[OMS_MANAGERS] Revitalization Grant Backlash

[Shannon Suhr]

Ouch!
I admit I'm feeling better about our hecklers. : )
I like that so many posted positive responses or excitement about the
changes. That's something we're going to try to do too whenever we see
comments.
Shannon

On Mon, Jun 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM Elaina Turpin via OMS_MANAGERS <
oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> When we posted it on Facebook, we got some really nasty comments.
> https://www.facebook.com/cityofestacada/posts/pfbid02PAmJgR58SvnM1qFgNiMHzH3opwiBBPmAcqeUmjgPznfakQXrFmRN6KTRo2u75dpfl
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> We set up an FAQ and shared that.
> https://www.cityofestacada.org/resource-dir/oregon-main-street-revitalization-grant-faqs/
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> I will say that the hate is directed at us and not the business owners.
> I’ll keep an eye out for any other suggestions.
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> *Sent:* Monday, June 16, 2025 8:20 AM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Revitalization Grant Backlash
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> For their previous OMSRG, the folks in Chiloquin also included the
> community to learn about the project and then brought them back together
> again. You might reach out to them to check on how they hosted this.
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of
> *President DCO
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:22 AM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Revitalization Grant Backlash
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> We're going to be holding a public meeting to allow people to ask
> questions about the grant itself- letting folks know it's not a one time
> thing, that it requires a match, etc... And allowing our recipient to
> address any concerns or what have you that people might have.
>
> We're hoping this gives people the information they need to understand the
> grants and also gets them excited for future projects. We are also asking
> our recipient, because it's our first time doing the grant, to talk about
> his experiences helping put it together.
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> I find putting a positive spin and giving people more information is a
> great way to alleviate the haters.
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> Jen Waters
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> President
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> Downtown Corvallis Org.
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> 541-250-1707
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> On Sat, Jun 14, 2025, 9:23 AM Shannon Suhr <shannonbsuhr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
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>
> One of our businesses who was awarded the revitalization grant has
> received comments from a customer questioning if they still needed their
> support "now that they will be getting all that money." The business owner
> is understandably upset because of this and because of social media
> comments questioning why other, more distressed buildings on Main Street
> were not chosen.
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> We are planning on releasing a statement explaining the grant process, but
> are there any other suggestions on how to handle this from a PR
> perspective?
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> We are a newer group and would appreciate hearing how other communities
> addressed these issues.
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> Thanks!
>
> Shannon Suhr
>
> Canyonville Main Street Association
>
> Vice President
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