Livability Committee
Interested in learning more or want to join?
Contact us: eco@kentonpdx.org
What We Do
The Livability Committee focuses on making our neighborhood livable for all. It includes the former Environmental, Land Use, Stewardship and Paul Bunyan Committees. We are divided into four groups that each focus on a specific topic.
Our Meetings
4th Wednesday of the month @ 6:30-8:00pm
Kenton Library, 8226 N Denver Ave
Beautification
This group focuses on taking care of our neighborhood gardens and making sure our community is clean and beautiful.
Leads: Lisa Marotz, Terrance Moses
Rose Garden: Taffy Everts, Adele Thompson
Community Garden: T. J. Hester
Oversees
Neighborhood Cleanups
Kenton Neighborhood Rose Garden
Community Stewardship
This work focuses on upholding the social tenets of our community, including taking care of Kenton’s landmark Paul Bunyan Statue and building relationships with our houseless neighbors.
Lead: Terrance Moses
Oversees
Paul Bunyan Statue and Plaza
Nutrition
Public safety
Environmental Concerns
The Environmental group focuses on keeping the quality of air, soil, water, and other environmental factors safe to keep us healthy.
Leads: Linda Wysong, Ryan Pittel, Chris Guthrie
Oversees
Portland International Raceway (PIR) Leaded Fuel & Noise Issues
Transportation of explosive material
Bicycles and multimodal transportation
Restoration projects
Columbia Slough Watershed
Land Use
This group connects with local and state government to understand the residential, commercial, recreational, and transportation projects or policy changes that affect Kenton residents. It also helps keep residents informed and engaged about land use activities.
Leads: Cassie Graves, Leigh Cummins
Oversees
Land use notifications
Changes in use and development
Commercial and residential development impacting Kenton
Who We Are
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Linda Wysong
Director
2025-2027 -
Ryan Pittel
Director
2025-2027 -
Terrance Moses
Neighbor & Member
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Leigh Cummins
Vice Chair
2026-2027 -
Chris Guthrie
Director
2025-2027 -
Lisa Marotz
Director
2026-2027
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Alesha Pereira
Director
2025-2027 -
Alexis Rife
Director
2026-2028 -
Angela Moos
Neighbor & Member