Office of Mayor Tom Potter
Dear Portlander,
I know we all share a love for our city and excitement about the future of our community. Over the past
year, I’ve heard from many of you about the need to have a community-wide discussion about the values
we share, the challenges we face, and the decisions we all need to make to create the city we want for the
future. Hundreds of citizens have already shared common concerns with me, volunteered to improve our
community, and conveyed stories of Portland at its best.
Now it’s time to get started – to engage our community to create a shared vision for Portland’s future, 30
years from now and beyond. This vision will be the basis of strategic plans for the city government and
all the other individuals and organizations that share responsibility for shaping our community.
I’m happy to announce the first phase of the Portland Community Vision project. Over the next couple of
months, the project will be gearing up with staff, the composition of a volunteer Community Vision
Committee, and initial outreach and engagement activities to spur our discussion: What do we want our
city to be 30 years from now? What kind of legacy do we want to leave our children and grandchildren?
What roles and responsibilities do each of us have in solving community problems and creating an
intentional future? I believe that all the citizens of Portland need to answer these questions together, and
then work together to make that vision a sustainable future.
I encourage you, your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to get involved with the Community Vision
project. Spread the word, and encourage people you know to consider serving on the Vision Committee
to help steer the project. Over the next year or more, there will be many opportunities for citizens,
businesses, organizations and neighborhoods to take part in conversations, host events, create solutions,
and have fun.
This is just the start! Please stay tuned to my website (www.portlandonline.com/mayor) and other
community organizations and news sources in the coming months for opportunities to get involved in
shaping Portland’s future. If you’d like to receive updates about the project and these opportunities,
please send an email with your contact info to: plvision@ci.portland.or.us or call 503-823-7838. I know
there are already many community efforts underway to bring neighbors together and to tackle tough
problems, so let us know of ways we can link events and opportunities.
I know I can count on you to share your ideas, spread the word, and lend a hand. Let’s roll up our sleeves
and build the future!
Tom Potter
Mayor
I know we all share a love for our city and excitement about the future of our community. Over the past
year, I’ve heard from many of you about the need to have a community-wide discussion about the values
we share, the challenges we face, and the decisions we all need to make to create the city we want for the
future. Hundreds of citizens have already shared common concerns with me, volunteered to improve our
community, and conveyed stories of Portland at its best.
Now it’s time to get started – to engage our community to create a shared vision for Portland’s future, 30
years from now and beyond. This vision will be the basis of strategic plans for the city government and
all the other individuals and organizations that share responsibility for shaping our community.
I’m happy to announce the first phase of the Portland Community Vision project. Over the next couple of
months, the project will be gearing up with staff, the composition of a volunteer Community Vision
Committee, and initial outreach and engagement activities to spur our discussion: What do we want our
city to be 30 years from now? What kind of legacy do we want to leave our children and grandchildren?
What roles and responsibilities do each of us have in solving community problems and creating an
intentional future? I believe that all the citizens of Portland need to answer these questions together, and
then work together to make that vision a sustainable future.
I encourage you, your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to get involved with the Community Vision
project. Spread the word, and encourage people you know to consider serving on the Vision Committee
to help steer the project. Over the next year or more, there will be many opportunities for citizens,
businesses, organizations and neighborhoods to take part in conversations, host events, create solutions,
and have fun.
This is just the start! Please stay tuned to my website (www.portlandonline.com/mayor) and other
community organizations and news sources in the coming months for opportunities to get involved in
shaping Portland’s future. If you’d like to receive updates about the project and these opportunities,
please send an email with your contact info to: plvision@ci.portland.or.us or call 503-823-7838. I know
there are already many community efforts underway to bring neighbors together and to tackle tough
problems, so let us know of ways we can link events and opportunities.
I know I can count on you to share your ideas, spread the word, and lend a hand. Let’s roll up our sleeves
and build the future!
Tom Potter
Mayor
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