Commissioner Dan Ryan

Closes today!

PHB is committed to diversity in contracting for our projects. Our goal of 30% Disadvantaged, Minority-owned, Women-owned, and Emerging Small Businesses (DMWESB) contracting for hard costs is bringing economic opportunity to women like Bridgette, and helping our community thrive.

Not sure where to start with earthquake preparedness? Join us for the Great Oregon ShakeOut at 10:20 a.m. on October 20 (TODAY)! Learn how to drop, cover, and hold on to stay safe where the shaking starts: bit.ly/ShakeOutOR #ShakeOut

The Viewfinder in Tigard is one of the first apartment communities that uses Metro affordable housing bond funds to open. Tonya and her family have finally found stability and a fresh start after years of experiencing homelessness. Read the full story: bit.ly/3SbYiJW

Do you have lived experience with homelessness? Interested in helping to advise Multnomah County on equity issues? We are recruiting for two new advisory bodies. Stipends available for eligible participants. Find out more and apply by November 4th at: multco.us/advisorybodies

Air Quality-Unhealthy: Active youth/adults/people w/heart or lung diseases should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. bit.ly/2KU7Gz8

Update - the @PBOTinfo ordinance has passed unanimously. I appreciate the support from my colleagues.

The RED advisory continues today, 10/19, as inversions strengthen and our pollution levels stay high. Do not burn wood to protect air quality. @NWSPortland predicts this air stagnation period to end Friday evening w/ chance of showers. Learn more: multco.us/woodsmokestatus

Due to poor air quality, inspections may be conducted remotely on Wednesday, Oct. 19, and Thursday, Oct. 20, or rescheduled to later dates. Inspectors will contact affected customers to discuss options for inspections.

Last week, PHB led a tour of three properties for the @ABAesq Affordable Housing Boot Camp. 40 attorneys joined us at three critical Permanent Supportive Housing projects, including the Portland Bond-funded Joyce, which is set to open next spring. Thank you to all who attended!

Smoky days can be dangerous for people living outside. Keep an eye out for unhoused neighbors and call 211 to connect to services like day centers and shelters.

Good morning! Today from 9:30-11 am is the quarterly public meeting of the Portland Housing Bond Oversight Committee. The meeting will be held on Zoom and in-person on the 7th floor of 1900 SW 4th. We will be tweeting highlights in this thread. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The meeting is beginning! Facilitator Dr. Steven Holt conducts roll call: Committee Members Allan Lazo (@FairHousingOR) and Susan Emmons are present. Todd Struble and Anneliese Koehler will be attending late.

Portland Mayor and City Commissioners issue a joint statement on the Portland Thorns. To see the statement, go to: portland.gov/omf/news/2022/…

Lots of new affordable, supportive housing coming online this year and next year. Thank you @oregonmetro voters for the Supportive Housing Services measure, and to the #Portland Housing Bond for making these developments possible! More info on SHS: multco.us/shs

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for an online demonstration of the new solar permit application features. More info: portland.gov/bds/solar-deve…

Join the Portland Design Commission! @BDSPortland's Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture in design overlay zones throughout Portland. Applications are due on Oct. 19. To apply, visit: governmentjobs.com/careers/portla…

Join @catoregon for a free online workshop for renters tomorrow (English) and Thursday (Español) about changes to Landlord/Tenant Law which go into effect on October 1st. Register now - English: bit.ly/3S8sGpx Español: bit.ly/3Roh5l6

Construction is nearly complete at Las Adelitas! This will be a 141-unit, place-based affordable housing development with unit sizes ranging from studios to three bedrooms for homeless individuals, working families, and people of color in Cully. portland.gov/phb/constructi…

Effective October 1, 2022, and as previously allowed under Oregon Landlord/Tenant Law before the COVID emergency, a Landlord will be able to resume use of a 72-hour notice or 144-hour notice when issuing a termination notice for nonpayment of rent. /1