These efforts support the 2040 Regional Framework Plan produced by Metro, the organization responsible for managing overall growth in the region. Specific projects focus on the Gateway area, Hollywood, St. John s, North Macadam, I-405, and Civic Stadium. The City has established two new urban renewal areas to encourage and facilitate the revitalization and growth of businesses and neighborhoods. It is necessary to once again stretch beyond our traditional role to assist our local schools. The City Council and I remain firm believers that to sustain a healthy, vibrant city we cannot ignore their struggles.
Good schools are absolutely critical.
I hope this is the last year of our support and that the legislature will do its job this year to fund local schools at the level needed to ensure our children can reach the high standards necessary to compete today. The one-time money should be used for projects from PPS and the city s other districts that will result in savings in the years to come. This will enhance coordination between the PPS police agency and the Portland Police Bureau and allow reallocation of the funds saved by PPS for other priorities of the school system. Promote economic vitality and access to quality jobs for all Both in the central city and citywide, our actions to create jobs and economic opportunity must also close the gap between the rich and the poor. In today s quick-changing knowledge based economy, training becomes increasingly important, as does maintaining the city s competitive edge worldwide.