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

[Sally Gilcrease]

Thank you so much! We will check this out!
Sally GIlcrease
Riddle, OR




On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 5:04 PM Elaina Turpin <turpin at cityofestacada.org>
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> If your city is not talking to LOC, they should be. They are keeping us up
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> https://www.orcities.org/resources/communications/bulletin/support-needed-rural-liability-safe-resting
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of
> *Sally Gilcrease
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:55 PM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Registration Available for Rural Forward
> Event on 5/19
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> Hello,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Riddle Downtown Development
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> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <
> Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:
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> 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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> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_rural-2Dforward-2Dtoward-2Drural-2Dpower-2Dand-2Dprosperity-2Dregistration-2D586026038657&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=TwFzQoYdKgBBxNDsCkAw0SCh-aH2gZV4sICZ9unG5pY&m=RjQrqRTgQPVKypkcium3f3rAoU28NfZpoa0Q1e5_eR8&s=CjZOeaVWNGvjB1YpYTUEdcsKstWRHL3qdBXIYn0NZt4&e=>
> 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*
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.rdiinc.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=TwFzQoYdKgBBxNDsCkAw0SCh-aH2gZV4sICZ9unG5pY&m=RjQrqRTgQPVKypkcium3f3rAoU28NfZpoa0Q1e5_eR8&s=4Vl6Q4vyexkykaNK0O-vtLHq8bjHmvshMfZtZ8M_N2c&e=>*,
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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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