[OMS_MANAGERS] Registration Available for Rural Forward Event on 5/19

[Sally Gilcrease]

Hello,
I have a question for the group regarding Oregon HB3115 (I believe that is
correct) which requires that every city provide a public area for sleeping
for the homeless, which must include lavatory facilities (porta potty and
handwashing at a minimum). If cities do not comply, they will be denied
state funds. This requirement came to our attention at our most recent
meeting at City  Hall.

We are a small rural town of about 1100 people, and we do rely on state
funding for numerous budgetary needs. We have TWO public places, only TWO,
that could be used for homeless camping!   One is a small park on Main
Street, in full view of commercial buildings and residences. And we are
trying desperately to upgrade Main Street! The other is a large public park
which is adjacent to Cow Creek and our city's water supply, as well as play
ground, walking path, and city maintenance buildings.  Our city manager has
informed us that the city MUST provide camping areas on one of those two
areas, as the city owns no other properties in our city limits that are
vacant or could provide enough space for campers.  Granted, there would be
restrictions on the time campers can stay on site, but we all know how that
goes. The city will be responsible for clean up daily as well.

Our small town has worked diligently at keeping the problem of homeless
folks from "taking over" our streets, under bridges, parks, etc. Now it
seems we must make room for them on Main Street.  What is everyone else
doing? Small town Oregon, anywhere, what is being discussed in your little
cities?
Sincerely,
Sally Gilcrease
Riddle Downtown Development
503-307-0807




On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <
Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:

> FYI – RDI anticipates this will fill up quickly so if you are interested
> in attending, you should register sooner rather than later…Best, Sheri
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> This one-day event hosted by the The Reser Family Foundation and Rural
> Development Initiatives will provide space for Oregon Funders, Rural
> Support Organizations, and Rural Leaders to:
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>    - Discuss and appreciate the full complexity of rural issues
>    - Compare experiences about the reality of rural funding
>    - Understand how narrative and networks can influence power
>    - Focus on action: What can you do as a funder, rural support
>    organization, or leader?
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> RDI and The Reser Family Foundation are partnering with Foundations for a
> Better Oregon and The Ford Family Foundation on event sessions.
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> Please see this link
> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rural-forward-toward-rural-power-and-prosperity-registration-586026038657>
> for more information and to register for this in-person event.
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> Please note that there will also be an opportunity to attend individual
> sessions virtually; that registration information will be available in the
> coming weeks.
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> We look forward to seeing you there!
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> *Jennifer Groth*
> Director of Policy and Partnerships
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> *Rural Development Initiatives* <http://www.rdiinc.org/>*, Inc.*
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> Cell: 541-217-8293 |
> *jgroth at rdiinc.org <jgroth at rdiinc.org%0b>*91017 S Willamette Street,
> Coburg OR  97408
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