[OMS_MANAGERS] Neighborhood Watch Programs

[Cassie Sollars]

Hi Shauna –

 

This summer will be the third year we are partnering with the city’s park ranger program, however, there is a cost for us. The park ranger program is run in cooperation with Parks & Rec and the McMinnville Police Department. The department trains the rangers to cite for minor offenses, carry radios and monitor behaviors in two of the city’s parks. Since City Park adjoins our historic district, the MDA has paid for the extension of the program in our own 36-block district. Patrols begin in late April or early May and run through the first week in October. They have really helped us, not only in keeping people moving downtown, but as tourism ambassadors. 

 

Our cost the first year was $10,000, which we had to take out of our reserves. Last summer, we could only afford $6,000 and our hope is that the city will step in to pay for them 100 percent in the future. They have made a difference for regular police officers as well so the city really sees the benefit.

 

That might be an option for you.

 

Cheers,

Cassie

 

 

Cassie Sollars, Manager

McMinnville Downtown Association

105 N.E. Third Street

McMinnville, OR  97128

P: 503-472-3605 ~ F: 503-434-1274 ~ C: 971-241-0153

 <mailto:cassie at downtownmcminnville.com> cassie at downtownmcminnville.com ~  <http://www.downtownmcminnville.com> www.downtownmcminnville.com

 

 

 

From: OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Shauna Neigh
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 2:49 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Neighborhood Watch Programs

 


Hello all,

 

I am looking into starting a Neighborhood Watch/ Block Captain Program in my historic downtown area. We have had a lot of shenanigans downtown lately. With the nice weather coming, I fear they are just getting started.  Does anyone have experience in starting a program like this? Any advice on what works for you and what doesn't?

 

Thanks!!!

Shauna


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Shauna Neigh

Main Street Coordinator

Cottage Grove, Oregon 

cgmainstreet at gmail.com

Ofc: 541-767-4119

Fax: 541-942-1267

Cell: 440-787-6093

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