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Dear Friends,
Here is some information and highlights from the past few weeks. I hope this update is helpful to you as we wrap up the fifth week of session! As always, thank you for your continued support. Please contact my office with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
 Anna Scharf
State Representative - HD 23
 The Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) serves as the statewide ombudsman for Oregon’s small businesses. Businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees can utilize OSBA when they need help interacting with state and local government agencies. OSBA works collaboratively with small businesses, government agencies, and technical assistance providers to make navigating state and local government easier. They hope to engage with constituents from HD 23 and lend support for any small businesses.
According to a recent survey from the Oregon Business Industry, only 18% of small business respondents believe state lawmakers care about the success of their business. Being a small business owner myself, I can relate to this. Please take advantage of this meeting with OSBA and see how they might be able to assist.
I've always been a strong supporter of law enforcement, but even more so of the outstanding law enforcement agencies in House District 23!
Shout out to Deputy Stevenson for receiving a Letter of Commendation from the City of Dallas Fire & EMS for his quick response and life-saving care in responding to a CPR call. Our first responders are critical and I hope to see them fully funded. You can watch my remonstrance here.
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks applicants to fill 55 commissioner seats on 19 of the state's agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. For a complete list of the openings and how to apply or to learn more about the commissions, visit ODA webpage.
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Do you have unclaimed property? The State Treasury began managing the Oregon Unclaimed Property Program in 2021 and has returned more than $500 million back to individuals. Click here to see if you too have unclaimed property.
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase for Portland General Electric (PGE) just a few months ago for a total average of 12.8%. This week, PGE requested an additional rate increase beginning in 2024. The proposal averages a rate increase of 14%, ranging from 10% for industrial to 15.7% for residential customers. PUC has not yet made a ruling on this request. Click here to learn more.
 Pictured with Western Oregon University Students visiting the Capitol and learning about state government. Speaker Dan Rayfield, a WOU alumni, joined for a quick photo!
 Supporting Dallas FFA at their local fundraiser!
 Pictured with members from Providence Credit Union at Credit Union Day at the Capitol. Providence provides banking services to our front line workers including HD 23 constituents at Providence Newberg!
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1423
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-387, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.AnnaScharf@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/scharf
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