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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this message finds you well and you’ve been enjoying the sunshine! My office has been staying busy this action-packed month of June. There’s a lot to share so follow this newsletter to learn more about what’s going on in the community, how you can get involved, and learn more about the services available to you.
As we celebrate with our friends and family this week, please stay safe when using fireworks. With over 70% of fires in Oregon being human-caused, we have to take extra steps in wildfire prevention.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging everyone to be mindful of the hot weather and increased wildfire risk. For families planning to use fireworks -
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Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket.
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Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fireworks. Never use fireworks near or on dry grass or vegetation.
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Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Please wait 15 to 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.
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Be aware: use only legal fireworks in legal places.
If you’re looking for a safe way to celebrate the holiday, here are a few great events in the community -
Hillsboro Rotary Fourth of July Parade
Where: Hillsboro on 3rd and Grant
 The Hillsboro Rotary will host the 2024 4th of July Parade, with support from the City of Hillsboro, starting at 10 am on July 4th in Downtown Hillsboro. Here’s more information about the parade route.
4th of July Celebration and Concert
Where: Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Beaverton is hosting a 4th of July celebration that will include family-friendly activities from inflatables to yard games to face painting and more. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy the afternoon with fun and music!
Visiting the Hillsboro Community Action Center
Thank you to Director Shuey and Cam at Community Action for giving me a tour of the facility and the opportunity to learn about the many essential programs and services that they provide - from family development, childcare, emergency housing assistance, and financial literacy.
With the effects of the pandemic and the hardships of the economy, Community Action has been key to ensuring families regain stability, and ultimately transforming lives. I am eager to partner with organizations like this that are doing the hard work of meeting the needs of our diverse communities more effectively and efficiently.
Community Action is a great resource that has been providing services since 1965. Today, they serve over 38,000 Washington County families and residents each year. If you or someone you know need immediate help or access to resources, visit the Community Action website to learn more about what is available.
Providence Nurses Strike
 Oregon Nurses on Strike - Fighting for fair contracts
Last month, I stood alongside nurses at the picket lines for the largest nurses strike in Oregon history. There were more than 3,000 nurses across six facilities in the state. It was amazing to get the chance to meet and hear from nurses about their personal stories and the incredibly challenging work that they come to everyday.
Our nurses and frontline healthcare workers deserve respect, dignity, and safety for the hard work that they do. As a healthcare provider and legislator, I know that making sure that our nurses have strong contracts and working conditions will improve their ability to provide patient care and will make all the difference for our communities.
Free Summer Meals for Kids
The Summer Food Service Program or Summer Meals is available in hundreds of communities throughout Oregon, offering free meals and snacks to all kids 1-18. Community summer meal programs are open to all families without paperwork, income verification, and regardless of immigration status. To receive a meal, kids can just drop in during a site's designated mealtimes. Many programs also offer fun activities so kids can stay active and keep learning.
Find a site near you:
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Call 2-1-1 and an operator can help you find a site in your area and provide you information about that site.
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Text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304; you will be prompted to enter an address and will be texted back a list of sites near you.
Visit the Oregon Department of Education's website for more information.
Free A/C units for Seniors
From July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024 Community Action is offering portable AC units for seniors 65 or older. Families can apply as long as at least one person in the household qualifies. All applicants must meet the standard income qualifications and live in Washington County. In addition to this, Community Action can connect you with other essential assistance programs for utilities, temperature control, and education. Have questions? Call 503-615-0771 to learn more.
The Outpost- Free Lunches and Activities for Families in Hillsboro
The Outpost is a free summer lunch and activities program for youth up to age 18 in partnership with Hillsboro School District and Hillsboro Parks & Recreation. They have activities like giant bubbles, nature and science exploration, field games and more. You can learn more by visiting their website.
Free Book for Beaverton Youth!
Read, Renew, Repeat with Beaverton City Library this summer! Teens, kids, and babies
can earn a free book by reading, listening, and learning this summer. The library has reading logs to help you track the 15 hours you need to earn a free book of your choice from the library. Summer Reading
finisher books are available Friday, Jul. 5, through Thursday, Aug. 15, at Beaverton City
Library Main and Murray Scholls.
Cedar Rising - 81 New Affordable Units in Aloha
Last month, Hacienda CDC and Washington County celebrated the grand opening of Cedar Rising which will bring 82 affordable homes in Aloha.
Hacienda CDC will provide culturally specific onsite services to empower and foster housing stability among Latine and Asian residents and others. 33 of the apartments will be reserved for residents earning 30% of the area median income and the remaining units will serve those earning 60% of the area median income or less. We know that building affordable housing allows us to make real progress on the housing affordability crisis that are impacting communities - especially for our low-income and others who are most at-risk for housing insecurity.
Cooper Mountain Community Plan
Cooper Mountain is a 1,200-acre expansion area bordering Beaverton that will eventually be home to about 5,000 homes, more than 10,000 residents, parks, commercial areas, trees, and natural resources.
The Planning Commission will discuss refinements to Cooper Mountain draft development rules this summer. City staff are considering additional refinements to draft maps and draft development rules based on feedback from the community, City Council and Planning Commission.
You can stay informed and learn more about the community plan by joining the mailing list.
Leadership Hillsboro
The 2024-25 applications for the Leadership Hillsboro opened and they encourage anyone interested to apply! This initiative is designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow through an immersive experience in understanding the workings and intricacies of the Greater Hillsboro and Washington County area.
The tuition fee for the program is $995, which covers the costs of the retreat, graduation event, meals, materials, and group transportation. Applications must be submitted by August 6, 2024. You can find the application here or you can learn more about the program on their website.
Washington County Consolidated Plan Survey
As part of the community engagement process, Washington County, Beaverton, and Hillsboro have opened a community survey to assess housing and community development needs throughout the county. Survey results will help determine how federal resources are invested to address the highest priority needs. This survey has been translated into all of Washington County’s Safe Harbor Languages, and paper copies can be provided upon request.
Your answers will help our community know how to invest federal resources over the next five years. You can take the survey here.
Community Survey for Disabled, Aging, and Veteran Services
Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is conducting a survey to collect public input about the needs of veterans, people with physical disabilities and older adults (aged 55+) in our community. The survey is one part of a community needs assessment DAVS is undertaking to help identify gaps, leverage resources and prioritize services in their next strategic plan. For more information about the survey, call 503-846-3060.
Beaverton Transportation Plan Input
The city is updating its Transportation System Plan for the first time since 2010. This is a major update that will help shape the future of transportation in Beaverton. The plan aims to establish a climate-friendly and equitable transportation system, where people can safely, easily, and comfortably connect to the activities, places, and services that are important to them.
City staff are seeking volunteers to serve on the project’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Members of the committee will advise on and inform the update of the plan. Do you have interest in Beaverton’s local transportation system? Follow this link to learn more and get involved.
Adult Summer Reading (for Rivers!)
Read for a good cause by Reading for Rivers! Track your hours read from June 1 through August 15 and help support a local environmental organization, the Tualatin Riverkeepers. The Riverkeepers work to protect our beautiful Tualatin River watershed through engagement, advocacy, restoration, access and education.
For every 1,500 hours read collectively, the New Friends of the Beaverton City Library will donate $100 dollars to the Tualatin Riverkeepers (up to $1,000). Track your hours and learn about prizes here.
Teen Health Expo
Join Washington County Public Health and Neighborhood Health Center for their FREE annual Teen Health Expo on Tuesday, July 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 266 W. Main St., Hillsboro 97124. This community event will have a ton of fun activities, cool giveaways, resources to help you thrive, health education, job opportunities, free chair massages, games with prizes to be won, and complimentary food.
If you made it this far to the newsletter, thank you for reading! I hope this information at the state and local level is helpful to you. I hope that everyone in the district has a healthy, safe, and happy summer. As always, feel free to reach out to our office for more information, to connect over legislative matters, and learn more about what our office can do for you.
Cheers!
 Representative Hai Pham
House District 36
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1436
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-282, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.HaiPham@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/phamh
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