Hello Friends and Neighbors,

As we move into fall, I hope you had a wonderful and safe summer with your family, friends and neighbors. 

I want to thank all of our firefighters and first responders for their heroic efforts battling the forest fires that have occurred throughout our district in southwest Oregon. Prayers to all of you for your continued efforts to protect the lives and property of our residents.

As always, it is a privilege and honor to work for you as your State Senator from District 1 that includes Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions, issues or concerns you may have. 

 - David 

Fire Updates!

9/5/23 AM Update: Tyee Ridge Complex 

Firefighters plan tactical burns to secure Tyee Ridge Complex firelines

UMPQUA, Ore. – Chilly weather last night moderated fire behavior, enabling  firefighters on the Cougar Creek Fire to achieve some tactical firing operations on the north and west flanks. Infrared drone flights found hot spots that firefighters were able to mop up. On the Lighthouse Fire, night crews continued to mop up deeper into burned areas.  

Today, the weather will warm into the 70s with lower humidity, but winds will remain light. Fire behavior may pick up in the afternoon due to daytime heating. Day shift crews will continue to lay firehose on more control lines. Tactical firing operations are planned on the northeast edge of Cougar Creek near the Umpqua River, weather permitting. Residents in the area may see increased smoke. 

No homes were damaged or destroyed by wildfires in the Complex, which has allowed residents to return. Douglas County Sheriff is urging people to avoid unnecessary travel to those places and to drive slowly and with extra caution, especially at night.

Firefighters continue to deal with poison oak, which is prevalent throughout the county. Tecnu and Zanfel, which are different types of washes, are being provided as treatment.

Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 1 (Be Prepared) evacuation notices are still in effect. To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg. 

Oregon Department of Forestry

Joe Hessel, Incident Commander

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Oregon Department of Forestry BLM Oregon & Washington Douglas Forest Protective Association

Tyee Ridge Complex AM Update  

  Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

Email contact: Tyee.Ridge.Information@gmail.com

Public Information Line: (541) 625-0328

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/or75s-tyee-ridge-complex

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyeeridgecomplex

Firefighters Securing Lines and Mop Up on Tyee Ridge Complex

UMPQUA, Ore. – Last night, firefighters continued to secure the fireline and mop up around homes. The infrared drone flew to detect potential hotspots on the fire.  More favorable weather last night brought light rain to the area allowing crews to continue their hard work setting up the day shift for success.

Today, the weather will provide more light showers through the early morning with clearing in the afternoon.  Fair-weather skies and sun will contribute to fuels drying out later in the day.  Currently, the fire behavior is creeping and smoldering, and with shifting weather during the middle of the day may cause some flare ups.

Oregon Department of Forestry crews will continue to secure the fireline by improving lines and mitigate tree hazards for firefighter saftey.  Helicopters will be working today, dropping water on the more active parts of the fire, clearer skies will assist them in these efforts.  Structure protection is in place if there is a need as firefighters mop up around homes.  Initial attack resources will be available for any new starts occuring in the area.

Tactical firing operations may take place today and plans are subject to change if favorable weather conditions do not occur. Tonight’s weather will bring cooler air and a return of increased humidity.   

Poison oak is a hazard in the field. Safety awareness information about this plant is offered in both Spanish and English for all crews. Tecnu and Zanfel, which are different types of washes, are being provided as treatment. 

To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg. 

Oregon Department of Forestry

Joe Hessel, Incident Commander

Oregon Department of Forestry 

Douglas Forest Protective Association  

Bureau of Land Management Fire 

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September 04, 2023 Updated Information for Flat Fire and Anvil Fire More information

For evacuation alerts, sign up for Curry Co. Everbridge Notifications (emergency alerts) at: https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM

Flat Fire Activity

Extension: 34,242 acres

Start: 15-July-2023

Origin: 2 miles Southeast of Agness, OR

Contencion: 70% 

Personal: 376 

Resources: 6 fire squads, 3 helicopters, 12 fire trucks, 4 tanks, 11 pieces of heavy equipment

Firefighters still find themselves performing suppression repairs and working with the Resource Advisory around culturally important areas. On the North perimeter, the center of focus is located around Raspberry Mountain and also on the East side near Game Lake.

The removal repair work could include removing roadside strips and heavy machinery lines made with excavators and hand, installing trenches for water current crossing, resurfacing of affected areas, chopping of smaller sized branches and trees, as well as carrying out other needed repair work.

Spaces containing combustion material that have not yet been fully cremated continue to burn and there is a possibility that some areas containing a certain amount of dry leaves will start burning again. Firefighters are patrolling and monitoring around the perimeter of the fire and are keeping a close eye on the East Side that has not yet been contained.

Initial Strike resources are organized and ready to assist the Forest wherever needed..

Activity at the Anvil Fire

Extension: 299 acres

Starting: August 25, 2023

Origin: 8 Miles East of Port Orford, OR. Containment: 0%

Personal: 117

Resources: 4 fire squads, 1 helicopter, 5 fire trucks, 3 tanks, 1 piece of heavy equipment

The favorable weather yesterday allowed fire managers to conduct multiple reconnaissance flights over the Anvil Fire. Several axes were identified near the ridge of the fire that could be used for a direct attack potential (constructing fire lines on the axis of the fire). Today, firefighters walked to really infiltrate themselves into burning areas so that they can find the viability and safety for the implementation of the work to be done. Yesterday, helicopters poured water over the West Axis in order to stop the spread of the fire a little. This work was done methodically, from the bottom of the drains and up to the tops, to minimize rolling material (layout of combustion material), which could cause further spread of the fire.

The combustible deployment is when logs, burnt trees and other debris roll downhill, setting new areas on fire and posing a life-threatening threat to firefighters. Fire managers have identified indirect lines (creating a fire line within axis distance, with high chance of success and low risk for firefighters) and managed to develop an implementation plan. Removal of hazardous combustion material located around the infrastructure in the Elk River subdivision began and other needs were identified, such as irrigation systems with hoses and pumps. Fire squads will continue evaluating Elk River and Sixes roads to determine points needed for protective work implementation. Private property owners may begin to notice the presence of firefighters in the area.

Weather conditions: Rain could be introduced over the Fire area this morning. Following this, a slow warm up and a dry trend will occur over the next few days. This change in weather conditions could result in an increase in fire behavior.

Smoke Conditions: Smoke perspective information for the Smith River Complex Fire and other fires surrounding it, including the Flat Fire, can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/smokeoutlook.

Closure Orders: U.S. Highway 199 reopened to general traffic using a pilot car as a guide north of Gasquet towards the Oregon-California border. This one's prepared for delays if he decides to take this route. Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has issued a closure order. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts

Evacuations: Level 1 "Prepare" evacuation levels for all areas in the vicinity of the Flat Fire. A Level 2 “Ready” has been issued for the area along the Elk River from Mile 4 to the Forest Service’s Buttler Bar Camp and near the Anvil Fire.

Restrictions Orders: Level 3 on Public Use Restrictions (PURs) is currently in effect. For more information visit https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts. A temporary flight restriction order (TFR) is implemented on fire areas. The general public is asked to please not fly automated equipment (drones) in the area adjacent to the fire. “If You Fly, We Can’t.”

Biggest "Kicker" tax credit back to Oregonians

Last week, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released updated projections that estimate that Oregonians will have overpaid their taxes by nearly $5.6 BILLION. That means on 2024 tax filings, Oregonians will get the largest Kicker tax credit in Oregon history.

Remember, your Kicker is proportional to how much you pay in taxes. The more you pay, the more you get back.

Every time there is good news about the Kicker we all must remember: There are some in Oregon who think they know how to spend that money better than you and will use misleading language to make you believe that Oregon doesn't have a Rainy Day savings account, should the economy take another downturn. The reality however is, we do have a Rainy Day Fund and it's almost as big as Oregon law allows.

A lot of these individuals want to use the Kicker as another redistributionist program or get rid of it altogether. We were able to stop legislation last session that would have stripped away your kicker. We must stay vigilant to ensure we protect the Kicker. With a Democratic Majority in Salem hell-bent on more spending, it is the last line of defense against run-away government spending.

While this Kicker is the biggest in monetary value, this Kicker is not the biggest in terms of purchasing power. Because of inflation, Oregonian's wages inflated as well, pushing them into higher tax brackets while not feeling the benefit of those wage gains because of increased prices on everyday goods. The money you are getting back because of the Kicker will also be in inflated currency. This is another example of how inflation acts as another tax on Oregonians.

More information:

Recently, the Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) predicted a $5.6 billion revenue surplus, triggering a personal income tax surplus credit—commonly known as the kicker. The surplus will be returned to taxpayers who filed a 2022 tax return - and had tax due before credits – through a credit on their 2023 state personal income tax return that may be filed in 2024.

What happens next?

OEA will certify the amount of the surplus credit to the Department of Revenue on or before October 1, 2023. The department must provide this information and guidance to taxpayers about calculation of the credit no later October 15, 2023.  Our Kicker webpage including FAQs and a “What’s My Kicker?” calculator will be available at that time. 

Who gets a kicker?

Taxpayers are eligible to claim the kicker if they filed a 2022 tax return and had tax due before credits. Even people who don’t have a filing obligation for 2023, must file a 2023 tax return to claim the kicker. Information about how to claim the credit will be available in the 2023 Oregon personal income tax return instructions.

How is the kicker returned to taxpayers?

The kicker will be returned to taxpayers through a credit on their 2023 state personal income tax returns that may be filed in 2024.

Taxpayers who have not yet filed a 2022 tax return – possibly making them eligible for a kicker - should do so, and pay any tax owed, so they can claim their kicker credit when they file their 2023 tax return.

How do taxpayers calculate their kicker?

Generally, to calculate the amount of their credit, taxpayers will multiply their 2022 tax liability before any credits—line 22 on the 2022 Form OR-40—by the percentage certified by OEA before October 1. Other limitations apply and are outlined in instructions.

Other important kicker information

The state may use all or part of a taxpayer’s kicker to pay any state debt they owe, such as tax due for other years, child support, court fines, or school loans.

Taxpayers may choose to donate their kicker to the Oregon State School Fund for K-12 public education using a checkbox on their return.  The donation is for 100 percent of a taxpayer’s kicker and may not be revoked if selected.

Taxpayers may also choose to donate all or part of their kicker to any or all of the 29 charities approved by the Charitable Checkoff Commission. Taxpayers use Form OR-DONATE to designate any amount, or all of their refund, to donate to charity.

Measure 110 Continues to Fail Oregonians

It's true that overdoses, primarily driven by the rise of fentanyl, is a nationwide concern. But in Oregon, it's made worse by Measure 110, which decriminalized hard drugs.

Over the summer, national news – from Atlantic Magazine, the New York Times, Economist, and more – and outlets have begun to notice how Measure 110 is handicapping our fight against the drug crisis.

Law enforcement understands that M110 has been a failure. 64% of Oregonians support repealing drug decriminalization. It seems like everyone understands the catastrophic failure of M110 except the political elites in charge of our policy.

That's why Governor Tina Kotek stacked the Portland Central City Task Force with political elites, including a vocal Defund the Police activist, and not a single member from the law enforcement community was included. The Task Force is supposedly going to offer recommendations on how to solve Portland's homelessness and drug problems while taking no input from the public.

There is little doubt in Oregonians' minds that Measure 110 significantly contributes to Portland's issues. But given the pushback from liberal politicians in Salem to a recently announced effort to roll back M110's decriminalization, it's hard to see the Task Force offering any meaningful solutions.

After the Task Force's first meeting, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler made public his request from the state for nearly 100 State Troopers to help Portland solve its crime problem. He also is requesting federal law enforcement reinforcements.

Let's rewind the clock nearly 3 years ago when the same Ted Wheeler defunded his own Portland Police Bureau while also rejecting federal law enforcement help to quell the dangerous 2020 riots. Late is better than never, I suppose.

This all comes after it came to light that the person in charge of overseeing Measure 110's implementation has no prior government or drug treatment experience, was on medical leave for 11 months before quitting, and was sanctioned by the Board of Naturopathic Medicine for not following opioid prescription guidance.

Oregonians passed Ballot Measure 110 with the idea that it would reduce drug abuse. It has only made it worse to the point where we rank dead last in the nation for drug treatment. They are right to have buyer's remorse because those in charge of implementing such a sweeping change have totally screwed it up. It's a predictable result when those in charge want to hand out foil, pipes, and needles as their primary "treatment" method. Our goal should be to get people off of drugs, not enable their use.

Oregon Republicans offered several alternatives aimed at this goal, including HB 2310, which Democrats stonewalled even debating. We introduced a tiered approach that would include escalating penalties for possessing hard drugs. None of these were ever brought up for discussion in the 2023 session.

The fundamental flaw of M110 is that it is all carrot and no stick. We need a different approach for those struggling with addiction and unable to make the best decisions for themselves. Until we get help for those who want it and accountability for those who don't, don't expect our drug and homelessness problems to improve.

NO on IP-3

PROTECT OREGON'S FARMERS, RANCHERS,RECREATIONAL SPORTS, AND WAY OF LIFE

In the News from around Oregon

Oregon political leaders are delighted by the state’s sunny revenue forecast
Associated Press/Fox News/KEZI9/Central Oregon Daily
Oregon will have plenty to spend on public services as corporate tax collections are increasing in a strong post-pandemic economy, state economists said Wednesday.
Total General Fund resources in 2023-25 increased by $437 million, state economists said. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek welcomed the news contained in the quarterly revenue forecast presented Wednesday by the Office of Economic Analysis.
…
Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, leader of the minority Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives, urged that funds be dedicated to combatting crime and the flood of fentanyl into the state. House Speaker Dan Rayfield, a Democrat, said the healthy revenue forecast means Oregon can continue to address homelessness, access to mental health and health care, community safety and education.

Oregon economic forecast: Median taxpayer will receive $1,000 from record $5.6 billion kicker
Oregon Capital Chronicle
And House Minority Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, warned against spending – while calling for increased funding for law enforcement.
“While this morning’s economic forecast revealed Oregon’s revenue is stabilizing, the Legislature cannot view this as a free pass to spend with reckless abandon,” Breese-Iverson said. “We must exercise fiscal responsibility while prioritizing Oregon’s most pressing issues.”
What the Legislature is able to accomplish during its 35-day session next year remains an open question. Most Senate Republicans, including Knopp, ran afoul of a voter-approved state law that intends to keep lawmakers with excessive absences from running for re-election. Republican senators are challenging that law in court, but they have few incentives to cooperate with the Democrats who control both chambers.

Oregon's revenue forecast stabilizes with larger income kicker in sight: State officials weigh priorities
KATU
House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson says, “Public safety must be our top priority, particularly cracking down on crime and the fentanyl crisis plaguing our communities. We must support our law enforcement and the critical work they are doing to make Oregon a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. While this morning’s economic forecast revealed Oregon’s revenue is stabilizing, the Legislature cannot view this as a free pass to spend with reckless abandon. We must exercise fiscal responsibility while prioritizing Oregon’s most pressing issues.”

Oregon's kicker grows to $5.6B, three times larger than record payout
Statesman Journal
Senate Republican leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, echoed the call to further invest.
Knopp suggested "boldly" investing in infrastructure including roads, sewer systems and water for Oregonians wanting to build or buy a home affordably in the state.
"We must capitalize on this moment with real assets – not empty policies – to leave our state better off for the next generation," he said in a statement.
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House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, urged "fiscal responsibility" and cautioned the Legislature from viewing the stabilizing revenue "as a free pass to spend with reckless abandon." She said public safety should be a top priority for lawmakers.

Coalition seeks to unwind portions of Oregon’s Measure 110, making minor drug possession a crime
OregonLive
A coalition of political, civic and business leaders wants to unwind the centerpiece of Oregon’s controversial drug decriminalization law by again treating minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime.
And in another major change, the group’s proposal emphasizes getting people into treatment regardless of whether they want it — a departure from Measure 110, which views treatment as voluntary.
Members of the group stop short of calling for a repeal.
“We are seeking to fix and improve Measure 110,” said Max Williams, former state lawmaker and former executive director of the Oregon Department of Corrections. “Our goal isn’t to repeal the law. It’s to improve it.”
Joining Williams in the effort to fundamentally redo Measure 110 are Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton and Dan Lavey, the political consultant behind People for Portland, a mostly anonymously funded effort pushing local elected leaders for action on police reform, homelessness and other issues. Paige Richardson, a political strategist who has run multiple ballot measure campaigns, is also working with the group.

The group is pressing Oregon lawmakers to take up their suggestions in the 2024 short session or in a special session and if those efforts fail, they said they will pursue a ballot measure next fall.
Former gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson is raising money for the potential ballot measure, according to multiple sources. Johnson did not respond to an email from The Oregonian/OregonLive or a message left with her husband.
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The group also wants to remove oversight of Measure 110 from the Oregon Health Authority and the Oversight and Accountability Council, the panel charged with helping implement the law, to a “newly reconstituted” Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission.

Oregon Wine Industry Relaunches Legislative Wine Caucus
Wine Industry Advisor
The Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA) and Oregon Wine Council (OWC) hosted a kickoff gathering for the newly relaunched Oregon Legislative Wine Caucus at Sokol Blosser Winery on August 24. The intent of the Wine Caucus is to educate and empower its members to be champions of the industry in the legislature. Legislators gathered at the event to celebrate Oregon’s world-renowned wine industry and to discuss some of the top issues the industry is facing.

Legislators in attendance included Senator Michael Dembrow, Senator Aaron Woods, Rep. Lucetta Elmer, Rep. David Gomberg, Rep. Jules Walters, Rep. Anna Scharf, Rep. Boomer Wright, Rep. Tom Anderson, Rep. Kevin Mannix, Rep. Rob Nosse, Rep. Mark Gamba, Rep. Travis Nelson, and Rep. James Hieb. More than a dozen other legislators have expressed interest in joining the Wine Caucus. Rep. Elmer and Rep. Gomberg will serve as House co-chairs. A next step is to identify Senate co-chairs and continue to build membership.

Resources brought to Senate District 01

Representative Court Boice, Representative Virgle Osborne and I wanted to share with you some of the work to bring needed resources to projects in Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. Below is an overview of some of the resources we were able to advocate for and bring back to our communities for projects. Our Number 1 funding priority is the Roseburg Veteran's Home and we continue to make progress towards bringing this project to fruition. 

 - Kellogg Rural Fire District for the construction of a main fire station: $1,200,000.

 -  North Douglas County Fire & EMS to purchase property and to build student and
volunteer housing for fire station: $800,000.

 - Wildflower Preschool & Child Care LLC for a new child care facility in Myrtle Creek:
$800,000.

 - Oregon Coast Community Action for a second warehouse to serve Curry County:
$600,000.

 - Feeding Umpqua for warehouse renovation and truck purchase: $630,000.

 - $10,600,000 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, as the maximum limit for payment of expenses by the Judicial Department from the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund established by section 64, chapter 723, Oregon Laws 2013, for the project costs for the Curry County Courthouse.

 -  $1,000,000, to provide grants through the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Grant Program.

 - $156,795,418 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, as the maximum limit for payment of expenses by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services from American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund moneys received by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, for the purpose of transfer to the Oregon Business Development Department for broadband infrastructure programs.

 -  ODF&W Fish Division, $1,000,000, for an assessment of fish hatcheries.

 - Port of Coos Bay Channel Modification: $20,000,000.

 -  City of Port Orford Water Recycling Project: $750,000.

 - Douglas County Planning Department Staffing $375,000.

 - City of Powers Sewer Collection System Grouting & Repair $2,750,000.

 - City of Roseburg Stormwater Drainage Improvements $1,470,064.

 - $1.6 million in Lottery Funds expenditure limitation for funding allocated in the 2021-23 biennium for a committed funding agreement with the Port of Port Orford for a cannery improvement project.

 - An increase of $5,000,000 million Other Funds to make expenditures out of the Healthy Homes fund for home repair and retrofitting.

 - An increase of $106,249 General Fund, $129,860 Other Funds and one position (1.00 FTE) to fund an environmental public health inspector in Curry County.

 - $2,448,406 General Fund to complete the Cape Blanco State Airport project initially funded with General Fund through House Bill 5202, in the 2022 Session. The project is to replace the runway, construct a new airfield electrical system and building, provide runway edge lighting, and pilot navigational aids. The engineering phase of the project was completed in February 2023. The first round for Requests for Proposals was unsuccessful and a second round is currently in process.

 - $1.7 million General Fund for the Sudden Oak Death containment and eradication program.

 - $1,190,000, for distribution to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association

(1) $190,000 to develop a geographic information systems tool for food systems with blue
economy layers. The tool shall be developed to connect food producers and food technology
businesses to suitable sites for start-up or expansion with the goal of capturing more value
from Oregon’s natural resources and agricultural and seafood industries.
(2) $700,000 to fill gaps in regional food system aggregation and production infrastructure
and leverage existing regional food system coordination capacity in such a way as to immediately benefit Oregon businesses. Improvements funded under this subsection shall be: (a) The development of coastal ports mariculture and a coculture facility in partnership
with the Oregon Kelp Alliance;
(b) The installation of a shared-use certified commercial kitchen, processing center and
cold storage; and
(c) The development of a mobile processing unit to be shared across multiple port districts that will support multiple seafood producers.
(3) $300,000 to support existing businesses connected to the projects funded under subsections (1) and (2) of this section and those businesses identified in a technical assistance survey for rural seafood businesses that is currently being conducted and coproduced by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association, the Oregon State University Food Innovation Center and the Oregon State University Seafood Research and Education Center, each of which will administer the technical assistance provided under this subsection.

 - $9,000,000, for the purpose of funding the grant program related to establishments that process and sell meat products.

 - $2,000,000,  for strategic investments in workforce development programs and activities in Oregon’s maritime sector, in coordination with:
(a) Local workforce development boards in regions with a high demand for maritime
workers;
(b) Community colleges operated under ORS chapter 341; and
(c) Other workforce partners that support maritime workforce development, including
but not limited to school districts and regional networks that support science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.
(2) At a minimum, the program shall:
(a) Make targeted investments in workforce development programs designed to advance
the growth, qualifications and availability of Oregon’s maritime workforce.
(b) Identify and develop specific sectors within the maritime workforce to initiate new
workforce education and job skills programs and to increase participation in existing maritime programs.
(c) Promote growth and development of maritime workforce development programs in
school districts and community colleges by hiring faculty and staff with maritime expertise
to assist with curriculum selection for educational programs and the development of such
programs to prepare individuals for careers in the maritime sector.
(d) Foster industry involvement in apprenticeship programs, mentorship and other programs that provide training for entry into the maritime workforce.
(e) Support activities that prepare individuals for careers in the maritime sector, including but not limited to educating, training and mentoring activities related to maritime
construction and engineering and mariner training.
(f) Conduct outreach and promote awareness about opportunities to receive maritime
training and education.

 - $8,110,000, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Student Uplift and Collaboration Create Expanded Support and Success.

 - $8,110,000, Umpqua Community College, Welcome Center and Medical Careers Training Hub.

Coos and Curry County Fairs. Thank you to all of the volunteers.

Douglas County Fair. Thank you to Representative Osborne and all of the volunteers.

Thank you to all who attended our Town Hall and Private Forest Accord Meetings in Roseburg.

With our youth back in school, please remember to support our students and their activities. Your support and encouragement is important to their success.

Thank you to my friend and colleague, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, for some of the information for this newsletter.

As always, it is a privilege and honor to work for you in the Oregon Senate. Representative Boice, Representative Osborne and I are here to assist you in any way we can. Please reach out with any issues or concerns you may have. 

Stay safe and God Bless you, your family and your neighbor.

Yours Truly, 

Senator David Brock Smith

Together, We Will Build a Better Oregon

Senate District 1
Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties
Southwest Oregon’s Fish, Farm, and Forestry District.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1701
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-316, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.DavidBrockSmith@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/smithd