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Friends & Neighbors,
I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season
and that 2018 is setting up to be a successful year for you and your family. I
was very blessed to spend time with my family over the holidays with good
food, fun game nights and lots of laughter. Over the past year, I was met with
so many new experiences both professionally and personally. With these new experiences came a whirlwind
of emotions, incredible learning opportunities and monumental successes.
In Salem,
together we passed the strongest pay equity law in the country, the nation’s
first predictive
scheduling law and set in motion exciting ethnic studies standards.
We also made significant investments in our transportation system, and saw a 14.7%
increase in funding for veteran affairs. I am extremely proud of
the work that was done on the Reproductive Health Equity Act. This will ensure that all
Oregonians—regardless of their gender identity, immigration status, or income
level—have access to the full range of reproductive health services, and that
women, along with their doctor, can make health care decisions. HB 2391 brought
together Democrats, Republicans and healthcare providers and organizations, to
find a bipartisan solution to fund Medicaid and protects healthcare coverage for
over 350,000 Oregonians. When Oregon's leaders work together for solutions to our
issues, we can all benefit from stronger legislation.
 I had a great morning at Reedville Elementary School in early December. These students love the PAX Good Behavior Game and the teachers love that it is giving their students the tools they need to grow and thrive! Thank you to the Hillsboro School District and Washington County for your investment in student success!
My main priority in this position is to
provide you with the best representation I can bring to our district, and, in
order for me to do that I closely follow my motto of "Listen, Learn,
Act". Listening sessions
provide a way for neighbors to come together and talk about the issues, share
their perspective and hear how those conversations lead us to the work I do for
our district in Salem. I am proud that I have held 17 listening sessions
over the past year and thank you all for attending and being part of those
conversations. We've had multiple meetings in coffee shops, the Brookwood
Library, the senior center and have visited retirement communities. The next listening session is January 13 at
Ava Roasteria in Orenco!
 This month, I was able to take a tour of the ORPET facility in St.Helens, OR. This state-of-the-art facility partners with the Oregon BottleDrop to recycle EVERY plastic bottle that is redeemed in our state. Every bottle that gets returned from Burns to Portland arrives at this facility and turned into a plastic pellet product that gets sold around the world to generate into new plastic products! I am so proud that Oregon is an example to the country on sustainable recycling. I am excited to look for ways to expand this process into our other recycling processes to promote clean, responsible recycling of the products we use.
Winter Driving Tips
As
winter gets into full swing, it is very important that we stay safe on the
roads! The number one thing for us to do is be prepared! Have chains handy,
numbers of who you should call, and what to do in case of emergency. You can
visit ODOT’s TripCheck to
stay up-to-date on road conditions across the state, or visit Washington County’s Winter Driving webpage to
get tips and resources to use while on the road.
Washington County residents: this is who you
call to report a hazard!
- To request emergency response
for a life-threatening situation – call 9-1-1
- To report a non-emergency road hazard after-hours -
call 503-629-0111
- During business hours:
- For a state highway – call ODOT
at 503-283-5859
- For a county road – call Washington County at 503-846-ROAD (846-7623)
- For a city street – contact your city directly
What
to keep in your car for winter?
- Flashlight
w/extra batteries
- Water
- Snack foods including energy bars
- Windshield Scraper
- Emergency flares
- Jumper Cables
- Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter
 I had a wonderful evening at the Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter (FFCPC)'s Finland 100 Gala Celebration. Rep Debbie Boone and I worked on a Proclamation together to honor the 100th year of independence and I was privileged to read it that night, especially because I am proudly of Finnish descent
 I really enjoyed my visit to Banks High School talking with
their economics class and touring their CTE (Career Technical Education)
Programs. The high school and school district are doing great things to
provide real-world opportunities to their students and are working to
successfully build their CTE program.
This goes
beyond wood shop classes! They offer creative design, marketing, basic
construction skills, welding, and 3-D printing, all while working
collaboratively to build a business that can design, manufacture, and market
their product. With a 94% graduation rate and a brand-new computer lab, thanks to Measure 98 funds, Banks High School is proof that a rural school
can thrive if they are given the resources and support to provide the
opportunity to students.
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 We had a great turnout at my
listening session in December. We had solid discussion on healthcare, education
and land use. Thanks to all who joined. I appreciate hearing all sides of the
issues!
After our meeting, we organized support for our Orenco Station Small Businesses. Our #SmallBusinessSaturday group went to Flowers by Zsuzsana, iSpark Toys, Fancy That
and Nature's Pet Market Orenco Station. The businesses truly appreciated the
support! Let's keep it up and support the small businesses within our communities.
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Thanks
again for following along on this journey. I am looking forward to the work ahead in 2018, and I
can't wait to begin working with you all to continue to fight for the values
that we hold dear.
Onward
& Upward,
 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1430
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-487, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sollman
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