Neighborhood Family Councils give weight to the voices of lived experiences.
Neighborhood Family Councils
Neighborhood Family Councils (NFCs) are comprised of residents who live in the same elementary school catchment area. NFC members are volunteers accountable to their neighbors—not the CBEL Executive Council. CBEL relies on NFC members to engage their neighbors in determining how to make their neighborhood a better place to live and raise a family. Neighborhood residents know their community best—it’s why their feedback and requests are at the heart of every bit of work we do.
In addition to speaking with other community leaders at CBEL meetings, NFC members host their own meetings, community cafes, and other events in their area to promote safe, thriving neighborhoods. Click on the individual Councils below to learn more about their work in their own words.
The Hallman-Northgate Neighborhood Family Council
Established 2021
Top Row (Left to Right): Leslye Garcia, Maria Mendoza, Veronica Carlos, Fabiola Castro, and Eduardo Angulo
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Rosa Cortes, Fabiola’s Daughter, and Ramon Arrendondo
Not Pictured: Julie Vestal, Bianka Venegas, Stephanie Milbourn
Kennedy Neighborhood Family Council
Established 2022
Current Members: Tammy Kunz, Jacque Green, Sirron (Ron) Berkley, Maribel Mora, and Eliza Moreno and Roland Herrera (Honorary Vice-Chair)
Highland Neighborhood Family Council
Established 2023
Current Members: Maribel Hernandez, Florisel Soriano, Cony Torres and Olivia Alvarez
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Hallman-Northgate Neighborhood Family Council
Established in 2020, this is Salem’s flagship neighborhood council. Made up of families living in the Hallman Elementary School catchment area, the Council sponsors community cafes and the ever-popular Fun Fridays at Northgate Park.
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Kennedy Neighborhood Family Council
Our first neighborhood council in Keizer was just established! Follow the link below to stay updated on its progress.
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Highland Neighborhood Family Council
This council was established in May of 2023! Follow the link below to stay updated on its progress.
Meet Your NFC Liaisons
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Eduardo Angulo
HALLMAN NFC CHAIR
CBEL NFC DEVELOPMENT -
Leslye Garcia Quevedo
BILINGUAL FAMILY ADVOCATE
OUTREACH COORDINATOR -
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Upcoming community events
Check out the events happening in a neighborhood near you or follow your NFC on Facebook!