Announcement

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Nov 23, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford, Administrative Analyst at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything you’ve been given, and be grateful for all that’s good in your life. This year has been so challenging. Even though we are apart, we are thinking of family and friends. Enjoy a wonderful virtual Thanksgiving holiday! Stay safe. Stay healthy!

Tune into the Fun! When: Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:30-7:30PM Where: "In your own Living Room!"

Virtual Sign Along!
Portland’s Annual Tree Lighting Sing-Along will safely unite Portlanders this year in a special televised broadcast on KGW 8 the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27th, at 6:30 PM. This hour-long special program hosted by KGW’s Nina Mehlhaf and Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale, will feature Pink Martini, and leading Portlanders in a joyful caroling sing-along.

The celebration, which will replace the traditional in-person event held in Portland’s Living Room, will include onscreen lyrics and downloadable songbooks for families to celebrate the kick-off of the holiday season in their own Living Rooms!

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 03, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!

Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.

At the market safety measures

• Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
• Only one person per household should visit the market.
• Wear a mask.
• Bring a shopping list.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
• No socializing in the market for now.
• Do not touch items before buying.
• Shop quickly.
• No dogs; service animals only.

Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.

Public Invited

When: Mon, Oct 05, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Coalition is hosting forums for the Gresham Mayor & City Council candidates on Monday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, via Zoom. The Oct. 5 forum will be for Mayoral and Council Position 1 candidates, and the Oct. 6 forum will be for Council Position 3 and Council Position 5 candidates.

A survey for the community to suggest candidate questions for the forum and more information on the forums is on the Coalition page.

Gresham Coalition of Neighborhood's Candidate Forum #1
Oct. 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm

• Mayoral Candidates: Sean Bishop, Joe Demers, Eddy Morales, Travis Stovall
• Council Position 1 Candidates: Dina DiNucci, Jerry Hinton

How to participate

• Join the Oct. 5 forum online.
  • Passcode: iU4gh8
• Or iPhone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,98441536884#,,,,,,0#,,365951# or +13462487799,,98441536884#,,,,,,0#,,365951#
• Or Telephone (to listen only): +1 253 215 8782
  • Webinar ID: 984 4153 6884
  • Passcode: 365951

For more information about the Coalition or the forums, please contact Coalition President Carol Rulla at GreshamNeighborhoodCoalition@gmail.com.

Public Invited

When: Tue, Oct 06, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Coalition is hosting forums for the Gresham City Council candidates on Monday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, via Zoom. The Oct. 5 forum will be for Mayoral and Council Position 1 candidates, and the Oct. 6 forum will be for Council Position 3 and Council Position 5 candidates.

A survey for the community to suggest candidate questions for the forum and more information on the forums is on the Coalition page.

Gresham Coalition of Neighborhoods Candidate Forum #2
Oct. 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm

• Council Position 3 Candidates: Matt Burnett, Brianna Harris, Vince Jones-Dixon, Raymond Love
• Council Position 5 Candidates: Dave Dyk, Sue Piazza

How to participate

• Join the Oct. 6 forum online.
  • Passcode: s8sXz6
• Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,99201883073#,,,,,,0#,,055424# or +12532158782,,99201883073#,,,,,,0#,,055424#
• Or Telephone (to listen only): +1 253 215 8782
  • Webinar ID: 992 0188 3073
  • Passcode: 055424

For more information about the Coalition or the forums, please contact Coalition President Carol Rulla at GreshamNeighborhoodCoalition@gmail.com.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Oct 06, 2020 10AM-11AM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

For the meeting agenda, visit the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.

How to attend the meeting

• Join the meeting online.
  • Passcode: 4N4QDi
• Or iPhone one-tap: 1-253-215-8782
  • Passcode: 051420
  • Webinar ID: 932 5514 0631
• Join by phone:
  • Dial: 1-253-215-8782
  • Webinar ID: 932 5514 0631
  • Passcode: 051420
• View international dial in numbers.

Note: If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Council meeting, provide testimony in writing to City Recorder Susanjoy Wright at Susanjoy.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the City Council.
• If you're unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make a Difference! When: Wed, Oct 07, 2020 4:30PM-5:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Gresham Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a Gresham Mayoral forum. This event will be youth led and youth organized. We welcome our Gresham youth to participate and take part in this forum. The Youth Advisory Council has invited all mayoral candidates to participate in this event. This event is open to everyone who would like to attend.

Join Zoom meeting

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-618-2213 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov

About the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The mission of YAC is to educate and serve the Gresham community through meaningful activities, educating our peers, appreciating diversity, and developing supportive partnerships between our schools and community.

Learn more about the Youth Advisory Council.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Oct 07, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• Join the meeting online
  Passcode: d27q+i

• Join by phone:
  Dial: +1 346 248 7799, or +1 408 638 0968, or +1 669 900 6833, or +1 253 215 8782, or +1 312 626 6799, or +1 646 876 9923, or +1 301 715 8592
  Webinar ID: 923 2949 1035
  Passcode: 070000

How to provide testimony

• If you wish to testify during the meeting, please notify Noah Myhrum at Noah.Myhrum@GreshamOregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting, and please indicate, in writing, the content of your testimony.
  • Instructions pertaining to submitting verbal comments during the meeting can be found in the meeting agenda, including what to do if you have not signed up to speak prior to the meeting.
• Please submit any written comments, including photos or other evidence, at least 24 hours before the meeting.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or know that you will not be able to access the meeting via Zoom, please notify Noah Myhrum at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements. If you experience technical difficulties accessing the meeting at the time of the meeting, please notify Noah Myhrum at Noah.Myhrum@GreshamOregon.gov.

The agenda and meeting documents for the Burnside Senior Living Optional Design Commission Consult can be accessed via ePlan. Please search 20-26000253 and select the Hearing Body folder to view the agenda and meeting documents.

The meeting agenda may also be accessed via the Design Commission webpage.

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Oct 08, 2020 6PM-7PM Where: Online event via YouTube livestream

Join City of Gresham Emergency Manager Kelle Landavazo and other preparedness experts from around the region live on the City's YouTube channel. We will share lessons learned from the events of 2020 and cover community questions.

Watch the livestream

Do you have a question for the panelists to address? Email Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov or text your question to 503-979-5228 through Oct.6.

Learn more about emergency preparedness.