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The first six weeks of the legislative session have been
busy here in Salem, but I always have time to meet with my constituents. If
you’re planning to be in Salem, contact my office so my staff can make sure to
reserve time on my calendar so I can meet with you while you’re here.
A good opportunity to meet with me in-district is at one of
my constituent coffees. Mark your calendar and join me at my next constituent
coffee at BJ’s
Coffee Co. - 2834 Pacific Ave., # C in Forest Grove happening
Saturday, March 25th from 10 AM to 11 AM. If you won’t be able to
join me for the constituent coffee, or if you have an issue that isn’t
conducive to group conversation, call or email my office about setting up a
phone or an in-person meeting for another time.
Legislative Update
I’m tracking several of my bills as they move through the
legislative process. Some of my bills that have already had public hearings
include SB 123,
which creates Children’s Special Districts; SB 115,
which phases out leaded aviation fuel by 2022; and SB 129,
which will establish a taskforce to address PTSD.
Upcoming public hearings and possible work sessions have
been scheduled for several of my bills. Here is a brief overview of a few of my
bills with upcoming hearings: SB 117 - addresses
predatory towing; SB 126
- offers juvenile Measure 11 offenders the opportunity to apply for a second
look once they have served at least one half of their sentence; and SB 116
- extends the Veterans State Park Pass to include State Forests.
If you’re interested in testifying on one of my bills,
contact my office so we can walk you through how to submit written testimony
online or oral testimony at the committee hearing.
Community Information
and Events
Did you know that OSU has an extension office
in Washington County? They offer a variety of programs that include 4-H
Youth Development; Agriculture & Field Crops; Family & Community Health;
Nutrition Education; Forestry; and Master Gardeners.
The Oregon State Capitol is celebrating Cherry Blossom Day!
Come explore the impact of Japanese culture in Oregon and the cherry industry
at this event that includes exhibits, booths, music and more! This event takes
place at the Capitol Mall in Salem on Saturday, March 18, from 10 AM to 2
PM. This event is free and open to the
public.
If you can’t make it down to Salem for Cherry Blossom Day
and want to do some spring cleaning instead, you can head to Metro’s free
household hazardous waste collection event from 9 AM to 2 PM at Neil Armstrong
Middle School in Forest Grove. Accepted items: paints and stains; pesticides
and poisons; cleaners and disinfectants; batteries; aerosols; automotive
products; and pool, spa or hobby chemicals. No electronics or garbage are
accepted.
As part of the Womens’
History Month celebrations Governor Barbara Roberts will be speaking about
her journey to become Oregon’s first female governor on Thursday March 23, at
noon in Hearing Room C at the Capitol.
The 71st Annual All
Northwest Barbershop Quartet Contest will be held in Forest Grove - March
24-25. The elimination round will be on Friday March 24, at 7 PM, and the top 8
finalist groups will perform on Saturday March 25, at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services is pleased to
host the week-long Art of
the Story Festival featuring thirteen unique storytelling performances and
one workshop throughout Washington County from April 1-8.
Openings on My Small
Business Advisory Council
I currently have a couple of openings on my Small Business
Advisory Council. The Council meets monthly, in the district, to discuss
impediments to small business, and I attend every other month to discuss their
recommendations. I’m looking for small business owners who live and/or work in
Senate District 15 to join the Council.
Be sure to contact my office if you’re interested in learning more.
Snapshots
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Meeting with the members of the Forest Grove High School
Health Advisory Committee in the Capitol. |
A snapshot of my Q&A with a group of students from
Brookwood Elementary in the Senate Chamber Gallery. |
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Meeting with representatives from NAMI Washington County on
Mental Health Lobby Day. |
Here I am with students at Glencoe High School’s RoboExpo on
March 2nd. These students are gaining valuable STEM skills and
having fun at the same time. It was a great event! |
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Visiting with McMinnville Montessori School students during
Montessori Day at the Capitol. |
More robots! This was the Orenco Elementary School team and
their teacher Nikki Beale at Intel Oregon's FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) Championship Tournament at Glencoe High School on March 5th. |
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Sen. Riley and Katie Riley supporting Centro Cultural at
their annual Gala. Seen here with Maria
Caballero Rubio, Centro's Executive Director. |
Here I am with fellow legislators at the Washington County
Budget Town Hall on March 9th. |
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As always, I am here to serve you.
If there is something I can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to
reach out to my office.
Sincerely,
 Senator Chuck Riley
Senate District 15
email: Sen.ChuckRiley@oregonlegislature.gov I phone: 503-986-1715
address: 900 Court St NE, S-303, Salem, OR, 97301
website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/riley
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