Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Assn.

Wipe Out Crime, Wash Off Graffiti

Jun 06, 2000

Wipe Out Crime, Wash Off Graffiti
By Diane Charlton

Beaumont Wilshire is still a relatively graffiti-free neighborhood thanks to many local volunteers. However, there always seems to be a rise in property vandalism during the summer months and we cannot let our guard down. When you see graffiti on property in our neighborhood, or anywhere in Portland, please get involved and take action. By following these few simple steps, we can all make the Beaumont Wilshire neighborhood even more beautiful. If you see graffiti vandalism:

?• At a business location: Encourage the owner to remove it. If they will not, ask permission to remove the graffiti.
?• On your property (including the sidewalk in front): Remove or cover over the graffiti as soon as possible. Not removing it may encourage more graffiti.
?• On your neighbor?’s property: Explain the importance of removing graffiti promptly. Offer to help remove it if they are unable to do the clean up. Everyone?’s property values are affected by the presence of graffiti in BWNA.
?• On a Tri-Met bus shelter: Call Tri-Met Graffiti Hotline at 238-7577.
?• On school grounds: Call Portland Public Schools at 916-2000.

Call the Portland Police ?“Graffiti Hotline?” at 823-4TAG (823-4824) to report other graffiti vandalism.
Please contact me at 287-5222 if you would like to help keep graffiti vandalism in check. Let?’s all have a great summer and enjoy our wonderful neighborhood as better weather arrives.