The Lents Neighborhood Association is proud to announce that Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty will be joining us at our general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 28, starting at 7:00 o’clock in the evening to discuss Street Response, a pilot program launching exclusively in Lents this Spring, that is about responding to low-risk 911 calls involving people who are homeless, such as calls about people who are intoxicated or need someone to check on their health or welfare. Instead of using a police officer, the team will consist of an emergency medical services specialist and a crisis worker.

According to a report, officials considered starting the street response program downtown, but felt it was too big of a geographical area. They said focusing on Lents allows the team to work in a smaller area and address the needs of people who are further away from services.

Along with the Commissioner, we will also be joined by Kaia Sand, executive director of Street Roots, an organization that’s been at the forefront of launching Street Response and Firefighter Tremaine Clayton, the manager of Portland Fire & Rescue’s Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT), who will be directly involved with Street Response in Lents.

Join us to hear directly from the Commissioner, Street Roots, and hopefully Portland Fire about what Street Response is all about and bring your questions for them!

Our other topic of discussion is Prosper Portland’s budget for Lents for fiscal year 2020/2021. We will be joined by Thea Munchel from Prosper Portland who will give a presentation and be prepared to answer your questions.

We will also be discussing an upcoming training for neighborhood association board members and general members that our neighborhood association is sponsoring.

And we will vote on a candidate for the Land Use Chair on the Lents Neighborhood Association board.

***Full agenda coming soon / Check back on this page for updates visit our Facebook page to RSVP.***

Street Response in the news:

https://news.streetroots.org/2019/03/15/better-system-street-response-where-do-we-go-here

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/11/portland-street-response-homeless-first-responders-to-start-in-2020-after-council-oks-proposal.html

https://www.opb.org/news/article/portland-street-response-team-homelessness-calls-lents/

https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2019/11/21/27517753/city-council-unanimously-approves-street-response-pilot-program

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-street-response-pilot/283-2586e5ff-491b-4450-a35f-93614fb57ac1

8940 SE Reedway St.

6:30 PM

Board Meeting Agenda

Action items:

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Set agenda & responsibilities for January 2020 General Meeting

Updates:

• Treasurer update and reimbursement(s) 
• Update on our EPN insurance and what’s covered

Discussion

• Meet potential board member seeking nomination from the board
• Neighborhood dumpster clean up
• What other projects do we want to do this year?

7:45 PM Meeting Adjourned

December 12, 2019

8940 SE Reedway St.

6:30 PM

Board Meeting Agenda

Action items:

• Approve minutes from October Board Meeting
• Set agenda & responsibilities for January 2020 General Meeting

Updates:

• Treasurer update and reimbursement(s) 
• Update on our EPN insurance and what’s covered

Discussion

• Meet potential board member seeking nomination from the board
• Neighborhood dumpster clean up
• What other projects do we want to do this year?

Adjourn: 7:45 PM

A townhall on public safety and livability in Lents hosted by Mayor Ted Wheeler, with an open house (details below) hosted by the Lents Neighborhood Association prior to the townhall.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM

Church of the Nazarene, 9715 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97266

Schedule:

5:00 PM Doors open to the public

5:00 – 6:00 PM Open House. Come chat with:
-Portland Police Bureau’s Gun Violence Reduction Team
-Portland One Point of Contact Program
-Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct
-Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
-The Community Safety East Team-Bureau of Emergency Communication
-Portland Fire & Rescue-Portland Parks & Recreation
-Portland Bureau of Transportation
-Portland Housing Bureau’s ‘Neighborhood Housing Program’
-Portland Water Bureau’s Financial Assistance Program
-Multnomah County Youth Commission
-Office of Youth Violence Prevention
-Winter biking skillshare
…and more!

These representatives will be on site with information throughout the townhall as well.

6:00 – 8:00 PM Townhall with Mayor Ted Wheeler
-a presentation on gun violence in Lents, including a progress report on cases
-a presentation on One Point of Contact and livability by a representative from the City’s Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Program
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Refreshments and childcare provided by the Lents Neighborhood Association.

Questions? Email lentsneighborhood@gmail.com.

Official press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 29, 2019

Contact: Tim Becker (503) 823-1121

Timothy.Becker@portlandoregon.gov

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to host forum on community safety and livability in Lents

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler will lead a panel of law enforcement experts and officials to address community safety and livability in the Lents neighborhood. The Lents Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Portland Police Bureau’s Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) and Detective Division will be in attendance to share what is being done to prevent gun violence and to listen to community concerns on the subject. Representatives from the city’s One Point of Contact program and the Police Bureau’s East Precinct will also be present to update residents on the city’s efforts to improve livability in the neighborhood and to answer questions.

 The goal of the forum is to engage community members and listen to their concerns regarding incidents of gun violence in Lents. The meeting is part of Mayor Wheeler’s ongoing commitment to increase safety measures for residents in Lents and all of East Portland. 

“East Portland is today the heart and soul of the City of Portland. I look forward to listening to the residents’ concerns, their hopes and their ideas for enhancing livability in their neighborhoods,” Mayor Wheeler said. “My goal as Mayor is to make the lives of all Portlanders better, and that specifically includes those who live and work in East Portland.”   

WHAT:  Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Town Hall to address gun violence in Lents

WHEN:  Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Church of the Nazarene, 9715 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97266