122nd Avenue Pilot Project Media Release c/o Eden Dabbs, BPS

For immediate release May 24, 2010 MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Eden Dabbs Bureau of Planning and Sustainability 503-823-9908 eden.dabbs@portlandoregon.gov SE 122nd Avenue Pilot Project Holds Upcoming Community Workshop Public invited to learn and comment on safety issues, locating businesses and services, new housing design and creating a more healthy and sustainable neighborhood WHAT: A public workshop to discuss preliminary recommendations for the SE 122nd Avenue Pilot Project. Join us to review what we’ve heard from the community and let us know what you think about the preliminary recommendations for: Getting around more safely and conveniently Location of community businesses and services Improving the design of new housing Creating a more health and sustainable neighborhood WHEN: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Ron Russell Middle School, 3955 SE 112th Avenue (Bus Route 17 Holgate) WHO: Residents, businesspeople, and other interested in the SE 122nd Avenue area are invited to join staff from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in this informative and interactive workshop. WHY: The SE 122nd Pilot Project is exploring ways to create a more viable, sustainable and healthy SE 122nd Avenue corridor in the future. The study focuses on the areas along and near SE 122nd Avenue between SE Division Street and SE Foster Road. The results of the project will inform the larger Portland Plan the City’s long-range plan for the next 25 years. For more information, contact Julia Gisler at 503-823-7624 or visit the website at: www.portlandonline.com/bps/se122study. About the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) promotes integrated land use planning and development based on sustainability principles and practices. BPS also develops and implements policies and programs that provide environmental, economic and social benefits to residents, businesses and government, which strengthen Portland’s position as an international model of sustainable practices and commerce. www.portlandonline.com/bps

From the Attorney General’s office -a position on drug control and treatment

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL  

May 10, 2010

Dear Kathryn, When I ran for Attorney General, I called for a major improvement in the state’s alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs. This issue is a major priority for me because substance abuse in Oregon causes crime, fuels child abuse, damages public health, destroys families, drives up state and local budget deficits, and limits economic productivity.   During the 2009 session, I asked the Legislature to create a state Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to research and propose these reforms. As Chair of the Commission I am pleased to announce that we have just submitted our first report to Governor Kulongoski.   The report calls for:  The creation of a new state director of alcohol and drug policy to coordinate our currently fractured efforts and set clear priorities;  The creation of a first-rate substance abuse prevention program to keep our kids off drugs and alcohol; Significant changes to delivery of drug treatment services in light of the national health care reform legislation; and The implementation of a standardized reporting system to measure program performance and ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.    I am convinced Oregon can do better. If you agree, please take a moment to read this report. Creating a first-class prevention and recovery system will not occur overnight. It will take strong, consistent effort over many years. However, if our efforts succeed, we will see three important results: Less crime, state budget savings, and decreased human suffering. If you have comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact my office at attorneygeneral@doj.state.or.us.

Sincerely, JOHN R. KROGER Attorney General of Oregon