What happened on Saturday, 18 February 2023
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Councilors urge residents to voice opposition to state-required housing changes and support city staff.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council confirms tree removal applications to proceed with middle housing project in First Edition.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
City council postpones vote on tree removal application to assess engineering standards.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Community calls for transparency following private discussions on tree-destroying housing project.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Developer presents plans for affordable cottage cluster to enhance Lake Oswego's housing inventory.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Witnesses at the housing committee hearing urged passage of HB 6948 to prevent automatic denials based on criminal histories and to require individualized review after conditional offers; formerly incarcerated speakers and reentry advocates said housing barriers drive homelessness and recidivism.
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Residents urge support for HB 6889 to secure just cause eviction protections.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council confronts state over restrictions possibly limiting construction to three buildings instead of eight.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Applicant complies with zoning laws and tree ordinances in neighborhood development project.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Councilors seek community input to navigate state-mandated density and tree code updates.
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Testifiers urge Housing Committee to back HB 6889 for tenant protection against evictions.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
A long House hearing on HB 6889 drew hours of testimony: tenant leaders and legal advocates urged expanded just-cause eviction protections to curb retaliatory nonrenewals and mass displacement, while landlord groups and some landlords warned the change would remove needed tools to address nuisance occupants and discourage housing investment.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council seeks direction on property tax studies and efficiency in housing infrastructure funding.
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Legislation will safeguard tenants who report issues or form unions from eviction retaliation.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council debates transparency concerns and altered vote regarding significant hemlock tree preservation.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Greg Hathaway defends development plan compliance with city and state land use laws.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council debates alleged closed-door discussions influencing DRC vote against tree preservation.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Residents demand preservation of trees amid concerns over profit-driven development plans.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
City staff briefed council on a suite of housing bills being advanced at the state level, recreational immunity proposals, and an emerging conversation around property‑tax/revenue studies; council asked staff to monitor bills and seek more detail on any tax‑study scope.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Council debates legacy issues related to state housing mandates and local development options.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Residents challenge city plans damaging trees and aesthetics in Lake Oswego's first edition neighborhood.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Residents demand assurances for landscaping and common area management in proposed housing development.
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Testimony highlights urgent need for tenant protections against unfair landlord practices
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Community members request pause on development to protect trees and address environmental concerns.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The council approved Resolution 24‑25‑04 to appropriate phase‑2 project funds, reallocate closeout balances, and accept a solar rebate for the Trolley Barn project; vote passed 6‑0.
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Testimonies highlight urgent need for expanded eviction protections to ensure housing security.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Residents urge city council to reconsider development plan to protect neighborhood trees.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Mayor encourages residents to engage actively in local development and legislative advocacy efforts.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Community members urge city council to reconsider permit due to environmental concerns.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
City staff recommends approval for development while emphasizing tree preservation efforts.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Residents call for variance to protect a healthy tree during ongoing construction plans.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
After hours of testimony from neighbors and developers, the council tentatively affirmed the Development Review Commission’s approval to remove 22 trees for an eight‑unit cottage cluster at 233 E Avenue with native‑tree mitigation, and deferred a final decision on a separately‑permitted western hemlock and alley width until 2025‑03‑18 for an engineering review.
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Single mother shares eviction struggles and supports HB 6943 for tenant protections.
Lake Oswego City, Clackamas County, Oregon
Mayor and council address community housing needs during public hearing on new development
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Stakeholders debated multiple housing measures: industry witnesses warned that limits on security deposits and losing lapse-of-time as a remedy would reduce investment and new units; advocates pressed for tenant protections, right-to-counsel funding and nonresident landlord registration to hold absentee owners accountable.