What is a Neighborhood District Association?

A Neighborhood District Association (NDA) links the neighborhood together to create a vibrant and local democracy, as well as a stronger community!

Every person who lives in Milwaukie city limits belongs to one of the city's seven NDAs.

They are powerful resources. They are the officially recognized voice of the neighborhood, and the basic building blocks of democracy in Milwaukie.

What your NDA does:

1. Grassroots Democracy: Represents neighborhood interests to local government, participates on policy committees, and advocates for community priorities.
2. Communicates Activities and Ideas: Organizes forums and writes and distributes neighborhood newsletters.
3. Organizes Community Events: Plans block parties, festivals, neighborhood clean-ups, tree plantings, fundraisers and other community projects and events. Consistent with city policy, NDAs also determine how neighborhood grant money is distributed and which neighborhood-enhancing projects are funded.

You Can Make a Difference!

• Attend your NDA meetings: Anyone that lives, works, or owns property in Milwaukie can attend NDA meetings. Become an important part of discussions involving community and city affairs.
• Participate on a Committee: Organize events and activities.
• Become an Officer: Make decisions and prioritize neighborhood plans.

For more information, or to find out which neighborhood district association meeting to attend, contact Jason Wachs  at 503.786.7568 or wachsj@milwaukieoregon.gov.