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Community Affairs Team |
Facility Tours |
Speakers Program |
Commenting at Commission Meetings |
Community Affairs Related Links |
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Welcome
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May. 23, 2013
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Gresham Vista Business Park Neighborhood Open House 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 22801 SE Stark Street, Gresham OR 97030 The Port of Portland and the City of Gresham will host an open house for community members to learn more about development standards for the Gresham Vista Business Park. Lisa Timmerman
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Jun. 5, 2013
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PDX Sustainability Tour 5:30 - 7:30 pm Port of Portland Headquarters 7200 NE Airport Way - 1st Floor Lobby, Portland OR Join Port staff on World Environment Day for a walking tour of sustainability features at PDX and the Port's headquarters. RSVP required by contacting Lisa Timmerman Lisa Timmerman
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Jun. 5, 2013
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PDX Community Advisory Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Port of Portland, Chinook Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR Quarterly meeting of committee created by The Airport Futures process. Christine White Meeting Agenda
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Jun. 12, 2013
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Port of Portland Commission Meeting 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Port of Portland, Chinook Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR See Commission agenda Pam Thompson Meeting Agenda
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Jul. 10, 2013
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Port of Portland Commission Meeting 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Port of Portland, Chinook Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR See Commission agenda Pam Thompson Meeting Agenda
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Jul. 11, 2013
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PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Port of Portland Headquarters, Anchor Conference Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR PDX noise management programs and community issues Jason Schwartz
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Aug. 7, 2013
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Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hillsboro Civic Center, Rooms 113 B & C 150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR Hillsboro Airport operations and community issues. A request for an Assisted Listening Device should be made three (3) business days in advance by contacting Melissa Gall, at 503.415.6051. Brooke Berglund Meeting Agenda
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Aug. 17, 2013
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Seaport Celebration 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Port of Portland Terminal 4, 11040 N. Lombard Street, Portland OR Come join in the fun at THE most family-friendly, fun-filled day of adventure on the river this summer! Brooke Berglund Website
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Sep. 12, 2013
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PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Port of Portland Headquarters, Anchor Conference Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR PDX noise management programs and community issues Jason Schwartz
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Sep. 18, 2013
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PDX Community Advisory Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Port of Portland, Chinook Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR Quarterly meeting of committee created by The Airport Futures process. Christine White Meeting Agenda
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Nov. 6, 2013
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Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hillsboro Civic Center, Rooms 113 B & C 150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR Hillsboro Airport operations and community issues. A request for an Assisted Listening Device should be made three (3) business days in advance by contacting Melissa Gall, at 503.415.6051. Brooke Berglund Meeting Agenda
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Nov. 14, 2013
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PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Port of Portland Headquarters, Anchor Conference Room 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland OR PDX noise management programs and community issues Jason Schwartz
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Facility Tours
The Port offers guided bus tours of its marine facilities to community, educational and business groups with a specific interest in marine trade, as time and staffing permits.
Unfortunately, we do not offer tours to individuals or young children. Most marine tours last from 2-3 hours. We also offer limited tours of Portland International Airport (PDX) and our business parks. Due to federal security law and safety issues, access is restricted at the marine terminals and beyond the security checkpoints at PDX.
We can tailor a tour to your specific interests, so for more information, please e-mail us or call us at 503.415.6051.
Speakers Program
For more than 100 years, the Port of Portland has moved people and products from the Pacific Northwest to the world beyond. The Port has a vital role in creating and maintaining connections. Whether by train, ship or plane, these connections are a critical component to sustaining and expanding our community’s ties to the world.
Invite a Port speaker to your organization’s next meeting to learn more about how your daily life is affected by the Port’s activities. A Port speaker can discuss many connections, including aviation and seaport activities, as well as environmental stewardship and economic development. Speakers can be scheduled for just about any time or day. For scheduling purposes, we ask that you please submit your request no later than two weeks prior to the date of your meeting.
Some examples of possible topics include:
- Port 101 – A presentation providing an overview of the Port, from its rich history to its current operations and plans for the future.
- The Portland Seaport – Learn about the top commodities shipped through Portland’s marine terminals and how they come from - and get to - destinations around the world.
- Portland International Airport – Gain a greater understanding of all that goes into running this award-winning airport, from ground operations, to wildlife management, to noise management and planning for future growth. Also, learn about the Port’s three general aviation facilities.
- Environmental Stewardship – The Port of Portland shares the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship and strives to be a national leader among ports in environmental policy. Learn about the many award-winning environmental programs the Port has established and efforts to limit or offset future impacts.
- Regional Transportation Logistics – Airports and seaports would not exist without a functional infrastructure of roads and rail. Learn more about how the Port promotes and helps fund transportation improvement projects in the region to connect the dots from here to there.
- Where in the World – This exciting educational program designed for third through sixth grade students includes lessons and activities that teach about the significance of international trade and the role the Port plays in shipping products to and from the region. Students learn about their own connections with imports and exports, down to the clothes on their backs and the jobs in their community. Content is adjusted to suit the students’ grade level and curriculum. A Port representative will come to your classroom to teach the lesson, generally requiring about one hour.
Request a Speaker
Commenting at Commission Meetings
The Port of Portland Commission is a public body and recognizes the value of citizen involvement. We welcome public input and comments at our meetings. Comments on agenda topics or other issues can be submitted in writing or verbally at monthly meetings.
The Port Commission usually meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m., in the Commission Boardroom of the Port of Portland Building, 7200 N.E. Airport Way. Occasionally, the time and place of a Commission meeting is changed, so please check the meeting agenda on the Port’s website to be sure of location and time. Agendas are posted the Friday before each Commission meeting.
Commission Agendas
At Port Commission meetings, public comment may be heard by the Commission on each agenda or public discussion item, at a time specified by the presiding officer of the Commission. Due to time constraints, the presiding officer may also limit the time allotted for each speaker. Some Commission items are regularly scheduled for public hearing and comment. People who wish to comment at a Commission meeting may sign up at the beginning of the meeting.
Tips for commenting to the Port Commission:
- Arrive early to sign up to speak.
- Include your name and address for the record and what item your commentary addresses.
- When speaking, indicate if you are representing yourself or an organization and give a brief description of your interest.
- Be as concise as possible and state why you support or oppose an agenda item. Describe what you suggest as a solution and let the Commission know what action you recommend.
- Opinions supported by facts are the most persuasive.
- Act respectfully and speak directly, keeping your comments to the content and reason of your message.
- If various members of a group are commenting, group members may want to consider covering different topics, so commentary is not repetitious. Group members may also elect to say they support the previous comments or select a single speaker to represent the group.
- Remember that Port Commissioners are interested in your comments.
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