Volunteers sought for graffiti removal in east Portland
In response to the work of the East Portland Action Plan committee, the
Office of Neighborhood Involvement’s Graffiti Abatement Program will direct resources for four targeted graffiti removal days in neighborhoods
east of the I-205 freeway during the month of June.
Four dates were chosen and four areas have been identified that will receive free cleanup services.
Crews will meet at designated starting points at 8:30 a.m. each date …
June 4th – Powell Blvd corridor from I-205 east to city limits.
June 5th – Division St corridor from I-205 east to city limits .
June 18th – Stark St from I-205 east and north to Sandy Blvd.
June 27th - Centennial area (SE 174th, SE 162nd, SE 148th and
others).
All graffiti in these areas will be documented prior to the cleanup dates. Volunteers are especially needed to help us contact property owners and obtain signed permission for the free cleanups.
To volunteer, find out more about this event, or if you have questions about graffiti, graffiti abatement, or available resources contact Marcia
Dennis, Graffiti Abatement Coordinator at: 503-823-5860, or e-mail her at
mdennis@ci.portland.or.us.
One of the most important tools to reduce the reoccurrence of graffiti is to
remove it within 24 to 48 hours. Neighbors and volunteers can submit
graffiti reports online here, or can call the Graffiti Hotline at 503-823-4824.
ONI’s Graffiti Abatement Program can assist with free graffiti removal on
owner-occupied residential properties, most non-profits, and small businesses.
For properties that do not qualify for free removal assistance, owner(s) will be notified of the graffiti and informed of their legal responsibility to remove the graffiti. Whether graffiti is removed by the City or by the owner, it is important to report the graffiti and, when possible, provide photographs to assist in tracking and eventual prosecution of graffiti vandals.
