House District 60 August Update
Friends,
I hope this update finds you well and that you have had the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the many events and activities that our district has to offer during the summer. I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on some issues that I have been working on during the past month.
Urban/Rural Tours
In order to begin to bridge the urban/rural divide that we tend to feel so dramatically in this district, I will be hosting Representative Margaret Doherty (HD 35 – Tigard & SW Portland) and Representative Andrea Salinas (HD 38 – Lake Oswego) August 20th – 22nd. I have been working hard organizing a tour that allows them to see a few of the unique assets that HD 60 has to offer. In return, I will be touring their districts August 30th and 31st. I have no doubt that we all have a lot we can learn from each other.
Coffee Hours
In September, I will be hosting coffee hours throughout the district. This is a great opportunity to come out and discuss any issues that are of importance to you! Find the coffee hour nearest you below:
Burns Coffee Hour
9am | Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Bella Java – 314 N. Broadway Ave. Burns
Dayville Coffee Hour
9am | Thursday, September 13, 2018
Dayville Café – 212 Franklin St. Dayville
John Day Coffee Hour
2pm | Thursday, September 13, 2018
Timbers Bistro - 742 W Main St, John Day
Baker City Coffee Hour
9am | Friday, September 14, 2018
Mad Matilda's - 1931 Court Ave. Baker City
I have events created on my Facebook page which you can find here. If you would like a poster to share either on social media or to print off and post around town, please email tiffany@oregonstatelegislature.gov.
Drought Disaster Declaration
Lastly, as I’m sure you are all aware, we have had a very dry summer. Not only is this impacting the fire season, but it has been devastating to many crops and local farmers. Thankfully, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued a disaster declaration for many counties in Eastern Oregon, including all of the counties in House District 60; Baker, Grant, Harney, Lake, and Malheur counties. If you are a farmer or if know a farmer who has been affected by this drought, you may qualify for emergency loans. Farmers have 8 months to apply for this financial assistance. For more information click here. I have also attached a Fire Report that the Oregon Department of Forestry recently released. It has very useful information and I encourage all of you to review it.
As always, please reach out if there is anything that either I or my staff can assist you with.
Best wishes,
Lynn Findley
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