Sellwood Bridge has online open house August 10th through August 21st
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Online Open House
August 10 – August 21, 2011
Dear follower of the Sellwood Bridge Project,
As Multnomah County Commissioner representing the district that includes the Sellwood Bridge, I’m pleased to let you know that an online open house for the Sellwood Bridge project is now available through August 21, 2011.
Multnomah County is close to completing the final design phase of the project and before we do, we want your input on possible design features that could be included on the new bridge. Additionally, because we still face a funding shortfall for construction, we’d like your ideas for cost saving measures that the County and our regional partners can consider. Your input will be shared with our Community Advisory Committee, which will be making a recommendation on these issues soon.
Visit the website to give us your thoughts and to get the latest news about the project. Please feel free to forward this email to friends and others you know who may be interested.
Thank you. We value your participation in this important project.
Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, District 1
What the mayor has to say about curbside food composting!
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Dear Portlander,
I’m excited to announce that the City of Portland is one step closer to delivering curbside food composting citywide. Today, City Council took up a long-overdue proposal that will enable Portlanders to easily compost food scraps by placing them in their green yard debris roll cart instead of the garbage.
By taking this step, we can decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills and reduce green house gases released by decomposing food. Food scraps can then be turned into nutrient-rich compost for agriculture and gardening.
Many than 90 cities across the country, including Seattle and San Francisco, have successfully implemented similar programs. I’m eager to see Portland begin its own program and am confident city residents will not only support the change, but find that putting aside food scraps for composting beccomes as natural as putting paper and cans aside for recycling.
Please take a look at the video and FAQ below to learn more.
Yours,
Sam Adams
Mayor
Mayor announces composting at curbside!
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MAYOR ADAMS TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF
CURBSIDE COMPOSTING PROPOSAL
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Mayor Sam Adams will announce proposed changes to the citywide curbside collection system, which include the addition of food scrap collection. This new service model could roll out as soon as this fall, pending approval from City Council. Join Mayor Adams and one of the 2,000 families who took part in the year-long food scrap collection pilot for a media lunch. Hear tips and tricks on how to compost effectively and be cart smart. WHEN Friday, August 5, 2011 Noon to 12:45 p.m. WHERE 2747 SE 35th Avenue (not Place) Portland, OR 97202 Between SE Clinton Street and SE Woodward Street WHO A pilot family will share their experiences and learnings from the pilot with Mayor Sam Adams. |
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