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To contact me, please click here: Sen.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Friends and Neighbors,
Upcoming Events
Join us next week at a Town Hall with Senator Lisa Reynolds and Reps Mari Watanabe and Nathan Sosa. Thursday, October 2nd. 5:30-7:00PM at PCC Rock Creek. Register to attend at this link here.
Legislative Updates
Laws going into effect FRIDAY, September 26th
More than 700 bills passed both the Oregon House and Senate this year, and many of those laws go into effect 90 days after sine die: Friday, September 26, 2025. Laws going into effect expand the housing supply and protect Oregon consumers, ultimately putting money in pockets of those who need it most. Cost of living and access to housing continue to be top priorities for Oregonians, and we are tackling those needs along with matters of safety and privacy in legislation taking effect Friday. Please see a sample of bills going into effect below.
Out and About for Senate District 15
Visit with Vietnam President Luong Cuong
Last weekend I joined fellow Oregon legislators, state leaders and top business advocates in meeting with Vietnam’s State President, Luong Cuong, during his stop in Seattle on his U.S. visit. He recognized (and was rather excited to speak about) Oregon's “Silicon Forest”. The President emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to deepening cooperation in technology, trade, and renewable energy. Global partnerships like this help build pathways to prosperity for working families at home and abroad. I was so honored to be a part of this bridge-building opportunity.
State President receives US’s Oregon State legislators
Unite Oregon - Community Celebration in Cornelius
Last weekend, I joined the community in celebrating the work of Unite Oregon in convening neighbors to seek positive change as Cornelius experiences growth. This event was in celebration of the completion of Unite Oregon's anti-displacement and anti-gentrification project with the City of Cornelius, as well as to honor the winner of the TV Highway Equity Coalition logo design contest. I appreciated the heartfelt stories and resolve.
Community Events
Last Saturday was a beautiful and fun-filled day to spend in community. I enjoyed Forest Grove's Annual Corn Roast and Chalk Art Festival, eating delicious corn and looking at all the beautiful chalk art creations. I finished the day at the annual OrencoFest in Hillsboro and it was top notch fun! Thank you to the City of Hillsboro and the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce for all you do to make these events beautiful, community-building successes each year.
Community Outreach
Recycled Art and Trashion Show
Come to the "Trashion Show" in Forest Grove this coming Saturday, Sept 27. The idea is to create an art piece, a costume, or an accessory from items you'd find in your recycling bin. Then bring your friends and family to Taqueria Corona in Forest Grove to show off what you've made. Or just attend to enjoy what others have created!
- Saturday, September 27th
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Taqueria Corona, 2009 Main Street, Forest Grove
Find more information here.
Neighborhood Collection Events
Shared from Metro
Free household hazardous waste collection events take place in communities across greater Portland on Saturdays in spring and fall.
There is no charge to bring your hazardous household garbage to Metro’s community events. Metro Central and Metro South transfer stations also accept hazardous waste from households for free. A small portion of your monthly garbage bill goes to help pay for these services.
View the Fall 2025 collection event schedule
What to bring
- paints and stains
- pesticides and poisons
- cleaners and disinfectants
- thinners and solvents
- propane
- sharps (medical syringes)
- batteries
- fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
- aerosols
- automotive products
- thermometers
- pool and spa chemicals
- hobby chemicals
- No electronics (cell phones, computers, etc.)
- No garbage
- No empty containers
Events in other areas
If you live in Oregon outside Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties, call 1-800-RECYCLE (1-800-732-9253) for household hazardous waste event information in your community.
Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
Immigration Resources
Oregon Coast Economic Summit
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Team SD 15 is ending the week at the 2025 Oregon Coast Economic Summit in Coos Bay. We'll have more to share in next week's newsletter. |
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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