*  I met with Office of Neighborhood Involvement staff to learn more about the proposed 311 City action center

*  I met with Wesley Buckholz, Laborers Local 483 representative, to hear his concerns on living wage jobs if the stadium deals come through.  Also met with drop-in guests from Jobs With Justice on the same issue.

*  Regular monthly meeting with Commissioner Saltzman - discussed the stadium deal, the permit center reorganization, and proposed funding for the Sellwood Bridge replacement

*  Met with Multnomah County chair Ted Wheeler.  Discussed priority County services funding, the potential new urban renewal district in conjunction with the stadium deal, and the Sellwood Bridge.

*  Attended The Gathering at New Columbia, a quarterly meeting of community leaders in North Portland convened by Mike Verbout.

*  Met with Eloise Dammrosch and other representatives of the Regional Arts and Culture Commission (RACC) regarding their budget.

*  Attended a presentation on urban design considerations for the Central City eastside by Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff Arun Jain

*  Spoke by phone with J. E. Isaac of the Trailblazers, regarding my questions on the proposed stadium deal and the Rose Quarter

*  Lobbied in Salem at the Legislature, encouraging passage of health care insurance for children, avoidance of further raids on 911 funds, and caution regarding proposed pre-emption on regulation of Voice Over Internet Protocol.  Met with Representatives Nolan, Dembrough, Shields, Cannon, Kopel-Bailey, Kotek, Greenlick, and  and Senators Dingfelder and Monnes Anderson.  I was encouraged by what I heard and by the new energy in the Capitol, despite the economic challenges.

*  Met with staff on the Superfund and Office of Healthy Working Rivers

*  Spoke at International Women's Day event in City Hall

*  Spoke at Governor's Commission on Women conference at Portland State University

*  Listened at Town Hall in NW Portland hosted by Representative Greenlick and Senator Bonamici

*  Attended Alice Toeclips Awards dinner of Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and learned a lot from staff at the Portland Bureau of Transportation table.  Turns out funding for Safer Routes to Schools is reduced, but not entirely cut in their proposed budget.