[OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: FW: Two Week Statewide COVID Freeze starting 11/18

Fri Nov 13 16:46:24 PST 2020

VERY helpful.

Thank you.

On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 4:45 PM Elisa Joy Payne <ej at downtownhillsboro.org>
wrote:

> Attached is a draft letter modified from the examples on the IRAO's
> website to be in the voice of a Main Street manager.
>
> Here is the link to find your State representative's contact information:
> https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/FindYourLegislator/leg-districts.html
> <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/FindYourLegislator/leg-districts.html.>
>
> And while you are at it, remember to add them to your newsletter and press
> release email lists!
>
> *Elisa Joy 'EJ' Payne* *| *Executive Director
> *| Hillsboro Downtown Partnership *| *Cultivating a vibrant community.*
> *|* *o.* 503-640-6145* | **m.* 503-341-8639
> *|* *e. *ej at downtownhillsboro.org *|* *w.* downtownhillsboro.org
>
> Follow what's happening Downtown on INSTAGRAM
> <https://www.instagram.com/dwtnhillsboro/>.
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 4:10 PM Lizzy Caston <lizzy at albertamainst.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Would your Chamber president be willing to draft a template letter we can
>> all use? That might make it more effective, easier & cohesive for main
>> streets.
>>
>> We might also want to reach out to and coordinate with Independent
>> Restaurant Alliance of OR who have been lobbying for this in a very
>> organized manner. They would be thrilled to join forces with Main Streets
>> and support. I know them so let me know if that’s something people would
>> like.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 3:05 PM Elisa Joy Payne <ej at downtownhillsboro.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I reached out to my Chamber president, who is a great lobbyist at the
>>> state level. She said we should send letters to the state reps ASAP
>>> demanding that they approve to-go cocktails starting with the new shutdown
>>> orders next Wednesday. I'll adapt the script from the IRAO page for us and
>>> send it out to you all soon. She encouraged us all to ask our chambers just
>>> for their logos to include in support, since they are all focused on
>>> lessening the overall restrictions.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Elisa Joy 'EJ' Payne* *| *Executive Director
>>> *| Hillsboro Downtown Partnership *| *Cultivating a vibrant community.*
>>> *|* *o.* 503-640-6145* | **m.* 503-341-8639
>>> *|* *e. *ej at downtownhillsboro.org *|* *w.* downtownhillsboro.org
>>>
>>> Follow what's happening Downtown on INSTAGRAM
>>> <https://www.instagram.com/dwtnhillsboro/>.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 2:03 PM Lizzy Caston <lizzy at albertamainst.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Take out beer and wine, including beer and wine cocktails is allowed,
>>>> but our restaurants and bars are losing tremendous amounts of money by not
>>>> being able to sell other alcohol based drinks to go. Hope this clarifies.
>>>>
>>>> Lizzy Caston
>>>> Alberta Main Street
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 1:52 PM Rachel Thieme <
>>>> rthieme at beavertonoregon.gov> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Sarah Lu,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The Independent Restaurant Association of Oregon is also advocating
>>>>> for to-go cocktails: https://indprestaurants.org/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Best of luck to everyone navigating this!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rachel Thieme (she/her)
>>>>>
>>>>> Economic Development Project Coordinator
>>>>>
>>>>> City of Beaverton
>>>>>
>>>>> cell: (503) 523-9859
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I am currently working remotely.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On
>>>>> Behalf Of *Sarah Lu Heath
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 13, 2020 1:47 PM
>>>>> *To:* STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>; Oregon Main
>>>>> Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: FW: Two Week Statewide COVID
>>>>> Freeze starting 11/18
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I’m on with Governors Regional Solutions team – take out IS allowed.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Just not to-go cocktails – is there interest among this group to begin
>>>>> a loud, concerted effort to get our reps back to work to change the OLCC
>>>>> regs?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sarah Lu Heath
>>>>>
>>>>> Executive Director
>>>>>
>>>>> Astoria Downtown Historic District Association
>>>>>
>>>>> No.1-12th Street, Suite 114
>>>>>
>>>>> PO Box 261
>>>>>
>>>>> Astoria, OR 97103
>>>>>
>>>>> 503.791.7940
>>>>>
>>>>> www.AstoriaDowntown.com
>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.astoriadowntown.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=8R2CgxWUChMLuzpa5h5ONwOEtGgUX8-si1-U1vQ7w4U&m=Q-F34mkDM1SHK1vQUAgpHIo5m49mOjx9qQUu1vqVYqE&s=j55f4QtNnRfFSE5B5pIEB2-0zSatZcG0ncP-cBwL4yY&e=>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On
>>>>> Behalf Of *STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 13, 2020 1:36 PM
>>>>> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
>>>>> oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: FW: Two Week Statewide COVID
>>>>> Freeze starting 11/18
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Just looked up the press conference.  Here’s a link to the recording.
>>>>> https://www.opb.org/article/2020/11/13/oregon-governor-kate-brown-covid-19-restrictions/
>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.opb.org_article_2020_11_13_oregon-2Dgovernor-2Dkate-2Dbrown-2Dcovid-2D19-2Drestrictions_&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=8R2CgxWUChMLuzpa5h5ONwOEtGgUX8-si1-U1vQ7w4U&m=Q-F34mkDM1SHK1vQUAgpHIo5m49mOjx9qQUu1vqVYqE&s=k8Ke5G3UWJP-NDxwy7uh5jywswiWVx75lqplAIlzMP8&e=>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> It looks like Multnomah is 4 weeks but I don’t see restaurants not
>>>>> offering up take-out:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> “The two-week “freeze” harkens back to many of the restrictions of
>>>>> the “stay home, save lives” order Brown issued in March. It will take
>>>>> effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and extend to at least Dec. 2. Restrictions
>>>>> under the new framework apply statewide, not just in counties with acute
>>>>> coronavirus spread. And the new restrictions will be in place in some parts
>>>>> of Oregon for more than two weeks. Brown said Multnomah County will be
>>>>> under the new guidelines for at least four weeks, and other hot spots will
>>>>> also face longer restrictions.”
>>>>> https://www.opb.org/article/2020/11/13/oregon-governor-kate-brown-covid-19-restrictions/
>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.opb.org_article_2020_11_13_oregon-2Dgovernor-2Dkate-2Dbrown-2Dcovid-2D19-2Drestrictions_&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=8R2CgxWUChMLuzpa5h5ONwOEtGgUX8-si1-U1vQ7w4U&m=Q-F34mkDM1SHK1vQUAgpHIo5m49mOjx9qQUu1vqVYqE&s=k8Ke5G3UWJP-NDxwy7uh5jywswiWVx75lqplAIlzMP8&e=>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Here is a link to Governor Brown’s page:
>>>>>
>>>>> https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19
>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__govstatus.egov.com_or-2Dcovid-2D19&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=8R2CgxWUChMLuzpa5h5ONwOEtGgUX8-si1-U1vQ7w4U&m=Q-F34mkDM1SHK1vQUAgpHIo5m49mOjx9qQUu1vqVYqE&s=KVmm3WFnVvEHhRxHuEr42yvdlWBY7VNIlkX98_exULw&e=>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On
>>>>> Behalf Of *Todd Carpenter
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 13, 2020 1:25 PM
>>>>> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
>>>>> oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Fwd: FW: Two Week Statewide COVID
>>>>> Freeze starting 11/18
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> i'm hearing that portland metro is four weeks and is completely closed
>>>>> meaning NO take out.  is that true?  does anyone know if this is all metro
>>>>> counties?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 1:17 PM Melanie Fisher <m.fisher.dda at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Here is the Governors details to her Covid Freeze: Starting NOVEMBER
>>>>> 18th thru DECEMBER 2nd.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *From:* LIEBE Annette * GOV
>>>>>
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 13, 2020 12:29 PM
>>>>> *To:* LIEBE Annette * GOV <Annette.LIEBE at oregon.gov>
>>>>> *Subject:* Two Week Statewide COVID Freeze starting 11/18
>>>>> *Importance:* High
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Here’s a summary of the Two-Week Freeze announced by Governor Brown
>>>>> during the noon press conference. These new measures are intended to limit
>>>>> group activities and stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Two-Week Freeze measures will be in effect from Nov. 18 through
>>>>> Dec. 2, statewide. These risk reduction measures are critical in
>>>>> limiting the spread of COVID-19, reducing risk in communities more
>>>>> vulnerable to serious illness and death, and helping conserve hospital
>>>>> capacity so that all Oregonians can continue to have access to quality
>>>>> care.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Two-Week Freeze measures include:
>>>>>
>>>>>    - Limiting social get-togethers (indoors and outdoors) to no more
>>>>>    than six people, total, from no more than two households.
>>>>>    - Limiting churches and other faith-based venues to a maximum of
>>>>>    25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors.
>>>>>    - Limiting restaurants to take-out only.
>>>>>    - Closing gyms and fitness organizations.
>>>>>    - Closing indoor recreational facilities, museums, indoor
>>>>>    entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts.
>>>>>    - Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens,
>>>>>    aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pools.
>>>>>    - Limiting grocery stores and pharmacies to a maximum of 75%
>>>>>    capacity and encouraging curbside pick up.
>>>>>    - Limiting retail stores and retail malls (indoor and outdoor) to
>>>>>    a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick up.
>>>>>    - Closing venues (that host or facilitate indoor or outdoor
>>>>>    events).
>>>>>    - Requiring all businesses to mandate work-from-home to the
>>>>>    greatest extent possible and closing offices to the public.
>>>>>    - Prohibiting indoor visiting in long-term care facilities.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The Two-Week Freeze does not apply to or change current health and
>>>>> safety protocols for personal services (such as barber shops, hair salons,
>>>>> and non-medical massage therapy), congregate homeless sheltering, outdoor
>>>>> recreation and sports, youth programs, childcare, K-12 schools, K-12 sports
>>>>> currently allowed to operate, current Division 1 and professional athletics
>>>>> exemptions, and higher education — all of which can continue operating
>>>>> under previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
>>>>>
>>>>> For all other permitted activities listed above, the Oregon Health
>>>>> Authority will be issuing sector-specific guidance within the next
>>>>> week. Sectors without specific prohibitions or guidance must operate under
>>>>> general employer guidance.
>>>>>
>>>>> *I had originally scheduled time for both Central and South Central
>>>>> COVID response teams on Thursday to discuss revisions to the phased
>>>>> re-opening approach. If anyone has questions or would like me to schedule a
>>>>> meeting over the weekend or early next week, please just let me know.
>>>>> Otherwise, we’ll keep the time on Thursday.*
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Annette Liebe
>>>>>
>>>>> Regional Solutions Coordinator
>>>>>
>>>>> Office of Governor Kate Brown
>>>>>
>>>>> 1011 SW Emkay Dr., Suite 108
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1011+SW+Emkay+Dr.,+Suite+108+%0D%0A+Bend,+OR+97703?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
>>>>> Bend, OR 97703
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1011+SW+Emkay+Dr.,+Suite+108+%0D%0A+Bend,+OR+97703?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
>>>>> (541) 610-7215
>>>>>
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1011+SW+Emkay+Dr.,+Suite+108+%0D%0A+Bend,+OR+97703?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
>>>>> www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov
>>>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov_&d=DwMGaQ&c=pslXprxdtWHFBuj41-AaSLF1gHAT1_cek1PvLND777Q&r=8R2CgxWUChMLuzpa5h5ONwOEtGgUX8-si1-U1vQ7w4U&m=Q-F34mkDM1SHK1vQUAgpHIo5m49mOjx9qQUu1vqVYqE&s=t8KdagHeE4xGd8Jpnl5AB4MUqrev7TY7MtyrU-9queI&e=>
>>>>>
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1011+SW+Emkay+Dr.,+Suite+108+%0D%0A+Bend,+OR+97703?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Todd Carpenter
>>>>>
>>>>> PO Bo 2688
>>>>>
>>>>> The Dalles, OR 97058
>>>>>
>>>>> Cell:  503-705-2889
>>>>>
>>>> --
>> Lizzy Caston
>> Alberta Main Street
>> cell 503-803-3326
>> Albertamainat.org
>>
> --
Lizzy Caston
Alberta Main Street
cell 503-803-3326
Albertamainat.org
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