A Southwest Portland district coalition that sought to reinstate its public funding was denied last month. Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) was notified by the Office of Community and Civic Life on April 13 that its request for city funds was not included in the latest budget. The organization previously served as the city’s designated coalition to serve more than 16 neighborhood associations in Southwest Portland. In 2021, Portland city commissioners opted not to renew SWNI’s...