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Speakers at House hearing assail Metro, while letter writers oppose House Bill 3438; Sheehan suggests task force to look at agency

By Nick Christensen

April 8, 2011 4:35 p.m.

Hearing on House Bill 3438 has no dialogue from legislators, but plenty of testimony against Metro's planning directives. Letter writers and Metro Council President Tom Hughes defend the agency, saying many of those directives are driven by state law.

Oregon Zoo Bond Citizen's Oversight Committee makes first report to Metro

April 8, 2011 1:03 p.m.

The Metro-appointed Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee provided its first assessment of the plans and improvements funded by the 2008 voter-approved, $125 million Oregon Zoo Infrastructure and Animal Welfare Bond Measure.

Bill to take away Metro's planning authority scheduled for Friday hearing

By Nick Christensen

April 7, 2011 4:21 p.m.

House Bill 3438 would take away Metro's role in urban growth boundary expansions, planning decisions. It's proposed by two representatives from the east part of the region.

Proposed Metro budget freezes executive pay, cuts staff, asks new employees to pay PERS

April 7, 2011 3:57 p.m.

The Metro Council today received a staff-proposed budget that is $40 million smaller than last year’s, reduces seven full-time positions, freezes the pay of senior managers for the second time in three years, increases contributions of non-union employees for health insurance premiums, and requires all non-union employees hired on or after July 1 to contribute six percent of their salaries to PERS.

Metro, OEC host discussion with Benjamin Ross, author of "The Polluters"

April 6, 2011 4:36 p.m.

Join author Benjamin Ross for a brown bag discussion of his new book The Polluters: The Making of Our Chemically Altered Environment Monday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in rooms 370 A and B at Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave. in Portland. The Polluters is a ground-breaking history of the chemical industry and its effects on the environment. Please register for the talk by April 8.

Greater Portland-Vancouver Indicators: telling the region’s story

April 5, 2011 4:23 p.m.

With the goal of tracking the region's social, economic and environmental well-being, the Greater Portland-Vancouver Indicators uses data from nine categories to tell the story of the region. On Friday, April 8, the public will have an opportunity to learn how charting the progress of the region through indicators can help engage leaders, align partners, inspire action and increase general awareness of the region’s well-being.

Staples Inc. donates a different kind of green, helping Metro Natural Areas Program complete trail

April 4, 2011 5:27 p.m.

Metro accepted a donation this week from Staples Inc., which is giving the rights to build 441 feet of the Marine Drive Trail near its distribution center just east of the Gresham-Portland border.

Regional leaders consider ways to make great communities while fighting climate change at Metro summit

April 1, 2011 5:29 p.m.

Convening about 250 elected officials, business and community leaders from across the region, Metro held a Climate Leadership Summit on Friday that explored ways the Portland area can build vibrant neighborhoods and spread economic growth while reducing emissions that are linked to climate change.

Metro audit finds unclear policies on flier miles, credit card rewards

By Nick Christensen

April 1, 2011 8:39 a.m.

Oregon law prohibits public employees from collecting frequent flier miles, credit card points on work-related business. But with points-based credit cards becoming more prevalent, it's not always easy to avoid breaking ethics rules.

Metro convenes leaders to discuss strategies, actions to maintain livable, prosperous, equitable and climate smart communities

March 31, 2011 10:24 a.m.

Metro, a regional leader in working with local officials to maintain livable, sustainable communities, will host a Climate Leadership Summit Friday, April 1.

Get rolling this May with the 2025 Bike Month Challenge

House Bill 3438 appears dead in Salem

Speakers at House hearing assail Metro, while letter writers oppose House Bill 3438; Sheehan suggests task force to look at agency

Oregon Zoo Bond Citizen's Oversight Committee makes first report to Metro

Bill to take away Metro's planning authority scheduled for Friday hearing

Proposed Metro budget freezes executive pay, cuts staff, asks new employees to pay PERS

Metro's proposed 2011-12 budget shrinks by $40 million; garbage rate increase and redistricting on agenda Thursday

Green Metro: OSU partnership leafing out

Metro, OEC host discussion with Benjamin Ross, author of "The Polluters"

Greater Portland-Vancouver Indicators: telling the region’s story

Staples Inc. donates a different kind of green, helping Metro Natural Areas Program complete trail

Regional leaders consider ways to make great communities while fighting climate change at Metro summit

Phone, Opt In surveys show wide differences in climate change ideas

Metro audit finds unclear policies on flier miles, credit card rewards

Paint recycling starts with a flurry, and on track to make a profit

Metro convenes leaders to discuss strategies, actions to maintain livable, prosperous, equitable and climate smart communities