Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition

Neighborhood group focused on finding a safe + sustainable use for the old Kmart site that benefits the communities of Parkrose+Argay. Join us!

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Want more info on who we are? Check out our website: https://t.co/62lzWNYDH7 and feel free to message us

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Both @CommRubio and @MingusMapps4PDX could have had the enthusiastic support of Parkrose and Argay voters if only they'd shown any interest in fighting for us. This is what happens when you work for multi-billion corporations rather the people who elected you.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@AmandaFritzRN What a patronizing and disappointing comment. Do you really think so little of us?

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@Ecosozialismus Super gross that the PBA will overlook anything in service to their greed.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Elected officials once again caving to business when they should be fighting for Oregonians.

https://t.co/uCeShIQjeC

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@harris_wins Billionaires should not be able to buy presidents.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@Ecosozialismus Pretty hard to forget how Rubio has treated the Parkrose +Argay community.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

City Hall is finally listening! Plrase share your thoughts here:
https://t.co/KUtjWGN54U

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Huge thanks to 1000 Friends, @ncaoregon, @NEDC_Oregon and @craglaw who just
filed a petition  with LUBA seeking review of building permits for the controversial Prologis freight warehouse.  

https://t.co/wunL2RojUA

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@TheRyanHamilton What an excruciating nightmare for your family. I am sorry that your state is run by ghouls. Wishing you and your wife health and healing.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@NWSPortland But the Aurora!

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@CommRubio @PortlandBPS greenlighting permits for a new diesel freight warehouse opposed by a majority BIPOC community already disproportionately burdened by east Portland's dirty air and heat islands is not how Parkrose+Argay residents would define "climate justice."

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

And yet, you have refused to use the power of your office to fight dirty and dangerous new diesel infrastructure in East Portland's majority BIPOC communities where neighbors have clearly said NO.

Portlanders need you to walk your talk, @CommRubio.

[Commissioner Carmen Rubio @CommRubio]

Nearly every day we see proof that we are living in a climate emergency: Over the past several years, Portlanders have increasingly experienced record-shattering heat, choking smoke from increasing wildfires, more frequent floods, and other extreme climate events.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

This is what we need in the heat islands of East Portland, not more hot, dirty diesel infrastructure. Imagine if the old Kmart site were converted to a cooling, beneficial greenspace rather than yet another heat-producing @Prologis freight warehouse.

https://t.co/aIl4lRvIZA

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Bike lanes sound aot better than increased traffic and more diesel emissions where we are already breathing filthy air.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

Crazy, I know, but what if we stopped building new fossil fuel infrastructure in the hottest parts of the metro area? https://t.co/yT2JyFertT

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@CommRubio That should read *inequitable* but my autocorrect hates me.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@CommRubio You know what else emits toxic pollutants? Diesel freight warehouses! Why are you deaf to the concerns of the hundreds of constituents in Parkrose and Argay begging you to stop dirty, dangerous, and equitable development in our community?

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

So PDX city leaders can ban a BIPOC owned restaurant for smelling like a restaurant, and they can ban leaf blowers, but the kids at Parkrose High are expected to just suck it up? And by "it", we mean additional diesel emissions on top of the unhealthy levels we breathe daily.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

East Portland needs more trees not move pavement and diesel emissions.

[Dave Peterson Ⓥ 🇨🇦 @FedUpWithBadAir]

@CleanAirMoms

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@barrettjoneill Because with better planning, better infrastructure, better public transit, and more equitable resource distribution, all families could be in the best position, not just affluent families. Sorry if the concept of public good is challenging for you.

[Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition @OldKmartOptions]

@barrettjoneill Truly glad your family is OK but the privilege implied in your statement is staggering.

Everyone deserves to be able to move about safely regardless of income or access to expensive vehicles or tech gadgets. We should not require armor to get our kids to school in one piece.