1/26/09 - 2/1/09:

*  I participted in a joint meeting of the City Council and the Metro Council in Council Chambers, to discuss the number of lanes for the replacement bridge on I-5 crossing the Columbia River

*  I had lunch with Dave Lister, the Eastside Guy. 

*  Talked with Richard Ross, SE activist, on the # 12 bus, regarding the tree policy update

*  I met with Commissioner Fish to discuss the budget process

*  I met with staff to learn about the City's Wellness program

*  Met with Amy Anderson, community activist on disabilities issues

*  Met with staff to set up a structure for the Office of Healthy Working Rivers

*  I had my regular monthly meeting with Mayor Adams

*  City Council meetings on Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon

*  Connecting Green Alliance meeting at Metro, talking about regional parks and greenspaces branding and marketing

*  Metro Policy Advisory Committee meeting at Metro on Wednesday, late afternoon/early evening

*  Met with Lisa Turley, Director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications

*  Planned Parenthood fundraiser lunch (paid for from personal funds)

*  Attended opening ceremony for Westside Commuter Rail in Tigard

*  Briefing on Diverse and Empowered Employees Portland group

*  Briefing on contracts and purchasing

*  Constituent meeting with Greg Schifsky, Bridlemile Creek Stewards, probably on the Citywide Tree project code improvements

*  Jobs With Justice forum on economic challenges

*  Winter Gala fundraiser for the Q Center.