<div dir="ltr">Hello, <div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>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? <br>Sincerely, <br>Sally Gilcrease</div><div>Riddle Downtown Development</div><div>503-307-0807</div><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><table style="direction:ltr;border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size:0;height:12px;line-height:0"></td></tr><tr><td><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Arial;line-height:1.15;color:#000"><tbody><tr><td style="height:1px;width:107px;vertical-align:top;padding:.01px 1px"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;padding:.01px 1px 0.01px 0.01px;width:107px;text-align:center"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td valign="top" style="padding:.01px 0.01px 0.01px 14px;vertical-align:top"></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="max-width:600px;width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="line-height:0"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:'ws-id xaeKQnzogMN4';font-size:.01px;line-height:0"> </td></tr></tbody></table></div><img src="https://tracy.srv.wisestamp.com/px/wsid/xaeKQnzogMN4.png" alt=""></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov">Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-4066986304209830154">
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<p class="MsoNormal">FYI – RDI anticipates this will fill up quickly so if you are interested in attending, you should register sooner rather than later…Best, Sheri<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(111,114,135)">This one-day event hosted by the The Reser Family Foundation and Rural Development Initiatives will provide space for Oregon Funders, Rural Support
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto">Discuss and appreciate the full complexity of rural issues<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-4066986304209830154MsoListParagraph" style="color:rgb(111,114,135);background:white">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto">Compare experiences about the reality of rural funding<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-4066986304209830154MsoListParagraph" style="color:rgb(111,114,135);background:white">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto">Understand how narrative and networks can influence power<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-4066986304209830154MsoListParagraph" style="color:rgb(111,114,135);background:white">
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto">Focus on action: What can you do as a funder, rural support organization, or leader?<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(111,114,135)">RDI and The Reser Family Foundation are partnering with Foundations for a Better Oregon and The Ford Family Foundation on event sessions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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this link</a> for more information and to register for this in-person event.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please note that there will also be an opportunity to attend individual sessions virtually; that registration information will be available in the coming weeks.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to seeing you there!<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Jennifer Groth</span></b><br>
Director of Policy and Partnerships<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="http://www.rdiinc.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,102,0)">Rural Development Initiatives</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color:rgb(0,102,0)">, Inc.</span></b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: 541-217-8293<span style="color:red"> </span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">|</span><u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:jgroth@rdiinc.org%0b" target="_blank">jgroth@rdiinc.org<br>
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