City of West Linn Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting, June 2026

The City of West Linn Sustainability Advisory Board held a meeting on June 19, 2026, focusing on various sustainability initiatives and upcoming community events. Key procurement-related discussions included planning for the All Time Fair on July 11, where board members coordinated volunteer schedules and materials distribution, particularly around recycling and composting education. The board also reviewed progress on the tree inventory project, involving collaboration with local schools and volunteers, and discussed potential updates to the city’s tree code to better protect urban canopy amid housing development pressures. Additionally, the board previewed a "Make Polluters Pay" presentation aimed at encouraging city council support for state-level fossil fuel legislation, with plans to draft a letter of support. They reviewed the 2026 sustainability goals, assessing low-cost initiatives such as energy efficiency, stormwater management, and invasive species control, noting many are already addressed by existing city codes. New business included regional efforts to promote battery-powered landscaping equipment, with discussions about potential funding mechanisms to support small businesses. Action items were assigned to prepare for the upcoming fair, continue tree inventory efforts, review sustainability goals for prioritization, and develop the letter supporting the "Make Polluters Pay" campaign for the next meeting in August.