Senya Scott

Senya Scott

Senya was born in Evanston, Illinois, but has lived in Southwest Portland since 2015. When she’s not in the WW office, she enjoys going to the movies, posting on Letterboxd, vintage shopping, and listening to Frank Ocean. She mostly covers Portland city council news.

New Portland Housing Projects Could Receive Three-Year Waiver on System Development Charges

The Finance Committee of the Portland City Council today advanced a policy that would exempt new residential projects from system development charges for a three-year period beginning 30 days after the full council vote.

By Senya Scott

Clackamas County Commissioners Choose Diana Helm to Fill Seat Vacated by Melissa Fireside

The commission thought abut geography when selecting Diana Helm, the former mayor of Damascus.

By Senya Scott

Novick Apologizes for Proposing Arts Center Closure

Novick added that he “displayed a spectacular lack of emotional intelligence.”

By Sophie Peel and Senya Scott

Novick’s Proposal to Close Multnomah Arts Center Meets Rebuke From Residents

Tunes played by a children’s string quartet standing outside of City Hall could be heard from within the chambers.

By Senya Scott

Portland Timbers and Trail Blazers Cry Foul on Proposed Cuts to Public Safety Spending

“We ask you not to pass a budget that puts new strains on a public safety system that is already stretched thin.”

By Senya Scott