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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Timothy Bishop, CMSM, OCED<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Economic Development Director
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">City of La Grande – Economic Development Department
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">P.O. Box 670 / 1000 Adams Avenue</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">La Grande, OR 97850<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:tbishop@cityoflagrande.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">tbishop@cityoflagrande.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Office: 541-962-1308<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cell: 541-962-5994<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Fax: 541-963-3333<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<a href="http://www.lagrandeed.com/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.lagrandeed.com</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces@omls.oregon.gov>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Executive Director<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:29 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [OMS_MANAGERS] Medford - EID PASSED!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Good morning!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br>
I wanted to share some exciting news with you, <b>the Economic Improvement District was approved last night by City Council!<br>
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It passed unanimously (with one abstention due to a conflict, but that councilor is fully supportive), and we were also awarded the contract.<br>
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Just as important—only <b>11% of property owners were opposed</b>, which is a strong show of support after a two-year process.<br>
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A few highlights from the night:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Over 30 people stayed for nearly four hours since we were the last item on the agenda<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Public comments in favor were thoughtful and strong<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We received 24 letters of support, including 14% from within the district<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">City staff is genuinely excited and proud to be partnering with us<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">And a fun milestone: f<b>or the first time, City staff will attend the Main Street Conference with us.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We’ll share the official press release soon, but I wanted you to hear it directly. This is a big moment for downtown Medford, and we truly appreciate your support along the way.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222">Did you miss the March Newsletter... <a href="https://mailchi.mp/downtownmedford/dma_march2026newsletter" target="_blank">read here</a></span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Annie Jenkins, Executive Director</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Downtown Medford Association</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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