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May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon State Fire Marshal has released some helpful information on how to best prepare for the oncoming wildfire season. Knowledge is power: The Oregon State Fire Marshal is hosting a series of webinars the next few weeks geared towards being prepared for wildfire, register here.
3440 passed out of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources! I'm so proud to be Chief Sponsoring this bill that will allow smaller counties, like Deschutes County, to use tax foreclosure receipts to support youth and families experiencing housing insecurity. As our communities in Central Oregon grow so quickly, the people who live here deserve urgent action, stability and support.
Bipartisanship! Bipartisanship is an important part of governing. I’m proud to say that as of May 9th this session, 87% of House Bills passed have 3 or more Republican “yes” votes. From addressing homelessness and affordable housing to semiconductors, we’ve come together and delivered for Oregonians. Of course, bipartisanship doesn’t mean we’ll agree on everything, but it’s great to see we’ve put aside partisan bickering to get things done.
Thank you to the Oregon Early Childhood Coalition for coming by the Capitol to advocate for childcare and early child intervention programs. We must invest in our early childhood programs, it's the biggest bang for our buck. If we can give children a good start from the very beginning, the outcomes are better for the child, family and community.
With hot temperatures in the forecast this weekend, it’s important to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed! Sign up for emergency alerts to receive heat advisories and warnings at oralert.gov.
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Please check on your neighbors, especially older adults and anyone who might have a health condition that could put them at higher risk for heat-related illness.
If you are worried about a friend, family member or neighbor you can't get in touch with, you can call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
More information, including cooling center information can be found at oregon.gov/heat.
Its time to vote! There's an election on Tuesday, May 16. Get all the info you need at Oregonvotes.gov. May 16 is a Special District Election, which is run at the county level. On the ballot you'll find local ballot measures, school board candidates, fire district candidates, parks and recreation board and library board candidates.
Tips for voting:
- Voting in a special district election is the same as voting in other elections. All you need is a blue or black pen, fill out your ballot with your choices, sign and return your envelope!
- Drop your ballot in the mail or find an official drop site.
- Didn't get a ballot? Lost your ballot? No worries! Visit the Deschutes County Elections Office and they will help you get a new one.
Events for the coming weeks include the Constituent Chat in Tumalo next Saturday at 11am and the Virtual Office hour being held on May 23rd from 3 to 4pm. You can RSVP by following the links below.
RSVP for Tumalo Event on 5/20: https://bit.ly/LetsChatTumalo
RSVP For Virtual Office Hours on 5/23: https://bit.ly/VirtualHD53
 
We hope to see you there!
Have a safe, sunny weekend.
Yours truly,
State Representative Emerson Levy
House District 53
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1453
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-486, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.EmersonLevy@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/levye
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