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Friends and neighbors, here are some highlights from the week and helpful community information for you!
- Shelly
SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
From The Oregon House Republicans:
Member Spotlight: Representative Shelly Boshart Davis (R-Albany) has been appointed to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER).
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- Small Business Owner
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- Co-Vice Chair on Joint Transportation Committee
- Committee Member on House Business & Labor
Tax Day Tax Relief Blocked from Democrats
Tuesday was Tax Day. Oregonians, along with Bay Staters (Massachusetts), paid the largest share of their income in taxes, with middle-tax Oregonians bearing the heaviest burden in the nation. Oregon consistently lands in the top 5 most expensive states to live or retire in.
That is why I supported the House Republicans' Tax Day Package that would have given Oregonians much-needed relief. The bills would have repealed unfair double taxation and given middle-class Oregonians a broad-based tax cut. Unfortunately, all five bills were blocked.
Speaking of taxes and government failures:
Some Oregon taxpayers were unable to make tax payments during the late evening on Tax Day, Tuesday, April 18, due to a vendor internet service outage impacting state government websites. The outage made it impossible for taxpayers to access the Department of Revenue website and the internet portal, Revenue Online. The department’s website and Revenue Online are back online now.
To accommodate affected taxpayers, the Department of Revenue will accept tax payments through midnight, Friday, April 21, without assessing late penalties or interest on taxes owed. Affected taxpayers who see penalties and interest when they view their account on Revenue Online, should pay the tax amount only.
If affected taxpayers receive a bill with penalties and interest due to the April 18 outage, they should contact the department for a waiver – Phone: 503-378-4988 or 800-356-4222; Email: questions.dor@dor.oregon.gov
Senate GOP Moves to Decrease Cost of Living
Thanks to a decade of failed policy and never-ending tax increases passed by Oregon Democrats, Tax Day has become more and more daunting for Oregonians. With this in mind, Senate Republicans attempted to withdraw seven pieces of legislation from committee that would help relieve Oregonians saddled with inflationary costs and tax burdens. Even as we pay among the largest share of taxes of any state in the nation, Senate Democrats refused to consider the entire ‘Affordability’ Package.
National Health Education Standards Public Comment
I was reading through the Oregon Department of Education Sexuality Education Newsletter and came across an opportunity to weigh in on a draft of the National Health Education Standards.
If you were not able to make it to the town hall, you can still review the proposed standards and share your thoughts via this survey.
You can sign up for ODE's sexuality newsletter here.
Transportation Developments
After the unveiling of the amendment to HB 2098-2 last week, things have been very dynamic. HB 2098-2 is the Interstate Bridge funding plan.
The Governor came out with skepticism of the Legislature's financing plan for the Bridge. The -2 amendment to HB 2098 outlines that Oregon intends to spend $1 billion over the next 8 years to pay for our portion of the project. (Note, Washington State has already come to the table with $1 billion.) But the Governor isn't the biggest fan of that idea because she wants to use that money for her priorities, like subsidized housing.
The committee is set to hold a hearing open to the entire Oregon public on April 27th at 5 PM. The date and time are NOT finalized, so keep an eye on my Facebook for a real-time update. Whatever day it ends up being on, there will be opportunities to testify virtually or at the Capitol. You can also e-subscribe to the bill to get updates here.
Here is the state of play:
The politics: As I outlined last week, everyone agrees we need a bridge because of basic safety concerns. It’s been said the bridge is standing with toothpicks in pudding. But Portland progressive activists don't want the bridge to solve any traffic or congestion problems. They think that if they can make driving more inconvenient by increasing the time people have to wait in traffic, more people will take public transit, bike, or walk.
They also want the Legislature to mandate that only unionized construction companies can work on the project. This will quash job opportunities for those not belonging to a union. Last night in the committee meeting, we heard how this kind of mandate would hurt Latino, African American, and other minority workers. Watch that here. This union mandate would also line the pockets of unions that reliably turn around and donate to liberal politicians' campaign accounts, thus continuing a vicious cycle of the Democrats rewarding their campaign funders.
On the other hand, everyday Oregonians just want the bridge to work, speed up traffic, and be safe. The entire west coast economy depends on this corridor running smoothly. I believe in an open, free, and competitive project that allows for union and non-union including minority contractors to work on constructing the new I-5 Bridge. Is it fair to exclude local minority contractors just because they aren’t union? I don’t think so. Whichever contractor will do the best work at the most affordable price should get the job, regardless of union membership. Beyond just being what’s right, this is also in line with current law, which requires impartial and open competition for public contracting (like the Bridge Project) under ORS 279A.015(5).
The funding: Everyone agrees that $1 billion is a lot of money. But this $1 billion investment will help secure once-in-a-generation federal money from the transportation package Congress passed in 2021. Two very important points here: 1) every year we don’t build this bridge increases the cost by hundreds of millions of dollars; and 2) we must maximize federal dollars to the tune of billions of dollars. Representative Khanh Pham noted in Thursday’s night hearing that we must be fiscally responsible and I agree. You can read all the information about how the Bridge will be funded here. There you will be able to find:
Our Housing Crisis
The Governor recently signed HB 2001 – the big homelessness package into law. She has also announced the funding allocations from the bill. Guess what? Most of it is going to the Portland area. I am confident that the tens of millions of dollars from this package will not significantly dent our homelessness crisis. HB 2001 simply doubles down on the failed “housing first” approaches of last decade. The bill will simply subsidize more housing, and shuffle the homeless population around without addressing the root causes that include mental health and drug addiction.
Here is a graphic from the recent Oregon Association of Realtors that puts our housing issues into very plain terms:
April 20, 2023
Via Electronic Mail
Senate President Rob Wagner - House Speaker Dan Rayfield
Dear Presiding Officers,
As you may know, House and Senate Republican and Independent leaders sent letters in March and April urging the Governor to launch independent, nonpartisan investigation s into the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s (OLCC) potential favorable treatment of land acquisitions; (2) alleged rare liquor distribution (3) process of granting retail licenses. In response, the Governor has said that the DOJ’s investigations will suffice. We disagree.
Today, Oregon House and Senate Republican and Independent leaders are calling on you, as presiding officers to create an equal bipartisan and bicameral Joint Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Its first order of business should be to seek answers in the alleged actions of the OLCC.
The OLCC ’s actions have been greatly covered in the news over the past several months, with several allegations leading the public to believe this agency is corrupt. We must resolve these issues with full transparency.
We put forth the following names to serve as Republican and Independent members of the 12-person committee:
Senator Tim Knopp, Senate District 27
Senator Dick Anderson, Senate District 5
Independent Senator Brian Boquist, Senate District 12
Representative Vikki Breese Iverson, House District 59
Representative Greg Smith, House District 57
Representative E Werner Reschke, House District 55
We understand that in certain instances1, investigations are being conducted by the Department of Justice. This is not sufficient. We must provide the standard of oversight and accountability that our Constitution and the people of Oregon expect. We ask that you take immediate action by creating this committee today.
[1Oregon Attorney General Announces Criminal Investigation of OLCC Rare Liquor Graft]
Kotek Has Not Requested La Mota Dealings Be Included in State Probe of OLCC Willamette Week Meanwhile, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission appeared unwilling to scrutinize La Mota and aided the chain’s expansion by issuing it new licenses every year with few questions asked. The lack of scrutiny occurred even as Mitchell and Cazares became reliable campaign donors to top Democratic Party politicians. Given that the OLCC is currently under investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice, it might make sense for that probe to include an examination of whether La Mota received favorable treatment from the agency.
Republican Leaders Demand Kotek Include La Mota’s Treatment in Independent Investigation of OLCC Willamette Week The OLCC is currently under criminal investigation by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum after top agency leaders were found to have earmarked rare bottles of whiskey unavailable to the public for themselves and friends to purchase. (Disclosure: Rosenblum is married to the co-owner of WW’s parent company.) Since February, GOP leaders—including Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) and House Minority Leader Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville)—have demanded that Kotek instead hire an external investigator to probe the OLCC.
The IRS Last Year Filed $4 Million in Tax Liens Against Staffing Company Controlled by La Mota Owners Willamette Week This week, WW learned that another $4 million in tax liens were filed by the Internal Revenue Service last year against a company controlled by Cazares and Mitchell. The company is called 503 Staffing LLC. Mitchell and Cazares are registered as the member and manager, respectively, of the LLC, according to state records. It was established in 2017. That means Cazares, Mitchell and the companies they control have incurred at least $7 million in federal and state liens since 2019 for unpaid taxes stretching back to 2016, including liens for more than $592,000 in state marijuana taxes—even as the couple bankrolled and held fundraisers for top Democratic candidates.
Republican Letter to Governor - March 21, 2023
My OLCC Remonstrance - March 22, 2023
Watch full video, here.
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GOP leaders excoriate Oregon Dems for passing 'most extreme' abortion, transgender law 'in history' Fox News Oregon Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson released a lengthy statement condemning the passage of the bill out of committee. "Tonight, during the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, despite uncertain facts and unanswered questions, Oregon Democrats passed the most extreme abortion and gender-altering legislation in our nation’s history," the GOP leaders wrote. "The legislative manipulation witnessed tonight was too fast and too extreme for Oregon. In less than an hour of debate in tonight’s meeting, without public input and minimal time for Q&A, Democrat leadership forced this bill through knowing that there will be no further opportunity for public input," they continued. "During the committee meeting, Democrat committee leadership audibly gasped when Legislative Counsel confirmed that 10-year-olds would be able to get abortions without parental knowledge under the legislation they were ‘intimately involved with crafting,’" the lawmakers wrote. Knopp and Breese-Iverson said that as "Democrat committee leadership stated tonight, Republicans ‘should have known this was coming’ and prepared accordingly." "We did know, we did prepare, we did come equipped with thorough questions," the GOP leaders said. "They simply could not answer them and would not give us more time." "If this policy was truly a well-crafted, well-vetted Democrat priority, why were government attorneys unable to answer the questions asked of them tonight with even an ounce of certainty?" they asked. The lawmakers noted there "are 73 days left in this Legislative Session" and said the "time constraint argued by the Democrats is self-imposed," as they "are in the majority, and they set the agenda." "House and Senate Republicans will continue to stand for the safety of children and the rights of parents," Knopp and Breese-Iverson said. "This is a day we won’t soon forget." ... A spokesperson for the Oregon Senate Democratic Caucus told Fox News Digital this "bill protects Oregonians’ basic rights and freedoms, specifically the right to make decisions about their own bodies." "This is a right our state has protected for decades. We're taking common sense steps to restore the rights Oregonians' had before Roe was overturned," the spokesperson continued. "This bill does not tell doctors or patients what medical decisions to make, nor change parental consent protocols, nor allow doctors to go against standard medical procedure." ... Democrat Rep. Tawna Sanchez did not immediately responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Oregon botches the decriminalisation of drugs The Economist America’s war on drugs has been a disaster. More than a million Americans have died of overdoses since the government started counting in 1999. No wonder a growing number of states are interested in trying something different. Nine of them are contemplating decriminalising the possession of a small amount of drugs. This newspaper has long championed more liberal laws, but before rushing ahead, reform-minded states—in America and beyond—would do well to consider the experience of Oregon, the only American state so far to enact decriminalisation. It has had a rocky start.
REI to close only Portland store, citing break-ins, theft OregonLive REI is the latest major retailer to close Portland stores, and the highest-profile among them to publicly blame theft as the reason. Nike closed one of its Portland stores to public access, telling city officials the closure was due to shoplifting. Walmart also recently closed its only two Portland stores for underperformance. Retailers large and small, meanwhile, say theft is a growing problem in Portland, and that city officials have been slow to respond.
PPB weighs in on drug crisis in downtown Portland Fox12 “We, as police, go with medical and fire to several overdoses each day,” said Baer. “The current record, I believe, is 11 in one day. The volume of fentanyl that we are seeing and the volume of drugs we are seeing on the street is unprecedented. A year ago, the idea that the bike unit would be seizing thousands of fentanyl pills at a time was unheard of. Now anything less than a thousand fentanyl pills is small potatoes for us just because of the volume of drugs that are down here.”
Readers respond: Part of Oregon’s exodus OregonLive As a native Portlander, it saddens me to see how the area continues to drop in population (“Editorial: Oregon is dealt a blow,” April 9), but city, county and state elected officials have not acted quickly enough to stem the problems that led to this situation. I moved away in the past for work. Now I’m moving away one final time, having spent the past 11 years witnessing the area’s downfall. I make enough to save and move to an apartment on the other side of the country where the cost of living and crime rates are lower. I’ll be living in a place where people are not allowed to camp out in public, where any possession of hard drugs is a jailable offense, where addiction rates are lower, where police officers are respected and where people actually get prosecuted and jailed for shoplifting, auto theft and other crimes. Plus, I don’t have to deal with being taxed for every little thing, from a $35 per adult arts tax to schools with graduation rates that are in the nation’s bottom 10, to a steep gas tax while I drive through a pothole-ridden city. I have no idea how long it will take me to get rid of the anxiety created during my final stint in Portland, but I’m looking forward to it. I hope that Oregon can turn itself around, but I don’t have time or patience to wait for the years it will take. Life is too short. -Tracee Larson, Portland
Oregon Dems demand insurance companies cover sex changes—leave detransitioners without care The Post Millennial HB 2002 requires that health insurance companies cover “medically necessary” procedures such as hair electrolysis, tracheal shaves, and facial feminisation surgery for trans-identified males, but when one Republican representative proposed adding coverage for detransition-related treatments, it was flatly rejected by Democrats. Rep. Ed Diehl took to Twitter to call out the wording of the bill, arguing that Democrats refused to include detransition care because acknowledging that detransition occurs means acknowledging that gender identity is not immutable. “We know we are harming some children and young adults with these treatments,” said Diehl. “Shouldn’t we offer them the opportunity to correct the mistakes made by the medical professionals?” Diehl pointed to recent studies that show the detransition rate to be between 7% and 30%, far higher than the “less than 1%” rate so often quoted by proponents of so-called gender-affirming care.
Oregon Bill Would Revoke Parental Rights, Allow Secret Abortions on 10-Year-Old Girls LifeNews Oregon Democrat leaders are rushing through a radical pro-abortion bill this spring that would allow girls as young as 10 to abort their unborn babies – or coerced by an abuser – without their parents’ knowledge or consent. The shock was audible when an attorney for the Oregon Legislature confirmed “a minor of any age” could have an abortion without her parents’ knowledge during legislative committee meeting, according to a video shared by Oregon House Republicans. … Lois Anderson, the executive director of Oregon Right to Life, said the extreme pro-abortion bill imposes a legal requirement on abortion providers to withhold information from parents unless the child submits an explicit, written request to notify them. “House Bill 2002 is extremely dangerous and a disservice to children who are ill-informed of abortion procedures and their side effects,” Anderson said. “Parents are a child’s first advocate and with House Bill 2002 in place, vulnerable children are abandoned, having to make life altering decisions without support.” Republican lawmakers voted against the bill Thursday and condemned Democrats’ actions afterward, according to Fox News.
REI to shutter downtown Portland store amid 20-year high in break-ins: 'Overwhelming systems in place' Fox Business Violent crime in Portland has skyrocketed in recent years, with a recent study finding it rose most dramatically in 2020 when the city saw protests and riots almost every night in the wake of George Floyd's death. The city saw a 58% increase in homicides in 2020 compared to the year prior, and 2021 saw a 54% increase in homicides compared to 2020. The number of homicides in 2021 was a 238% increase from the numbers recorded in 2018.
House Republicans vote to lower taxes for Oregonians The World On April 18th in recognition of 2023 Tax Day, House Republicans attempted to withdraw five pieces of legislation that would have lowered taxes for Oregonians. Despite the grim reality that Oregon (and Massachusetts) residents will pay the largest share of their income in taxes, the House Democrat majority voted these motions down. While none of the motions received the required 31 votes to withdraw the legislation, four of the five motions received bipartisan support, with two votes tying 29-29.
Oregon has one of the worst economic recovery rates since the pandemic, report shows Fox12 Oregon has one of the worst recoveries among states since the pandemic, according to a new report that ranks the economic outlook of all 50 states. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a nonprofit organization of state lawmakers “dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism,” named Utah the best economic climate in the US for the 14th consecutive year.
Gov. Tina Kotek doubles down on calls to divert money from Oregon reserves OregonLive Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative Democrats clashed Wednesday over spending, amplifying their first major conflict since she took office in January. At a press conference marking her 100th day in office, Kotek doubled down on calls for the Legislature to divert hundreds of millions of dollars intended for the state’s savings account to instead pay for affordable housing, literacy programs and behavioral health. … At the State Library in Salem, Kotek said she’ll continue to push legislators to forgo adding more money to the state’s reserve funds, which now total more than $2 billion. Diverting money from the state’s rainy day fund in the current and upcoming two-year budget cycle would free up about $600 million, which Kotek said should be used for housing, literacy and behavioral health.
Research shows Oregon, Washington among worst states for first-time homebuyers KOIN6 Oregon and Washington are both among the top 10 worst states for first-time homebuyers in the U.S., new research provided by the finance information site Moneywise.com shows. The research ranks all 50 states based on median home prices on Zillow and an average down payment percentage of 13%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Based on this data, Oregon’s median home value is $502,215, resulting in an average down payment of $65,287.95.
REMINDER: OREGON AG FEST - APRIL 29 & 30
From our friends at Oregon Ag Fest:
The daily schedule and event map for the 2023 Oregon Ag Fest is now available online! We hope to see you all there!
Map & Schedule
Tickets
ABC HOUSE NEEDS YOUR HELP
From our friends at ABC House:
We could use a little extra help this week. We are low on applesauce pouches, chips, Pirates Booty puff snacks, pretzels, string cheese, cookie variety packs, Cheez-its and individually wrapped jerky. If you are out shopping and could spare to grab any of these items we would greatly appreciate your help! Our Wishlist can be found, here.
SCHOLARSHIP: APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 5
From our friends at the Linn County Youth Livestock Auction:
Two weeks to go! The Linn County Youth Livestock Auction Scholarship application is due on May 5, 2023. View the application and more information, here.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
From our friends at Albany Public School Foundation:
The Albany Public School Foundation Scholarship Program will award $194,200 in scholarships to graduating seniors from WAHS, SAHS, and AOS this Spring.
Since 1991 the Foundation has awarded $1,220,725 in scholarships to graduating seniors.
The mission of the Foundation is to generate and distribute resources that enrich and enhance education opportunities for all students, encourage teachers to implement innovative educational programs, and award scholarships to Albany Public School students.
Because of you, great things are happening for Albany public school kids! Your support could supply grants, financial assistance, scholarships, and more.
To donate: Visit website albanypsf.org or by phone at (541) 979-2773.
CALENDAR ART CONTEST: DEADLINE - MAY 1
From our friends Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom:
Calendar art is due May 1st!
Submit your student’s artwork for the chance to be featured in the 2023-2024 Oregon AITC Calendar!
All details can be found here.
 HELP A BROTHER (OR TWO) OUT?
From our friends at ECLB:
It's Prom Season!
We have a current request for help making prom memorable for two teen brothers currently experiencing foster care.
Are you able to help out? Maybe a gift certificate to help rent their tuxes or for dinner out? Flowers for their dates? If you would like to contribute to making this night memorable you can donate, here - in the drop down menu designate MyNeighbOR/Tangible Needs and in the memo put "Prom".
Let's help make this night super special for these teens!
REMINDER: TAKE BACK DAY - APRIL 22!
From our friends at Linn County Sheriff's Office:
Your Linn County Sheriff’s Office will once again be holding a Drug Take Back Event with sites around the county available to dispose of your unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications.
We will be located at the following locations and times on Saturday, April 22nd:
Mill City, City Hall – 9:00 – 10:00am - 444 S. 1st Ave
Scio Fire Hall – 10:30 – 11:30am - 38975 SW 6th Ave
Halsey City Hall – 1:00 – 2:00pm - 100 Halsey St
Harrisburg City Hall – 2:30 – 3:30pm - 120 Smith St
Accepted:
Any type of Rx and/or over the counter medications are acceptable. Make sure lids are on tight if they are liquid.
Not accepted:
Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, medical waste or any type of needle will not be accepted.
Mail back envelopes will also be distributed free of charge at the collection locations for future use.
As a reminder, there is also a drop box located at the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 1115 SE Jackson St. in Albany.
CHILD CYBER SAFETY: SAFE AND SOUND
From our friends at ABC House:
This kind of danger can be especially devastating to your child. It can sink your kid's self-confidence, overwhelm them with stress, and impact them into adulthood. It’s unfortunately common and can be hard to escape. A troubling 47% of young people have been intimidated, threatened, ridiculed, or socially ostracized by people they know. And adults often don’t know it’s happening.
We’re talking about cyberbullying.
There are ways to combat cyberbullying. Having conversations with your child now can help curb the effect cyberbullying has on them later. It all boils down to three steps: Block, Report, and Ignore.
To learn more about preventing and responding to this and other digital dangers, join us on May 31st from 3-5 PM for our SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices training, happening on Zoom. Sign up here.
HOPE ROCKS ABUSE AWARENESS
From our Friends at the Albany Police Department:
Join us next Tuesday! Stop by between 4-6pm, paint a rock and we will spread a little joy around our community! It is free! Paints, rocks and treats will be supplied!
April 25 - Albany Police Dept: 2600 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR
REMINDER: ANNUAL AUCTION - APRIL 29TH!
From our friends at Boys & Girls Club of Albany:
We are only a few weeks out from our Annual Auction! We're heading to the casino this year for a night in the 60's with the Rat Pack.
Special thanks to all our Contributing Sponsors who are helping make this event possible!
Email events@bgc-albany.org to inquire about availability.
Check out some auction items below.
iCELEBRATE KIDS BENEFIT GALA
From our friends at the Albany Public Schools Foundation:
The iCelebrate Kids Benefit Gala is a dinner/auction to support the activities and programs of the Albany Public Schools Foundation. The evening includes a catered dinner, silent and live auctions, the famous Dessert Dash, and a wine pull!
Tickets, here.
4H & FFA KIDS EVENT!
From our friends at 4H, FFA, and Linn County Youth Livestock Auction Committee:
Have you registered yet for the Linn County Livestock Field Days?! Free to all Linn County 4-H and FFA members.
More information, here.
AFFCAF GOLF TOURNEY:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
From our friends at Albany Fire Department:
The 2023 AFFCAF Rick Rebel Golf Tournament is July 7th at 9 a.m. Registration is open! We have a great morning of golf, hosted lunch, and auction for our scramble teams. Come join us!
Not available on July 7th? We have tournament sponsorships available. We would love to talk to you about how you can help. Call us at 541-917-7700 or 541-917-7734.
All proceeds benefit AFFCAF, a non-profit administered through the Albany Fire Department supporting victims of fire and prevention programs in our community.
More information, here.
SENIOR FITNESS TESTING AT THE YMCA
From our friends at the Mid-Willamette YMCA:
FREE SENIOR TESTING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Come test your strength, endurance, and flexibility. The YMCA’s senior fitness testing is open for members and guests, free of cost. Registration is required.
Testing includes functional mobility and blood pressure analysis and interpretation.
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Call or stop by our welcome center to secure a spot. 541-926-4488
💐 A SHOUT OUT TO ALL ALBANY MOMS 💐
The Albany Downtown Association provided local families the opportunity to honor Moms!
These flower signs will hang on Lyon and Ellsworth streets from May 1-20.
ABGC DENTAL CLINIC: NO CAVITY CLUB
From our friends at Boys & Girls Club of Albany:
Our Dental Clinic recently had a record-breaking day with $2,633 in donated services! This is the biggest clinic day since the opening in 2011.
We also had a new member of the No Cavity Club!
Great things are happening in our Clinic, if you are interested in learning more about the Clinic and what they do, go here.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK!
From our friends at Linn County Sheriff's Office:
April 16-22 is National Volunteer Week!
Your Linn County Sheriff’s Office has nearly 75 volunteers! These volunteers help us live out our mission of “Keeping the peace with dignity, honesty and compassion.”
Our volunteers provide their time and skills in the areas of; Search and Rescue (SAR), Reserve Deputies, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Dive Team, Mounted Posse, Chaplains, and more!
For more information about our Volunteer Programs, and how you can get involved, go here.
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During the 2023 legislative session my office will continue to keep you updated and informed - and is always at your service. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any community event announcements, legislative questions, or concerns.
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Talk soon,
 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1415
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-389, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.ShellyBoshartDavis@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boshartdavis
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