Gresham First Volunteers work on important elements of each campaign, following the development process through the City and State appeal systems. Public Involvement is important to help raise awareness of proposed developments and provide information on each project, site and impacts. Writing a letter to the City Planner during the open record period is the most important thing each person can do to voice your opinion on a project!

Volunteers help spread the word and get others involved. They help at events, make calls, attend rallies and public meetings, and circulate petitions. If you would like to volunteer on a campaign, please help us to determine the appropriate use of your time and skills. Your participation would be welcome and appreciated. Please call 503.756.7206 or email greshamfirst@hotmail.com.

Even if you only have time to write a letter, this action alone can and will make a difference. Your opinion counts and is important that your voice is heard. There are other ways you can stay involved in the campaign:

• Contribute to our fundraising efforts
• Volunteer for a committee
• Download and circulate a petition. Signing the Wal-Mart petition represents your review period comment. We are also currently circulating a smart growth petition.
• Write a Letter to your local Government officials & Editors of local newspapers.
• Email our link to friends and family & share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
• Purchase a yard sign at Jazzy Bagels in Historic Downtown Gresham to help raise public awareness