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Friends, 

We are wrapping up another busy week here in Salem. I wanted to change up the newsletter schedule to give a couple of quick important updates. 

Pause on Wildfire Maps

Governor Kotek has ordered a pause on Wildfire Hazard Map appeals until after the session to allow time for our deliberations. This way, property owners won't waste money on legal fees for the appeals process in the event that the map changes.  However, the March 10 deadline to submit an appeal to the Oregon Department of Forestry about the assignment of wildfire hazard zones or designation as wildland-urban interface is still in place. No attorney is needed for this first step. It simply ensures that those who wish to appeal have their spot in line in case the legislature makes no changes to the process during the session.

In order to preserve your appeal follow the instructions below. We are waiting to hear if the county will preserve an appeal on behalf of Deschutes County. 

Appeal Form: Wildfire-hazard-class-appeal-form.pdf

Press Release: Post - Newsroom

In the News this Week

For Years, Oregon Counties Kept Excess Proceeds From Selling Tax-Foreclosed Properties - Now they have to give the money back.

Editorial: Levy's bill may help some homeowners with insurance

Sisters Town Hall this Saturday! 

Join Senator Broadman and Representative Levy for a Town Hall this Saturday in Sisters. RSVP here: bit.ly/Central-Oregon-RSVP

Click here for the funding freeze fact sheet.

Contact the Office of the Attorney General here.

Page Program

The first House Honorary Pages will begin their days of service in the Oregon Legislature later this month. This exciting program has a long history reaching back to the late 1800s. Any student 12-17 in good academic standing can apply to come to Salem to spend one day performing duties on the House Floor, learning about how state government operates, and assisting with the day-to-day work of the legislature. At District 53, we always work hard to make sure our Pages have a great hands-on experience. We encourage any interested students to check out the website to learn more about the Honorary Page Program and fill out an application to participate.

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​