Brooklyn Action Corps

• Announcing “Opt In,” Metro’s New Public Involvement Website

  Metro, our regional government body, is introducing “Opt In,” , a timely and cost-effective way for the region’s residents to provide input into decisions affecting them and their communities. Opt…

  February 9, 2011

• Results of BAC Public Involvement Meeting

  Wednesday’s Public Involvement meeting brought up a host of issues of interest to Brooklyn neighbors: Issues of Controversy or Concern: Invasive vegetation: holly, ivy, blackberries-how do we get neighbors to…

  February 1, 2011

• Local Businesses Being Targeted for Car Prowls, Armed Robberies

  Unfortunately, car break-ins are occurring on a regular basis at the new 24-hour fitness location at SE McLoughlin and SE Holgate.  If you must park at the location, leave your…

  February 1, 2011

• Don’t Miss Our Annual BAC Public Involvement Meeting!-7PM Wednesday January 26

  Dear Brooklyn Neighbors: Years ago, the Brooklyn Action Corps amended its bylaws to dedicate at least one meeting a year to hearing YOUR ideas!  What’s on your mind?  What do…

  January 23, 2011

• $1,000 Youth Action Grants Available

  2011 YOUTH ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM A pool of money is available for community-based projects initiated, designed, and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide…

  December 23, 2010

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  December 23, 2010

• Trimet Wants Your Input on Proposed Boise & Cora Street Access to McLoughlin & New Bus Stop

  The Oregon Department of Transportation is interested in improving the pedestrian and bike connection between the Brooklyn neighborhood and McLoughlin Boulevard. ODOT is considering improving access at one of these…

  December 12, 2010

• Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Artist Orientation – Community Resource Sessions-Please Attend!

  Community members are invited to attend Community Resource sessions with the public artists selected to work on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project. The sessions are part of the artist’s overall…

  December 8, 2010

• BAC Meets With ODOT to Plan New Walkways from SE Cora and SE Boise Streets to McLoughlin Blvd Bus Stops & Crosswalks

  BAC’s board members Michael O’Connor and Don Stephens met ODOT Community Affairs Coordinator Mike Mason and Engineer Jeffrey Moss onsite at the west ends of SE Boise and SE Cora…

  November 19, 2010

• Microbiologist Scott Fernandez Discusses Bull Run Water System Plans Saturday 11/20 10AM-Noon at First Unitarian Church Downtown Portland. Will Spending $1Billion Covering our Reservoirs Make our Water Better or Worse?

  Microbiologist Scott Fernandez is a past member of the Portland Public Utility Review Board 2001-2008. He believes there is no reason to replace Portland’s open reservoirs with underground tanks.  Join…

  November 19, 2010