Palisades Neighborhood Association

Palisades Area 1 Needs a New Neighborhood Representative

Published September 4, 2026

Live in Area 1? This is your opportunity to represent your neighbors and have a voice in what’s happening in Palisades.

Because of its size, the Palisades Neighborhood is divided into 13 geographic areas, with each area represented on the Palisades Neighborhood Association Board. After five years of representing Area 1, Jon Thies is retiring from the Board, and we are looking for an Area 1 neighbor to step into his role.

Area 1 includes neighbors living along the South Shore Boulevard corridor. It is an important part of Palisades—and one facing issues that deserve continued attention and advocacy.

In particular, South Shore Boulevard has become increasingly busy, and vehicle speeds and traffic safety continue to be concerns for neighbors. Having an Area 1 representative at the table helps ensure that the people who live along this corridor have a direct voice in neighborhood discussions and in our conversations with the City.

What Does an Area Representative Do?

You don’t need previous board experience or special expertise. We are looking for a neighbor who cares about Area 1, is interested in what is happening in Palisades, and is willing to bring the questions, concerns, and ideas of Area 1 residents to the Neighborhood Association Board.

Serving as an Area Representative is an opportunity to get to know your neighbors, stay informed about issues affecting our community, and help shape the future of Palisades.

We are grateful to Jon for his six years of service to Area 1 and the Palisades community, and we hope another Area 1 neighbor will raise their hand to continue that representation.

Do you live in Area 1 and want to learn more? We would love to hear from you.

Reach out to: chairperson@palisadesneighborhood.org



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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).