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Friends and Neighbors,
Upcoming Events - August Community Conversations
Friday, Aug 9th, 4:00-5:00PM at Cornelius Public Library
Join me at the Cornelius Public Library on Friday, August 9th at 4:00PM, for a Community Conversation. Come share your thoughts and questions and meet fellow community members. Afterwards, stop by the Adelante Farmers Market, located right behind the library, to do some local small business shopping while you are out. I look forward to seeing you there.
Tuesday, Aug 20th, 6:00-7:00PM at Forest Grove Public Library
Join me and new Forest Grove Superintendent, Dr. Suzanne West, at the Forest Grove Public Library on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00PM, for an Education focused Community Conversation. Stay tuned for more details to come.
Listen. Learn. Act.
Washington County Law Library
This week, Team SD15 visited the Washington County Law Library in Hillsboro. The Law Library is a vital public resource that enhances equal access to justice by ensuring that legal information, resources and tools are readily available and accessible to everyone. Simply put: the Law Library's mission is to promote and preserve access to justice for Washington County.
The Law Library provides a variety of services, including:
- Free access to print and digital collections of legal resources and publications
- "Now What?!", an informational webinar series about navigating different parts of the legal system
- Copy center to print or copy materials for $0.10 per page, or scan at no charge
- Meeting spaces
- eBook access
Visit their website here to find more information and hours of operation.
Annual NCEL and NCSL Legislative Conferences
Touchdown Louisville, Kentucky! I am ready for a week of professional development with National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). I look forward to sharing more about what I learned in next week's newsletter... Stay tuned!
Out and About in Senate District 15
Summer Learning at Intel Elementary School
This week, I had the fun opportunity to tour Imlay Elementary School in Hillsboro, alongside ODE Director Dr. Charlene Williams, Representative Susan McLain and Mayor Steve Callaway, where they highlighted the summer learning program. It was exciting to hear from former students, who have now become educators through the "Grow your Own" Program. The students in the classes were so engaged, they didn't let us bother their learning! Thank you to the fabulous educators and many partners that make this happen. See ODE's full press release on the visit below.
In Oregon, Summer Is Another Season For Learning
Orenco Station Sunday Market
Last Sunday was a wonderfully cool morning at the Orenco Station Sunday Market. I met up with good friends, found a new drink to try, and brought home goodies including fresh salad mix, pie for the hubby, and delicious gluten-free granola. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit one of our local farmers' markets this summer and enjoy all the local bounty our area has to offer.
Washington County Fair
Last weekend, I enjoyed a fun night out with my husband at the Washington County Fair. I loved visiting all the animals, getting ice cream treats from the Washington County Dairy Women Ice Cream booth, and seeing all the smiles on people's faces. This year's fair was a success and I can't wait until next year.
Senate District 15 - Small Business Spotlight
Green Heron Book Arts - Grand Reopening Celebration in Forest Grove
Shared from Green Heron Book Arts
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, 4:00 - 7:00pm
We are excited to announce that we will be having a grand reopening celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony, free activities and special offers.
Ribbon cutting and words from the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce at 4:00.
- Make a free print under our tent out front
- Cookies and lemonade
- Enter a chance to win a $50 gift certificate, no purchase necessary
- Spend $25 or more and get $5 off
- Spend $50 or more and get $10 off
Find more information here and on the flyer below.
Community Outreach
Help Shape Oregon's Energy Strategy
Shared from the Oregon Department of Energy
ODOE is leading development of an Oregon Energy Strategy, and there are many opportunities this summer to learn about the project and contribute your ideas.
The Oregon Energy Strategy will outline potential pathways to shape an equitable clean energy transition that meets the diverse needs of Oregonians and considers a range of factors, including impacts to the environment, public health, affordability, the economy, and jobs.
There are multiple engagement opportunities this summer:
- Public Listening Sessions
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Advisory Group Meetings: this appointed group will play a key role in developing the strategy over the next year. Their monthly meetings will be open to the public and may offer opportunities for public input.
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Focus Area Working Groups: these meetings are open to the public and will cover specific focus areas to support development of the strategy. Participants will explore pathways to meeting our state’s energy policy objectives across the energy sector and consider opportunities and tradeoffs in areas including environmental justice, equity, affordability, land use, and natural resources.
Visit the Oregon Energy Strategy webpage for more information, and sign up to receive email updates for future opportunities to get involved!
Washington County Department of Housing Public Listening Session
Shared from Washington County Department of Housing
Washington County Department of Housing Services, the Homeless Solutions Advisory Council, and the Housing Advisory Committee invite you to share your valuable input on priorities and strategies to advance our mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents. Learn about the strategic framework guiding our work and contribute your voice to our work moving forward.
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Beaverton Public Library
Questions: housingservices@washingtoncountyor.gov
RSVP Here.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival at Westside Commons
 Scooped!™ All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival is hitting the Portland-Metro area on Labor Day Weekend! Join us at Westside Commons on August 31st and September 1st for a sweet celebration you won't want to miss!
Find more information and get your tickets here.
Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
Be good to yourself and each other. ❤
Onward & Upward,
 Senate District 15 lies on Kalapuya land. The Atfalati were the northernmost band of the Kalapuya that lived along the Tualatin River in present day Washington County. Many of the Atfalati descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon today. The Indigenous Peoples of this land experienced a painful history of colonial violence, sickness and removal from their land. The Atfalati are the foundation of Oregon's past and we must honor them well into our future.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1715
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-207, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sollman
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