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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone had a great Independence Day. Even though it is the interim, my team and I are staying busy as we prepare for next year’s legislative session. In addition, I have been active around the district at community events.
CATT Groundbreaking Ceremony
I was honored to join my colleagues and other local leaders in breaking ground at Washington County's Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) in Tanasbourne. There will also be a companion facility on Elam Young Parkway in Hillsboro. These locations will help those who are struggling to overcome addiction. They will add 86 new treatment beds while also providing essential sobering and detox services.
Juneteenth Celebration
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Last month I volunteered at the Juneteenth Celebration in Orenco Station. The event was hosted by the Washington County Chamber’s Black Advisory Business Council. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate this holiday which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War.
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As we anticipate warming weather throughout the summer, it is important to be aware of your nearest county operated cooling shelters. If experiencing extreme heat in the coming months, Washington County maintains five cooling centers with hours that extend into the evening and two 24-hour, no-turn-away shelters in Beaverton and Hillsboro. See StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com for details.
More Resources for Managing the Hot Weather
Upcoming Events in and Around HD 30
Washington County Fair - July 23rd to July 28th
Home - Washington County Fair Washington County Fair (wcfairpark.com)
Admission - Washington County Fair Washington County Fair (wcfairpark.com)
Hillsboro Farmers Markets
- July 13th
- July 20th
- July 27th
- August 3rd
Downtown Hillsboro Saturday Farmers' Market — Hillsboro Farmers' Markets — Hillsboro, Oregon (hillsboromarkets.org)
Orenco Farmers Markets
- July 14th
- July 21st
- July 28th
- August 4th
Orenco Station — Hillsboro Farmers' Markets — Hillsboro, Oregon (hillsboromarkets.org)
Tuesday Night Markets
- July 16th
- July 23rd
- July 30th
- August 6th
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market (tuesdaymarketplace.org)
Utility Assistance
From July 1st, 2024, through August 31st, 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.
Additionally, 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.
2024 Burn Ban
To reduce wildfire risk, a High-Fire-Danger Burn Ban was enacted across Washington County beginning July 1, 2024, and will remain in effect indefinitely.
High-Fire Danger Burn Ban Enacted Across Washington County | News & Announcements | City of Hillsboro, OR (hillsboro-oregon.gov)
I look forward to connecting with you and your family as we prep for the 2025 Legislative Session. I hope you will stop by, say hello, and join me for a cup of coffee.
Don't forget to contact my office with any questions or feedback. During the interim, our office in Salem is not staffed. Your best way to connect with us is via email: Rep.NathanSosa@oregonlegislature.gov
Take care!
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1430
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-280, Salem, Oregon 97301
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