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Friends and Neighbors,
Governor's New Executive Order
On Wednesday, April 1, Governor Kate Brown released a new Executive Order 20-13, placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, in light of the impacts on business owners caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The order also strengthens Governor Brown's previous ban on residential evictions, and prohibits landlords from charging tenants late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.
See all of Governor Brown's Executive Orders here.
Education Updates
New information and guidance for K-12 education during the time of the coronavirus pandemic was released earlier this week by the Oregon Department of Education. See the new guidance here. Click on the video below to watch Hillsboro School District Superintendent Mike Scott's statement. And click the links below to see how all School Districts in House District 30 will operate going forward.
Unemployment Information
The Oregon Department of Employment has released some guidance and information for those applying for Unemployment Insurance that may be having difficulties navigating the system.
Claim Status, Online and Phone Questions:
- File online and you do not need to call in to check on its status;
- We will contact you to complete the process;
- Email us at OED_COVID19_info@oregon.gov if you have a question, but if the question is about the status of your claim, please know that we will contact you to complete the process;
- The U.S. Department of Labor and the Oregon Employment Department have relaxed SOME of the criteria to address COVID-19 related unemployment and this will be part of processing claims.
What we are doing – Help is on the way:
- We have doubled the number and will continue to add more people to process claims;
- We are adding more workspaces and shifts as we add people to create safe social distancing work environments;
- We added a Saturday shift;
- We filed emergency rules to allow us to process COVID-19 related unemployment insurance claims;
- We are working through the detail with our federal partners to implement the federal changes as soon as possible
Important Links:
Small Business Information
Business Oregon has a wealth of resources for small business owners to help navigate through these time. Visit the Small Business Navigator that has information for both Employees and Employers
Also see the U.S Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus page for additional resources and information.
Census Day 2020 – Get Counted While Staying Home
Every 10 years, the US Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. This count affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public resources (e.g., roads, hospitals, schools), how we plan for the future, and our voice in government. It only takes a few minutes by mail, phone or online. http://my2020census.gov
Cada 10 años, la oficina del Censo Estadounidense, se da a la tarea de contar a todas las personas que residen en Estados Unidos. Este conteo afecta la asignación de fondos para los recursos públicos de nuestra comunidad (por ejemplo, carreteras, hospitales, escuelas), cómo planificamos para el futuro y nuestra voz en el gobierno. Solo toma unos minutos por correo, teléfono o en línea. http://my2020census.gov
Filling out the Census means Oregon can receive the resources, funding and representation our state deserves. It can feel like a lot of questions, and the Census Bureau has useful information on why they ask those questions and their legal requirement to keep your information confidential, no matter what.
We Count Oregon is our state’s effort to ensure Oregon has an accurate count. Please share this information with others you know.
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Making A Difference
- Quatama Elementary 4th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Shannon Jones, is leading a campaign with students to spread a little kindness to senior residents of a local apartment complex in Orenco. Students can write letters, draw pictures, write poetry, or songs. They will be collected and delivered to the manager of the complex. This gesture will surely brighten their day and bring a little piece of happiness from outside into their community, especially because many of them are not able to leave their home at this time. Thank you Quatama Coyotes!
- Local company, Reser's Fine Foods has generously donated sliced mango cups to the Hillsboro Meals on Wheels center for distribution with senior meals.
- Washington County and the City of Hillsboro will open a temporary homeless shelter near the Hillsboro Airport. The city plans to convert the 114-room Comfort Inn & Suites, 3500 N.E. Cornell Road, into a temporary space for people experiencing homelessness. Read more about it here.
- This afternoon, the first responders of HIllsboro Fire & Rescue, HIllsboro Police Dept, and Metro West Ambulance expressed their gratitude to the health care heroes at Tuality OHSU and Kaiser Permanente with a parade of lights and vehicles for the heroes in our Emergency Rooms and hospitals.
- North Plains resident and North Plains Elementary PTO Treasurer, Kristina Marie Stone, has been busy making masks for friends and family members. After she fulfilled their requests, she got busy and made more for neighbors in need.
Notice someone in House District 30 making a difference during this crisis? Please send us an email and let us know. We would love to spread the word and show the kindness that is happening all around us.
Why We Love HD 30 Color Sheet
Join in the fun. Here is a color sheet that you can color and we will share. You can download the sheet here. Then take a picture of it or scan it and email it back to my office. Our high school interns will be creating a slideshow to share on social media and in a future newsletter. I can't wait to see how creative you all can be!
Additional Resources
District Links
Utilities Assistance
Food and Housing Assistance
- Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-11: places a temporary moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the public health emergency caused by the spread of coronavirus in Oregon. The order is effective for 90 days.
- Governor Brown's Executive Order 20-13 strengthens Governor Brown's previous ban on residential evictions, and prohibits landlords from charging tenants late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.
- Community Action.org
- Oregon Food Bank
- Meals on Wheels
Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions or concerns. Remember, Stay Home, Save Lives. We are all in this together.
Onward and 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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