☕ Coffee with a Cop: Gateway in Focus
Councilor Loretta Smith hosts a monthly “Coffee with a Cop” meeting at her East Portland office offering an energizing opportunity for neighbors to meet with police and local leaders in a friendly setting. It’s a perfect space to share safety concerns, ideas, and solutions. Next in Gateway, we’ll focus on the Fred Meyer closure and working together to strengthen our community. Join us and be part of the conversation!
The closure of this longtime anchor store raises important questions about the future of the Gateway district, from public safety to economic vitality and neighborhood identity. This Coffee with a Cop session will provide space for residents, businesses, and partners to share concerns, exchange ideas, and discuss opportunities to strengthen the Gateway area moving forward.
Goals of the Session
- Hear directly from community members and business leaders about how the closure is affecting Gateway.
- Identify short- and long-term concerns, including safety, livability, and economic activity.
- Explore ways the City and partners can support the district in adapting to this change.
- Begin outlining next steps for collaborative solutions.
This is part of Councilor Smith’s ongoing commitment to keep District 1’s voices at the center of city decisions and to ensure our neighborhoods have the resources and support they need to thrive.
