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The Residents Association Meeting is December 10, 2025 in the Blue Heron Auditorium at 3 pm.
The slate of 2026 candidates for Resident Council representatives is located on the Council Elections webpage.
Reminder: There is NO Last Saturday Carousel Cage Donations this month! If you have donations for the Carousel, please sign up in the store for someone to come to your apartment for your donations.
As you are likely aware, there was an incident near the Heron Heights Construction on River Road involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Willamette View takes all incidents involving police and/or ICE very seriously. We have learned more about the ICE activity earlier this week and would like to share clear and accurate information about what occurred and what steps we are taking to support the safety and well-being of our community.
What Happened
- ICE officials approached individuals associated with a subcontracted framing crew.
- This was not a raid. ICE was focused on a specific individual, whom they detained.
- They detained a second individual when they refused to provide any identification.
- Officers did not enter the fenced construction area; the activity was limited to the parking area along 20th street.
- No Willamette View employees were involved.
- There has been no additional activity on, or around campus, since this one incident and we don’t have a reason to expect them to return.
Since the incident, Todd Construction has reinforced their safety protocols with their staff and is installing additional “Private Property – Authorized Personnel Only” signage along the fencing.
Additional Steps to Ensure Safety
We have shared additional steps to take with both Security and Reception should ICE try to enter our premises. We have also educated staff on their rights and what they can do.
Our Confidence in WVI Staff
We want to reassure our community that we feel confident in our WVI staff. As part of our standard hiring practices, we conduct a thorough background and employment verification, including the use of E-Verify, a federal system that confirms authorization to work in the United States. This process supports compliance with Federal and state requirements and helps maintain a safe and trusted workplace.
Our Commitment to You
We understand that unexpected ICE activity can be unsettling. The safety of all on campus remains our highest priority. We will continue to monitor the situation, stay in communication with our construction partners, and take any steps necessary to continue to mitigate any risk. If you are approached by a member of the press or other media representative, please direct them to Kristi Earhart, VP of Corporate Services or Craig Van Valkenburg, CEO. Please do not hesitate to contact Kristi Earhart, VP of Corporate Services, if you have additional concerns or questions.
To help our Plaza neighbors declutter we have placed a temporary free table on the first floor of the plaza. Please stop by on your way to waterfalls and see if there are any items you can use. Sponsored by Community Services Department.
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