tailpipe-project-goals-match-with-community-visions http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/regional-leaders-say-tailpipe-project-goals-match-with-community-visions climate changesustainable livingtransportationfinances & fundinggrantsreporting Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:48:30 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/regional-leaders-say-tailpipe-project-goals-match-with-community-visions <p>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.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-awards-2-1-million-to-improve-air-quality-and-community-health">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/R23AJyXEMLU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/R23AJyXEMLU/metro-awards-2-1-million-to-improve-air-quality-and-community-health http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-awards-2-1-million-to-improve-air-quality-and-community-health sustainable livingtransportationfinances & fundinggrants Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:47:02 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-awards-2-1-million-to-improve-air-quality-and-community-health <p class="summary">Lineup is set for the long-running outdoor music series’ 35th season</p> <div> <p>On this date in 1979: The Doobie Brothers were about to hit No. 1 on the pop charts, crashing the disco era with their soulful smash "What a Fool Believes." The B-52s were putting the finishing touches on their classic debut record – packed with party favorites like "Rock Lobster" and "Dance This Mess Around." "Weird Al" Yankovic was practicing accordion, listening to Dr. Demento and contemplating an unlikely career path; his first single, "My Bologna," would come out later in the year. And the Oregon Zoo was making preparations to host its first summer concert series.</p> </div> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-summer-concert-series-tickets-on-sale-april-26">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/uu2rWTJc1fI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/uu2rWTJc1fI/oregon-zoo-summer-concert-series-tickets-on-sale-april-26 http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-summer-concert-series-tickets-on-sale-april-26 activitiesvisitor venues Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:45:18 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oregon-zoo-summer-concert-series-tickets-on-sale-april-26 <p>This past week, the Metro Council had its first look at a set of requested amendments to the Regional Transportation Plan, a policy document that charts our course for transportation investments over the next 30-plus years.  If a community wants a bike trail, a new street, or a transit facility, it needs to be in the Regional Transportation Plan's project list.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-watching-transportation-plans">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/_Rs3frelWGA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/_Rs3frelWGA/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-watching-transportation-plans http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-watching-transportation-plans personal messagepublic commenttransportation Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:30:23 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-watching-transportation-plans by Molly Simas. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Whatever their motive, the way business owners from across the Portland region have been cutting back driving costs has been a relief to regional planners, who have to address a state mandate to reduce vehicle emissions.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-portland-area-businesses-help-meet-state-emissions-standards">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/N4Ap844DVpc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/N4Ap844DVpc/can-portland-area-businesses-help-meet-state-emissions-standards http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-portland-area-businesses-help-meet-state-emissions-standards climate changetransportationreporting Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:55:45 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-portland-area-businesses-help-meet-state-emissions-standards by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>The proposals – specifically two road widening projects in Hillsboro, one on Interstate 5 near Tigard and another along Interstate 205 in East Portland – raised questions about how wide is too wide for Portland region roadways.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/road-widening-proposals-receive-cool-reception-at-metro-council-discussion">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/KhOCFNb3FVI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/KhOCFNb3FVI/road-widening-proposals-receive-cool-reception-at-metro-council-discussion http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/road-widening-proposals-receive-cool-reception-at-metro-council-discussion planning and policytransportationreporting Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:54:01 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/road-widening-proposals-receive-cool-reception-at-metro-council-discussion <p>What will your community look like in 2035? How will our choices today shape how we live, work and get around in the future? Metro wants your opinion.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/have-your-say-in-metro-s-climate-smart-communities-project">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/PeNb2g5GhrQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/PeNb2g5GhrQ/have-your-say-in-metro-s-climate-smart-communities-project http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/have-your-say-in-metro-s-climate-smart-communities-project planning and policyclimate changepublic comment Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:51:37 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/have-your-say-in-metro-s-climate-smart-communities-project by Nick Christensen and Molly Simas. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Planners from the regional government have been working to address a mandate from the Oregon Legislature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was unclear Friday if the EPA's proposed standards, if adopted nationwide, would move Metro closer to being able to address the state's mandates.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/epa-emissions-proposal-may-aid-metro-in-meeting-statewide-goals">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/yH3gLGJSvfQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/yH3gLGJSvfQ/epa-emissions-proposal-may-aid-metro-in-meeting-statewide-goals http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/epa-emissions-proposal-may-aid-metro-in-meeting-statewide-goals climate changetransportationreporting Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:49:21 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/epa-emissions-proposal-may-aid-metro-in-meeting-statewide-goals <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/teachers_200.jpg" alt="cc teachers!" width="90" height="120" />Teachers from Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland started their spring break by doing a little spring cleaning at neighboring Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/central-catholic-teachers-do-spring-cleaning-at-lone-fir-pioneer-cemetery">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/dO4sP4fQk8M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/dO4sP4fQk8M/central-catholic-teachers-do-spring-cleaning-at-lone-fir-pioneer-cemetery http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/central-catholic-teachers-do-spring-cleaning-at-lone-fir-pioneer-cemetery activitiesvolunteerpioneer cemeteries Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:31:40 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/central-catholic-teachers-do-spring-cleaning-at-lone-fir-pioneer-cemetery <p>Oregon Zoo will welcome spring with egg hunts, activities, pettable bunnies<br /> <br /><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/rabbit_rompers_240.jpg" alt="Rabbit romp!" width="160" height="106" />Eggs-citing times are in store Saturday, March 30, when the Oregon Zoo hosts its annual Rabbit Romp, a celebration of spring for all ages. Rabbit Romp is sponsored in part by the Oregon College Savings Plan and is free with regular zoo admission.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/eggs-citing-time-for-kids-at-zoo-s-annual-rabbit-romp">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/TV8LJFVn8Zs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/TV8LJFVn8Zs/eggs-citing-time-for-kids-at-zoo-s-annual-rabbit-romp http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/eggs-citing-time-for-kids-at-zoo-s-annual-rabbit-romp activitiesvisitor venues Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:28:21 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/eggs-citing-time-for-kids-at-zoo-s-annual-rabbit-romp by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>A bill that would initiate a Metro takeover of TriMet was met with skepticism from Metro councilors Tuesday, as some wondered whether House Bill 3316 would actually address perceived problems with TriMet.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/councilors-express-little-interest-in-trimet-takeover-bill">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/_jl0I80qECY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/_jl0I80qECY/councilors-express-little-interest-in-trimet-takeover-bill http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/councilors-express-little-interest-in-trimet-takeover-bill transportationreporting Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:15:54 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/councilors-express-little-interest-in-trimet-takeover-bill <p class="summary">Metro's parks and venues offer a variety of recreation opportunities during a spring break staycation, from hiking, to seeing a concert, to even helping finally organize your garage.</p> <p>For many of the Portland region's residents, next week means spring break. If you're not packing your bags for warmer weather, there's plenty to do with extra time off right here at home.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/spring-break-options-at-metro-parks-and-venues">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/lGK8wfiZMUA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/lGK8wfiZMUA/spring-break-options-at-metro-parks-and-venues http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/spring-break-options-at-metro-parks-and-venues activitiesparks and trailssolid wastevisitor venues Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:11:48 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/spring-break-options-at-metro-parks-and-venues <p>Hikers, campers and fishing boats need to steer clear of Oxbow Regional Park from April 1 to 5 while it is closed for fish habitat restoration. A new culvert will be installed under the park’s entry road – the first of two phases of the Happy Creek project, led by the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oxbow-regional-park-closes-today-for-restoration-work">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/c9O_2tMnnrk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/c9O_2tMnnrk/oxbow-regional-park-closes-today-for-restoration-work http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oxbow-regional-park-closes-today-for-restoration-work Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:18:20 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/oxbow-regional-park-closes-today-for-restoration-work <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/younggirlgardening_200.jpg" alt="girl with watering can!" width="90" height="135" />Join OMSI on Saturday, March 30, 2013 for a bilingual festival of health and wellness that takes you through the life cycle of food – from farm to table and beyond.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/take-a-journey-with-your-food-at-omsi-s-dirt-to-dinner-from-the-farm-to-your-table">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/3emBNYg80BI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/3emBNYg80BI/take-a-journey-with-your-food-at-omsi-s-dirt-to-dinner-from-the-farm-to-your-table http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/take-a-journey-with-your-food-at-omsi-s-dirt-to-dinner-from-the-farm-to-your-table activitiesvisitor venues Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:16:50 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/take-a-journey-with-your-food-at-omsi-s-dirt-to-dinner-from-the-farm-to-your-table by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p class="summary">But without more money to fund those plans, region might not make state's tailpipe emission reduction targets</p> <p>Regional leaders were brought up to speed on Metro's tailpipe emissions reduction plan Wednesday, as staff working on the Climate Smart Communities project briefed the Metro Policy Advisory Committee.</p> <p>The emissions study, in its second phase, is a look at how to address a state mandate to curb greenhouse gases from cars, pickups and SUVs in the Portland region. With improvements to fuel economy only partly closing the gap to the state mandate, planners are trying to figure out how to get people to drive less.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/mpac-members-told-existing-plans-could-meet-climate-goals">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/5rj9yrSUz_Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/5rj9yrSUz_Q/mpac-members-told-existing-plans-could-meet-climate-goals http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/mpac-members-told-existing-plans-could-meet-climate-goals planning and policyclimate changetransportationreporting Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:14:29 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/mpac-members-told-existing-plans-could-meet-climate-goals by Abby Haight. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/planting_120.jpg" alt="Planting" width="120" height="193" />Crews and volunteers planted almost 200,000 native trees, shrubs and other vegetation throughout Metro's natural areas over the past month, giving a boost to habitats that provide critical food and shelter for wildlife, including native salmon runs.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/crews-volunteers-boost-habitat-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-new-plants">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/nBgCBtWK0V0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/nBgCBtWK0V0/crews-volunteers-boost-habitat-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-new-plants http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/crews-volunteers-boost-habitat-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-new-plants natural areasreporting Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:21:23 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/crews-volunteers-boost-habitat-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-new-plants <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/gleason_240.jpg" alt="Gleason" width="120" height="81" />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.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/construction-continues-at-metro-s-m-james-gleason-memorial-boat-ramp">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/G7lMUnRQ11g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/G7lMUnRQ11g/construction-continues-at-metro-s-m-james-gleason-memorial-boat-ramp http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/construction-continues-at-metro-s-m-james-gleason-memorial-boat-ramp parks and trails Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:15:13 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/construction-continues-at-metro-s-m-james-gleason-memorial-boat-ramp <p>Metro is asking the public to weigh in on project list changes for the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. Public comments on proposed amendments will be taken through April 8.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments-1">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/L8Tk9mhJYTo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/L8Tk9mhJYTo/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments-1 http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments-1 planning and policypublic comment Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:32:10 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments-1 by Laura Oppenheimer Odom. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p class="summary"><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/tonquin_160.jpg" alt="Tonquin" width="160" height="122" />Partners envision a 22-mile route connecting Sherwood, Tualatin and Wilsonville</p> <p>Someday, the Ice Age Tonquin Trail will take you from the banks of the Willamette River in Wilsonville, through Graham Oaks Nature Park and the Villebois neighborhood, past kolk ponds and large boulders left by historic floods – onward to Old Town Sherwood, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, and Tualatin’s Ki-a-Kuts bridge and Cook Park.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/ice-age-tonquin-trail-takes-a-step-forward-as-metro-council-approves-master-plan">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/QiW7v6tz0CE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/QiW7v6tz0CE/ice-age-tonquin-trail-takes-a-step-forward-as-metro-council-approves-master-plan http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/ice-age-tonquin-trail-takes-a-step-forward-as-metro-council-approves-master-plan parks and trailsnatural areasreporting Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:30:34 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/ice-age-tonquin-trail-takes-a-step-forward-as-metro-council-approves-master-plan by Peggy Morell. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <div class="right" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/mainstreet_marker_160.jpg" alt="Main street marker" /> </div> <p>With today's growing preference for walkable communities and locally owned and operated businesses, historic streets and districts are re-emerging as the heart of the community that draw people together and help rebuild local economies. Learn how Metro's Development Center acts as a public partner in two programs for revitalizing downtowns and main streets that offer strategies from small – such as lighting and window display techniques – to grand, such as a comprehensive revitalization curriculum for a commercial district.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/region-s-downtowns-and-main-streets-bloom-with-help-from-public-programs">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/Q_J2Q1Qnl5Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/Q_J2Q1Qnl5Q/region-s-downtowns-and-main-streets-bloom-with-help-from-public-programs http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/region-s-downtowns-and-main-streets-bloom-with-help-from-public-programs developmentreporting Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:28:37 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/region-s-downtowns-and-main-streets-bloom-with-help-from-public-programs <p>Metro is asking the public to weigh in on project list changes for the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. Public comments on proposed amendments will be taken through April 8.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/FKJwGppBdas" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/FKJwGppBdas/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments planning and policypublic commenttransportation Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:37:01 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/what-do-you-think-about-proposed-transportation-plan-amendments <p>Kicking off another great year of Drive Less Connect, Metro is rewarding five commuters each week with $50 gift cards and two grand prize winners with a $100 gift card - just by logging carpool commute trips from Feb. 4-March 31.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/warm-up-with-the-drive-less-connect-winter-gift-card-giveaway">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/kQphPV4WAmk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/kQphPV4WAmk/warm-up-with-the-drive-less-connect-winter-gift-card-giveaway http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/warm-up-with-the-drive-less-connect-winter-gift-card-giveaway activitiessustainable livingtransportation Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:35:18 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/warm-up-with-the-drive-less-connect-winter-gift-card-giveaway <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/ShapeSW-a.jpg" alt="ShapeSW" width="120" height="116" />Beginning with the premise that we cannot afford everything, Southwest Corridor Plan partners have continued to engage communities from Sherwood to Portland on the benefits and tradeoffs of different types of public investment. Using an online interactive planning game, residents were asked how they would make the most of public resources to address corridor transportation needs and best benefit their communities.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/residents-looking-for-the-complete-package-in-the-southwest-corridor">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/FbO8PXZehxU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/FbO8PXZehxU/residents-looking-for-the-complete-package-in-the-southwest-corridor http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/residents-looking-for-the-complete-package-in-the-southwest-corridor planning and policytransportationfinances & funding Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:59:02 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/residents-looking-for-the-complete-package-in-the-southwest-corridor <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/love_transit_180.jpg" alt="Love transit" width="120" height="181" />This month Metro is partnering with our regional transportation partners, including TriMet and South Metro Area Regional Transit, to celebrate the endless ways transit makes this a great place to live and get around. Tell us what transit means to you and be entered to win great prizes all month long at DriveLessSaveMore.com.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/love-transit-help-us-count-the-ways-and-win">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/4Jd_MCKURIc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/4Jd_MCKURIc/love-transit-help-us-count-the-ways-and-win http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/love-transit-help-us-count-the-ways-and-win transportation Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:54:25 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/love-transit-help-us-count-the-ways-and-win by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/canemah_120.jpg" alt="Canemah" width="120" height="80" />In less than three minutes on a rainy Monday in front of the Clackamas County Courthouse, Metro claimed the missing link in a stretch of bluffs it owns along the Willamette River.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/missing-canemah-bluff-link-purchased-at-courthouse-auction">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/r-SDjv4-rzs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/r-SDjv4-rzs/missing-canemah-bluff-link-purchased-at-courthouse-auction http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/missing-canemah-bluff-link-purchased-at-courthouse-auction natural areasreporting Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:25:26 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/missing-canemah-bluff-link-purchased-at-courthouse-auction by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/transit-connexes-120.jpg" alt="Transit connections" width="120" height="96" />In the suburbs, hour-long commutes and mid-day service dropoffs make it hard to justify going somewhere on a bus. Would an increase in service help the region meet a state mandate to reduce tailpipe emissions? If so, can we afford it?</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/suburban-transit-a-key-piece-of-tailpipe-emissions-study">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/nbwa7p75jTA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/nbwa7p75jTA/suburban-transit-a-key-piece-of-tailpipe-emissions-study http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/suburban-transit-a-key-piece-of-tailpipe-emissions-study planning and policyclimate changetransportationreporting Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:23:49 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/suburban-transit-a-key-piece-of-tailpipe-emissions-study <p>The Mount Scott/Scouter Mountain Trail would link the Springwater Corridor and Powell Butte in the north with Mount Talbert and the Clackamas River in the south, bringing together town centers, neighborhoods, schools and natural areas – including the 100-acre Scouter Mountain Nature Park.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/get-the-scoop-on-the-mount-scott-scouter-mountain-trail-at-jan-31-open-house">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/mN5f9LVU2ZA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/mN5f9LVU2ZA/get-the-scoop-on-the-mount-scott-scouter-mountain-trail-at-jan-31-open-house http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/get-the-scoop-on-the-mount-scott-scouter-mountain-trail-at-jan-31-open-house planning and policyparks and trailspublic commenttransportation Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:22:24 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/get-the-scoop-on-the-mount-scott-scouter-mountain-trail-at-jan-31-open-house <p>The Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee met Monday Jan. 14 to discuss future transit connections and review approaches to building shared investment strategies that will support, strengthen and connect communities in the Southwest Corridor. </p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/southwest-corridor-investment-strategy-begins-to-take-shape">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/i7U96mzucXE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/i7U96mzucXE/southwest-corridor-investment-strategy-begins-to-take-shape http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/southwest-corridor-investment-strategy-begins-to-take-shape planning and policypublic commenttransportation Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:45:35 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/southwest-corridor-investment-strategy-begins-to-take-shape <p><img class="right" src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/nava_speaking_240.jpg" alt="Nava" width="120" height="93" />How can Metro engage a diversity of people from throughout the region, be accountable for how public input affects council decisions, effectively evaluate outreach activities and build public trust? That's what the new Public Engagement Review Committee wants to help Metro figure out.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-public-engagement-review-committee-convenes-for-the-first-time">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/GfrnzTZS6BM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/GfrnzTZS6BM/metro-s-public-engagement-review-committee-convenes-for-the-first-time http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-public-engagement-review-committee-convenes-for-the-first-time public comment Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:42:44 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-s-public-engagement-review-committee-convenes-for-the-first-time by Peggy Morell. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <div class="right" style="width: 160px;"><img src="http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/milano_lobby_160.jpg" alt="Living room/lobby of Milano" /></div> <p>One block south, the largest convention facility in the Pacific Northwest. A block to the north, a 30-acre sports and entertainment district. With neighbors like these, Milano, the latest work force housing project of Metro's Transit-oriented Development program, was designed to make a bold statement – both in its urban Eastside neighborhood and with the bike-commuting professionals it was designed to attract.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/milano-taps-into-low-car-urban-lifestyle">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/ShZe4HkUKT4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/ShZe4HkUKT4/milano-taps-into-low-car-urban-lifestyle http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/milano-taps-into-low-car-urban-lifestyle developmenttransportationreporting Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:41:08 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/milano-taps-into-low-car-urban-lifestyle by Alex Zielinski. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>For Portlander Erin Brewer, who solely uses her car to pick up groceries and visit her family down in Eugene, paying monthly, flat-rate insurance costs seems, at times, unnecessary. <br /> <br /> "Portland's transit is so accessible and affordable, my car is just a backup," Brewer said.</p> <p>But that could be changing, as companies in the Portland region begin looking at pay-as-you-drive insurance as a way to help consumers – and the environment.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-pay-as-you-drive-insurance-make-an-impact-on-the-region-s-vehicle-emissions">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/8-M24j9_nOA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/8-M24j9_nOA/can-pay-as-you-drive-insurance-make-an-impact-on-the-region-s-vehicle-emissions http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-pay-as-you-drive-insurance-make-an-impact-on-the-region-s-vehicle-emissions climate changetransportationreporting Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:57:41 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/can-pay-as-you-drive-insurance-make-an-impact-on-the-region-s-vehicle-emissions <html /> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-calls-on-creatives-to-make-art-not-landfill">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/slRLcovZHWA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/slRLcovZHWA/metro-calls-on-creatives-to-make-art-not-landfill http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-calls-on-creatives-to-make-art-not-landfill grantssolid waste Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:56:20 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/metro-calls-on-creatives-to-make-art-not-landfill by Nick Christensen. Bylined writers are Metro staff. Stories with a byline do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Metro news is committed to transparency, fairness and accuracy. <p>Councilor Sam Chase, in his first work session, pushed for the Metro Council to add affordable housing policy to its 2013 legislative agenda, calling for the regional government to support efforts that would prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants who use government assistance to pay rent. Council also discusses whether, and how, to address gun shows at Expo Center.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/gun-regulations-affordable-housing-could-be-topics-on-metro-s-2013-legislative-agenda">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/GblWmUF2FWc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/GblWmUF2FWc/gun-regulations-affordable-housing-could-be-topics-on-metro-s-2013-legislative-agenda http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/gun-regulations-affordable-housing-could-be-topics-on-metro-s-2013-legislative-agenda planning and policyreporting Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:54:30 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/gun-regulations-affordable-housing-could-be-topics-on-metro-s-2013-legislative-agenda <p>I’m honored to be elected to the Metro Council by the voters of Metro District 6! I look forward to serving District 6 and the entire region over the coming four years.</p> <a href="http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-working-for-our-diverse-communities">Read more...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~4/QSPnPQTwtfI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MetroCouncilDistrict6news/~3/QSPnPQTwtfI/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-working-for-our-diverse-communities http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-working-for-our-diverse-communities personal message Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://news.oregonmetro.gov/8/post.cfm/a-personal-message-from-councilor-stacey-working-for-our-diverse-communities