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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102620_electronic_CorrFrom:Fee, Mary (AGR) To:jeffbocc; Philip Morley; William Agosta (agosta@rockisland.com); Tony Stadelman (ajstadelman@gmail.com) Cc:j.shannon@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject:WSNWCB Meeting with Jefferson County Commissioners Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:22:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon Board of Commissioners and Administrator Morley, I am writing on behalf of Tony Stadelman, WA State Noxious Weed Board (WSNWCB) Chairman, and Dr. William Agosta, WSNWCB Vice Chair, to request an audience with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a WSNWB update, discuss county noxious weed board structures, and offer support to the Jefferson County BOC. The intention is to have a working group that consists solely of the BOC and WSNWCB Chair, Vice Chair, and myself. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 16th, at 1:00 p.m. Please let me know if this time and date will work. Respectfully, Mary Fee Executive Secretary WA State Noxious Weed Control Board 360-902-2053 (office) 360-561-4428 (cell) www.nwcb.wa.gov From:Philip Morley To:Fee, Mary (AGR) Cc:CAO Staff; jeffbocc; William Agosta (agosta@rockisland.com); Tony Stadelman (ajstadelman@gmail.com) Subject:RE: WSNWCB Meeting with Jefferson County Commissioners Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:56:29 PM Ms. Fee, thank you for reaching out. I’ll discuss this with Chair Brotherton, and look forward to coordinating with you in preparing for this item. I’ll circle back with you next week, after the Chair and I have had a chance to discuss your request. Sincerely, Philip Philip Morley Jefferson County Administrator pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us (360) 385-9100 x-383 This is a reminder that all email to or from this email address may be subject to the Public Records Act contained in RCW 42.56. Additionally, all email to and from the county is captured and archived by Information Services. From: Fee, Mary (AGR) <MFee@agr.wa.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:22 PM To: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; William Agosta (agosta@rockisland.com) <agosta@rockisland.com>; Tony Stadelman (ajstadelman@gmail.com) <ajstadelman@gmail.com> Cc: j.shannon@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: WSNWCB Meeting with Jefferson County Commissioners CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon Board of Commissioners and Administrator Morley, I am writing on behalf of Tony Stadelman, WA State Noxious Weed Board (WSNWCB) Chairman, and Dr. William Agosta, WSNWCB Vice Chair, to request an audience with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a WSNWB update, discuss county noxious weed board structures, and offer support to the Jefferson County BOC. The intention is to have a working group that consists solely of the BOC and WSNWCB Chair, Vice Chair, and myself. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 16th, at 1:00 p.m. Please let me know if this time and date will work. Respectfully, Mary Fee Executive Secretary WA State Noxious Weed Control Board 360-902-2053 (office) 360-561-4428 (cell) www.nwcb.wa.gov From:Jim Hollatz To:jeffbocc Subject:Development of Miller Peninsula by State Parks & Recreation Commission Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 10:19:21 AM Attachments:Into Ltr CommissionersChambers FINAL.docx BCHW Peninsula Chapter Miller Peninsula State Park Development Comments 10-4-2020-2.pdf From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:52:20 PM From: Eric Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:49:06 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Eric Johnson Subject: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. October 14, 2020 TO: WSAC Members and Partners FROM: Eric Johnson, Executive Director SUBJ: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 Today, King County Superior Court Judge Nelson K. H. Lee ruled that SB 5472, which mandated County Auditors to significantly increase the number of ballot drop boxes statewide at an estimated capital cost of over one million dollars plus yearly operating and maintenance costs, “is an unfunded mandate pursuant to RCW 43.135.060.” Judge Lee held that the “State must reimburse the local jurisdiction(s) for the costs attributable to the mandate” and further ruled that “All Washington State counties shall be entitled to full reimbursement from the State of Washington in the manner set forth in RCW 43.135.060 for their past and future reasonable costs expended to comply with SB 5472.” WSAC was joined by co-plaintiffs Snohomish, Whitman, and Kittitas Counties in the case and sought immediate payment for all counties that had submitted claims to the State. Judge Lee ordered that “Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties are entitled to damages in the form of full reimbursement for funds expended to date in order to comply with SB 5472 but for which the state has denied them full reimbursement.” The state also argued that a section added to ESHB 2421 during this past legislative session which purports to fund even-year election costs, limits the States liability to counties for election costs under the unfunded mandate statute because the provision stated that the even-year funding is “retrospective and prospective reimbursement” for any new or increased election responsibilities. Judge Lee, however, declared that section to be unconstitutional because, under Article II, Section 37 of the Washington State Constitution, no previous law can be amended or revised by merely referencing the title in an new act, which is what the legislature did. Additionally, a statute may not be retroactive when it would interfere with vested rights such as the costs already incurred to comply with the ballot drop box mandate. It is important that I thank our outside legal counsel, Pacifica Law Group, the many County Auditors who provided vital technical assistance and financial information, and our co-plaintiff counties’ Prosecuting Attorneys and their staff. Let me close by reminding everyone that WSAC completely, and unequivocally, supports the policy to increase the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington State. We have simply argued that per the Unfunded Mandate Statute, the state must provide counties financial resources to implement SB 5472. Judge Lee has concurred with our assessment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Eric Eric Johnson, Executive Director Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE | Olympia, WA 98501-1311 O. 360.753.1886 D. ‪360.489.3013 C. ‪360.481.2241 ‪ Bookmark our website! www.wsac.org “The Voice of Washington Counties" Join the conversation: Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:54:09 PM Attachments:0854_001.pdf From: Eric Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:51:29 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Eric Johnson Subject: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. October 14, 2020 TO: WSAC Members and Partners FROM: Eric Johnson, Executive Director SUBJ: WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case: MSJ Washington State Assoc. of Counties, et al. v. State King County No. 19-2-32705-7 Today, King County Superior Court Judge Nelson K. H. Lee ruled that SB 5472, which mandated County Auditors to significantly increase the number of ballot drop boxes statewide at an estimated capital cost of over one million dollars plus yearly operating and maintenance costs, “is an unfunded mandate pursuant to RCW 43.135.060.” Judge Lee held that the “State must reimburse the local jurisdiction(s) for the costs attributable to the mandate” and further ruled that “All Washington State counties shall be entitled to full reimbursement from the State of Washington in the manner set forth in RCW 43.135.060 for their past and future reasonable costs expended to comply with SB 5472.” WSAC was joined by co-plaintiffs Snohomish, Whitman, and Kittitas Counties in the case and sought immediate payment for all counties that had submitted claims to the State. Judge Lee ordered that “Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties are entitled to damages in the form of full reimbursement for funds expended to date in order to comply with SB 5472 but for which the state has denied them full reimbursement.” The state also argued that a section added to ESHB 2421 during this past legislative session which purports to fund even-year election costs, limits the States liability to counties for election costs under the unfunded mandate statute because the provision stated that the even-year funding is “retrospective and prospective reimbursement” for any new or increased election responsibilities. Judge Lee, however, declared that section to be unconstitutional because, under Article II, Section 37 of the Washington State Constitution, no previous law can be amended or revised by merely referencing the title in an new act, which is what the legislature did. Additionally, a statute may not be retroactive when it would interfere with vested rights such as the costs already incurred to comply with the ballot drop box mandate. It is important that I thank our outside legal counsel, Pacifica Law Group, the many County Auditors who provided vital technical assistance and financial information, and our co-plaintiff counties’ Prosecuting Attorneys and their staff. Let me close by reminding everyone that WSAC completely, and unequivocally, supports the policy to increase the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington State. We have simply argued that per the Unfunded Mandate Statute, the state must provide counties financial resources to implement SB 5472. Judge Lee has concurred with our assessment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Eric Eric Johnson, Executive Director Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE | Olympia, WA 98501-1311 O. 360.753.1886 D. ‪360.489.3013 C. ‪360.481.2241 ‪ Bookmark our website! www.wsac.org “The Voice of Washington Counties" Join the conversation: Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: HCCC Board of Directors Meeting Materials 10/21/2020 Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:54:57 AM From: Robin Lawlis Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:54:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Charlotte Garrido; Dave Herrera; Dave Ward; David Sullivan; Edward Wolfe; Greg Brotherton; Jeromy Sullivan; Joseph Pavel; Kate Dean; Kevin Shutty; Paul McCollum; Randy Neatherlin; Robert Gelder; Scott Brewer; Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Subject: HCCC Board of Directors Meeting Materials 10/21/2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To the HCCC Board of Directors Linked below are additional documents for review and discussion at the Board meeting on 21 Oct 2020 (1:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom). Dept. Fish and Wildlife--Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project Update Presentation Board Briefing Memo: Puget Sound Partnership Legislative Update--Net Ecological Gain We will follow up to distribute the Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative Draft Action Plan to the Board in the next few days. Thank you, Robin Lawlis Admin Program Mgr. Hood Canal Coordinating Council 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430 360-271-2060 (mobile) Note: Communications may be subject to public review. Thursday, October 15 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | October 15, 2020 Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:01:16 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:59:41 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID-19 News | October 15, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Want to receive this email in your inbox? Click here to subscribe. COVID-19 NEWSLETTER 5 Washington Counties to Go to Phase 2 in Inslee’s 4-Part Reopening Plan Five counties east of the Cascade Mountains will advance to the second phase in Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-part reopening plan. Those counties — Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin and Yakima — have been stuck in a modified first phase, the most restrictive of Inslee’s emergency plan governing limits on businesses and social activities. Read more Announcements and Resources STATE Inslee Extends Eviction Moratorium, Public Utilities Proclamation Governor Jay Inslee announced the extensions of the eviction moratorium and public utility proclamations as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. Read more Inslee Announces New State Group for COVID-19 Economic Recovery Governor Jay Inslee introduced a new state effort to help communities recover from the social and economic damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the state continues to battle the deadly virus, the Washington Recovery Group will help strengthen the state’s recovery efforts. The new group will help state agencies coordinate with local governments, higher education and the private sector. Read more Kreidler Extends Emergency Order on Telehealth to Nov. 13 Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler extended his emergency order again, directing all state-regulated health insurers to make additional coverage changes to aid consumers during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more EMPLOYMENT What Should Washington Workers and Employers Know This Week? The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center. Read more Monthly Employment Report Washington’s economy added 2,400 jobs in September and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for September decreased from 8.4 percent (adjusted) to 7.8 percent according to the Employment Security Department. Read more TIP OF THE DAY New "Safer Gatherings" Website This time of year, families and friends will be making choices about whether or not to gather for celebrations, game days or other seasonal events. Gathering in groups— even with people we know—may spread COVID-19. The more people we interact with at a gathering and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher the risk of becoming infected. Read more PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 Transmission Increasing in Western Washington, Rates Flat but Higher in eastern Washington The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19 transmission. Read more Flu Vaccine Should be Considered “Essential” This Year While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, autumn brings with it another unwanted visitor – the flu. The presence of both viruses could put more people in the hospital and strain Washington’s health care system. While we don’t yet have a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, we do have one to prevent flu. Read more Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Progress Update The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts. We are working with the federal government and local partners within Washington to plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. Read more NOTEWORTHY Which States Had the Best Pandemic Response? When President Donald Trump decided to delegate the pandemic response to the states, he gave them a chance to call their own shots. Some states acted aggressively to contain Covid-19, others far less so. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS October 19, 12:00 pm | Virtual Assembly Register View this email in your browser This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us | Why did I get this? Want to change how you receive these emails? Update your preferences | Unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2020 WSAC, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Chamber Cafe this Friday, 10.16.29 Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:59:31 AM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 11:59:27 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Chamber Cafe this Friday, 10.16.29 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Review 2020 Public Input Sought Join the discussion at Chamber Cafe Free Registration The County DCD needs your input. Join us from 10 am - 11am with David Wayne Johnson. The Task Force is hard at work preparing this for Planning Commission and recommendations to the County. Your input, thoughts, ideas and more are critical to the success of this project. There is a great deal of desire for and access for public comment including this Chamber Café Registration is necessary for Zoom Credentials www.JeffcoCARES.com Take the Pledge! www.jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by director@jeffcountychamber.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: JTA Authority Board Meeting 10/20/20 Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:57:36 PM Attachments:Board Packet 10.20.20.pdf From: Sara J. Peck Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:57:06 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan; Kate Dean; David Faber; Ariel Speser; Greg Brotherton Cc: Tammi Rubert Subject: JTA Authority Board Meeting 10/20/20 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings, Please will find attached the October 20th Board Packet. On the Agenda, the underlined yellow items link to the corresponding page in the packet. The Home button will navigate you back to the Agenda from anywhere in the packet. The following is the invitation to the GoTo Meeting: Authority Board Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/JeffErson2/authority-board You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 210-818-749 Please note that the phone number and access code to this meeting will remain the same for all future Authority Board Meetings. Kind Regards, Sj Peck Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Jefferson Transit Authority 63 4 Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 speck@jeffersontransit.com | 360-385-3020 x 108 Candidate Filing Period Closes: Tuesday, October 20 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Are you interested in serving? | WSAC Board of Directors Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:01:10 PM From: Eric Johnson, WSAC Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:01:02 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Are you interested in serving? | WSAC Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 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The following positions are up for election: WSAC Board of Directors President - Michael Largent, Whitman County Commissioner 1st Vice President - Jamie Stephens, San Juan County Councilmember 2nd Vice President (must be an active member from an Eastern Region county) Eastern Region Representative (4 positions available) Western Region Representative (4 positions available) Eastern Region Alternate (2 positions available) Western Region Alternate (2 positions available) National Association of Counties NACo Board of Directors (1 position available) NACo WIR Board of Directors (county population greater than 180,000) NACo WIR Board of Directors (county population less than 180,000) The WSAC Bylaws identify Active Members as: Those duly elected or appointed county commissioners, county council members, or county executives, or the equivalent office in any county operating under a home rule charter, whose county is current in paying annual dues in accordance with a schedule of dues adopted by the Board of Directors and ratified by the Membership. 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Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Apply Now This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Washington State Association of Counties · 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA Dear Kate, As you’ve probably heard, Washington Governor Jay Inslee extended our state’seviction moratorium. It's a huge win! And even though we asked for March 2021,this extension provides security for the more than 114,000 tenants who reportedthey are behind on rent at the end of last month. Our state moratorium is especially important because just as we unclenched our jaws after this third extension, this news came in from the National Low IncomeHousing Coalition about the federal moratorium: "The Trump administration issued on October 9 harmful new guidance on theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) eviction moratorium for nonpayment of rent. The guidance grants landlords additional power and creates new burdens for renters seeking moratorium protections." Will you send Gov. Inslee a thank you email today so that he knows that thecommunity supports this decision? It doesn’t have to be long! Here’s a sample that you can customize:Dear Governor Inslee, Thank you for extending our state’s eviction moratorium so that struggling members of our community can stay in their homes during this difficult time. No one should have to worry about losing their home during a pandemic. I am grateful for your leadership and fully support your decision to ease this burdenfor Washington tenants. Thank you for listening to us! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Eviction moratorium extended! Thank Gov. Inslee. Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:30:19 PM From: Jamala Henderson, Housing Alliance Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:30:14 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Eviction moratorium extended! Thank Gov. Inslee. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Donate Washington Low Income Housing Alliance 100 West Harrison St. Seattle, Washington 98119 (206) 442-9455 info@wliha.org Yours Truly Your Name Send the Governor a Thank You! The eviction moratorium has been extended until December 31 and there aremodest changes including: The continuation of a workgroup led by the Gov's staff and clarifications thatlandlords were asking for regarding the ability to send certain notices totenants. Some other changes were added to the ability of landlords to terminate tenancy with 60-day notices when the landlord intends to move into the unit - to clarify that this is for the actual landlord, not an employee of the landlord.One major change is that a landlord can terminate the tenancy of tenantswho they claim are unauthorized occupants living in the unit after people witha tenancy acknowledged by the landlord have left. If you have questions about your rights, please know that you can contact thestate's Attorney Generals office who is enforcing the moratorium for bothlandlords and tenants. Also keep an eye on the Northwest Justice Project's"Washington Law Help" resources for an updated version of their summary of eviction protections during this unprecedented time. Again, thanks to everyone who took action in the recent weeks to ensure renterscan stay in their homes. Your voices have made a huge difference, and all of usat the Housing Alliance are excited about continuing our collective advocacytogether. And please stay tuned, we'll need your help again in December to makesure no one is evicted into homelessness in the dead of winter! With much gratitude, Jamala HendersonCommunications SpecialistP.S. Next Wednesday marks the beginning of our "Building Momentum"webinar series, which I hope you can all attend! Wednesday Oct. 21, 10-11:30am: Strategic Advocacy for Housing and HomelessnessAdvocates! Join the Housing Alliance for a webinar on how to strategically use your voice to fight for affordable housing, tenant protections, and homelessness solutions at the state level! Register here! View this email in your web browser Unsubscribe From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – October 15, 2020 Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 3:26:27 PM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 3:24:25 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – October 15, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here federal-policy-feed_969768.png NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | NACo.org/coronavirus OCTOBER 15, 2020 Policy-Summit-2020-v3_1691446.jpg NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit Join us for the NACo 2020 Virtual Federal Policy Summit October 21–22, and connect with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and national thought leaders. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER New NACo research analyzes impact of COVID-19 on employment at the county level The August Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report showed indicators that the U.S. economy was beginning a slow, unstable recovery process. Eighty-one percent of counties reported unemployment levels above the healthy level of unemployment. New NACo research takes a deeper dive into the latest employment statistics to explore how the pandemic is impacting different groups of counties in similar economic situations, ultimately highlighting the need for direct, flexible federal funding. READ MORE Upcoming event with Urban Institute – State of the Counties 2020: Budgets, Ballots and Public Health As the U.S. confronts the dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic crisis, counties are called upon to manage a unique and complex range of services. Counties are responsible for providing safe voting options, and the county role as health care providers may eventually include vaccine distribution. But local budgets are even more constrained than usual. How are counties across the country planning for and coping with one of the most challenging end-of-year seasons many have ever faced? Please join NACo and Urban Institute for this timely discussion with research experts and county leaders. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES New CDC resource page on COVID-19 vaccines On October 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled a resource page for COVID-19 vaccine-specific information, including vaccination planning, vaccine safety and FAQs. The website will be updated frequently with new information. READ MORE CDC releases interim considerations for testing K-12 school administrators and public health officials On October 11, the CDC released interim guidance on the appropriate use of testing for COVID-19 in schools for surveillance, diagnosis, screening or outbreak response. The published guidance is meant to supplement, not replace, federal, state, or county safety or privacy laws, regulations and policies that schools currently comply with. READ MORE U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to nad Census operations early, Census Bureau announces operation to end on October 15 On October 13, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end the Census 2020 count early, overruling a lower court decision that the count must continue until October 31. Shortly following the Court’s decision, the Census Bureau announced that it will conclude its counting process on Thursday, October 15. READ MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) SPOTLIGHT ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Lehigh County, Pa.Lehigh County, Pa. Lehigh County established a $4 million broadband, education and workforce redevelopment grant program. The county also invested $5 million of its CRF sub-allocation on a COVID-19 Relief Small Business Grant program, a $4.35 million tourism grant program and a $5 million non-profit grant program. LEARN MORE Ramsey County, Minn.Ramsey County, Minn. As part of Ramsey County’s CRF plan, the county released contracting opportunities for nonprofits and fiscally-sponsored organizations to provide workforce-related services through December 30, 2020. The goal of this new initiative is to address and help mitigate the economic and workforce gaps of the county’s most vulnerable residents. Programs will range from ensuring access to virtual employment training classes, to career services for older adults, among others. LEARN MORE To find additional examples of how counties are investing federal CRF dollars, visit NACo’s CRF resource hub. HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING Deadline fuels CRF money uncertainty The Dec. 30 deadline to use or lose Coronavirus Relief Fund money is forcing county budget managers into a tight spot. READ MORE Explore County News' coverage of COVID-19 Read the latest stories from NACo's County News and explore how counties are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE COVID-19 WEBINAR SERIES: COMING UP OCT 19 COVID-19 Testing Solution Available Through NACo/ CVS Health Partnership OCTOBER 19 | 11 A.M. - 12 P.M. EDT REGISTER OCT 26 Early Childhood Suburban Peer Learning Network: Improving Children and Families’ Access to Services During COVID-19 OCTOBER 26 | 2 - 3 P.M. EDT REGISTER OCT 28 COVID-19 Testing Solution Available Through NACo/ CVS Health Partnership OCTOBER 28 | 11 A.M. - 12 P.M. EDT REGISTER NACo PARTNER RESOURCES Crowe webinar – Safeguarding your financial future: Learn how counties maximize CARES Act funding and comply with the additional reporting burden, while continuing to address potential declining revenues and ongoing increased expenses. Comcast COVID-19 resources: Comcast is providing multiple tools and resources to keep counties connected during COVID-19. 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From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WSF Weekly Update Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:31:05 PM From: Washington State Department of Transportation Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:30:59 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: WSF Weekly Update CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. banner Lightning strikes Puyallup at Edmonds terminal Our ferry Puyallup is back in service after lightning hit it over the weekend. The bolt struck while the vessel was docked in Edmonds. I’m glad no one was hurt, but the impact did knock a terminal employee to the ground. The strike caused minor damage to the terminal and the ferry’s navigational system, resulting in one-boat service on our Edmonds/ October 15, 2020 Riding a ferry during the COVID-19 pandemic If you haven’t been on our ferries recently, much has changed due to COVID-19. Here are a few key things to Kingston route Saturday night through Monday afternoon. Kudos to everyone for getting Puyallup back up and running! Photo of lightning damage at Edmonds terminal Lightning struck our ferry Puyallup while docked at Edmonds Saturday afternoon, causing some light covers to fall and a bulb to explode. In case you’re wondering, when lightning hits one of our vessels, you’re safe within a protective “cage,” or cone of protection. The bolt hits a conductor (rod on top) and is redirected to the water outside of cage. As we saw over the weekend, the biggest threat is to onboard instruments. Mukilteo pedestrian trail reopens The pedestrian path near our new Mukilteo terminal reopened yesterday, Oct. 14. The trail was closed for four weeks so crews could install a handrail along a wall on the project's south side. The new terminal is scheduled to open in December. 45- and 30-year service awards We recently presented a 45-year service award to Capt. Chris Beres and a 30-year service award to Ticket Seller Craig Tuttle. Chris is a master on our Seattle/Bremerton route. Craig works at our Bremerton terminal. Thank you Chris and Craig for your service and dedication over the years. Congratulations! Port Captain Jay Mooney (right) presents Capt. Chris Beres with a ship’s wheel and certificate for his 45 years of service with WSF. be aware of: Face masks: Required on ferries and at terminals – both indoors and outdoors Stay in vehicle: People who drive on a ferry are encouraged to remain in their vehicle Schedules: Current timetables dependent on COVID Response Service Plan Onboard galleys: Closed until further notice All our crewmembers and riders are required to wear a face covering on our ferries, in indoor and outdoor spaces. If you have to catch a ferry right now, I suggest signing up for email alerts, checking terminal conditions and reading our COVID-19 travel updates. “[…] I want to take this opportunity to send you a note to let you know what a great job (Terminal Attendant Dana Billington) has done representing WSF as a good neighbor and employee in the Fauntleroy neighborhood. I have often seen her busy cleaning up Ticket Seller Craig Tuttle received a clock and certificate in honor of his 30 years of service with WSF. Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division trash on the dock […]. One day recently, she actually drove her pickup truck and, with the help of a younger dock worker, loaded up an exercise bike that had been dumped on the parking strip, and cut through the lock on a bike that had been locked up to a signpost for over two years so she could haul them both to the dump. […] Dana has been a wonderful representative for WSF with passengers and with the neighborhood! Thank you to Dana and WSF for such a great employee and WSF representative!” -Fauntleroy terminal neighbor Twitter and Facebook logos WSF Weekly Updates are available on our website at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/weekly Questions? Contact us at WSFWeeklyUpdate@wsdot.wa.gov Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information If you would like to learn more about accessibility and the tools we have available, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Accessibility STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help This email was sent to dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Transportation 310 Maple Park Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98504 October 16, 2020 LEGAL NEWS WSAC Prevails in Unfunded Mandate Case King County Superior Court Judge Nelson K. H. Lee ruled that SB 5472, which mandated County Auditors to significantly increase the number of ballot drop boxes statewide at an estimated capital cost of over one million dollars plus yearly operating and maintenance costs, “is an unfunded mandate pursuant to RCW 43.135.060.” From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Friday 5 | Unfunded Mandate Ruling | Stepping Up | Budget Shortfall Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 10:00:47 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 9:59:56 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Friday 5 | Unfunded Mandate Ruling | Stepping Up | Budget Shortfall CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Judge Lee held that the “State must reimburse the local jurisdiction(s) for the costs attributable to the mandate” and further ruled that “All Washington State counties shall be entitled to full reimbursement from the State of Washington in the manner set forth in RCW 43.135.060 for their past and future reasonable costs expended to comply with SB 5472.” COUNTY NEWS Island County Named Stepping Up Innovator County Island County was named as one of a select group of Stepping Up Innovator Counties in the United States for its expertise in collecting baseline data on the number of people in its jail who have mental illnesses. Out of approximately 500 participating counties involved with Stepping Up, Island County is the 23rd county to reach this goal. LEGAL NEWS Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down I- 976 to Cut Car-Tab Taxes The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday struck down Initiative 976 to reduce car-tab taxes, nearly a year after statewide voters approved the tax- cutting measure. The initiative’s ballot title was “deceptive and misleading” by promising to lower car-tab taxes “except voter-approved charges” while also rolling back taxes voters had previously approved, the court found. Learn More Learn More Learn More COUNTY NEWS Spokane County Faces $11 Million Shortfall in 2021 Budget Spokane County Commissioners are faced with an $11 million budget shortfall for the 2021 fiscal year that they hope to shrink with early retirements, some cuts and potentially dipping into reserves. Spokane County Commissioners and the public saw the preliminary 2021 budget for the first time Tuesday afternoon during a public hearing. Chief Budget Officer Gary Petrovich said the numbers he presented were preliminary, and the revenue estimates for next year were conservative and could change over the next few months. STATE NEWS Tax Structure Work Group Listening Sessions The Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG), created by the Legislature, is holding a series of virtual listening sessions this Fall. The series will allow legislators to learn about various tax policies and help the TSWG develop alternative scenarios to share with the public in 2021. These listening sessions are for technical stakeholders engaged with tax policy. The TSWG will conduct additional engagement for community members and businesses across the state next year. OCTOBER 21-22 NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit 7:00 am | Webinar OCTOBER 28 Inclusive Public Engagement Strategies 11:00 am | Webinar Learn More Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS View More Upcoming Events FOLLOW US facebook twitter instagram linkedIn wsac.org View this email in your browser This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us | Why did I get this? Want to change how you receive these emails? Update your preferences | Unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2020 Washington State Association of Counties, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us From:Robert Gray To:Public Comments Subject:Food insecurity Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 8:21:10 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. We should all thank the US Department of Agriculture for extending the free school meal program until June 30, 2021. Food insecurity has been a difficulty for many families in Jefferson county even before the impact of COVID-19 so this is welcomed news. According to the news, free meals can be made available to enrolled children and children who are not enrolled ages 18 and under, whether they are attending school in-person or are learning from home. As a former employee of USDA, I know that the department of agriculture supports rural communities in many ways including funding food service, day care, food banks, farmers markets, low income rental and home purchasing, and supporting the development of non-profits and rural businesses. A major example was when USDA helped finance the expansion of our local hospital. Bob Gray, Port Townsend From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:Weekend Madness Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 8:26:15 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Morning, This past weekend was one of the worst noise events we've had from the gun range in a long while. The harassment gunfire is a regular event now, and happens pretty much daily, thanks to the management at the gun range. Obviously the heads of the gun range management sanction this neighborhood harassment and we won't stand for it and we won't allow the commissioners to stand for it either. Frankly, we have to ask the obvious, what in the hell is the matter with you people? The shooters are wildly abusing their privileges ( not rights ) to use leased county land . The noise abuse is different by far from the daily use of the gun range by everyday shooters. The new harassment is being done by firing extremely loud firearms of intervals of 15 seconds to two minutes , with the same gun(s) all day long. This is in steep contrast to the use of the range by a variety of shooters with different size and types of firearms which produce a wide variety of noise and sound levels and frequency. It's just plain harassment, and you haven't even bothered to visit the surrounds of the range and check this out for yourselves. ( a casual one or two time visit to the neighborhood is not a real world sampling ) There have also been a number of gun noise violations of operating hours, at the range just this week alone. I try to call these after hours violations at the range, into the commissioner's phone messages, so at least there will be a record of these events real time, and I have recordings of these violations with time stamped and gps stamped video data, to prove their accuracy and veracity. But it still come down to the basic flaw, YOU the commissioners, continue to fail to do your duty as landlords and to police the gun range for this types of harassment, which is ongoing and unchecked. So I'll ask again....what the hell is wrong with you people? Our neighborhood would like to know. T. Parks From:willowtree To:Public Comments Subject:2 Items for Public Comment Date:Sunday, October 18, 2020 9:11:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, For the sake of the various groups of people at the fairgrounds, now covered by the eviction moratorium until Dec. 31, and for the sake of the neighborhood, it is now time to make it possible for Bayside or another group to set up an oversight system, a supportive structure, for all the groups who need to shelter there during the pandemic. Please make this happen. The other item I wish to ask for your help is the issue with the ferry. On Wednesdays at 2, I take a ferry to Coupeville then drive up to Bellingham to give my daughter, who works full time from home, a day of free daycare on Thursday's. Then I return to Port Townsend on the 9:10 pm ferry Thursday night. And I am not the only grandparent doing a version of this using our ferry. It's highway 20! Not having the ferry would extend my weekly drive 1 1/2 hours each way! More gas, more exhaustion and less safe driving. Please advocate for our community - we don't need to be further isolated. And have our public transportation options reduced. Thank you for all you do, Julia Cochrane, 1175 23rd St. Port Townsend. Sent from my iPhone From:Gloria Gould-Wessen To:jeffbocc Subject:Public Comment for 10/19 Meeting - Board of County Commissioners Date:Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:34:11 AM Attachments:101320_JeffCoFairground_HomelessEncampment.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioner Brotherton, I hope this is the correct vehicle to have a letter read into the record at the October 19th Board of County Commissioners Meeting. The attached letter was reviewed, revised, and written to reflect the community surrounding the Jefferson County Fairground, and the signatories all agreed to its content. We appreciate you reading our letter into the record. We also appreciate your efforts, and the efforts of the various committees associated with mitigating the negative impacts of the homeless encampment at the Fairground for all the residents, including the campers. Sincerely, Gloria Gould-Wessen 905 56th St Port Townsend, WA 98368 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Blair Frater To:Public Comments Subject:Covid-19 related citizen comment from Port Ludlow Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:42:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To the Commissioners and other meeting attendees: On 10/14/20 I walked up to the village center in Port Ludlow to pick up some mail at the post office and leave off some post. There were several EMT vehicles and a fire engine in the parking lot and a pop-up canopy had been set up for locals to interact with fire and safety staff. All good and well, and thanks to all for that and for the service that our fire and emt staff provide. Problem: Not one had on a mask and none were social distancing. Yes they were outside, and yes they were providing a nice public outreach service, but we are still in pandemic mode which unfortunately seems to be ramping up again. A reminder to all from the Washington State Covid-19 web page: There are three face cover orders in place: For employers and workers: Washington employers must ensure workers wear face coverings at work in almost all situations. Employers must provide face coverings if workers do not have them. Employers must comply with this order, which is enforced by the Department of Labor & Industries. For the public: An order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians to wear face coverings in public spaces and shared spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Examples include hotel or apartment hallways, outdoors where many people are gathered such as parks, playgrounds or popular walking paths, and in a restaurant when not seated and eating. People are individually responsible to comply with this order. For businesses: A proclamation from Gov. Inslee prohibits businesses from allowing customers to enter without face coverings. Businesses are encouraged to provide alternatives for customers who cannot wear masks. Best practices for businesses is here in English and Spanish). Fire and Safety staff should model this behavior during public gatherings such as these to protect others and to protect themselves. We cannot afford for our valuable first responders to become Covid-19 statistics, nor can we have them going out into public spaces and not protecting others against this invisible and deadly threat. … Blair Frater, RPh, Port Ludlow From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: HCCC Board Meeting Materials 21 Oct 2020 Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 1:08:46 PM From: Robin Lawlis Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 1:08:06 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Charlotte Garrido; Dave Herrera; Dave Ward; David Sullivan; Edward Wolfe; Greg Brotherton; Jeromy Sullivan; Joseph Pavel; Kate Dean; Kevin Shutty; Paul McCollum; Randy Neatherlin; Robert Gelder; Scott Brewer; Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Cc: Diane Zoren; Julie Shannon; Kaitlyn Floyd; Gretchen Dunmire Subject: HCCC Board Meeting Materials 21 Oct 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To the HCCC Board of Directors Linked here for discussion at the Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board meeting (21 Oct 2020, 1:00- 4:00pm, Zoom teleconference) are the following documents: · Draft Board Meeting Summaries 19 August 2020 - Annual and Regular · Total Funds report · Cash Disbursements Journal August 2020 and September 2020 · HoodCanal Shellfish Initiative Draft Action Plan Thank you, Robin Lawlis Admin Program Mgr. Hood Canal Coordinating Council 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430 360-271-2060 (mobile) Note: Communications may be subject to public review. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: HCCC Board Meeting Materials 21 Oct 2020 Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 1:14:56 PM From: Robin Lawlis Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 1:14:08 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Charlotte Garrido; Dave Herrera; Dave Ward; David Sullivan; Edward Wolfe; Greg Brotherton; Jeromy Sullivan; Joseph Pavel; Kate Dean; Kevin Shutty; Paul McCollum; Randy Neatherlin; Robert Gelder; Scott Brewer; Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Cc: Diane Zoren; Julie Shannon; Kaitlyn Floyd; Gretchen Dunmire Subject: Re: HCCC Board Meeting Materials 21 Oct 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please also see Board Briefing Memo: Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative Draft Action Plan. Thanks, Robin On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 1:08 PM Robin Lawlis <rlawlis@hccc.wa.gov> wrote: To the HCCC Board of Directors Linked here for discussion at the Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board meeting (21 Oct 2020, 1:00- 4:00pm, Zoom teleconference) are the following documents: · Draft Board Meeting Summaries 19 August 2020 - Annual and Regular · Total Funds report · Cash Disbursements Journal August 2020 and September 2020 · Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative Draft Action Plan Thank you, Robin Lawlis Admin Program Mgr. Hood Canal Coordinating Council 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430 360-271-2060 (mobile) Note: Communications may be subject to public review. Housing Solutions Network: October Newsletter Dear friends, As we round the corner into fall so much is uncertain, as much locally as nationally. Our many service sector workers are facing unpredictable employment with the minimal tourism of summer lessening further. As housing prices rise and workers are left vulnerable, the future of our local economy is truly at stake. Local governments and community advocates have fought for emergency measures to protect people in the cascade of crises that we have had this year; at the same time, we must focus on mid-term and long-term solutions. HSN continues to educate community members about the need for affordable housing and calls all local residents to act in the ways that they can. Here are a few ways that the recent work of HSN’s members is laying the groundwork for sustainable change: After receiving over 100 responses from residents, the Permit Survey Report was sent to local government officials and the team is working on From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Let"s keep momentum high for housing! Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 1:55:32 PM From: Kerry Hastings Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 1:55:20 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Let's keep momentum high for housing! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. setting up a meeting with them to identify next steps to improve the process and streamline housing development HSN’s 'How to be a Good Landlord' training provided over 80 people with a toolkit to begin to rent out spaces The upcoming Tiny Home Communities webinar series will equip community members with tools to create their own vision for “micro- housing” communities (more below) Please get involved, do your part, and consider leveraging a gift to help HSN continue our work through contributing to a generous matching grant. Wishing you warmth and wellbeing, In This Newsletter Updates & Announcements | Tiny Home Communities Webinar Series HSN Matching Grant | Cherry Street Project Transition City-County Housing Task Force Grants | WA Eviction Moratorium Resources Updates & Announcements What have you done for housing? Have you opened up a new rental, started donating to a local housing organization, or made another impact on local housing? We want to share your story! Please reply to this message! HSN's Giving Program has received a matching challenge! For every dollar you give by the end of October, it will be matched up to $10,500, totaling $21,000 to help continue HSN's work. Donate here. Join the Tiny Home Communities Housing Action Team for a free webinar series on the what, why, and how of Tiny Home Communities! Read more here. HSN supports the Community Build Project, aiming to provide temporary shelter this winter! Learn more here. Homeward Bound has transferred the Cherry Street Project to Bayside Housing & Services. Read more below. The Joint City-County Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Task Force has awarded a second round of local grants to housing organizations. Learn about the awards below. Curious what our local leaders are doing for housing? You can listen in to the Joint City-County Affordable Housing Task Force and Port Townsend City Council Housing Committee meetings every month! Click the links to see when and how. Tiny Home Communities Webinar Series HSN's Tiny Home Communities Housing Action Team, in collaboration with the Quimper Community Housing Project and QUUF's Affordable Housing Action Group are presenting a series of free webinars this fall. Tiny Home Communities are Big Webinar Topics October 21st – Tiny Home Community Development Basics November 18th – Tiny Home Community Development Strategies December 16th – Tiny Home Communities as Supportive Housing Each webinar will be 6:30 to 8 pm. Registration required to receive Zoom link. Register Now! Jefferson County’s housing crisis is going from bad to worse as the economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to play out. Learn why tiny home communities are a sustainable solution to the housing affordability crisis here in Jefferson County and how to make them even more of a reality. Our goal in this webinar series is to answer many of the questions you might have about tiny home communities, such as: How do you build them? Where can you locate them? Would a tiny home community be a good fit for me? This free series features presentations by local and regional tiny home community development practitioners; interactive learning exercises; and networking opportunities. Contact: tinyhomes@housingsolutionsnetwork.org Learn more: Here Spread the word: Share the event on Facebook. HSN Matching Grant Opportunity! Since we launched our Giving Program in June, we have been blow away by the positive support Housing Solutions Network has received. Amongst the generous gifts we've received is a matching grant. Over the month of October, all donations that HSN receives will be matched, up to $10,500 for a total impact of $21,000 by the end of this month. Double Your Impact and Donate The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated our local housing challenges. Help protect housing for essential workers by giving today. We've already raised over $5,000 to leverage this matching gift - help us meet or exceed our goal! When we launched our Giving Program, HSN had three levels of objectives dependent on the amount of funding received. We have successfully accomplished these goals: Providing COVID-related resources to renters Hosting a convening with housing champions to identify strategies to keep momentum growing through the pandemic Providing a training for potential landlords to "unlock" rental units within existing homes Right now, we are actively making progress on: Launching a County-wide housing awareness campaign to make the link between the well-being of our essential workers and the need for affordable housing Creating a means of connecting renters and landlords to resources and tools to create more community-based rentals in existing spaces Building a Steering Committee that will work with us to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising plan and future vision Continuing the work of Housing Action Teams to improve permitting process, build tiny home villages, and more. Please join this work by making your contribution today, and know that your gift will be doubled in the month of October. Cherry Street Project Transition For those of you who have been following the Cherry Street Project, there is a very big development that was announced recently. Homeward Bound Community Land Trust and the City of Port Townsend have decided to hand over the project to Bayside Housing & Services. You can read the Leader article here, read a statement from Homeward Bound's Board of Trustees here, and watch the meeting in which City Council approved of this transition here. We at Housing Solutions Network are excited by this development because we hope it will allow the community to come together around the task of developing a strong community land trust that can serve to build and hold housing in perpetual affordability. The community land trust, or housing trust, model is a shared equity model that provides a way for communities to take housing and land out of the speculative market to be held as permanently affordable. This enables a community to build a permanent stock of housing that is accessible to lower income families, thereby promoting a stable and diverse community. Affordable Housing Task Force Update The City-County Joint Task Force on Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing finalized recommendations for the second round of grants to local housing organizations. All but one of the applications was funded in full, and the Task Force's recommendations were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Monday October 5th. Here is a list of all the grants requested and their status: Dove House: Emergency Temporary Shelter for victims of Domestic Violence ($73,691 requested - fully funded) Habitat for Humanity: Repair four homes for 30% AMI or less ($40,000 requested - $20,000 funded) Bayside Housing: Providing rental subsidy ($75,000 requested - fully funded) OlyCAP: Haines Street Cottages continuous housing for 24 months ($40,000 requested - fully funded) OlyCAP: Emergency Shelter Request ($200,000 requested - fully funded) Bayside Housing: Rehabilitation of Cherry Street building request ($100,000 requested - not funded) If you want to listen to the Affordable Housing Task Force meetings, they are open to the public (via phone) and happen every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month (except in November when they will happen the first and third Wednesdays). The phone access number is written on the agendas. Make a public comment here and access the agendas here. Washington Eviction Moratorium Governor Inslee has again extended the eviction moratorium for Washington State tenants whose income has been impacted by COVID-19. It will now expire on December 31st. If you, or someone you know, has questions about the eviction moratorium, the video below is a good place to start. The video is a recording of a presentation that was organized as a joint effort between the Clallam-Jefferson Counties Pro Bono Lawyers, Northwest Justice Project, and Housing Solutions Network. If you are a tenant and you think you are being wrongfully evicted, call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014 Recording of the presentation on the Eviction Moratorium, held in September Resources Governor Inslee extended and expanded the moratorium on evictions through December 31st, 2020. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS before leaving any rental. If you think you are facing an unlawful eviction and need legal help, contact the CLEAR Hotline 1.888.201.1014 (both lines are open from 9:10AM-12:15PM) CLEAR Senior: 1.888.387.7111 Learn about the eviction moratorium at Washington Law Help. Find more housing related COVID-19 resources here. Learn how you can help make a difference for local housing here. Copyright © 2020 Jefferson Community Foundation, All rights reserved. Housing Solutions Network is an initiative of the Jefferson Community Foundation. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 1394, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 https://www.jcfgives.org/ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. This email was sent to kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Housing Solutions Network · PO Box 1394 · Port Hadlock, WA 98339-1394 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: White House Weekly Recap (10/16) Date:Friday, October 16, 2020 3:24:37 PM From: White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 3:24:13 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: White House Weekly Recap (10/16) CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Office of Intergovernmental Affairs White House Weekly Recap for State, local, and Tribal officials | October 16, 2020 On behalf of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), we are providing you this top-line update of this week's resources, news, and guidance from your Federal partners to help you serve your fellow citizens. Below, please find updates on: Readout of the COVID-19 National Briefing Call Readout of the 39th Governors' COVID-19 Video Teleconference CVS & Walgreens Vaccine Distribution for Seniors in Nursing Homes Department of Justice Grant Announcements & Operation Legend Update Judge Amy Coney Barrett Modernizing America's Water Resource Management The Trillion Trees Initiative Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act #OperationLadyJustice $220 Million in Port Infrastructure Grants SPRINT Challenge Funds Innovative Projects to Prevent Future Pandemics We appreciate your partnership and will continue to share pertinent updates as they become available. As a reminder, IGA is the primary liaison between the White House and America's State and local elected officials and Tribal governments. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of assistance. Sincerely, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs William F. Crozer Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director O: 202-456-8491 | C: 202-881-8545 | E: William.F.Crozer@who.eop.gov @WilliamCrozer45 Nick Barbknecht Associate Director Cell 202-881-9124 Nicolas.Barbknecht2@who.eop.gov Gabby Uli Deputy Associate Director Cell 202-881-8552 Gabriella.M.Uli2@who.eop.gov Readout of the COVID-19 National Briefing Call Image Thank you for your efforts in the whole-of-America approach to responding to COVID-19. Below you will find a readout from the White House COVID-19 National Briefing Call with State, local, and Tribal officials. Note that Friday, October 16, is the deadline for States to submit their vaccine distribution plans per CDC guidance. Doug Hoelscher (Director, WH IGA): The attached letter to @NYGovCuomo & @AsaHutchinson highlights the historic State-Federal collaboration, inclouding efforts to distribute a safe & effective vaccine for the American people in record time. Kudos to governors like @GovParsonMO who have already submitted their plans. Participants on the October 14th call included: Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator ADM Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Robert Kadlec, M.D., Assistant Secretary, HHS VADM Jerome Adams, M.D., U.S. Surgeon General Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator: Dr. Birx highlighted her travel to 38 states and 30 colleges and universities in the last four months where she has met with State, local, and Tribal leaders to continue coordination on COVID-19 response, recovery, and reopening efforts. Through her experiences, Dr. Birx has learned a tremendous amount of information on data and trends that she has carried from State to State to share with elected officials, health leaders, educators. Dr. Birx emphasized the importance of monitoring community spread and being cognizant of potential spread from asymptomatic individuals. While there is evidence of spread, especially in the Northeast over the past 10 days, Dr. Birx said it is preventable by being following appropriate mitigation measures, like social distancing, even within households. ADM Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: A key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, ADM Giroir provided an update on our nation’s testing strategy and the importance of protecting vulnerable citizens. He also echoed Dr. Birx’s concern regarding the importance of targeting young individuals in communities, who may be asymptomatic in order to prevent any additional spread of COVID-19. ADM Giroir highlighted the Trump Administration’s award of $760 million to Abbott for the delivery of 150 million Abbott BinaxNOW rapid tests. To date, an average of 1 million tests are being distributed daily. As the President stated last month, vulnerable communities, minority communities, and Indian Health Services are being prioritized. Dr. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, HHS: Dr. Kadlec provided an update on the development and use of vaccine and therapeutics. Dr. Kadlec noted he is encouraging partnerships with the private sector to drive innovation like Operation Warp Speed, a government-led and nationwide effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics quickly. Dr. Kadlec said he is working with FDA to discuss future distribution of therapeutics. And of note, as of October 14, 281 tests are authorized by FDA under EUAs; these include 219 molecular tests, 56 antibody tests, and 6 antigen tests. VADM Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General: Dr. Adams, a frequent champion for taking care of our minority and vulnerable populations, provided an update on protecting the health of Americans during this unprecedented time. While COVID-19 has shown a spotlight on disparities in communities, Dr. Adams said this flu season is critical and receiving the flu vaccine is the best way to save lives and reduce the severity of any illness. The flu vaccine is most effective administered before Halloween! To learn more, please visit www.vaccines.gov and watch a PSA from Dr. Adams here. U.S. Surgeon General: In #Neenah to help launch a surge testing site that will help the people of #Wisconsin battle #COVID19. Testing is a critical component in our battle against #COVID19. The site will conduct up to 30,000 tests w/ the intent to detect cases that would go undetected. We would also like to highlight First Lady's Melania Trump's recent recovery since being diagnosed with COVID-19. The First Lady discusses her personal experience and expresses her gratitude for all the medical staff around the county here. The First Lady also hares additional perspective on her BE BEST initiative here - "Give Focus to Our Next Generation." Also find more from Second Lady Karen Pence's recent roundtable discussion at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Philadelphia, PA on mental health. The discussion focused on President Trump's recent Executive Order, signed on October 5th, addressing mental and behavioral health needs and preventing the tragedy of suicide. Since January 2020, the Trump Administration has led over 986 briefings with over 240,412 State, local, and Tribal participants. Readout of the 39th Governors' COVID-19 Video Teleconference Image White House Coronavirus Task Force Call with our Nation's Governors On Tuesday, October 13, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar led a discussion with approximately 50 states; territories; the City of Washington, D.C.; and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss local, state, and federal COVID-19 response and recovery best practices. Governors were joined by their state health officials and additional members of their team in their COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Participants from the White House Coronavirus Task Force included: Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Director Robert Redfield, M.D., Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HHS Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS Director Anthony Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy & Infection Diseases (NIAID), HHS Doug Hoelscher, Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) Scott Atlas, M.D., Advisor to the President Secretary Azar provided our nation’s governors an update on Operation Warp Speed’s overall efforts to develop life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and discussed treatments currently available for hospitalized patients. Vice President Mike Pence recently called on governors to publicize the treatment options to their citizens and on their public health websites ensuring the public knows there are treatment options available today for COVID-19. Ambassador Deborah Birx provided an update on data trends from across the nation, and discussed her recent visits to northeast states including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dr. Antony Fauci provided an update on several potentially life-saving treatments currently being reviewed in accordance with the FDA’s rigorous standards. Dr. Hahn provided an update on FDA’s ongoing work related to COVID-19. Director Robert Redfield discussed CDC efforts to partner with states in developing their vaccine distribution plans and noted the upcoming deadline (Friday, October 16) for those plan submissions to the CDC. Admiral Brett Giroir provided an update on the distribution and administration of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid point-of care tests and shared with governors Tuesday’s announcement of a new contract with Cue to support the production of more point-of-care tests. Admiral Giroir also highlighted testing best practices, including states working with HHS on utilizing point-of-care antigen testing as an option for nursing homes and other congregate facilities. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey: Just had a call with @HHSgov @SecAzar and fellow governors to discuss #COVID19 updates. Thank you to Secretary Azar and the Administration for the continued support as we work to contain the virus. Since January 2020, the Trump Administration has organized and hosted 39 governors’- only briefings to drive effective communication and collaboration at every level of government. CVS & Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Agreement to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes The Trump Administration’s top priority throughout the Coronavirus pandemic is protecting our nation’s most vulnerable, and that includes providing our seniors with a safe and effective vaccine. On Friday, October 16, President Trump announced the Administration is providing free distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings. The efforts are being coordinated through Operation Warp Speed in partnership with CVS and Walgreens. Both companies will handle every aspect of the incredibly important task of getting vaccines to our seniors and caregivers: getting the vaccines to the facilities, administering the vaccines, and tracking all the data we need to ensure we’re safely vaccinating the vulnerable. Read More: Trump Administration Partners with CVS and Walgreens to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Americans in Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide The White House: JUST ANNOUNCED: We have finalized a partnership with @CVSHealth and @Walgreens to deliver the Coronavirus vaccine, when approved, directly to nursing homes-at no cost to seniors! HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Our unprecedented public-private partnership with @CVSHealth and @Walgreens will provide convenient and free vaccination to residents of nursing homes across America, another historic achievement in our efforts to get a safe and effective vaccine to Americans as fast as possible. This is the first agreement of its kind in the greatest mobilization of the federal government and the private sector to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The vaccines themselves are already free, paid for by the federal government at no additional cost. Medicare will be covering the full cost of this program to administer the vaccines for Americans staying in nursing homes paid for by Medicare. Other insurers and facilities will work with CVS and Walgreens, as they often already do, to cover these administration costs. AP News: Feds Unveil Plan To Get Coronavirus Shots to Nursing Homes Department of Justice Grants & Operation Legend Update On Wednesday, October 14, Attorney General William Barr announced updates on Operation Legend during a roundtable with State and local officials and law enforcement professionals in Albuquerque, NM. Image Attorney General Barr meets with law enforcement in Albuquerque, NM on October 14, 2020. Watch: Attorney General's Full Press Conference Read More: A Breakdown of the Federal Charges in Each District KOB 4: AG Barr Visits Albuquerque to Tout Progress of Operation Legend The Daily Caller: Over 5,000 Arrests Made To Reduce Violent Crimes DOJ Spokesperson Kerri Kupec: AG Barr with Sheriff Manuel Gonzales getting briefed on success of #OperationLegend in #Albuquerque. From one LEO: “The people here are extremely thankful with how #OperationLegend has made their lives safer & is keeping dangerous people away from their kids.” Bernalillo County Sheriff Department: Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III had the pleasure of welcoming United States Attorney General William Barr back to Albuquerque today to support our efforts w/ Operation Legend. 113 defendants have been charged with federal crimes in ABQ since the operation began. #partnership #safernm Since Operation Legend’s launch in July 2020, more than 5,000 arrests – including approximately 247 for homicide – have been made; more than 2,000 firearms have been seized; and nearly 22 kilos of heroin, more than 15 kilos of fentanyl (enough to deliver more than 7.5 million fatal doses), more than 130 kilos of methamphetamine, more than 28 kilos of cocaine, and more than $7.3 million in drug proceeds have been seized. Operation Legend and Other Community Safety Updates Fox2Now (St. Louis, MO): Homicides Down 49% in St. Louis Since Operation legend Started Cleveland 19 News (Cleveland, OH): 94 People Charged with Federal Crimes in Cleveland Since Operation Legend Started in July Fox 59 (Indianapolis, IN): Operation Legend to Continue in Indianapolis Amid High Homicide Rate Fox (Baltimore, MD): Ten Alleged Crops Gang Members in West Baltimore Indicted for Murder, Assault - 6 Arrest Fox News: ICE Arrests 176 in Operation Rise Sanctuary City Crackdown Additionally, DOJ made two significant grant announcements on Friday, October 16. First, DOJ announced more than $341 million in grants to combat America’s addiction crisis. Illegal drugs and illicit drug use have claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 Americans since the turn of the century. Powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl are exacting an enormous toll on families and communities, and an emergence in the use of methamphetamines and other psychostimulants is drawing drug traffickers and driving up overdose rates. Three years ago, President Trump declared a Public Health Emergency and initiated a whole-of-government approach dedicated to ending this national tragedy. The Department of Justice has invested unprecedented levels of funding in combating the addiction crisis. The awards announced today build on those earlier investments. Second, DOJ announced the award of over $54 million to support wellness and safety of law enforcement officers. OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded grants to law enforcement departments, local jurisdictions, and training and technical assistance organizations throughout the United States. More than $19 million will support the training and implementation of law enforcement agencies’ body-worn camera programs. Almost $24 million will reimburse jurisdictions for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests, while more than $11 million will support law enforcement safety and wellness programs, research and services. Attorney General Barr made the announcement during remarks at the Major Cities Chiefs Association Conference in New Orleans, LA. Judge Amy Coney Barrett The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its first week of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett On Thursday, October 15. Learn more about Judge Barrett here. The committee will vote next Thursday (10/22) on whether to advance Judge Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Judge Barrett’s answers to questions from Senators over the past four days demonstrate her extensive knowledge of the law and our Constitution. A few exchanges in particular reveal why she would be an important addition to the Supreme Court: Americans deserve an independent Court: “I believe Americans of all backgrounds deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written,” she said. The rule of law is sacred: Judge Barrett was asked why she accepted President Trump’s nomination for the Supreme Court. “If we are to protect our institutions, and protect the freedoms, and protect the rule of law that’s the basis for the society and the freedom that we all enjoy—if we want that for our children and our children’s children—then we need to participate in that work.” Judges shouldn’t be pundits: “I don’t think we want judges to be legal pundits. I think we want judges to approach cases thoughtfully, with an open mind,” she said. Decisions must be based in law: “When I write an opinion resolving a case, I read every word from the perspective of the losing party. I ask myself how I would view the decision if one of my children was the party that I was ruling against,” Judge Barrett said. “Even though I would not like the result, would I understand that the decision was fairly reasoned and grounded in law?” State and local officials agree! 24 Governors, 21 Lt. Governors, 22 Attorneys General, 17 Secretaries of State, 100 State Legislative Leaders from All 50 States, and Judge Barrett's former clerks from around the country who support Judge Barrett's confirmation. Read more from the Senate Majority Leader's office here: State Officials Urge The Senate To Confirm Judge Barrett. Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure On October 13, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure. This action ensures Federal coordination on water policy is standard practice now and into the future by formally establishing a Water Subcabinet of senior Federal agency officials to facilitate efficient and effective management and modernization of our water supplies and systems while also eliminating duplication between agencies. Executive Order: Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Infrastructure Administrator Andrew Wheeler (EPA): Today, @POTUS signed an Executive Order that will modernize America's water infrastructure and management of water resources through better coordination across the Federal government. #WaterSubCabinet WH Council on Environmental Quality: Safe & reliable water supplies are critical to all Americans, the economy, & the environment. Today @POTUS signed an EO establishing the #WaterSubcabinet which will coordinate water resource management among agencies and modernize our water infrastructure. Water supply reliability and infrastructure investment are a continuing priority for President Trump and his Administration. With the signing of the Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West in October 2018, the Departments of the Interior, Commerce, Energy and Army focused on addressing “fragmented regulation of water infrastructure” and minimizing "unnecessary regulatory burdens and foster[ing] more efficient decision-making” to modernize water projects to better meet demand. In February of 2020, President Trump signed another Presidential Memorandum on “Developing and Delivering More Water Supplies in California” declaring that it “is the policy of the United States to modernize our Federal western water infrastructure to deliver water and power in an efficient, cost-effective way.” The Bureau of Reclamation is proving that thorough reviews can be completed, timelines can be reasonably set and projects can be built. The Trillion Trees Initiative On Tuesday, October 13, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the United States Federal Council of the One Trillion Trees Initiative. Promoting health and resilient forest has been a top prioity of this Administration, and President Trump and the United States are leading a global environmental effort to preserve and grow trees and forests. On August 28, 2020 the first chapter of the global initiative 1t.org United States Chapter launched. 30 U.S. organizations have already pledged to conserve or grow nearly 1 nearly 1 billion trees by 2030. Ivanka Trump: Proud to support this ambitious effort to grow and conserve one trillion trees worldwide. USDA Seceretary Sonny Perdue: The Trillion Tree Executive Order signed today by @realDonaldTrump demonstrates the Administration’s commitment & leadership in ensuring our national forests are healthy and productive so they can continue to meet the needs of citizens and communities, both now & into the future. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt: @realDonaldTrump has boldly led on many conservation initiatives, including the One Trillion Trees Initiative. This new Council will support & enhance the incredible efforts already taking place under his admin to better manage our forests & woodlands. The Council will develop a methodology to track and measure the United States' submissions towards the Initiative, specifically the number of trees grown, conserved, and restored on United States Federal lands. Additionally, the Council will identify and address potential statutory and regulatory limitations that may prevent or limit the Federal Government from planting, conserving, and growing trees. Read More: President Trump signs order backing 1 Trillion Trees effort Read More: President Trump Administration Furthers Commitment to One Trillion Trees Initiative President Trump Signs Savanna's Act & Not Invisible Act of 2019 On October 10, President Donald. J. Trump continued his Administration's ongoing work and partnership to promote community safety in Indian Country and address the tragedy of missing and murdered Native Americans by signing into law S. 227, Savanna’s Act and S. 982, the Not Invisible Act of 2019. Native American communities are facing a crisis of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, in particular women and children. One study found that Native American women in certain tribal communities are ten times more likely to be murdered than the average American. The Savanna's Act directs the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement protocols appropriate to address missing or murdered Native Americans. The Not Invisible Act of 2019 directs the U.S. Department of the Interior and DOJ to establish a joint commission on violent crime within and against the Native American community. Read more here. President Donald J. Trump: As the 1st President to formally recognize the issue of Missing & Murdered Native Americans, today, I was proud to sign Savanna’s Act & the Not Invisible Act. We have also provided $295 Million to support public safety & crime victims. Forgotten NO MORE! #OperationLadyJustice Vice President Myron Lizer (Navajo Nation): 3 words, Stolen No More. Ahé’hee President Donald J. Trump for your assistance to assist each Native American Tribe to combat Human Trafficking, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples. Navajo-Hopi Observer: Trump Signs Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act Into Law Image The President's signing of these two important pieces of legislation reinforces many actions the President has already undertaken to fulfill his promise that Missing and Murdered Native Americans are no longer forgotten. On May 3, 2019, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation formally recognizing the tragedy of Missing and Murdered Native Americans. He is the first President to do so. President Trump issued another proclamation on May 5, 2020. On November 26, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Operation Lady Justice Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Task Force is directed to develop and implement an aggressive, government-wide strategy to combat this crisis—especially for women and children. Learn more about the Task Force here. On April 28, 2020, the White House re-established the Council on Native American Affairs to support continued inter-agency coordination with Indian Country on public safety and other key priorities. On July 27, 2020, the Administration opened the first cold case Task Force office for Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives in Bloomington, MN. To date, the Administration has established six cold case offices in Rapid City, SD, Billings, MT, Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Anchorage, AK. On September 30, U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced the award of nearly $300 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Trump Administration Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports On Thursday, October 15, the Trump Administration - through the U.S. Department of Transportation - announced the award of over $220 million in grants to improve America's port facilities. The discretionary grant funding will be distributed across 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program. A full list of grant recipients can be found here. Of the 18 projects that were awarded grants, eight are located in Opportunity Zones, which are part of a federal program that encourages long-term private capital investment into underserved communities across the United States. Read more about DOT's collaboration around opportunity zones here. Secretary Elaine Chao: Happy to announce @USDOT is providing $220 million to improve and modernize port facilities across the country. Ports are critical to our nation’s economy and provide countless jobs! U.S. maritime ports are critical links in the U.S. domestic and international trade supply chain and this funding will assist in the improvement of port facilities at or near coastal seaports. The Port Infrastructure Development Program aims to support efforts by ports and industry stakeholders to improve facility and freight infrastructure to ensure our nation’s freight transportation needs, present and future, are met. The program provides planning, operational and capital financing, and project management assistance to improve their capacity and efficiency. Ports also provide countless jobs for Americans and are key to a nation that heavily relies on its maritime services. By providing the funding to support the improvement of this critical infrastructure component, MARAD and the Department of Transportation are ensuring these services will succeed during the nation’s ongoing economic recovery. News Articles The Maritime Executive: Secretary Chao Announces $220 Million in Port Infrastructure Grants The Robesonian: U.S. Department of Transportation awards port in Wilmington, NC grant worth more than $16 million Florida Daily: DOT Sending $13.2 Million to Port of Palm Beach, FL Commerce Department Launches $25 Million Grant Competition to Support America's Response to COVID-19 On Wednesday, October 14, the Trump Administration - through the U.S. Commerce - announced the opening of a national grant competition funded through the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics through innovation and entrepreneurship. This challenge, Scaling Pandemic Resilience through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge is a $25 million national grant competition funded through the CARES Act and will enable organizations to help entrepreneurs address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics. READ MORE: Secretary Ross Announces National Grant Competition to Support America’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic READ MORE: U.S. Department of Commerce Launches $25 Million SPRINT Challenge to Address Coronavirus Pandemic Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation Economic Development Administration’s (EDA): @SecretaryRoss announces the launch of EDA's new Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge, which will enable organizations across the country to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by #COVID19 The CARES Act, signed into law by President Donald J. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: RE: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson County Environmental Crime Report Form Date:Saturday, October 17, 2020 7:22:27 AM From: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 7:22:18 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Jurca, David; Skinner, Gil; Hammond, Steve; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Patty Charnas Cc: boxleitner, kirk Subject: Fwd: RE: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson County Environmental Crime Report Form CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise cautionwhen opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. FYI --- Any bets on how long Jefferson County will take to enforce these codeviolations? Three years and waiting --- Bert ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Debra Murdock <DMurdock@co.jefferson.wa.us> To: bertl@cablespeed.comSent: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:22:45 -0400 (EDT)Subject: RE: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson CountyEnvironmental Crime Report Form Hello Mr. Loomis, Yes, I have some time tomorrow morning and will give you a call. It’s good timing because I just had a joint agency meeting regarding this case and I have some information to share. Looking forward to speaking with you tomorrow, Debra Murdock Code Compliance Coordinator Phone 360-379-4462 From: bertl@cablespeed.com <bertl@cablespeed.com> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 3:33 PM To: Debra Murdock <DMurdock@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson County Environmental Crime Report Form CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise cautionwhen opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Debra, Please contact me when you have time. Thank you Bert Loomis 235 Edgewood Drive Port Ludlow, WA 98365 bertl@cablespeed.com 360-437-0902 home 360-215-0277 cell ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Bill Sherman (ATG) <bill.sherman@atg.wa.gov> To: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:52:19 -0400 (EDT) Subject: RE: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson CountyEnvironmental Crime Report Form Mr. Loomis, As I understand it, Jefferson County has a new code compliance officer who may benefit from the information that you have previously sent to investigating agencies, if she doesn’t already have it. Her name is Debra Murdock, and her phone is 360-379-4462, and email is DMurdock@co.jefferson.wa.us. Sincerely, Bill Sherman From:bertl@cablespeed.com <bertl@cablespeed.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:30 PM To: Susewind, Kelly (DFW) <Kelly.Susewind@dfw.wa.gov>; kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us; Greg Brotherton <gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; James Kennedy <jkennedy@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Sherman, Bill (ATG) <bill.sherman@atg.wa.gov> Cc: Pamela Sanguinetti <pamela.sanguinetti@usace.army.mil>; Horn, Leanne <Leanne.Horn@leg.wa.gov> Subject: Short property VIOLATIONS (Matts Matts Bay] Jefferson County Environmental Crime Report Form Bert Loomis 235 Edgewood Drive Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (360) 437-0901 bertl@cablespeed.com September 30, 2019 Bill Sherman, Counsel for the Environmental Protection Washington State Office of the Attorney General 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA 98104 Re: Short Property (40 Bayshore Drive AFN 921324009) Violations, Jefferson County Dear Mr. Sherman: It has been two years since I notified Jefferson County, DFW, DOH, DOE and the Army Corps of Engineers (letter dated September 27, 2017) that “I have uncovered what appears to be an environmental disaster” on the Short property fronting Mats Mats Bay in Jefferson County. Enclosed is a copy of that letter, along with approximately thirty pages of documentation and photographs confirming the destruction of two fish bearing creeks entering Mats Mats Bay. There is also a large illegally constructed pond on the property that has destroyed a third creek. To date, Jefferson County has failed to address and/or respond to my letters regarding this issue. The other agencies have blamed the County for failing to take action. The property owner must be held accountable and forced to restore those creeks. I hope your office will investigate this matter, and have those creeks fully restored under the supervision and approval of DFW and DOE. Once you have reviewed the attached information please contact me. Sincerely, Bert Loomis Cc: Kelly Susewind, Director WDFW James Kennedy, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Greg Brotherton, Jefferson County Commissioner Kate Dean, Jefferson County Commissioner Enc: Environmental Crime Report Form Short Property File ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** ­­ From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: White House Weekly Recap (10/16) Date:Sunday, October 18, 2020 7:32:41 AM From: White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 7:31:56 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: White House Weekly Recap (10/16) CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Office of Intergovernmental Affairs White House Weekly Recap for State, local, and Tribal officials | October 16, 2020 On behalf of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), we are providing you this top-line update of this week's resources, news, and guidance from your Federal partners to help you serve your fellow citizens. Below, please find updates on: Readout of the COVID-19 National Briefing Call Readout of the 39th Governors' COVID-19 Video Teleconference CVS & Walgreens Vaccine Distribution for Seniors in Nursing Homes Department of Justice Grant Announcements & Operation Legend Update Judge Amy Coney Barrett Modernizing America's Water Resource Management The Trillion Trees Initiative Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act #OperationLadyJustice $220 Million in Port Infrastructure Grants SPRINT Challenge Funds Innovative Projects to Prevent Future Pandemics We appreciate your partnership and will continue to share pertinent updates as they become available. As a reminder, IGA is the primary liaison between the White House and America's State and local elected officials and Tribal governments. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of assistance. Sincerely, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs William F. Crozer Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director O: 202-456-8491 | C: 202-881-8545 | E: William.F.Crozer@who.eop.gov @WilliamCrozer45 Nick Barbknecht Associate Director Cell 202-881-9124 Nicolas.Barbknecht2@who.eop.gov Gabby Uli Deputy Associate Director Cell 202-881-8552 Gabriella.M.Uli2@who.eop.gov Readout of the COVID-19 National Briefing Call Image Thank you for your efforts in the whole-of-America approach to responding to COVID-19. Below you will find a readout from the White House COVID-19 National Briefing Call with State, local, and Tribal officials. Note that Friday, October 16, is the deadline for States to submit their vaccine distribution plans per CDC guidance. Doug Hoelscher (Director, WH IGA): The attached letter to @NYGovCuomo & @AsaHutchinson highlights the historic State-Federal collaboration, inclouding efforts to distribute a safe & effective vaccine for the American people in record time. Kudos to governors like @GovParsonMO who have already submitted their plans. Participants on the October 14th call included: Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator ADM Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Robert Kadlec, M.D., Assistant Secretary, HHS VADM Jerome Adams, M.D., U.S. Surgeon General Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator: Dr. Birx highlighted her travel to 38 states and 30 colleges and universities in the last four months where she has met with State, local, and Tribal leaders to continue coordination on COVID-19 response, recovery, and reopening efforts. Through her experiences, Dr. Birx has learned a tremendous amount of information on data and trends that she has carried from State to State to share with elected officials, health leaders, educators. Dr. Birx emphasized the importance of monitoring community spread and being cognizant of potential spread from asymptomatic individuals. While there is evidence of spread, especially in the Northeast over the past 10 days, Dr. Birx said it is preventable by following appropriate mitigation measures, like social distancing, even within households. ADM Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: A key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, ADM Giroir provided an update on our nation’s testing strategy and the importance of protecting vulnerable citizens. He also echoed Dr. Birx’s concern regarding the importance of targeting young individuals in communities, who may be asymptomatic in order to prevent any additional spread of COVID-19. ADM Giroir highlighted the Trump Administration’s award of $760 million to Abbott for the delivery of 150 million Abbott BinaxNOW rapid tests. To date, an average of 1 million tests are being distributed daily. As the President stated last month, vulnerable communities, minority communities, and Indian Health Services are being prioritized. Dr. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, HHS: Dr. Kadlec provided an update on the development and use of vaccine and therapeutics. Dr. Kadlec noted he is encouraging partnerships with the private sector to drive innovation like Operation Warp Speed, a government-led and nationwide effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics quickly. Dr. Kadlec said he is working with FDA to discuss future distribution of therapeutics. And of note, as of October 14, 281 tests are authorized by FDA under EUAs; these include 219 molecular tests, 56 antibody tests, and 6 antigen tests. VADM Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General: Dr. Adams, a frequent champion for taking care of our minority and vulnerable populations, provided an update on protecting the health of Americans during this unprecedented time. While COVID-19 has shown a spotlight on disparities in communities, Dr. Adams said this flu season is critical and receiving the flu vaccine is the best way to save lives and reduce the severity of any illness. The flu vaccine is most effective administered before Halloween! To learn more, please visit www.vaccines.gov and watch a PSA from Dr. Adams here. U.S. Surgeon General: In #Neenah to help launch a surge testing site that will help the people of #Wisconsin battle #COVID19. Testing is a critical component in our battle against #COVID19. The site will conduct up to 30,000 tests w/ the intent to detect cases that would go undetected. We would also like to highlight First Lady Melania Trump's recent recovery since being diagnosed with COVID-19. The First Lady discusses her personal experience and expresses her gratitude for all the medical staff around the county here. The First Lady also shares additional perspective on her BE BEST initiative here - "Give Focus to Our Next Generation." Also find more from Second Lady Karen Pence's recent roundtable discussion at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Philadelphia, PA on mental health. The discussion focused on President Trump's recent Executive Order, signed on October 5th, addressing mental and behavioral health needs and preventing the tragedy of suicide. Since January 2020, the Trump Administration has led over 986 briefings with over 240,412 State, local, and Tribal participants. Readout of the 39th Governors' COVID-19 Video Teleconference Image White House Coronavirus Task Force Call with our Nation's Governors On Tuesday, October 13, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar led a discussion with approximately 50 states; territories; the City of Washington, D.C.; and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss local, state, and federal COVID-19 response and recovery best practices. Governors were joined by their state health officials and additional members of their team in their COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Participants from the White House Coronavirus Task Force included: Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Director Robert Redfield, M.D., Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HHS Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HHS Admiral Brett Giroir, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS Director Anthony Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy & Infection Diseases (NIAID), HHS Doug Hoelscher, Assistant to the President & Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) Scott Atlas, M.D., Advisor to the President Secretary Azar provided our nation’s governors an update on Operation Warp Speed’s overall efforts to develop life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and discussed treatments currently available for hospitalized patients. Vice President Mike Pence recently called on governors to publicize the treatment options to their citizens and on their public health websites ensuring the public knows there are treatment options available today for COVID-19. Ambassador Deborah Birx provided an update on data trends from across the nation, and discussed her recent visits to northeast states including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dr. Antony Fauci provided an update on several potentially life-saving treatments currently being reviewed in accordance with the FDA’s rigorous standards. Dr. Hahn provided an update on FDA’s ongoing work related to COVID-19. Director Robert Redfield discussed CDC efforts to partner with states in developing their vaccine distribution plans and noted the upcoming deadline (Friday, October 16) for those plan submissions to the CDC. Admiral Brett Giroir provided an update on the distribution and administration of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid point-of care tests and shared with governors Tuesday’s announcement of a new contract with Cue to support the production of more point-of-care tests. Admiral Giroir also highlighted testing best practices, including states working with HHS on utilizing point-of-care antigen testing as an option for nursing homes and other congregate facilities. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey: Just had a call with @HHSgov @SecAzar and fellow governors to discuss #COVID19 updates. Thank you to Secretary Azar and the Administration for the continued support as we work to contain the virus. Since January 2020, the Trump Administration has organized and hosted 39 governors’- only briefings to drive effective communication and collaboration at every level of government. CVS & Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Agreement to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes The Trump Administration’s top priority throughout the Coronavirus pandemic is protecting our nation’s most vulnerable, and that includes providing our seniors with a safe and effective vaccine. On Friday, October 16, President Trump announced the Administration is providing free distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings. The efforts are being coordinated through Operation Warp Speed in partnership with CVS and Walgreens. Both companies will handle every aspect of the incredibly important task of getting vaccines to our seniors and caregivers: getting the vaccines to the facilities, administering the vaccines, and tracking all the data we need to ensure we’re safely vaccinating the vulnerable. Read More: Trump Administration Partners with CVS and Walgreens to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Americans in Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide The White House: JUST ANNOUNCED: We have finalized a partnership with @CVSHealth and @Walgreens to deliver the Coronavirus vaccine, when approved, directly to nursing homes-at no cost to seniors! HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Our unprecedented public-private partnership with @CVSHealth and @Walgreens will provide convenient and free vaccination to residents of nursing homes across America, another historic achievement in our efforts to get a safe and effective vaccine to Americans as fast as possible. This is the first agreement of its kind in the greatest mobilization of the federal government and the private sector to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The vaccines themselves are already free, paid for by the federal government at no additional cost. Medicare will be covering the full cost of this program to administer the vaccines for Americans staying in nursing homes paid for by Medicare. Other insurers and facilities will work with CVS and Walgreens, as they often already do, to cover these administration costs. AP News: Feds Unveil Plan To Get Coronavirus Shots to Nursing Homes Department of Justice Grants & Operation Legend Update On Wednesday, October 14, Attorney General William Barr announced updates on Operation Legend during a roundtable with State and local officials and law enforcement professionals in Albuquerque, NM. Image Attorney General Barr meets with law enforcement in Albuquerque, NM on October 14, 2020. Watch: Attorney General's Full Press Conference Read More: A Breakdown of the Federal Charges in Each District KOB 4: AG Barr Visits Albuquerque to Tout Progress of Operation Legend The Daily Caller: Over 5,000 Arrests Made To Reduce Violent Crimes DOJ Spokesperson Kerri Kupec: AG Barr with Sheriff Manuel Gonzales getting briefed on success of #OperationLegend in #Albuquerque. From one LEO: “The people here are extremely thankful with how #OperationLegend has made their lives safer & is keeping dangerous people away from their kids.” Bernalillo County Sheriff Department: Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III had the pleasure of welcoming United States Attorney General William Barr back to Albuquerque today to support our efforts w/ Operation Legend. 113 defendants have been charged with federal crimes in ABQ since the operation began. #partnership #safernm Since Operation Legend’s launch in July 2020, more than 5,000 arrests – including approximately 247 for homicide – have been made; more than 2,000 firearms have been seized; and nearly 22 kilos of heroin, more than 15 kilos of fentanyl (enough to deliver more than 7.5 million fatal doses), more than 130 kilos of methamphetamine, more than 28 kilos of cocaine, and more than $7.3 million in drug proceeds have been seized. Operation Legend and Other Community Safety Updates Fox2Now (St. Louis, MO): Homicides Down 49% in St. Louis Since Operation legend Started Cleveland 19 News (Cleveland, OH): 94 People Charged with Federal Crimes in Cleveland Since Operation Legend Started in July Fox 59 (Indianapolis, IN): Operation Legend to Continue in Indianapolis Amid High Homicide Rate Fox (Baltimore, MD): Ten Alleged Crops Gang Members in West Baltimore Indicted for Murder, Assault - 6 Arrest Fox News: ICE Arrests 176 in Operation Rise Sanctuary City Crackdown Additionally, DOJ made two significant grant announcements on Friday, October 16. First, DOJ announced more than $341 million in grants to combat America’s addiction crisis. Illegal drugs and illicit drug use have claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 Americans since the turn of the century. Powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl are exacting an enormous toll on families and communities, and an emergence in the use of methamphetamines and other psychostimulants is drawing drug traffickers and driving up overdose rates. Three years ago, President Trump declared a Public Health Emergency and initiated a whole-of-government approach dedicated to ending this national tragedy. The Department of Justice has invested unprecedented levels of funding in combating the addiction crisis. The awards announced today build on those earlier investments. Second, DOJ announced the award of over $54 million to support wellness and safety of law enforcement officers. OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded grants to law enforcement departments, local jurisdictions, and training and technical assistance organizations throughout the United States. More than $19 million will support the training and implementation of law enforcement agencies’ body-worn camera programs. Almost $24 million will reimburse jurisdictions for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests, while more than $11 million will support law enforcement safety and wellness programs, research and services. Attorney General Barr made the announcement during remarks at the Major Cities Chiefs Association Conference in New Orleans, LA. Judge Amy Coney Barrett The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its first week of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett On Thursday, October 15. Learn more about Judge Barrett here. The committee will vote next Thursday (10/22) on whether to advance Judge Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Judge Barrett’s answers to questions from Senators over the past four days demonstrate her extensive knowledge of the law and our Constitution. A few exchanges in particular reveal why she would be an important addition to the Supreme Court: Americans deserve an independent Court: “I believe Americans of all backgrounds deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written,” she said. The rule of law is sacred: Judge Barrett was asked why she accepted President Trump’s nomination for the Supreme Court. “If we are to protect our institutions, and protect the freedoms, and protect the rule of law that’s the basis for the society and the freedom that we all enjoy—if we want that for our children and our children’s children—then we need to participate in that work.” Judges shouldn’t be pundits: “I don’t think we want judges to be legal pundits. I think we want judges to approach cases thoughtfully, with an open mind,” she said. Decisions must be based in law: “When I write an opinion resolving a case, I read every word from the perspective of the losing party. I ask myself how I would view the decision if one of my children was the party that I was ruling against,” Judge Barrett said. “Even though I would not like the result, would I understand that the decision was fairly reasoned and grounded in law?” State and local officials agree! 24 Governors, 21 Lt. Governors, 22 Attorneys General, 17 Secretaries of State, 100 State Legislative Leaders from All 50 States, and Judge Barrett's former clerks from around the country who support Judge Barrett's confirmation. Read more from the Senate Majority Leader's office here: State Officials Urge The Senate To Confirm Judge Barrett. Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure On October 13, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure. This action ensures Federal coordination on water policy is standard practice now and into the future by formally establishing a Water Subcabinet of senior Federal agency officials to facilitate efficient and effective management and modernization of our water supplies and systems while also eliminating duplication between agencies. Executive Order: Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Infrastructure Administrator Andrew Wheeler (EPA): Today, @POTUS signed an Executive Order that will modernize America's water infrastructure and management of water resources through better coordination across the Federal government. #WaterSubCabinet WH Council on Environmental Quality: Safe & reliable water supplies are critical to all Americans, the economy, & the environment. Today @POTUS signed an EO establishing the #WaterSubcabinet which will coordinate water resource management among agencies and modernize our water infrastructure. Water supply reliability and infrastructure investment are a continuing priority for President Trump and his Administration. With the signing of the Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West in October 2018, the Departments of the Interior, Commerce, Energy and Army focused on addressing “fragmented regulation of water infrastructure” and minimizing "unnecessary regulatory burdens and foster[ing] more efficient decision-making” to modernize water projects to better meet demand. In February of 2020, President Trump signed another Presidential Memorandum on “Developing and Delivering More Water Supplies in California” declaring that it “is the policy of the United States to modernize our Federal western water infrastructure to deliver water and power in an efficient, cost-effective way.” The Bureau of Reclamation is proving that thorough reviews can be completed, timelines can be reasonably set and projects can be built. The Trillion Trees Initiative On Tuesday, October 13, President Trump signed an executive order establishing the United States Federal Council of the One Trillion Trees Initiative. Promoting health and resilient forest has been a top prioity of this Administration, and President Trump and the United States are leading a global environmental effort to preserve and grow trees and forests. On August 28, 2020 the first chapter of the global initiative 1t.org United States Chapter launched. 30 U.S. organizations have already pledged to conserve or grow nearly 1 nearly 1 billion trees by 2030. Ivanka Trump: Proud to support this ambitious effort to grow and conserve one trillion trees worldwide. USDA Seceretary Sonny Perdue: The Trillion Tree Executive Order signed today by @realDonaldTrump demonstrates the Administration’s commitment & leadership in ensuring our national forests are healthy and productive so they can continue to meet the needs of citizens and communities, both now & into the future. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt: @realDonaldTrump has boldly led on many conservation initiatives, including the One Trillion Trees Initiative. This new Council will support & enhance the incredible efforts already taking place under his admin to better manage our forests & woodlands. The Council will develop a methodology to track and measure the United States' submissions towards the Initiative, specifically the number of trees grown, conserved, and restored on United States Federal lands. Additionally, the Council will identify and address potential statutory and regulatory limitations that may prevent or limit the Federal Government from planting, conserving, and growing trees. Read More: President Trump signs order backing 1 Trillion Trees effort Read More: President Trump Administration Furthers Commitment to One Trillion Trees Initiative President Trump Signs Savanna's Act & Not Invisible Act of 2019 On October 10, President Donald. J. Trump continued his Administration's ongoing work and partnership to promote community safety in Indian Country and address the tragedy of missing and murdered Native Americans by signing into law S. 227, Savanna’s Act and S. 982, the Not Invisible Act of 2019. Native American communities are facing a crisis of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, in particular women and children. One study found that Native American women in certain tribal communities are ten times more likely to be murdered than the average American. The Savanna's Act directs the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement protocols appropriate to address missing or murdered Native Americans. The Not Invisible Act of 2019 directs the U.S. Department of the Interior and DOJ to establish a joint commission on violent crime within and against the Native American community. Read more here. President Donald J. Trump: As the 1st President to formally recognize the issue of Missing & Murdered Native Americans, today, I was proud to sign Savanna’s Act & the Not Invisible Act. We have also provided $295 Million to support public safety & crime victims. Forgotten NO MORE! #OperationLadyJustice Vice President Myron Lizer (Navajo Nation): 3 words, Stolen No More. Ahé’hee President Donald J. Trump for your assistance to assist each Native American Tribe to combat Human Trafficking, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples. Navajo-Hopi Observer: Trump Signs Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act Into Law Image The President's signing of these two important pieces of legislation reinforces many actions the President has already undertaken to fulfill his promise that Missing and Murdered Native Americans are no longer forgotten. On May 3, 2019, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation formally recognizing the tragedy of Missing and Murdered Native Americans. He is the first President to do so. President Trump issued another proclamation on May 5, 2020. On November 26, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Operation Lady Justice Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Task Force is directed to develop and implement an aggressive, government-wide strategy to combat this crisis—especially for women and children. Learn more about the Task Force here. On April 28, 2020, the White House re-established the Council on Native American Affairs to support continued inter-agency coordination with Indian Country on public safety and other key priorities. On July 27, 2020, the Administration opened the first cold case Task Force office for Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives in Bloomington, MN. To date, the Administration has established six cold case offices in Rapid City, SD, Billings, MT, Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and Anchorage, AK. On September 30, U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced the award of nearly $300 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Trump Administration Announces Over $220 Million in Grants for America’s Ports On Thursday, October 15, the Trump Administration - through the U.S. Department of Transportation - announced the award of over $220 million in grants to improve America's port facilities. The discretionary grant funding will be distributed across 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program. A full list of grant recipients can be found here. Of the 18 projects that were awarded grants, eight are located in Opportunity Zones, which are part of a federal program that encourages long-term private capital investment into underserved communities across the United States. Read more about DOT's collaboration around opportunity zones here. Secretary Elaine Chao: Happy to announce @USDOT is providing $220 million to improve and modernize port facilities across the country. Ports are critical to our nation’s economy and provide countless jobs! U.S. maritime ports are critical links in the U.S. domestic and international trade supply chain and this funding will assist in the improvement of port facilities at or near coastal seaports. The Port Infrastructure Development Program aims to support efforts by ports and industry stakeholders to improve facility and freight infrastructure to ensure our nation’s freight transportation needs, present and future, are met. The program provides planning, operational and capital financing, and project management assistance to improve their capacity and efficiency. Ports also provide countless jobs for Americans and are key to a nation that heavily relies on its maritime services. By providing the funding to support the improvement of this critical infrastructure component, MARAD and the Department of Transportation are ensuring these services will succeed during the nation’s ongoing economic recovery. News Articles The Maritime Executive: Secretary Chao Announces $220 Million in Port Infrastructure Grants The Robesonian: U.S. Department of Transportation awards port in Wilmington, NC grant worth more than $16 million Florida Daily: DOT Sending $13.2 Million to Port of Palm Beach, FL Commerce Department Launches $25 Million Grant Competition to Support America's Response to COVID-19 On Wednesday, October 14, the Trump Administration - through the U.S. Commerce - announced the opening of a national grant competition funded through the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics through innovation and entrepreneurship. This challenge, Scaling Pandemic Resilience through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge is a $25 million national grant competition funded through the CARES Act and will enable organizations to help entrepreneurs address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics. READ MORE: Secretary Ross Announces National Grant Competition to Support America’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic READ MORE: U.S. Department of Commerce Launches $25 Million SPRINT Challenge to Address Coronavirus Pandemic Through Entrepreneurship and Innovation Economic Development Administration’s (EDA): @SecretaryRoss announces the launch of EDA's new Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge, which will enable organizations across the country to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by #COVID19 The CARES Act, signed into law by President Donald J. 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Unsubscribe From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Questions for the October 19th BOCC Meeting Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 1:07:51 AM From: Kathleen Keenan Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 1:07:18 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; KPTZ VTeam; Kate Dean; Keppie Keplinger; Tom Locke; Willie Bence; David Sullivan; jeffbocc Subject: Questions for the October 19th BOCC Meeting CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning. Here are the questions from the KPTZ listeners this week. Listeners recognize the communities efforts in keeping the incidence of Covid-19 infections low compared to other counties. They are also aware that the longer this continues, there are situations that could introduce more infection into our county. Many of the questions submitted are accompanied by notes of thanks for this information and gratitude to our county leaders and Public Health staff. Respectfully, Kate Keenan KPTZ Virus Watch Team Questions KPTZ would like to have presented on the air to Dr. Locke / Public Health/County Commissioners (BOCC)/EOC/Chamber of Commerce Questions for October 19th BOCC Meeting: Dr. Tom Locke: 1. I’ve started using N95 masks when I’m in a public space. Would airing the mask for several days in a place away from humans clean it enough that I could extend its life significantly? Should I have 7 masks, one for each day of the week, and use them for a few months before disposal? 2. Now that it appears we'll be living with this pandemic situation for a long time to come, would it be possible for you to post a graph showing the number of tests, cases, and hospitalizations? It would be helpful to have a visual display of when our local spikes and clusters have occurred. 3. Earlier in the pandemic, you often said that the number of cases of COVID-19 were likely ten times the number detected through testing. Does this estimate continue to hold at this stage of the pandemic? 4. I recently encountered a couple that had driven to Jefferson County to “quarantine“ after testing positive. They clearly did not understand that to quarantine meant to stay home and away from other people. They had only mild symptoms, so they felt comfortable traveling. Firstly, since most people use cell phones, how does the health department know that the infected person is really at home? Secondly, can you recap the difference between isolation and quarantine and ask the governor to repeat that important message for infected persons not to travel? 5. There is still a lot of talk about getting to herd immunity so the economy can restart. This is being proposed by medical personnel in a document entitled “The Great Barrington Declaration” which outlines their thinking. Has this strategy ever been used before to get enough people infected and protected from novel viruses? Covid-19 testing: 1. Recently, the health officer of Kitsap County published an open letter to the health care community reinforcing Washington State and CDC guidelines for who should be tested for Covid-19. The broadened access includes groups not mentioned before such as those who recently traveled to areas with a high prevalence of cases, or those with any association to a Covid-19 outbreak as an example. Is Jefferson County considering the same expanded access for Covid testing?? Public Health Strategies: (directed to Dr. Locke or Willie Bence) 1. What precautions are we taking as the pandemic continues, to protect our senior facilities, jail, and other communal settings that could seed a serious outbreak in our community? For example, in Great Falls, MT, a few people who had the virus were arrested and brought to the jail that had been virus free. By the time the county jail’s medical director realized there was a problem, nearly 50 inmates were infected. Board of County Commissioners/Chamber of Commerce: (none submitted) EOC: (see above) Hi Kate, Happy Monday! As we start to inch closer to the 2021 legislative session, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to advocate strategically and knowledgeably this year. So, the Housing Alliance has put together a series of webinars, open to all housing and homelessness advocates, called our "Building Momentum" Series, designed to help us prepare for the 2021 legislative session. The first webinar is this Wednesday, so don't wait to sign up! Wednesday Oct. 21, 10-11:30am: Strategic Advocacy for Housing and Homelessness Advocates! Register here! Join the Housing Alliance for a webinar on how to strategically use your voice to fight for affordable housing, tenant protections, and homelessness solutions at the state level! Drawing on real examples and stories, we will cover the legislative process, important tools for advocates, key tips and talking points when meeting with lawmakers, and how to think strategically with your advocacy. Monday Nov. 2, 5:30-7pm: Deep Dive into the Housing Trust Fund, Progressive Revenue, and Key Budget Asks for 2021! Register here! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Our "Building Momentum" Webinar Series Starts this Wednesday! Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 6:00:50 AM From: John Stovall, Housing Alliance Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 6:00:40 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Our "Building Momentum" Webinar Series Starts this Wednesday! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 2021 is a budget year for the state legislature, one in which lawmakers face a substantial budget deficit and many competing needs statewide. Learn about the Housing Alliance’s legislative priorities that will influence the Operating Budget and the Capital Budget, and how we can advocate together for critical wins! This webinar will be particularly focused on the Housing Trust Fund, Progressive Revenue, and other key budget asks by the Housing Alliance. Wednesday Nov. 18, 10-11:30am: Deep Dive into Tenant Protections Priorities for 2021! Register here! Join us for a deep dive into the Housing Alliance’s public policy agenda items focused on protecting tenants! Prior to COVID-19 Washington renters have been vulnerable to arbitrary and sometimes discriminatory evictions, have been discriminated against in housing applications based on past legal system involvement, and more. The economic and health impacts of COVID-19 have created an additional crisis of income loss and rental debt that state lawmakers must address to prevent a massive wave of evictions and homelessness. In this session, we will discuss “good cause” protections, eviction moratoria, rental assistance, fair chance housing policies, and more. Wednesday Dec. 9, 10-11:30am: Deep Dive into Homelessness Asks and the Housing Alliance Support Agenda for 2021! Register here! Join us for this session to dive deep into a variety of issues we’ll be tackling during the upcoming session. Learn about the Housing Alliance’s key public policy priorities for 2021 specifically focused on addressing and ending homelessness. In addition, we will dive into our Support Agenda asks, which are major priorities of the Housing Alliance that other organizations are taking the lead on! Wednesday Dec. 16, 10-11:30am: Preparing for the 2021 Legislative Session for Housing and Homelessness Advocates! Register here! The 2021 legislative session will be very different from any we’ve participated in before. The session is likely to be all virtual, have significant limitations on capacity, and feature a massive budget deficit. The election will affect the makeup of the legislature. Join us for our take on how to prepare for the session as an advocate, and how you can organize with the Housing Alliance for wins in the face of uncertainty! In solidarity, John Stovall Member Organizer Washington Low Income Housing Alliance 100 West Harrison St. North Tower Suite N220 | Seattle, Washington 98119 (206) 442-9455 | info@wliha.org Follow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Unsubscribe From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Department of the Interior OIEA Newsletter - October 19, 2020 Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 7:51:56 AM From: Office of Intergovermental and External Affairs Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 7:50:24 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Department of the Interior OIEA Newsletter - October 19, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. DOI - Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs Newsletter Department of the Interior Bison Logo Trees with green, red, yellow, and orange leaves by a lake Fall leaves at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Photo by Tom Gable, NPS. October 19, 2020 Secretary's Update On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council (Council), which will be responsible for coordinating the Federal government’s support of the global One Trillion Trees Initiative. The EO names U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt as co-chair of the Council, along with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. A man and woman with shoveling dirt Two men shaking hands “President Trump has boldly led on many conservation initiatives, including the One Trillion Trees Initiative,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “The President’s Council will support and enhance the incredible efforts already taking place under the Trump Administration to better manage our forests and woodlands across our public lands.” Further, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Modernizing America’s Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure.” This historic action ensures Federal coordination on water policy is standard practice now and into the future by formally establishing a Water Subcabinet of senior Federal agency officials to facilitate efficient and effective management and modernization of our water supplies and systems while also eliminating duplication between agencies. The Water Subcabinet will be co-chaired by U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) Secretary David Bernhardt and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler. With this Executive Order, President Trump is demonstrating his bold vision for improving our Federal water infrastructure and prioritizing access to essential water supplies for all Americans. “The Trump Administration has made it a priority to ensure communities across the nation receive safe, reliable water,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “Today’s action by President Trump furthers our incredible efforts over the past three and a half years to cut bureaucratic red tape and improve water infrastructure.” Lastly, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Secretary Bernhardt joined Airstream leadership in Jackson Center, Ohio as they highlighted the importance of outdoor recreation and the resurgence of the American economy during a visit to the Airstream Factory Service Center. Following a tour of the manufacturing operations, Airstream’s leadership signed the Trump Administration's Pledge to America’s Workers, committing to invest in their workforce and expand job opportunities in Ohio. At Airstream, Secretary Bernhardt discussed the Department of the Interior’s role in facilitating outdoor recreation opportunities across the country, managing approximately 500 million acres of land and how travel trailers help outdoor enthusiasts visit America’s national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Highlight: Endangered Species Act In its more than 45-year history, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has catalyzed countless conservation partnerships that have helped recover some of America’s most treasured animals and plants from the bald eagle to the American alligator. But no administration in history has recovered more imperiled species in their first term than the Trump administration. Since 2017, eleven species have fully recovered, no longer being listed on the ESA list. Under the leadership of Secretary Bernhardt and Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rob Wallace, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and its other public and private partners, have prioritized conserving and recovering imperiled species at a record rate. Some notable conservation success stories include species such as the Borax Lake chub in Oregon, the lesser long-nosed bat in Texas, Kirtland’s warbler found in Michigan and Wisconsin, and the black-capped vireo found in Oklahoma, Texas and Mexico. a manatee A woodpecker eating a bug Further, downlistings from endangered to threatened include Florida’s beloved manatee, the Hawaiian goose (‘nene’) in Hawaii, and the Kuenzler hedgehog cactus found in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado. Recently, Secretary Bernhardt, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Fort Benning Garrison Commander, Col. Matthew Scalia, celebrated the proposed downlisting of the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened. Fort Benning performed years of crucial conservation work to recover the woodpecker. In 1998, Fort Benning reported a red-cockaded woodpecker population of 153 potential breeding groups. Their recovery goal was having 351 breeding groups, which has been exceeded with an estimated 412 breeding groups currently in population. The Army’s efforts, in addition to significant commitments from public and private landowners, contributed to the best available science indicating woodpecker populations being stable and increasing with adequate protections in place for its continued recovery. Further, the USFWS recently announced that the best available science shows that the factors affecting wolverine populations are not as significant as believed in 2013 when the USFWS proposed to list the wolverine found in the contiguous United States as threatened. New research and analysis show that wolverine populations in the American Northwest remain stable, and individuals are moving across the Canadian border in both directions and returning to former territories. The species, therefore, does not meet the definition of threatened or endangered under the ESA. Accordingly, USFWS has withdrawn its listing proposal. The species will continue to be managed by state wildlife agencies and tribes with assistance from other land management and conservation partners. For additional information, please read Wolverine Withdrawal: Questions and Answers. 'Made in America' starts with Minnesota mining Delaware Artist Richard Clifton Wins 2020 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest Trump Administration Transfers Federal Water Project in North Dakota to Originally Published by: Duluth News Tribune By: U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt Failed policies from previous administrations undercut the American manufacturing and mining industries, putting Americans out of work and China in the driver’s seat to control the products we rely on every day for electric power, communications, internet connectivity, and national security. President Donald Trump has championed policies to bring these jobs back to the United States, and his administration is continuing to take major steps forward to ensure our rightful place in the mining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals. After two days of competition, Richard Clifton of Milford, Delaware, emerged as the winner of the 2020 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with his painting of a single lesser scaup drake. The announcement was made via live stream at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Clifton’s acrylic painting will be made into the 2021- 2022 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or “Duck Stamp”, which will go on sale in late June 2021. The Service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $25 and raises approximately $40 million in sales each year. These funds support critical conservation to protect wetland habitats in the National Wildlife Refuge System for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people. Local Water Users Today, U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Kate MacGregor joined U.S. Senator John Hoeven and other officials to finalize the transfer of the Oakes Test Area to local ownership. This is the third water-related facility transferred under a law signed by President Trump last year. The John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act expedites the title transfer process for eligible projects including diversion dams, canals and other water-related facilities. The action conveys full ownership to the Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District in Oakes, North Dakota, after the district paid for the Oakes Test Area facilities and lands. A Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned: 747 is 2020’s thickest king Trump makes water demand of farms priority for new office Arkansas Valley Conduit to bring safe, clean Department of Interior Secretary Bernhardt visits FLETC in Artesia Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, Great American Outdoors Act. President Trump’s conservation legacy, Interior’s efforts to protect America’s monuments water to rural Colorado communities A bear standing in a river ICYMI: Online fans voted bear 747 as the 2020 Fat Bear Week champion. Read more about Fat Bear week here. 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To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, “Recorded.” You can also listen live to Dr. Locke at 9:45 a.m. on KPTZ or later on the KPTZ home page. Play Live Virtual BINGO to Deck Out The Recovery Café - Tues, Oct 20th, *Online* *New* October is Domestic Violence Action Month. The Recovery Café is for anyone in recovery from any type of trauma. Opening the Café in the midst of COVID 19 means providing services online and in a way that people can be physically, but not socially, distanced. The Café is asking for help to build a beautiful and welcoming outdoor space for peer-led support groups, classes in a“School for Recovery,” community-building social activities, therapy sessions, and more. You can make a donation of $10 or more by Monday Oct 19th at 4:00 p.m. and receive 2 BINGO cards via email. You can donate here. Call Bekka Bloom at 360-301-6241 if you'd like to pledge an amount and send a check. Or, text CAFÉ to 800-304-0911. Lots of great prizes for each game winner to choose from (gift certificates and products from local businesses) as well as a gift basket. All event details available here. Time: 5:30 pm Location: Online There will be one more event on Monday 10/26 -- an online concert by Hollow Moon. Jefferson County Tiny Home Community Webinar Series - Wed, Oct 21st *Online* Jefferson County’s housing crisis is going from bad to worse as the economic impact of COVID-19 hits. Learn why Tiny Home Communities are a sustainable solution to the housing affordability crisis here in Jefferson County. The goal in this webinar series is to answer many of the questions you might have about tiny home communities, such as: How do you build them? Where can you locate them? And would a tiny home community be a good fit for me? Series starts on Oct 21 with Tiny Home Community Development Basics; then Nov 18 Tiny Home Community Development Strategies; and Dec 16 Tiny Home Communities as Supportive Housing, all 6:30 - 8 pm. Learn more and register here, or email. Time: 6:30 - 8 pm, Location: Online Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting, Wed, Oct 21st *Online* The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you'd like a virtual orientation, please email Marlow. For online meeting information, contact Mark . Time: 4 pm – 6 pm Location: Online Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ - Thurs, Oct 22nd Brewocracy has a new weekly time slot on KPTZ - Thursdays, from 12:10 to 12:40 pm. Discovery Road DJ host Tim Quackenbush hosts Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro in a live broadcast that encourages productive dialogue. John takes questions that listeners call in to 360-215-7270 during the 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. broadcast. You can also email questions to Tim Quackenbush. See the KPTZ event page here for links to join the Zoom meeting. Or simply tune in to KPTZ at 91.9 FM. Check KPTZ for the schedule, and find recorded conversations on the Discovery Road page. Plant-Out Camp Out and Tree Planting - Fri, Oct. 23rd - Sun, Oct. 25th *New* Participate in a hands-on, workshop-based training for nut and fruit tree planting and soil building on an ecologically-conscious farm. This is an experimental event inspired in part by the Global Earth Repair conference held in Port Townsend in 2019. Around the world, commons-based land management involves ritualized and ceremonial group work forms. You will be planting nut trees, fruit trees, and companion plants as well as helping to re-establish groves of Oregon White Oak, an important over-story tree of the PNW. You will also be part of a camp out! For more information and to register, go here. Time: Fri, Oct 23, 5:00 pm – Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 pm Location: Mozaic Farm, Chimacum Port Townsend Farmers Market - Sat, Oct 24th October is a great time to appreciate the pumpkin and its winter squash family. While the tomato, cucumber, zucchini, and eggplant seasons are soon to close, winter squash is just rolling into your farmers markets. The Port Townsend Farmers Market is also online! Place your order online here by 1 pm Thursday and pick it up during market hours. Ther e is a now a new option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers' market. Find out more here. Don't forget your mask! The Port Townsend Halloween Farmers Market will also be here soon (Oct. 31)! Come in costume for a chance to win fun prizes. Children's books will be given to the first five families that visit the farmers market info booth in costume on October 31. Adults, can win special prizes as well, specifically, the first three adults with a costume about food and farm or surviving/thriving in 2020. In addition, the first spooky costume also wins! We are asking folks to join us in the $20 farmers market challenge. Farmers market sales are down 52% versus last season. This sales reduction may result in local farms and businesses closing due to the pandemic economic downturn. We need help to turn things around. We are asking market shoppers to spend more of their weekly grocery budget directly with local farms at the Port Townsend or Chimacum Farmers Market. We also offer the JCFM online store, open Tuesdays 5:30 pm-Thursdays at 1 pm at jcfmarkets.org. The Farmers Market $20 Challenge-- shop local for your health, to support local farms, and as an investment in our community. Time: 9 am-1 pm Location: Uptown, Tyler Street . Chimacum Farmers Market - Sun, Oct 25th This is the last Chimacum market of the season! Want to shop for locally grown food in the heart of our farming community with your dog at your side? Well, the Chimacum Farmers Market may be just the market for you. Located in the heart of Jefferson County’s farm country, The Chimacum Farmers Market is set up every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, June-October. You can find the weekly vendor map on their website. Senior and immuno-compromised shopping hour from is from 10-11 am. General community shopping from 11 am to 2 pm at Chimacum Corner Farmstand. The Chimacum Farmers Market will follow the health and safety plan developed in partnership with Jefferson County Public Health listed in their newsletter, and now includes having shoppers wear masks to protect others. Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (seniors 10-11), Location: 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum Engage PT Discussion on Water Supply - Mill Agreement - Mon, Oct 26th *Online* The City of Port Townsend is beginning the process for renegotiating an agreement with the Port Townsend Paper Mill that will address operations, maintenance, and replacement of the Olympic Gravity Water System as the City looks forward to the next 100 years of water supply. After nearly 100 years, 30 mile pipeline is at the end of its design life. In an effort to develop the best possible strategy for moving forward, the City desires to put all considerations on the table. Steve King is leading the discussion with the Port Townsend Paper Company. Steve will provide an overview of the background, considerations recognized to date, and the path forward. Climate change and water supply is one of those key considerations that will need to be vetted as part of the analysis and process. Local 20/20's Climate Preparedness group is co- hosting this discussion. Join here or call in at 253 215 8782, with Meeting ID 974 7141 7328, and passcode 815037. When: 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Location: Online For background information on the topic, see here. And learn more about Engage PT here. Michael Shuman presents "Community Economics" - Tues Oct 27th *Online* *New* A lecture by Michael H. Shuman is the main item on the agenda of a special meeting of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG). Shuman is an economist, attorney, and author of the recent book Put Your Money Where you Life Is. In his 2012 "Local Dollars, Local Sense," Shuman promotes the model for Port Townsend's LION (Local Investment Opportunity Network), a project of Local 20/20. The ICG includes all elected officials and appointed heads of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, the Port Townsend City Council, Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County Public Utility District #1. The purpose of the ICG is to adopt a COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Plan that endorses community-based actions to better recover from the impacts of the pandemic as well as build greater ability to weather future events. To view the meeting live, scroll down to “Quick Links” and "Videos of Meetings,” choosing "Streaming Live.” If you want to listen by phone, dial 1-872-240-3412 and enter access code 428-732-621# Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Online. Meaningful Movies - Resisterhood - Tues, Oct 27th *New* Join Meaningful Movies for an online screening of the brand-new documentary "Resisterhood." Special guests include filmmaker CJ Crim as well as some of the amazing women featured in the film. This powerful documentary captures the stories of everyday Americans who became grassroots activists working tirelessly to defend our democracy and stop the erosion of our civil rights. “Resisterhood” showcases the wave that brought us the most ethnically, racially and gender diverse Congress in history. It shares stories of hope that will re-energize the movement and inspire even more people to join the fight to secure a bright future for our county. REGISTER here. Trailer and more info here. Or see Facebook Page. Time: 6 pm; Location: online. Climate on Tap – “Taming Bigfoot is Back!” – Mon, Nov. 2nd *Online* *New* The hugely popular and engaging “Taming Bigfoot” community carbon footprint reduction competition is coming back! Perhaps you participated last time (5 years ago!) … perhaps you heard about it and wanted to participate next time … perhaps you are new to this and want to learn more. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Bob Bindschadler, a 30-year NASA scientist who studied glaciers and their relationship to climate change. He also created our Jefferson County specific carbon footprint calculator. Join us and learn some of the take-aways from last time, find out how you can be part of this next competition and invite friends to join too! Have fun working on our elusive BIG carbon FOOTprint! Each Climate on Tap is held on the first Monday of the month and co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action, Jefferson County Public Health, and FinnRiver Cidery. This is not a lecture series, but a book club/discussion format. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491. Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Zoom link; Meeting ID: 964 9444 1992; Passcode: 512684 ** for security’s sake, please don’t share this link on other public web sites. Thank you! Jefferson County Greenhouse Gas Inventory Public Presentations - Thurs, Nov 12th and Tues, Nov 17th *Online* *New* The Jefferson County / Port Townsend Climate Action Committee is hosting two zoom meetings to roll out to the public the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report that was completed last spring. Join the Climate Action Committee and City of Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro to hear about the primary sources of our greenhouse gas emissions in Jefferson County, what progress has been made since the 2005 inventory, and next steps. Time: 11/12/20, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Location: zoom link, or call in at 253 215 8782 with Meeting ID: 993 3771 8761 and Passcode 469264 Time: 11/17/20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Location: zoom link, or call in at 253 215 8782 with Meeting ID: 990 7236 7634 and Passcode: 302719 Community Notices Local 20/20 COVID-19 Resources l2020.org/COVID-19/ *Online* A central location for community-wide information relating to COVID-19, updated frequently. Includes Reliable Information Sources, Food Sources, Community Covid-19 Resource pages, Giving and Getting Assistance, Community Events Online, Community Face Mask Program, and information web posts related to COVID-19. Look in the red box at the top of the page for all the newest information. Gleaners Looking for Apples *New* Quimper Community Harvest is looking for apples to distribute to schools, food banks and seniors. Some will be used to make applesauce, so they don’t have to be pretty. If you can harvest, that’s ideal or they can help pick them. Either way they'll make sure your apples are enjoyed by the community. No trees that have been sprayed with non-organic sprays please. And if you pick for the Gleaners to distribute, please don’t include any fruit that has touched the ground. For more information email Seth. Openings for 2021 Farm Intern Applicants *New* Sunfield Biodynamic Farm in Port Hadlock seeking 2021 Farm Intern Applicants! The internship starts April 1st and ends October 31st, with an option to go through the winter with reduced hours. Farm food, housing, and a small stipend is provided. Please email Ezra with a cover letter, resume, and references. For more information see Internship Opportunity Join the Jefferson County Farmers Market Board of Directors *New* The Jefferson County Farmers Market Board is an enthusiastic group of market vendors and community members who love local food and strengthening our local economy. We have two open board member positions. If you have: experience with fundraising, marketing, policy writing, graphic design; connections with organizations or groups; or experience inspiring people to volunteer their time, please consider applying! Send a completed application to board@jcfmarkets.org Learn more here. Local 20/20 Social Justice Workgroup Webpage Now Live *Online* * New* Besides the Local 20/20 Social Justice Statement and Addendum, the newly launched pages feature sources we are reading and discussing, community organizations and businesses to support, a spotlight on a regional community artist, and links to other reading and visual resources. Our intent is to learn and share how to be an antiracist, how to support antiracist policies and ideas, and how to incorporate anti- racism into our core purpose, identifying the relationship between climate justice and social justice. To view the new pages, go here. You can find it here or at the Resiliency of the Heart group webpages. Announcing Biochar Bucket Share Pop-Ups! The Olympic Carbon Fund is still giving away biochar--just more slowly than it was at first. In an effort to stay fiscally solvent, OCF is focusing on food- growing soils. Farms, market gardens and large shared food gardens may apply for a free cubic yard of biochar, but individual home food gardens will be served by the Bucket Share program. Periodically, someone will host a Bucket Share pop-up event, picking up the biochar and delivering it to their home. People on the Bucket Share email list will be notified and be able to come help themselves to 2 five-gallon buckets worth of biochar. Once those buckets are charged and worked into the soil, the Bucketeer will be eligible to participate in the next pop-up. The OCF website, www.olympiccarbonfund.info, has been updated to reflect this new program, and includes a button to sign up for the Bucket Share email list. And for those who have not yet learned about what biochar can do for your garden, and for the planet, the website is full of information. Here's a Handy Page Listing Local Farms, Farmstands, and CSAs! Support our local farmers! Go to https://l2020.org/local-food/csa/ and find out about farms and farmstands you can visit. Local 20/20 lists what each farm sells and even a map of local food sources. In addition, there's a link for similar information for Clallam and Kitsap counties. Jefferson Land Trust Fall Harvest Dinner Challenge *Online* The Jefferson Land Trust has issued Fall Harvest Dinner Challenge. You can choose a pairing of food with specialty sauerkrauts from Midori Farm. Source as much of your meal as possible from local farms. Then email them a photo or two of your table with information on the ingredients. They will share the results via social media and their website. Local 20/20 Statement on Systemic Racial and Social Inequities As our hearts, minds, and bodies survive and move through the COVID 19 pandemic and into the uprising of voices demanding social and racial justice sparked by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement, Local 20/20 acknowledges the existence of systemic racial and social inequities in our country. With compassion, we “take a knee” in solidarity with victims of oppression in any form. We pledge to work harder at understanding what it takes to make positive change toward our collective goals for policy that reflect antiracist actions and ideas. Local 20/20’s mission is to promote sustainability and resilience through advocacy and education. We recognize that our goals of a healthy existence for all can ONLY be achieved through policies that uphold racial and social equity. As we enjoy the benefits of living in this incredible paradise, we also acknowledge that we live on land usurped by European Settlers from the Jamestown S’Klallam, the Lower Elwah Klallam, the Port Gamble S’Klallam, the Skokomish, the Quinault, the Quileute, the Hoh, and the Makah tribes. Read about actions that have emerged since we first posted this statement. See updated readings in our Resilience Review section below on this topic. Host a Meeting on the Local Housing Emergency *Online* The HSN's Outreach Housing Action Team is releasing the Cultivating Community Solutions to the Housing Crisis video online to continue reaching broader audiences and inspiring more action. You can view the video here. You can continue spreading this call to action by sharing this video in the community. COVID-19 is a threat multiplier to the challenges our struggling community members were already facing. You can join the HSN Giving Circle here. Just Soup on Tuesdays On Tuesday, 11:30-1:30, Just Soup provides free, hot soup lunches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St, on the Tyler St. bus line [by the Bell Tower.] Enter the rear church parking lot on Franklin, and whether you are on foot, bike, or car, you will be in line for curbside pickup, with masks, gloves, and safe distancing protocols in place. Pick up a lunch for yourself or your neighbor in need. No questions asked. Many partners and supporters have come together to feed Port Townsend one bowl at a time!!! This information also appears on Local 20/20 COVID- 19 Resources Meals Page here. Times and Locations: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Download Port Townsend Walking Times Map Local 20/20 Transportation Lab's popular walking times map is downloadable here. It provides approximate travel time on foot between points. Estimates are based on an average speed of 3 mph. Walking is healthy, social, fun, costs nothing, keeps your carbon footprint small and allows you to maintain social distance. Use the map to find new routes across our beautiful town. Emergency Text Alerts from Jefferson County Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management’s emergency alerts by text on your mobile phone and/or by email. NIXLE messages provide crucial information in an emergency & are sent directly to your text-enabled device and/or email. The sign up web page also has information about other alert and warning systems, including the tsunami warning system and the WSDOT alert system. A Tool for Neighborhood Organization Nextdoor is a private social network for YOUR neighborhood. Use this link to join one of 59 Nextdoor Neighborhoods (NDN) in Jefferson County. Currently there are 11,589 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard with questions or comments. Calling Local Photographers! Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email, we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets or recognizable faces. Kindly send to events@l2020.org. Please include your name in the jpeg filename. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks. Resilience Readings Do you have readings, podcasts or videos to share that are aligned with our Local 20/20 mission? Please submit them here for consideration. Kiss the Ground *New - Stream online Thurs October 22nd for $1* This fantastic documentary presents the amazing potential of regenerative agriculture. Narrated by Woody Harrelson and featuring Ian Somerhalder, this 2020 Tribeca Film Festival selection was produced by Josh & Rebecca Tickell and provides viewers with the compelling story of how our soil can not only sequester carbon but even draw it down from the atmosphere. The film includes the perspectives of thought leaders, soil conservationists, ranchers, and farmers. This is one of those rare examples of something tangible we can undertake to head off a catastrophe. You can watch it now on Netflix, or on October 22nd you can stream it for $1. This 84 minute film will leave you feeling... hopeful. To watch a trailer, and to learn more, please visit the Film’s website here. The Great Climate Migration *New Compared to many places, we live in a region where the climate forecast offers reasonable temperature and adequate rainfall. While we cannot expect to escape the direct nor the indirect effects of climate change, we may be one of the places where people from other regions migrate to escape inhospitable temperatures and humidity, drought, or recurring natural disasters. It is, however, a complex situation. A recent report from ProPublica & The New York Times Magazine takes a look at the prospects for climate migration. They begin with analysis of the geophysical forecasts for the U.S. using county-level data displayed in a series of interactive maps. The accompanying article provides an in-depth analysis of the impacts on agriculture, water, and housing issues, as well as consideration of economic and social factors that are quite concerning. This is important information as we begin to think about how we might react and what community values we would like to uphold in such a scenario. The ProPublica article is here, and an interactive and comprehensive mapping feature is here. Want Some Eco-Friendly Tips? A New Study Says No, You Don’t *New* This article by Grist’s Kate Yoder takes a look at the effectiveness of trying to encourage individual efforts to reduce our carbon footprint as we try to mitigate climate change. It argues that not only are such efforts puny in the face of the enormity of the situation, but that often the results of efforts to persuade people are actually counter- productive. Take, for example, the phenomenon of those who rebel against encouragements to drive fuel efficient or hybrid vehicles by building jacked-up diesel pickups capable of “rolling coal”. The article is based on a study of 2,000 people and their reactions to various messages and messengers. The article derides the idea that we can “shop our way out of the climate crisis.” Instead of trying to co- opt people through “ecopiety,” we have to find a way to make behavioral changes fun and sexy. This will be very helpful information as we try to shape public policies and educational efforts. Please find the article here. Has Oil Peaked? For those who follow the status of how human society accesses energy, here is a new essay from Post Carbon Fellow Richard Heinberg. Heinberg, ever the voice of rational analysis, describes how the concept of peak oil can be approached from a demand or a supply perspective. He discusses the paradox of how decreases in demand for oil can cause a decrease in price even as decreases in supply would be expected to increase the price of a barrel of oil. Also, he revisits how the fracking phenomenon is faced with the impossible situation of being too expensive to extract more than the low hanging fruit they have already run through. As Heinberg notes, the overarching importance of our energy systems with regards to food production, transportation, and the greater economy indicate a significant challenge for the future. Please click here for Heinberg’s article. Local 20/20 was Founded in the Transition Movement Local 20/20’s monthly Port Townsend Leader column for September, authored by Sonja Hammar, provides a few examples of what it means to be a Transition Town. Hammar outlines the basic precepts of the Transition Movement. Local 20/20's very mission statement, “ Working together toward local sustainability and resilience – integrating ecology, economy, and community through action and education” aptly illustrates the credo of Transition. Follow this link to learn more about "Transition" and to find the article on Local 20/20's website. The Five Real Conspiracy Theories You Need to Know About The current sad state of our national political system includes a descent into conspiracy theories that threaten real harm to real people and degrade the health of our society. This article does not go into any depth examining Q-Anon, coronavirus or anti-vaxxer conspiracies but takes the opportunity to highlight some very real and impactful things happening in our world. For the most part these are phenomena that are so insidious and have been with us for so long that they’ve faded into the background paradigm. Author Jeremy Lent asks us to consider the vast conspiracy that makes things possible such as turning the world into one giant marketplace and in the process creating almost unimaginable levels of wealth disparity. Lent also outlines the conspiracy to plunder the global south, and the efforts to hide the effects of climate change to protect corporate profit. Lent’s last “conspiracy” is the one to “grow the global economy indefinitely, while killing most of life on Earth and risking the collapse of civilization.” In terms of impact this last one seems especially far fetched. Such a thing could not really be possible… right? Please find the article at Resilience.org here. Ontology as a Hidden Driver of Politics This article is a thought-provoking dive into the paradigms that operate in the background and which shape how we think about the world. Essentially this refers to what we call reality. One of the current problems we face that seems almost insurmountable is that our society has devolved into the situation where major segments of the population believe different things and operate from different realities. Understanding how or why this happens would be a place to start healing the divide. Only when we start pulling together will we have a decent chance to address the enormous challenges before us (see Climate change article below). Authored by David Bollier, this is an overview to a report compiled at last year’s workshop by the Commons Strategies Group and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies. The article and a link to access the full report are available here. New Study shows a Vicious Cycle of Climate Change Building on Layers of Warming Ocean Water It would have been easy to miss the alarming new report from researchers who describe how the Oceans are “stabilizing”. These days it would be quite understandable to welcome any sort of stabilizing but in our oceans this represents an ominous situation. The ability of our oceans to buffer the impacts of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has allowed us to delay the onset of the major impacts of climate change forecast for the future. However, it seems the ability of the oceans to perform this service is ending far sooner than scientists had expected. One of the study's co-authors is Michael Mann of Penn State who also says we now cannot rule out some of the more dire risks including that atmospheric CO2 could triple by the year 2100, and that global average temperature could rise by 8 degrees F. Even as so much of our attention seems focused on things like the death toll from COVID-19 and an uncertain political situation we should also take time to assess our world from the big picture perspective and to act accordingly. Find the article by Bob Berwyn at Inside Climate News here. The Political Economy of Decarbonization: Tradable Energy Quotas for Energy Descent Futures When we consider the many challenges of climate change, we often avoid considering the need to modify our lifestyles to utilize less energy. This article by Samuel Alexander and Joshua Floyd examines the concept of ‘Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs) that could help equitably manage a societal response to transitioning away from using fossil fuels, whether we choose to do so to forestall climate catastrophe, or whether we’re forced to by diminished supply. Alexander and Floyd examine Joseph Tainter’s theory that as societal complexity increases, greater inputs of energy are required to solve problems that arise. The implication is that if we adopt lower energy lifestyles and economic degrowth there will be the risk of destabilizing societal inequities. A system of TEQs offers a way to distribute the available energy equitably among all stakeholders in relation to basic human needs rather than some other system that exacerbates current economic inequality. This wonky but worthwhile article holds relevance to our local community and can be found here. Truth and Redistribution In the Yes! magazine's Black Lives Issue, authors Darrick Hamilton and Naomi Zewde discuss how to fix the racial wealth gap, end plutocracy, and build black power. They discuss how acknowledgment alone is insufficient to address "America's race problem manifesting as a Black economic problem." “We can only move forward from the long history of racial exploitation for those who have been harmed. In essence, acknowledgment and apology alone (truth and reconciliation) will be incomplete if not accompanied by some form if material redress: It is only with both these factors that America can ever have racial justice.” This article addresses what needs to happen for equity in America. What does reparation mean, and how would that make real change? Please find the article here. West Coast Wildfires: A Letter to Friends from an Oregon Resident John Kaufman, formerly of The Scientists’ Institute for Public Information, worked for 35 years on climate and energy issues. He writes from Salem, OR, to help the nation get a sense of what has going on there with the fires. He reminds us of the impacts wildfires leave long after the fires have gone out. As he says, we have entered a new era. Please find his essay here. The Desperate Search to Find His Family Ends in Tragedy Sometimes the entirety of a disaster is so overwhelming that the human mind has a hard time grasping the situation. This article about the Beachie Fire tells of the heroic efforts of Chris Tofte of Stayton, OR, as he tried to get back to his family after going to borrow a trailer so they could pack up and evacuate. It is very well written and gives us a sense of how terribly easy it is to get caught by a wildfire. Such stories, even though hard to read, may help us motivate to prepare ourselves in case we find ourselves in such a situation. Published in The Oregonian September 12th, please find the article here. On COVID and Climate Perils Local 20/20's monthly PT Leader column for August described a few parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change. It is a friendly reminder that we need to act, and quickly, to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. It encouraged taking a look at your own carbon footprint and considering easy individual actions that a person might take. The author, Cynthia Bratz, P.E., describes how her own individual actions influenced others to act. Living in the Time of Dying ‘Living in the Time of Dying’ is short documentary film (54 min.) by Australian Michael Shaw. It begins with a trip to visit local author Dahr Jamail (The End of Ice). It is a meaningful exploration of the situation in which humanity finds itself here on planet Earth--that we must consider societal collapse as likely and even human extinction as quite possible. Featured interviews with Jem Bendell (Deep Adaptation) and Native Elder Stan Rushworth help us consider our own story in the here and now. Noted dharma teacher and author of Facing Extinction, Catherine Ingram asks us to find the courage to move towards acceptance. Ingram leaves us with a Leonard Cohen quote: “So come my friends, be not afraid. / We are so lightly here. / It is in love that we are made; / In love we disappear.” If you are able to find some quiet time today, I think you will enjoy this video available here. A Helpful Approach to Communication in These Difficult Times Local 20/20's monthly PT Leader column for July shared how in times like the ones we are experiencing now, one of the most compassionate things we can do for one another is to listen--listen carefully and offer back what we have heard the other person say about what they are feeling and needing. "It is impossible to overemphasize the immense need humans have to be really listened to, to be taken seriously, to be understood,” notes Dr. Paul Tournier. This article by Suzanne Jones, M.A., is entitled “A Helpful Approach to Communication in These Difficult Times” Our Power Comes from Acting without Escape from Our Pain This article is co-authored by Gail Bradbook, one of the founders of the Extinction Rebellion (XR), and Jem Bendell from the Deep Adaptation Forum (DA), and represents a unified view on how the two groups view the climate crisis. As outlined in Heinberg’s article below, both groups agree on the urgency and existential level of the threat. There had been some concerns expressed that the Deep Adaptation approach, which begins with an acceptance of the probability of civilization collapse may lead people into bottomless despair and inaction. This essay addresses that concern directly and, beautifully, I think, realigns the two camps. While XR will continue efforts to demand action from the current political system in order to lower our collective greenhouse gas footprint, DA people will focus on work at a personal and local level to help cushion the inevitable fall. Both approaches are valid and necessary; the important thing is the awareness of the urgency of the situation. Please find the article here. In Detroit a New Type of Neighborhood Has Emerged Where exactly is the line between a community garden and urban agriculture? Does it matter? As Port Townsend debates the future of the City-owned golf course, there is a growing advocacy for considering the value of growing our own food close to home. At the same time there remains a level of skepticism as to whether small scale agriculture or community gardens can grow a significant part of our community's food supply. This article describes the emerging phenomenon of “agrihoods,”communities built around a large garden/small farm hub. Increasing food security and building community are some of the ways these efforts increase our resilience. Please read this 2019 article from Yes! magazine about efforts in Detroit and imagine how Port Townsend might look and feel in the future. The Pandemic is Making Us Question the Connection between Work and Money This is a wonderful meditation on the concept of money. Author Curtis White picks up on the recent automatic deposits sent to people to provide relief from COVID-19’s economic effects and wonders if money can be magically created out of thin air, what does that mean? What is this thing called money, and how insidiously ingrained has it become in our psyche? White further explores how life without money might be possible, and he offers an argument for local communities taking control of their economy to find new ways to do the things that communities do regardless of money. Please find the article at Salon here. Doom or Denial: Is There Another Path? Systems thinker and Post Carbon Institute fellow, Richard Heinberg, contrasts the differing approaches to our climate crisis by two movements. Extinction Rebellion (XR) basically attempts to demand action from governments using civil disobedience. Deep Adaptation (DA) starts with acceptance that collapse of civilization is pretty much inevitable at this point. XR has concerns that DA promotes a fatalistic attitude that may prevent actions that could still save civilization, while DA argues that XR adherents are ignoring evidence and generalizing the actions of DA followers who are moving through grief to find the hope that exists even when we are faced with an apocalyptic situation. Heinberg uses the contrast to examine the capacity for denial that humans have evolved, and to assess the Adaptive Cycle of ecosystems. He concludes with sane and moral advice that all of us must “play our part in the defense of nature and humanity as cleanly and selflessly — and as effectively— as possible.” Find the article from Resilience.org here. Should No-Till Farming Be Adopted by All to Help the Earth? Jefferson County governments and people are currently engaged in dialogue about ways to improve our community’s food system resilience. Such an effort requires learning concepts and terminology so that those engaged in such discussions can be working from the same page. This article is a great overview of what “no- till” farming means and the important nuances we should consider in that discussion. For example, it discusses the differences between no-till farming and regenerative agriculture. We want to sequester as much carbon as we can in the ground, and at the same time we want to build the health and vibrancy of our soils and recognize how important they are to growing food. The underlying concept is that we all need to learn more about how our food is grown and to be more intimately involved in the endeavor. Please find the article here. Cogs in the Climate Machine This is a delightful, entertaining article that takes us back in time--way back. It helps us appreciate the radical changes that explosive human growth and technology have wrought. The author, Julia Steinberger, asks readers to employ their scrolling fingers to understand the unprecedented situation in which we find ourselves. For example, she plays out how the stable period since the last ice age has permitted the development of agriculture. She discusses the conditions that existed the last time atmospheric CO2 levels were this high in terms of temperature and sea levels, and the outlook is sobering. Turning towards an optimistic outlook, she and two other authors posit that we may not yet be toast, saying “There is no historical evidence that we need fossil fuels to thrive, and looking into the future, Eric Beinhocker notes that we need to eliminate them to survive." But as Steinberger notes, "we are in a struggle for survival and the odds are very much against us." She argues there are two culprits: “scientific positivism (the overcautious nature of current scientific communication) and market fundamentalism (the belief in markets-above-all enshrined in neoclassical economics and policy).” She concludes by saying “it can be done” and asks each of us to become as revolutionary as we can. Please access this wonderful article at Medium via the link here. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo The audience: White progressives, the time: current. Robin DiAngelo offers a comprehensive perspective of why it’s so hard for white folks to talk about racism and how that silence contributes to racial inequities today. If you don’t want to find and read a copy, tune into youtube and hear her talk about the book chapter by chapter here, or a shorter version on Deconstructing White Privilege by the same author here. Local 20/20 Mission Working together toward local sustainability and resilience – integrating ecology, economy and community through action and education. Action Groups are where we do most of our work. Each is focused on an interrelated aspect of sustainability. Visit L2020.org to learn what the different action groups are working on. Want to submit an announcement? We welcome notices of events, calls for participation and other items of interest. Local 20/20 Announcements goes out every Monday morning. Please submit the following in paragraph form: Subject or event. Brief description. Day, date, time. Venue address. 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Originally protected in 2015, the Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve represented our first large-acreage protection on the south side of the Duckabush River. Now, the preserve is 25 acres larger. Celebrating an Additional 25 Acres at the Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve! We’re excited to announce that we’ve just expanded the Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve by 25 acres, further protecting this critical stretch of land. Originally protected in late 2015, the preserve is now 165 acres. Over the past two decades, the Land Trust has worked with a consortium of partners, including the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, Jefferson County, the US Navy, The Trust for Public Land, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and others in collaboration to protect and restore land along the Duckabush River, benefiting salmon and other wildlife. Take Our Fall Harvest Dinner Challenge! Midori Farm’s award- winning krauts can take any meal from drab to fab. For some seasonal inspiration, we asked Finnriver Farm & Cidery Head Cidermaker, Andrew Byers to suggest pairings of his cider with each of Midori Farm’s savory kraut flavors. Find out what Andrew recommended and be part of our Fall Harvest Dinner Challenge Here >> Celebrating Our Conservation Champions! Every year we’re amazed at the amount of volunteer time our community donates to help us protect and care for the land. We wondered how this volunteerism would be affected by the pandemic, with our office closed to the public and volunteer work parties canceled during the spring and limited this summer and fall. However, we shouldn't have worried... Keep reading >> Read More Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund Offers Second Round of Funding We're pleased to share the good news that the Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund has opened a second round of funding to distribute more than $70,000 in pre-purchase contracts to local farms impacted by Covid-19. The first round of funding awarded contracts to twelve local, which are now supplying food to local food banks. Find out more >> Photo by Chrissie White. Application deadline: Friday, October 23rd Please share this link with the farms you love! Jefferson Land Trust Receives Conservation Seal of Approval for a Third Time! We’re proud to share that Jefferson Land Trust has been re-accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. It’s awarded to land trusts that meet the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Learn more >> Upcoming CommunityEvents An Evening with Grace Love Friday, November 6 at 7:00 pm Presented by JCHS, KPTZ, Salish Sound, and The Production Alliance Tune in as Grace Love discusses her forthcoming solo album and performs songs old, new, and of the moment! The show will be broadcasted live on KPTZ and streamed on Twitch. Find details here >> Explore Buried and Submerged Forests Saturday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Presented by Quimper Geological Society Dive in to the topic of buried and submerged forests with Pat Pringle and the Quimper Geological Society in this online event. Check it out >> Email Facebook Instagram YouTube Website Email Copyright © 2020 Jefferson Land Trust, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Jefferson Land Trust 1033 Lawrence St Port Townsend, WA 98368-6523 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Upcoming Webinars: Inclusive Outreach, Economic Development, Homelessness, and More Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 11:45:55 AM From: MRSC Webinars Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 11:45:39 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Upcoming Webinars: Inclusive Outreach, Economic Development, Homelessness, and More CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join us for our local government webinars! MRSC's webinars provide valuable training opportunities and certification credits for local government staff and officials across Washington State. Below are some of our upcoming events. You can also find this information on our website under Training. All pre-registered attendees get access to the recorded webinar a day after the broadcast. UPCOMING WEBINARS Scholarship information: Training scholarships may be available for some webinars. Information about specific scholarship or reimbursement programs will be posted on each webinar page if applicable; also see our Training Scholarships page for general scholarship opportunities. Inclusive Public Engagement Strategies October 28, 11 AM - 12 PM Learn More and Register Local governments that gain a diversity of perspectives have a greater understanding of policy choices, leading to better overall decision-making when it comes to policies and programs. But the people who participate in council meetings or public hearings rarely reflect the full range of identities, ages, and perspectives within the community. This webinar will address more inclusive outreach strategies to build broad coalitions with all community members. Credits: 1.0 CML Cost: $35 Introduction to Economic Development During COVID-19 and Beyond November 10, 11 AM - 12 PM Learn More and Register Many local governments have stepped up to help improve the economic situation of local businesses and residents during the COVID-19 crisis. But what are the most effective approaches, and is there more that can be done? This webinar will provide a solid introduction to economic development and identify the steps taken by successful organizations to assist local businesses and promote job retention/creation. A follow-up webinar in December will feature several case studies. Credits: 1.0 CM, 1.0 CML Cost: $35 AWC: Managing Risks Associated with Homelessness Part 1: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Homelessness (November 10) Part 2: Myth Busters (November 12) Part 3: Governing from Beneath a Bridge (November 13) Learn More and Register Cities and counties are dealing with rising homeless populations and can lack a clear understanding of the legal risks and requirements when taking action. Your local government risk pools have come together to provide a three-part webinar series to help you balance the human side of homelessness with the legal landscape. All webinars are from 1 to 3 PM, and space is limited. Credits: CLE, CML Cost: $25 Elements of Unit Price Contracting December 2, 10 AM - 11:30 AM Learn More and Register Unit price contracting has been authorized for several types of public agencies starting in 2018, but this is still a new contracting method for a number of agencies and contractors. This webinar will provide an overview of the requirements for unit price contracting, practical tips for developing a solicitation, and firsthand advice on situations impacting prevailing wages and contractor law. Credits: 1.5 APWA-CAEC Cost: $35 MRSC Rosters Overview - New and Continuing Public Agency Members December 10, 10 AM - 11 AM Learn More and Register This free webinar will review what is included in your MRSC Rosters membership, the legal notice postings, the business application process, and how to search the Rosters database. 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Bert Loomis 360-4367-0901 CHERRY STREET PROJECT HANDOVER “NOT A DONE DEAL” Oct 19, 2020 Bayside Housing has not yet committed to taking on the failed Cherry Street Project. “First, let me tell you this is not a done deal,” says Gary Keister. He is serving as the acting managing director of Bayside Housing. It has been without a permanent managing director since last year. “We were being pressured into this by Homeward Bound,” Keister told Port Townsend Free Press. ----- Forwarded Message -----From: bertl@cablespeed.comTo: jmauro@cityofpt.usSent: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:49:39 -0400 (EDT)Subject: the Cherry Street Project John Mauro If you are interested in having a confidential conversation regarding a resolution to the Cherry Street Project please contact me. 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Click Here NACo Virtual Federal Policy Symposium NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER Join us this week for the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2020 Virtual Federal Policy Summit October 21–22, and connect with fellow county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners and national thought leaders. Featuring informative speakers and practical advice on pressing policy issues, the summit is a free opportunity to connect with leaders across the country and learn how your county can access federal resources and navigate federal programs to support your priorities. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER JUST ANNOUNCED! OCTOBER 22 | 1:30 P.M. EDT Deborah Birx, M.D. Coronavirus Response Coordinator, White House Coronavirus Task Force; U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator SUMMIT SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTS *Schedule subject to change OCTOBER 21 | 11:40 A.M. EDT Federalism & Intergovernmental Relations Highlights Consultation on regulations and unfunded mandates Restoring the balance of federalism and optimizing intergovernmental partnerships Counties and the 2020 Election Featured Speakers Hon. Andrew Wheeler EPA Administrator Hon. Dusty Johnson U.S. Representative (R-S.D.) Hon. Larry Johnson NACo 1st VP; Commissioner, DeKalb County, Ga. Hon. Kevin Boyce Commissioner, Franklin County, Ohio Hon. Ricky Hatch Auditor/Clerk, Weber County, Utah Alysoun McLaughlin Deputy Election Director, Montgomery County, Md. Hon. Kyrsten Sinema U.S. Senator (D-Ariz.) Hon. Dean Phillips U.S. Representative (D-Minn.) Hon. Batina Dodge Clerk, Scotland County, Mo. Hon. Ronnie Smith President, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Brenda Rabinowitz Assistant Director, U.S. Government Accountability Office OCTOBER 21 | 2 P.M. EDT Infrastructure & Broadband Highlights Future of surface transportation OCTOBER 22 | 11:30 A.M. EDT Health & Human Services Highlights COVID-19 vaccine distribution Water Resources Development Act Broadband: Future-proofing the local economy Featured Speakers Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Hon. Anna Eshoo U.S. Representative (D-Calif.) Chris Ritzo Program Management and Company Lead, Measurement Lab Alex Herrgott Executive Director, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy How technology is advancing access to care at the local level Featured Speakers Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. U.S. Surgeon General Deborah Birx, M.D. Coronavirus Response Coordinator, White House Coronavirus Task Force; U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator David Carroll, M.D. Executive Director, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hon. Phil Serna Supervisor, Sacramento County, Calif. OCTOBER 22 | 2 P.M. EDT Resilience Highlights Working with FEMA Accessing and utilizing FEMA's Public Assistance funding Responding to disasters during COVID-19 Featured Speakers Hon. Jerry Demings Mayor, Orange County, Fla. Keith Turi Assistant Administrator, Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency Paul Huang Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance, Federal Emergency Management Administration Natalie Grant Director, Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response OCTOBER 22 | 4 P.M. EDT Public Lands Highlights Wildland fire management Payments in Lieu of Taxes and Secure Rural Schools programs Deferred maintenance on federal public lands Featured Speakers Hon. Joe Manchin U.S. Senator (D-W.Va.) Hon. Lisa Murkowski U.S. Senator (R-Alaska) Hon. David Bernhardt U.S. Secretary of the Interior Marcia Argust Director, U.S. Public Lands and Rivers Conservation, The Pew Charitable Trusts Hon. Kevin Cann Supervisor, Mariposa County, Calif. Jim Ogsbury Executive Director, Western Governors Association Jordan Smith Executive Director, National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition Hon. Joel Bousman Commissioner, Sublette County, Wyo. Chris French Associate Deputy Chief, U.S. Forest Service QUESTIONS? Have questions about the summit? We're happy to help. Please contact questions@naco.org or 202.942.4292. ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming event with Urban Institute – State of the Counties 2020: Budgets, Ballots and Public Health OCTOBER 20 | 12 - 1 P.M. EDT Join NACo and Urban Institute for a timely discussion with research experts and county leaders on how counties are planning to provide safe voting options and vaccine distribution despite the dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic crisis. REGISTER Early Childhood Suburban Peer Learning Network: Improving Children and Families’ Access to Services During COVID-19 OCTOBER 26 | 2 - 3 P.M. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 10/20 JTA Board Meeting Additional agenda item Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 3:27:11 PM Attachments:JTA 20-21 Operating Grant Packet.pdf From: Sara J. Peck Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 3:26:58 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Ariel Speser; David Faber; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Cc: Tammi Rubert; Sara Crouch Subject: 10/20 JTA Board Meeting Additional agenda item CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings, Please find attached an additional agenda item for tomorrow's Board Meeting. This item will be added to the meeting agenda when asked for additional agenda items. Kindly, Sj Peck Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Jefferson Transit Authority 63 4 Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 speck@jeffersontransit.com | 360-385-3020 x 108 From:Our Sound, Our Salmon To:jeffbocc Subject:Tune in this Wednesday to "Take Back Puget Sound"! Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 5:50:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. A Patagonia Provisions event with Wild Fish Conservancy & special music guest Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie Join us this Wednesday at 5:00 pm for a very special Youtube livestream event to raise awareness about the Taking Back Our Sound campaign to end commercial net pen aquaculture in Puget Sound. The event, hosted by Patagonia Provisions, brings together WFC's director Kurt Beardslee, Birgit Cameron of Patagonia Provisions, Patagonia fly fishing ambassador Dylan Tomine, and local musician Ben Gibbard of the band Death Cab for Cutie for music, conversation, and a call to action. Throughout the evening you'll learn more about the Taking Back Our Sound campaign's bold plan to evict commercial net pens from Puget Sound, how you can take action, and enjoy longtime Puget Sound resident Ben Gibbard playing unplugged and at home. Together we can take back Puget Sound. Premiers Wednesday October 21 at 5:00 pm PST Streaming on YouTube | Set a Reminder TAKE ACTIONTODAY! Sign the Taking Back Our Sound petition straight from your phone! We need your help to tell Commissioner Of Public Lands Hilary Franz to end commercial net pen aquaculture and restore Puget Sound for the benefit and use of all. Text PROTECT to 40649 Watch it Here! to join the thousands who have already signed. DONATE! Through the Taking Back Our Sound campaign, we need to reach more people than ever before to ensure our public officials hear loud and clear that commercial net pens are not in the best interest of the public, wild salmon, orcas, or the health of Puget Sound. We hope you'll consider donating today to help us grow our movement. Use the links below to share information about this event with a salmon, orca, or music lover you know. Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation today! oursound-oursalmon.org The Taking Back Our Sound campaign is a part of the broader Our Sound, Our Salmoncampaign, facilitated by the Wild Fish Conservancy to protect Puget Sound from commercial open waternet pen aquaculture. Copyright © 2020 Wild Fish Conservancy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Wild Fish Conservancy PO Box 402 Duvall, Wa 98019 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Forward to a Friend From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Will your new county commissioner help us protect rare forests and Dabob Bay? Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 5:51:15 PM Attachments:Co Commissioner Candidates respond Oct 19 2020.pdf From: Peter Bahls Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 5:50:36 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan Cc: Philip Morley Subject: FW: Will your new county commissioner help us protect rare forests and Dabob Bay? CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. FYI Peter Bahls, Executive Director Northwest Watershed Institute 3407 Eddy Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-6786 www.nwwatershed.org From: Peter Bahls <peter@nwwatershed.org> Date: Monday, October 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM To: Peter Bahls <peter@nwwatershed.org> Subject: Will your new county commissioner help us protect rare forests and Dabob Bay? Dear friends of Dabob Bay and Toandos Peninsula forests, Two candidates are on the ballot for Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 – Heidi Eisenhour and Lorna Smith. Support from our Board of Commissioners will be essential in successfully expanding the state’s Dabob Bay Natural Area to protect rare forests on Dabob Bay and the Toandos Peninsula. As 501c3 nonprofit organization, Northwest Watershed Institute cannot endorse candidates, but we can share information. Attached are the side by side responses (in 250 words or less) from the candidates to a written request from NWI on this issue. I thank both candidates for their forthright responses. Please read the attached…and vote! Peter Bahls, Executive Director Northwest Watershed Institute 3407 Eddy Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-6786 www.nwwatershed.org From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes of Higher Education: An OECD Review in Four US States (including Washington State) is now published Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:29:21 AM Attachments:OECD 2020 Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes in Four US States.pdf From: Elizabeth Court Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:27:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Johnson, Randy; Kate Dean; Charlotte Garrido; Greg Brotherton Cc: Doug Washburn; Luci Bench Subject: FW: Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes of Higher Education: An OECD Review in Four US States (including Washington State) is now published CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, Please find full OECD report attached. Best, Elizabeth Elizabeth Court Olympic Workforce Development Council, Director Serving Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties 614 Division Street, MS-23 Port Orchard, WA 98366 ecourt@co.kitsap.wa.us data attached or included in this message are subject to change From: Kwakye, Isaac (WSAC) <isaack@wsac.wa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:34 PM To: Elizabeth Court <ecourt@co.kitsap.wa.us> Subject: Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes of Higher Education: An OECD Review in Four US States (including Washington State) is now published Dear Elizabeth Court, I am very pleased to present a copy of a recently released report prepared by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) entitled "Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes in Four U.S. States" (see attached document). This report is the result of an extensive study the OECD undertook on higher education outcomes and labor market alignment in the states of Washington, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. On behalf of the WSAC team, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your participation in the Washington stakeholders meetings and interviews conducted with the OECD and WSAC researchers in April and May 2019. Your thoughtful engagement and input provided many key insights that deepened the analysis and were crucial to the study's success. This fall, there will be more opportunities to continue this conversation. The OECD team will coordinate a webinar with the Lumina Foundation to highlight the report's findings and continue discussing higher education outcomes, labor market alignment, and public policy options in the four states. WSAC is also planning to prepare a series of Washington-focused policy briefs based on the report and will be devoting a session at the upcoming Virtual 2020 "Pave the Way" conference to highlight the OECD study's chapter on Washington and leading a conversation with conference attendees on the topic. Specific dates have not yet been set for these events, but more details will be forthcoming. I hope you will be able to participate and continue to engage with us on these critical topics to help inform and shape effective public policies. Stay safe. Regards, Isaac Isaac KwaKyeDirector of Research Washington Student Achievement Council Pronouns: he, his, his 360-753-7864 | www.wsac.wa.gov From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: A South Pacific paradise: Localgov’s latest customer Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:59:19 AM From: Localgov Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:59:15 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: A South Pacific paradise: Localgov’s latest customer CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. localgovEmail Learn how we’re helping theMarianas Islands go digital duringthe pandemic. Hi Greg, We traveled halfway around the globe and waited out mandatory quarantines to serve our latest Localgov client in the South Pacific. Local governments around the country are looking for ways to serve COVID-concerned constituents. And that’s especially true for remote communities, like the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. Our Localgov platform connects this tiny U.S. island chain with digital tax-remittance tools and insights and analytics reporting that keeps revenue flowing and constituents happy. Learn more about how we’re tackling this very unique implementation halfway around the globe. I want to read on! Localgov 55 E. Jackson Blvd. Chicago Illinois 60604 United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Marketing Information from Localgov. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Our Shoreline - Protected? Did you miss Chamber Cafe? Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:16:27 AM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:16:09 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Our Shoreline - Protected? Did you miss Chamber Cafe? CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Review 2020 Take the Survey If you missed the Chamber Café on Friday, October 16th, the link below will take you to the Chambers YouTube Channel and the video for that compelling hour packed with information. One of the most highly regarded sessions of the year with David Wayne Johnson of the Jefferson County DCD. Shoreline Café Video www.jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by director@jeffcountychamber.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! View this email in your browser From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: OCH Community Briefing: Oct 20, 2020 Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:24:31 AM From: Olympic Community of Health Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:24:08 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: OCH Community Briefing: Oct 20, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Olympic Community of Health seeks to connect people and agencies throughout the region with resources and opportunities related to improving population health. Tackling health issues that no single sector or Tribe can tackle alone. Do you have resources or opportunities to share? Email us at OCH@olympicch.org. In this email: Announcements | Opportunities | Upcoming OCH Meetings Announcements Partner Spotlight: Forks Community Hospital and Chinook Pharmacy Drive-Thru Flu Clinics: Safe, Convenient, and Innovative A great example of a collaborative health solution is the drive-thru flu shot clinics happening on the West End. Forks Community Hospital and Chinook Pharmacy went out into the community to provide opportunities for community members to receive their flu shot from the comfort of their car. Read the full spotlight article! Help share the message! Share graphics and messaging on social media Distribute posters (let OCH know if you would like support with printing) Add your logo to the postcard template and send it out to your network Check out the creative strategy catalog and see what strategies make sense for your organization or Tribe Share photos of your team in action! Opportunities and Resources Inslee Issues Proclamation Establishing Safety Guidelines for Behavioral Health Facilities This proclamation establishes updated guidelines for the safe operations of behavioral health facilities, including residential treatment facilities, 24/7 facilities, and Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Programs (CLIP). Among other things, these guidelines allow for visitation to occur between residents and family members, subject to the use of all appropriate safety and health protocols. Learn more here. Premera Rural Capital Grant, Fall 2020 Cycle Open Now The Washington State Rural Facilities Capital Grants Partnership Fund is intended to support the advancement of quality healthcare in under-resourced communities by making grants to hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare providers in rural areas of Washington State. The Fall 2020 funding cycle will close on Friday, October 30. Learn more here. Bremerton- FREE Food Boxes Boxes are available to everyone in the community and will be available for pickup "first come, first served" on Oct 21 and Oct 28 from 10am-2pm. Learn more here. Webinar: Colliding Crises: Tackling Behavioral Health in a Pandemic Join the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) for a panel discussion with leaders in behavioral health on how to think differently about addiction and overdose prevention in the current era. Oct 21, 10-11am. Learn more and register here. Upcoming OCH Meetings Last week OCH hosted several exciting virtual events including the Board of Directors meeting, NEAR Sciences Training with Kitsap Strong (session 1 of 2), and the Kitsap Natural Community of Care Convening. Reminder, OCH meetings are open to the public, all those who live, learn, work, and play in the Olympic region. Coordinating a Common Strategy NCC Convenings: Join neighboring partners to share successes and explore creative transformation strategies. Clallam County (Oct 20, 10a-12p) Jefferson County Oct 29, 10a-12p) 3CCORP Treatment Workgroup Oct 21, 1-3p | Add to Calendar | Meeting Packet Helping All People Flourish: NEAR Sciences Learning Sessions (Session 2 builds upon session 1. If you missed session 1, check out the recording here) Session 2 | Oct 22, 10a-12p | Training Materials In partnership, OCH Team OCH@olympicch.org | olympicch.org Olympic Community of Health would like to gratefully acknowledge that we are on the territorial lands of the Coast Salish, S'Klallam, and Chimicum Tribes. Click here to learn more about the Indigenous land where you are. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here! Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Olympic Community of Health · 2500 W Sims Way · Port Townsend, WA 98368-2234 · USA Celebrating 35 years! The Port Townsend Main Street Program is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1985. Our mission is to preserve, promote, and enhance our historic business districts. From:The Port Townsend Main Street Program To:jeffbocc Subject:October Mid-Month Updates Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:48:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Main Street News: Happy Halloween! Creative Districts Capital Project Grant Great News! We received word that our application for the FY 21 Creative Districts Capital Project Grant with the Washington State Arts Commission was approved for funding! The Port Townsend Creative District was approved for a grant in the amount of $24,500. It was a matching grant and the total project will be $49,000. The project includes the creation of five “Art Markers” signifying that you have entered the Creative District. There will also be supporting wayfinding signs to link the walking, driving and bicycle routes. The signs will be located in Downtown/Uptown and near Fort Worden. Project partners include the City of Port Townsend, with assistance from the Port Townsend Arts Commission. Matching funds were provided by the Port Townsend Main Street Program, Centrum, KPTZ 91.9 FM, the Port Townsend Public Library Foundation, Port Townsend Food Coop, 1st Security Bank, The Kuhn Building, and Key City Public Theatre. We appreciate these generous community supporters--thank you! Thanks to the Creative District subcommittee for their continuing work. In progress: The Port Townsend Main Street Program has a new FREE marketing campaign in progress to bring LOCAL business to the merchants and restaurants in the Historic Business Districts--Downtown and Uptown. We are asking businesses to send us a short description of their business, a short bio of themselves and a photo of a feature item or news about their business. We will promote businesses via our enews, Facebook and Instagram posts. To participate, please email us! Port Townsend Main Street Program's Turn the Tide - Go Local! Campaign is sponsored in part by Homer Smith Insurance and The Law Offices of James A. Doros. Featured Businesses: Cafe Tenby Cafe Tenby - formerly Pippa's Real Tea - is a cafe and tea shop in the heart of Port Townsend serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend high tea. Andrew Griffiths and Kelley Winchester moved from Portland, Oregon to become a part of this wonderful community and will strive to carry on the grand tradition of this established business. Very little has changed from the previous owner. The menu is fresh and simple with something for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan options. We now offer french press coffee, cold brew, and some tea lattes, and we still carry over 70+ premium loose leaf teas. Be sure to check out our expanded wellness section, in particular, as the cold and flu season approaches and as we continue to cope with the COVID pandemic. Ginger Tumeric, Tenby Tincture, and Quince Eucalyptus are just a few of the blends that will help you stay strong and healthy this fall and winter. We offer street side seating or you can enjoy our lovely courtyard garden while the weather cooperates. We hope to see you soon. https://www.cafetenby.com Biquette Interiors Formerly Potpourri NW Interiors, Biquette is your local source for compelling interior decor. From burlap to silk, weekend crafting to full home re-decoration, Biquette has it all. Our services include quality re- upholstery, color consultation, interior decoration, re- homing/downsizing services, and more. Filling its welcoming rooms with unique wares, owner Jacqueline Mention continues to expand Biquette’s offerings. Pop in for locally- crafted furnishings, imported linens, fine soaps and candles, as well as treasures from around the world. There’s always something here to discover. https://www.biquetteinteriors.com The Port Townsend’s Main Street Program is working with the City of Port Townsend to survey opinions on the City’s Open Streets Initiative. Streateries are outdoor pop-up spaces created for dining; Parklets are typically small public pop-up seating areas located along a sidewalk or in a former parking space. Thank you to everyone who participated in the City's Open Streets Survey. Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Check out the results here! For more information about Port Townsend Open Streets Initiative click here! Governor Inslee's Mask Directive Rotary Bulletin Board on Taylor Street: On hiatus during Covid-19 restrictions. News Around the Block: Congratulations to our 2020 Jefferson County Community Leadership Award Winners! Salty Girls in Port Townsend is now Open! Stop by and welcome Salty Girls Seafood Co to their new Port Townsend location. They are serving up fresh oysters and craft beers from 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM. Visit their website for full menu! Lively Olive Tasting Bar is opening a second location! We are so excited to announce that we are opening an additional shop on Bainbridge Island! Come join us this Saturday at 152 Winslow Way E. Bainbridge Island, WA (right downtown) for our Grand Opening from 10-6. For every $50 you spend on Saturday you will get to enter a raffle for a prize of some of our delicious products. www.livelyolive.com Introducing the Shop at Port Townsend Vineyards! Conservatory Coastal Home is proud to work with the Port Townsend Vineyards team to design this exquisite shop and curate luxurious merchandise exclusive to Port Townsend. Stop by and check it out! Speaking of Port Townsend Vinyards... Celebrate the Changing of the Season with a Wine Tasting at Vintage Port Townsend Vineyards welcomes guests to experience a personal and educational guided wine tasting experience at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards! The beautifully restored C.F. Clapp building is located in the heart of downtown Port Townsend and features a magnificent and generously-spaced 'great room' for guests to sip and savor our delicious, locally-made wines. Our staff are friendly, knowledgeable wine professionals who will take guests through a series of preselected wines. For Reservations, go to our website! Halloween fun at the Jefferson County Farmers Market! Saturday, October 31st, 2020 come in costume to the Port Townsend Farmers Market for a chance to win a prize. Kid's books, market tote, posters, and more. Visit the market info booth on October 31 in costume! Farm/food, spooky and surviving/thriving in 2020 costume themes especially appreciated. Face masks required. Market open 9am-1pm, Tyler St, Uptown! Business Opportunities Insatiables Books is for sale This is a unique opportunity to own a long-lasting business in downtown Port Townsend. Insatiables Books has been located in the same location for over 20 years. It is a destination store with many collectible books, unusual books, technical books, PT historic books, vintage and beautiful antique books. The business is known by collectors all over the NW with much of the inventory written prior to the 1920s. Spend your days reading and conversing with your clients in your cozy store. For more information, click here! Lehani's Deli is for sale For two decades, Lehani’s Eat Local Café has been the longest-running coffee shop in the downtown district of historic Port Townsend’s Victorian Seaport. For more information about the sale click here! Employment Opportunities Jefferson County Farmer's Market is Hiring! Support local farms and small businesses as the JCFM Market Manager. The JCFM Market Manager is responsible for the successful operation of JCFM’s four farmers markets: Port Townsend Saturday Market, Port Townsend Wednesday Market, Chimacum Sunday Market, and the online market. The Market Manager is the organization’s primary staff person and represents the organization to its members and to the public. Learn more on our website. http://jcfmarkets.org/work-with-us AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED: Can you volunteer with the Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market? They are looking for folks to help set up/breakdown, manage socially distanced lines, help with online farmers market orders, & more to help maintain a healthy farmers market environment. Volunteers are part of a fun team that works together in a socially distanced outdoor environment. Required skills: friendly, customer service, able to lift up to 25lbs. Contact Amanda at info@jcfmarkets.org Experienced Cook wanted at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar. Great team working environment. Send a resume to kris@sirenspub.com or drop by a resume in person. 842 Washington Street. More COVID-19 "Safe Start" Updates: New Grant Opportunities! Applications Are Still Being Taken for Three New Grant Programs for Jefferson County Businesses & Nonprofits Following up with the completion of the Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant program, EDC Team Jefferson is administering three new grant programs and will be taking applications through Sunday, October 25th, 2020. Over $280,000 in new funding is available for Jefferson County businesses and nonprofits, and the application has been streamlined to be all online. The three new grant programs include the following: Jefferson County CDBG Micro-Enterprise Grant – in collaboration with the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, grant awardees will receive both funding for their business, along with one-on-one direct technical assistance to help them be successful through this pandemic. Household income limits apply, and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Jefferson County Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Grants – this program was created by the Jefferson Board of County Commissioners via an allotment of the CARES funding provided by the federal government. Local businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply, and grants will be awarded by the scoring of various metrics. Working Washington Small Business Grants 2.0 – this grant is a continuation of the first WWSBEG program and applies to Jefferson County businesses; however, it has been streamlined to be processed quicker. Awardees will be required to self-certify that grant proceeds go towards eligible expenses instead of providing copies to EDC Team Jefferson. A single application will allow for a business to apply for both the WWSBEG 2.0 and Jefferson CRF Grants simultaneously. ArtsWA is now accepting CARES Act Relief Grant applications from arts and culture organizations to be distributed in December. A total of $1.5 million dollars in grants will be available to arts and culture organizations throughout the state. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020. Washington State-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including tribal organizations, and fiscally sponsored groups impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible. Organizations must have current federal tax-exempt status or be sponsored by a qualifying non- profit that has arts, culture, and/or heritage in their mission statement. Grants will be processed and paid by the end of December 2020. Read the application guidelines and apply to the CARES Act Relief Fall 2020 Grants. Visit ArtsWA’s website to get more info and apply to the ArtsWA CARES Relief Fall 2020 Grant today. For more information about COVID-19 visit these sites: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/index.html https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1429/COVID-19 Main Street Makes a Difference, Join Us! Main Street landscaper Ryhana shown filling the garden pots at Tyler Street Plaza Did you know that our nonprofit works in four volunteer committees-- Organization, Design, Economics and Promotion? With partners, we are working on business recovery plans in response to COVID-19 impacts. We care for the downtown gardens and Adams Street Park. We coordinate special events, promote local shopping and help light up Port Townsend for the holidays. We offer low-interest loan funds to property owners for commercial building renovations and microloans to business owners to offset the financial impacts of emergencies. Our work enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors. Become a member and support our work all year long. Thanks! Head over to our Port Townsend Main Street website for a complete list of our activities and business resources. Follow us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram. Visit our website for more information ptmainstreet.org view this email in your browser Copyright © 2020 Port Townsend Main Street Program, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 211 Taylor Street, Suite 3 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Roland Crawford To:jeffbocc Subject:Limit Commercial Industries in Residential Zones Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 1:14:44 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To: The Board of County CommissionersDate: For the Hearing on October 19, 2020 Re: Marijuana Facilities in RR ZonesEmail: jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Dear County Commissioners: I am asking you to place the issue of the location ofmarijuana facilities in Rural Residential (RR) zones inJefferson County on the 2020 Docket and to change thelaw to prohibit these facilities in all RR zones. Protectyour citizens. Thank you, Roland Crawford, owner of--Coyle property at 505 Johnson Roadmailing address: 105 University Street, Seattle, 98101phone: 206/749-0747 View this email in your browser From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Broadband Community Meetings Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:38:47 AM From: NODC Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:38:41 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Broadband Community Meetings CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Clallam County Broadband Team needs your input! We will be hosting three public meetings in different areas of the county in the next few weeks to discuss the future of broadband in the county. Experts in the broadband and telecommunications field will be on hand to discuss the future of broadband service in Clallam County and how it could affect you and your community. Meeting facilitators will answer questions and take a wealth of comments from participants. The discussions will center on a wide range of topics such as current and future service needs (service expansion, higher speed data communications, more portable and mobile communications, provision of residential and business services and applications, etc.) and infrastructure availability concerns (expansion of fiber optics and wireless systems, availability of new networks, extension of existing networks, network interconnections, etc.). For more information, go to our website or contact clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Community Broadband Meetings Forks and Western Clallam County Zoom/Facebook Live October 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFor more information, click here. To register for the Zoom meeting, please contact Rod Fleck at rodf@forkswashington.org. Port Angeles and Central Clallam County October 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to our website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Sequim and Eastern Clallam County October 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to our website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Copyright © 2020 North Olympic Development Council (NODC), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: North Olympic Development Council (NODC) PO Box 2526 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0321 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Invitation to Participate in Chimacum and Port Townsend SD Superintendent Searches Focus Group Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:51:19 AM From: Katy Gaffney Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:50:26 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; David Sullivan Cc: Philip Morley Subject: Invitation to Participate in Chimacum and Port Townsend SD Superintendent Searches Focus Group CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts are launching searches for newSchools Superintendents who will step into their roles at the end of June of 2021. Animportant first step in that process is for our communities to offer input to the schoolboards. To that end, we would like to ask if one of you would be willing to advise our search consultant in a meeting specifically designed for community leaders with an interest in both districts, which will take place via Zoom on Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 am. This will be a 30-minute zoom call in which the search consultant will ask youand other leaders to offer thoughts and wisdom regarding the current state of thecommunities and also your thoughts on the profile of ideal candidates. We would be delighted if one of you is able to attend. If possible, please RSVP to meby Friday, October 23 to let me know. Thank you. Katy Gaffney Assistant to the Superintendent Port Townsend School District (360) 379-4501 Tuesday, October 20 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | October 20, 2020 Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:37 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:12 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID-19 News | October 20, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Want to receive this email in your inbox? Click here to subscribe. COVID-19 NEWSLETTER Concern that Climb in Cases Means ‘Fall Surge’ is Starting Data from the Washington State Department of Health show that case numbers in western Washington counties are climbing at an alarming rate, near or beyond previous peaks in some areas. As cases in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties continue to trend sharply upward, health officials warn we may now be entering the fall surge. Read more Announcements and Resources BUDGET & FINANCE Economic and Revenue Monthly Reports Economic data were generally positive this month but the negative impacts associated with COVID-19 continue to be felt. The labor market posted a fifth monthly increase, adding 661,000 million jobs in September. Despite the employment gains, in September 19.4 million people reported that they did not work at all or worked fewer hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more EMPLOYMENT Weekly New Unemployment Claims Report During the week of October 4 through October 10, there were 22,324 initial regular unemployment claims (up 44.1 percent from the prior week) and 476,735 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 5.9 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more County Unemployment Numbers for September 2020 Released County unemployment rates and employment data for September 2020 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data. Read more NOTEWORTHY COVID-19 Patients Swamp Rural Hospitals The nation’s pandemic hotspots have shifted to rural communities, overwhelming small hospitals that are running out of beds or lack the intensive care units for more than one or two seriously ill patients. Read more Pierce County Will Offer Incentive for Customers to Dine Inside Restaurants Pierce County officials, in an effort to help restaurants stay in business and retain jobs, will offer an incentive for customers to dine inside restaurants next month. The two-week "restaurant rally," is scheduled for Nov. 8-19, excluding Friday and Saturday. Restaurants will offer a 30 percent discount to customers who dine inside, and then the county will reimburse the businesses. Read more Pandemic Cuts Enrollment at Some Washington State Colleges, Forces Others to Reimagine Higher Ed Washington’s colleges and universities were braced for a big drop in enrollment this fall, expecting college kids to opt out of remotely taught classes and defer their educations for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS October 26, 12:00 pm | Virtual Assembly Register View this email in your browser This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us | Why did I get this? Want to change how you receive these emails? Update your preferences | Unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2020 WSAC, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: DEVELOPER WILL DONATE TIME AND SERVICES FOR CHERRY STREET PROJECT Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:37 AM From: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:33 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan Subject: DEVELOPER WILL DONATE TIME AND SERVICES FOR CHERRY STREET PROJECT CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when openingattachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPER WILL DONATE TIME AND SERVICES FOR CHERRY STREET PROJECT Posted by Jim Scarantino | Oct 20, 2020 | Local Businesses | 0 Accomplished Developer Will Donate Time and Services for Cherry Street Project A man with more than $100 million in commercial and residential development experience wants to help the city fix the Cherry Street Project mess and get affordable housing built. “It is clear that what is occurring now is a financial disaster,” says Bert Loomis of Port Ludlow, where he built the Port Ludlow Town Center and a number of town homes. “I’ve got 50 years of experience and a team of architects and contractors that can solve most of their problems. My team can get it done with their eyes closed.” Loomis’ offer to help so far has been rebuffed by the city. On September 28, 2020, Port Townsend City Council directed the City Manager to negotiate a handover of the failed project to Bayside Housing, a non-profit that provides transitional housing in rooms rented from the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. As we reported yesterday, it is very uncertain whether Bayside Housing will formally commit to taking over the project and whether it can amass the more than $1`million needed to finish renovation of the 75 year old building on the Cherry Street property. That building, known as the Carmel House (shown above in its current condition), was barged to Port Townsend in May 2017 and has remained unoccupied and uninhabitable since then. The building has to go, says Loomis, if anyone hopes to complete a “financially responsible and time sensitive” housing project. “It is a losing proposition to continue to throw good money after bad.” Loomis believes that “stick built” construction on the site can provide a range of affordable housing. New construction offers the advantage of being adapted to the needs of older users and those with disability issues and will fit in with the surrounding neighborhood. He maintains he can build such housing at far less cost and faster than any local non-profit organizations. “I am willing to work with the city and donate a lot of time and effort to get this done,” he says. He predicts that if the city continues on the course it has been following, banking its hopes on a local non-profit with no experience and inadequate financial and professional qualifications, “they’ll still be having this conversation five years from now.” He does not appear interested in working with any “NGO,” as he calls non-profit organizations. He did express interest in talking with Keith and Jean Marzan, whose $1 million offer for the project has been rejected by the city, but which may be resubmitted in another form. Loomis-built townhomes, Port Ludlow Loomis’ initial offer to talk with the City Manager was rebuffed on October 2. After reading our report about the uncertainty of Bayside accepting and being able to complete the project, Loomis reached out again to the City Manager. He has not yet received a response. Loomis’ career in development and construction is indeed extensive and impressive. He is the developer of 13 properties in Port Ludlow. His resume of projects, which he provided to Port Townsend Free Press, backs up his claim to more than $100 million in construction, ranging from large commercial properties to sizable condominium projects, mostly in California. A rough calculation shows that the total square footage of his building projects approaches half a million square feet. Loomis has received numerous awards for his developments. “Me and my team can get it done. We can help the city make this happen,” says Loomis. “But we can’t have politics dragging this out for twenty years. I would think that someone who is serious about getting affordable housing built would be eager to talk to someone with my kind of experience and knowledge.” Candidate Filing Period Closes: Tuesday, October 20 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 10 Positions Still Available | WSAC Board of Directors Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:29:27 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:29:21 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: 10 Positions Still Available | WSAC Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Active Members interested in serving on the WSAC Board of Directors, NACo Board of Directors, or the NACo WIR Board of Directors are encouraged to declare their candidacy using our online submission form. The following positions are up for election: WSAC Board of Directors President - Michael Largent, Whitman County Commissioner 1st Vice President - Jamie Stephens, San Juan County Councilmember 2nd Vice President (Eastern region county) - One application received Eastern Region Representative (4 positions available) - No applications received Western Region Representative (4 positions available) - Three applications received Eastern Region Alternate (2 positions available) - No applications received Western Region Alternate (2 positions available) - One application received National Association of Counties NACo Board of Directors (1 position available) - No applications received NACo WIR Board of Directors (county pop. greater than 180k) - No applications received NACo WIR Board of Directors (county pop. less than 180k) - One application received The WSAC Bylaws identify Active Members as: Those duly elected or appointed county commissioners, county council members, or county executives, or the equivalent office in any county operating under a home rule charter, whose county is current in paying annual dues in accordance with a schedule of dues adopted by the Board of Directors and ratified by the Membership. All elected officers (President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President) shall hold office until the next annual meeting or until their successor is elected. Once elected as 2nd Vice President, it is the organization's expectation that the 2nd Vice President shall serve in successive years as 1st Vice President, President, and Past President. This year, candidates for the office of WSAC 2nd Vice President must be an active member from an Eastern Region county as identified in section 3.3 of the WSAC Bylaws. Those elected to the office of Eastern/Western Region Representative or Alternate will hold their office or position from this year’s annual meeting in November until the next annual meeting. To declare your candidacy, please submit the following items by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 20: 1. Statement of interest with 500 words or fewer. 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Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Apply Now This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Washington State Association of Counties · 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join us Wednesday for the Clallam County Superior Judge, Position 1 Candidates Forum Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:08:10 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:06:08 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Join us Wednesday for the Clallam County Superior Judge, Position 1 Candidates Forum CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton, Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st for our weekly chamber meeting featuring a forum for Clallam County Superior Court Judge, Position 1 Candidates. Lauren Erickson and Lisa Dublin scheduled to attend. Both candidates will be taking questions from the public. Did you miss last week’s forum for State Senate Candidates Kevin Van De Wege and Connie Beauvais? You can see the video here https://1drv.ms/v/s!An47hJJMTN6oijQtYHD0HbRbAvzB The actual forum starts at around 15 minutes into the video. Upcoming Programs October 21 – Forum for Clallam County Superior Court Judge, Position 1 Candidates. Lauren Erickson and Lisa Dublin scheduled to attend. October 28 – Annie Foster, Cherish Our Children Committee November 4 – Business meeting and program TBA November 11 – Carmen Geyer, Resource Development Manager for United Way November 18 – TBA November 25 – NO MEETING We will only be meeting online for the foreseeable future, since restaurants are under such tight regulations due to the COVID requirements. We don’t want to do anything to put any of our restaurants in jeopardy. Our meetings take place take place Noon – 1pm and are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. You can join the meeting with this recurring link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/433259485 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 - One-touch: tel:+18668994679,,433259485# United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 - One-touch: tel:+15713173116,,433259485# Access Code: 433-259-485 WEST END BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEBPA) MEETINGS RESUME Join WEBPA at Forks Congregational Church on Wednesday mornings at 7:30am to discuss area topics and plan upcoming events for November and December. GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES City of Forks: CITY OF FORKS COVID-19 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM https://forkswashington.org/wp- content/uploads/2020/10/COVID-19-Business-Assistance-Program-Application.pdf From Clallam EDC: Federal funds for small businesses available now! $10k in grant funding and it’s a fairly quick process. If you have fewer than 20 employees, located in Clallam County, and were negatively impacted by Covid-19 you would likely qualify for a 10k Working Washington Small Business Support Grant! The application for the CARES Act grant has a very streamlined process that will NOT require submission of invoices that will be reimbursed. If you have an estimate of your revenue this year and last, and have your UBI handy this grant application should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. –To apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3jivTBe We will be funding these grants shortly. ONRC EVENING TALKS PRESENTATIONS RESUME ONLINE ONRC Online Evening Talk- Introduction to e-DNA with Dr. Austen Thomas on Oct. 23rd, 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/94425137999-Meeting ID: 944 2513 7999 One tap mobile +12532158782,94425137999# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,94425137999# US (Seattle) Please join us as we re-engage and develop our online Evening Talk’s new approach to community engagement. We will begin this effort with a continuation of our first 2020 Wild Steelhead Review evening event featuring eDNA research. This evening talk will share information on using this process including current research and equipment. Dr. Austen Thomas, Senior Research Scientist will give us an introduction and his use on conducting e-DNA research. There are specific Olympic Peninsula eDNA research efforts currently proceeding. We hope to bring additional natural resource professionals working on the Olympic Peninsula conducting eDNA research to you through the future of on line Evening Talks. Dr. Thomas will share his information for understanding the use of eDNA to detect the presence of specific populations of fish and other aquatic species in our local rivers and estuaries. Austen joined Smith-Root in 2015 and has directed the development of the Environmental DNA division. Working alongside the in-house engineering team, he designed the Smith-Root eDNA sampling system and fostered partnerships with other companies to help make Smith-Root a leader in eDNA technology. He is a research Molecular Ecologist with over 15 years of experience conducting field surveys, and he possesses a strong publication record with a focus on DNA metabarcoding. Austen has participated in national eDNA standardization efforts and he consistently strives to improve eDNA sampling processes for the betterment of data quality. He will share online some of the equipment he uses during his presentation and speak to the practical application for the Olympic Peninsula. Currently there is a local coastal eDNA working group coordinated by our NWIF (Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission) coastal office. These local working groups of natural resource professionals are looking at coordinating and disseminating current efforts in using eDNA. Their efforts are focused on future data sharing and the “state of the art“ techniques on this process to target authentic evaluations of occupancy and spatial distributions of various aquatic species in Washington coast watersheds. This presentation tonight is to begin to bring information of this type of evaluation of using eDNA to our community and to help strengthen and support our local natural resource professionals with another tool in our toolbox. Please join us! Evening Talks at ONRC are funded through the Rosmond Forestry Education Fund, an endowment that honors the contributions of Fred Rosmond and his family to forestry, natural resources, and the Forks community. This is a new approach for evening talks to move fully online. For more information contact: Frank Hanson at 374-4556 or fsh2@uw.edu. HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING There are many businesses in town planning to give out candy to the ghosts and monsters on Halloween. New this year – the Forks Fire Station! Due to COVID Rain of Terror Haunted Hangar will not take place in 2020. Chamber News… FORKS CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS ARE NEAR! Would you like to serve on the 2021 Chamber Board of Directors? Submit your name or nominate someone you think would be a great addition to the next Board of Directors. If you have questions contact Don Grafstrom, Chamber V.P. CHAMBER RENEWELS FOR 2020 We will be following up with the members who haven’t renewed for 2020. If you haven’t been able to pay but want to remain a member we have flexible payment options and we can discuss them over the phone or by email. FORKS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER (VIC) We will be open this fall/winter with a modified foyer to help visitors. We can help one group at a time (up to 4 people) inside the visitor center and we will be open Monday through Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm through the winter. FORKS CHAMBER STAFF DIRECTORY Lissy Andros, executive director Rob Hunter, VIC staff member and assistant to the E.D. Rob handles all of our visitor correspondence and administrative duties for the Chamber. Gay Bunnell, Forever Twilight in Forks Collection and VIC staff member. Gay is our lead staff member at the Collection, including maintaining the records for the exhibits. She is in charge of procuring our brochures, maps, and information. Kari Larson, VIC staff member. Kari is in charge of ordering our merchandise and sending out visitor packets. Roxann Bennett, online store. Rox ships out all of our sales from the online store twice a week. Susie Michels, IT Manager. Susie runs our website and handles all technical issues. Please contact me if you have any suggestions on upcoming Chamber programs. PPP, EIDL and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Best regards, Lissy Lissy Andros, Executive Director Forks Chamber of Commerce 1411 S. Forks Avenue Forks, WA 98331 360-374-2531 office 903-360-4449 cell From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: County News Now – October 20, 2020 Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:17:50 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:16:35 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: County News Now – October 20, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here County News October 20, 2020 Counties step up to provide hubs for childcare, virtual learning Counties step up to provide hubs for childcare, virtual learning As schools across the country stop in-person classes and switch to hybrid models involving virtual learning, counties are providing alternate options to fulfill the childcare and broadband needs for families with children. READ MORE Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to count ballots three days after Election Day In a 4-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to stand that requires ballots received up to three days after the election to be counted. Read more N.M. county builds tiny homes for its transient population The village offers holistic housing intervention and provides safe, dignified transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Its close proximity to amenities provide support services for employment and the stabilization of residents. Read more County’s Old West Days provides authentic history, builds community San Bernardino County Museum’s Old West Days allows visitors to experience the county’s past, participate in activities and demonstrations and hear about contributions from diverse cultures that go beyond traditional myths and legends. Read more October cybersecurity awareness – Securing internet connected devices in healthcare With the wide acceptance of telehealth during this pandemic, the word on the street is that when life gets back to a new normal, that telehealth is here to stay. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Standards Connect from American National Standards Institute Legislative Updates Census Bureau ends operations Oct. 15 following Supreme Court decision The Supreme Court’s decision overruled a lower court decision that the count must continue until Oct. 31. Read more Federal judge strikes down rule aimed at expanding SNAP work requirements If the rule had been implemented, it would have limited state flexibility in waiving work participation requirements for childless adults participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read more NACo provides update on county role in child poverty prevention Counties are committed to ending child poverty, which can lead to adverse outcomes in child health, education and future employment. Read more EPA accepting comments on the draft National Recycling Strategy, holding webinar Oct. 24 The draft National Recycling Strategy identifies strategic objectives and actions needed to create a stronger, more resilient and cost-effective U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. Read more President signs executive order on modernizing America’s water resource management and water infrastructure The order establishes an interagency water subcabinet to facilitate management and modernization of the nation’s water supplies and systems while also eliminating duplication between agencies. Read more MORE NEWS Salesforce for Government The Latest From NACo How counties can prepare for equitable and efficient vaccine distribution GIS has been a proven tool to support improved vaccination coverage and will be crucial for scenario planning and distribution. Read more Streamline county business services with modern digital tools County business services teams rely on powerful, easy-to-use software from Atlassian to drive economic development faster and more efficiently. Read more Make more informed budget decisions The challenging fiscal situation may force counties to look at their budgets, but not all cuts are the same! A NACo webinar at 2 p.m. ET Oct. 29 will present practices from a new Results First, a Pew Charitable Trusts initiative, with added perspective from Santa Clara County, Calif.’s experience using evidence to inform the budget process and Pew researchers will share a tool for assessing the effectiveness of county funding. Register here. Join an Early Childhood Peer Learning Network! During COVID-19, counties are using innovative approaches to increase access to services for young children and their families. Join NACo’s Virtual Peer Learning Networks for rural, suburban and urban counties to connect with peers across the country and discuss models and best practices enhancing local early childhood systems for children from prenatal to age three. Register and join a network today! Suburban cohort: Oct. 26, 2–3 p.m. EDT Urban cohort: Oct. 29, 2–3 p.m. EDT Rural cohort: Oct. 30, 2–3 p.m. EDT Upcoming Events OCT CONFERENCE NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit OCT WEBINAR Stepping Up: How to Set Targets to Reduce the Number of People 21 Oct. 21–22 | Virtual 21 with Serious Mental Illness in Jails 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT OCT 26 WEBINAR Early Childhood Suburban Peer Learning Network: Improving Children and Families’ Access to Services During COVID-19 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT OCT 27 WEBINAR SLLC Supreme Court Preview 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EDT OCT 28 WEBINAR COVID-19 Testing Solution Available Through NACo/CVS Health Partnership 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT OCT 29 WEBINAR Early Childhood Urban Peer Learning Network: Improving Children and Families’ Access to Services During COVID-19 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT OCT 29 WEBINAR Using Evidence to Make Strategic Budget Cuts 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT OCT 30 WEBINAR Early Childhood Rural Peer Learning Network: Improving Children and Families’ Access to Services During COVID-19 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT NOV 9 WEBINAR Veteran Suicide Prevention: Strategies for County Leaders 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST NOV 10 WEBINAR Supporting National Defense and Strengthening Local Communities: County and Military Partnerships Through the REPI Program 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST NOV 12 WEBINAR Make the Most of Your NACo Membership 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST NOV 18 MEETING Fall Virtual CIO Forum Series – Broadband 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST NOV 19 WEBINAR Building a County Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Network 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST MORE EVENTS NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20001 Did someone forward you this email? Sign up to stay up-to-date on topics affecting America's counties! Click here to unsubscribe. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Social Media Playbook Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:20:27 PM Attachments:JTA Social Media Playbook- 9-14-2020 revisions.pdf From: Sara J. Peck Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:19:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Ariel Speser; David Faber; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Tammi Rubert Cc: Tammi Rubert; Miranda Nash Subject: Social Media Playbook CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings, Please find attached the Social Media Playbook as requested. Kindly, Sj Peck Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Jefferson Transit Authority 63 4 Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 speck@jeffersontransit.com | 360-385-3020 x 108 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Coffee with Colleen Tomorrow Morning Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:36:50 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:36:35 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Coffee with Colleen Tomorrow Morning CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday Morning at 8am - Open Forum Discussion We will provide an update on grant processing - Working WA 2 and CDBG have now closed and we are in the process of informing the recipients and confirming their eligibility. But the Lifeboat 2 grant is still open and has considerably more funding available. See below for more details. Topic: Coffee with Colleen Join Zoom Meeting at 8 a.m., Wednesday Morning https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81875115879?pwd=UnEzQjV1N09rM2ZLbFIzVVVxYzJoQT09 Meeting ID: 818 7511 5879 Passcode: 923050 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81875115879#,,,,,,0#,,923050# US (Tacoma) Lifeboat 2 Grant – Totals $645K The Clallam County Commission approved approximately $645K in small business and non-profit grant funds. The maximum grant amount is $20K. Eligibility Requirements: –A For-profit or Non-profit business in Clallam County –Business negatively impacted by COVID – 19 Priority will be going to businesses that have been most affected by the government shut down orders and those that have not received a grant through state or local organizations already. Those businesses that have already received funds through the EDC or another local entity will still be eligible to receive a grant award, but additional points are awarded to those businesses that have not received funding yet. The Lifeboat2 grant is still open and can be applied for HERE. We anticipate announcing the recipients of the Lifeboat 2 grant the week of Oct 26th. Clallam County Broadband Team needs your input! The NODC will host three public meetings in different areas of the county in the next few weeks to discuss the future of broadband in the county. Experts in the broadband and telecommunications field will be on hand to discuss the future of broadband service in Clallam County and how it could affect you and your community. Meeting facilitators will answer questions and take a wealth of comments from participants. The discussions will center on a wide range of topics such as current and future service needs (service expansion, higher speed data communications, more portable and mobile communications, provision of residential and business services and applications, etc.) and infrastructure availability concerns (expansion of fiber optics and wireless systems, availability of new networks, extension of existing networks, network interconnections, etc.). For more information, go to our website or contact clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Community Broadband Meetings Forks and Western Clallam County Zoom/Facebook Live October 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. For more information, click here. To register for the Zoom meeting, please contact Rod Fleck at rodf@forkswashington.org. Port Angeles and Central Clallam County October 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to the NODC website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Sequim and Eastern Clallam County October 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to our website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Check out other grants available to individuals and families in Clallam: https://chooseclallamfirst.com/community-resources/ Unemployment Insurance Taxes are Set to Rise Dramatically in Coming Years - For a good overview of the situation read the Opinion Piece from Seattle Times. Watch our Two Minute Video: "We Will Get Through This Together" which highlights a few of our businesses across Clallam County. Link to Video here. Choose Clallam First | ChooseClallamFirst.com ‌ Clallam County Economic Development Council | 338 W 1st St., Suite 105, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by info@clallam.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:tch4fun@pacbell.net To:jeffbocc Subject:Marijuana Facilities in Rural Residential Zones Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:21:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. TO: The Board of County Commissioners DATE: October 15, 2020 FROM: Martin and Patricia Ivers – Nordland, WA Dear County Commissioners, You will be deciding issues that will go on the 2020 Docket and we again request that you place on this docket the issue of restricting commercial marijuana facilities in rural residential areas. These facilities must be prohibited in our rural residential areas. We have been asking for years to please keep these facilities out of neighborhoods. We live on Marrowstone Island and as many of the representatives in the county know, we asked our community to pay attention, attend meetings, and to donate money to fight to keep out a facility that was totally inappropriate for our island. We are now following what is going on in the neighboring Coyle area. Why must taxpayers in our areas go to great expense to fight the County to keep marijuana and other large production facilities out of our residential areas. Somehow, other counties have managed to do this. Why are Jefferson County elected officials consistently continuing a CUP process that is inappropriate for small rural residential areas and a needless expense to the taxpayers of this county. Please do the right thing and make this a part of the 2020 Docket. Thank you. Patricia and Martin Ivers P. O. Box 173 Nordland, WA 98358 Find a salmon viewing site near you or watch virtually from the comfort of your own home! From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:Fishues - Enews from Long Live the Kings Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:34:28 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Fishues - Regular Fish Updates from LLTK - Salmon SEEson Fall brings changing leaves, crisp mornings, and most importantly, returning salmon! This time of year offers a special opportunity to get outside and remember why we care about the survival of these beautiful fish. There are plenty of places to see salmon, check out King County's Salmon SEEson site, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group's Salmon Sightings, or Kitsap Salmon Tours to find a salmon viewing site near you, or watch virtually from home! If you decide to visit a self-guided site, remember to bring a mask and recreate responsibly. FIND: King County Viewings Skagit Fisheries Salmon Sightings Kitsap County Salmon Tours Watch LLTK's Executive Director visit the Washington State Capitol to urge support for salmon recovery. About half of migrating juvenile steelhead will not survive past the Hood Canal Bridge. Coming Together for Fish Amidst the craziness of election season, and political divides around every corner, there's still one thing we can all agree on: salmon are important and worth restoring to their past glory. Recognizing that, we'd like like to send our thanks to Washington State Legislators and the Washington State Congressional Delegation for their partnership to recover salmon and steelhead. LLTK prides itself on being non-partisan, reaching out to republicans and democrats alike, and engaging tribes, conservationists, and recreationists. Together is the only way forward, our history of listening to each group and its needs are how we've made progress for salmon, and how we'll continue to do so. Here are a couple highlights of that work in the Washington State Legislature: - LLTK Goes to Olympia, meets with Representative Wilcox (R) - Senator Rolfes (D) touts budget win for steelhead in Hood Canal, notes work by LLTK, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, and others. Hood Canal Bridge Assessment - Phase 1 Complete! When Puget Sound steelhead were listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2007, few people thought that the Hood Canal Floating Bridge could be part of the problem. Thanks to work by LLTK and countless partners on the Hood Canal Bridge Assessment Team, we now know that up to half of migrating juvenile steelhead that make it to the bridge won't survive past it. That's about the same proportion of mortality experienced by juvenile steelhead passing through all EIGHT dams and reservoirs on the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers. We've just wrapped up Phase 1 of our work and released recommendations to help save our state fish, we hope you enjoy the read as we gear up for Phase 2: Putting Solutions in the Water. READ: Summary Report OR Full Report Event Info - Join Us! The Wild, Interactive Viewing Party and Q & A Panel THIS Saturday, Oct. 24th, 4pm To celebrate World Fish Migration Day, LLTK is hosting a virtual viewing party of Mark Titus' film The Wild, diving into the proposed pebble mine in Bristol Bay, AK, home to the last untouched salmon population in the world. Click HERE to watch the film with us and then ask questions of Mark and other experts. Register today! Questions: jmcdermott@lltk.org After years of recovery work, summer chum return naturally to spawn across Hood Canal. Fall Fish Fest at LLTK's Lilliwaup Creek Facility Sunday, Nov. 15th Due to Covid-19 we are not able to host our annual Fall for Hood Canal event, so in its place we're offering a small, Covid-friendly fall gathering at our Lilliwaup Creek facility! Join us in groups of 10 throughout the day for tours, fish feeding, chum spotting in the creek, grilled oysters, a bonfire, kids' activities, and hot cider. 7 spots are available per time slot: 11am-12pm, 12:30pm-1:30pm, 2pm-3pm, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Tickets are $20. Join Us! Virtual Autumn Gala - Thank You! Our first-ever virtual event was held on Sept. 10th, and while we experienced some technical difficulties, it was a success for salmon - YOU gave over $105,000 to restore salmon, steelhead, and all who depend on them. We hope to welcome you back in person in 2021, but appreciate you showing up for fish this year in whatever format necessary. We are humbled by your commitment to fish recovery. If you missed it, or want to catch it again, click HERE. International Year of the Salmon - Photo Contest Did you know 2020 is the International Year of the Salmon ? Participate by showing off your photography skills, all photos must be received by Oct. 31, 2020. Submit yours today! A Population Returning Summer chum on Hood Canal are showing signs of a comeback, but we're not out of the woods yet. LLTK has been partnering on this work, lead by the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, for years, and we are extremely proud to help these fish near de-listing from the Federal Endangered Species Act. LEARN: Summer Chum Recovery Summer Parr Sampling During the late summer months, our field staff are busy catching wild steelhead and rainbow trout parr to monitor the genetic diversity of watersheds in Hood Canal and collect basic life history data - length, weight and scales. Our staff has special permission from the WDFW to fish in closed sections of rivers in order to help post-supplementation monitoring for the Hood Canal Steelhead Project. Click below to see LLTK field staff, Joy and Rick, in action as they sample parr along the Duckabush River. LLTK field staff, Joy and Rick, sample steelhead parr on the Duckabush River. Hear from experts representing LLTK and King County about the partnership to recover Lake Sammamish kokanee. WATCH: Rick & Joy Survey the Duckabush Kokanee Emergency Efforts Continue Lake Sammamish kokanee are threatened by a myriad of environmental challenges, and LLTK is partnering with King County to help restore natural spawners and preserve the genetic integrity of their population. This summer, we received a second cohort of juvenile kokanee to raise at our Glenwood Springs Hatchery on Orcas Island. Click below to watch the fish transfer via ferry! More recently, we were joined by King County Fish Ecologist, Jim Bower, for a webinar to discuss the partnership to restore these kokanee - check it out. WATCH: Fish by Ferry We Appreciate YOU! LLTK staff gathered together recently to tour habitat restoration work along the Duwamish River and it was the perfect setting to express our gratitude to you, the people that make our work possible. We give our thanks for the countless volunteer hours, incredible financial generosity, and the many other ways you've shown your support in a year that we (and the fish!) have needed it like never before. PS - We promise we're smiling under those masks :) A Fishy Funny What did the salmon say when it hit its head? Dam! Thank you for being part of the Long Live the Kings community Questions? Contact mcrafts@lltk.org Long Live the Kings, 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 SafeUnsubscribe™ jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by mcrafts@lltk.org powered by Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Important information about business grants from Clallam EDC Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:06:27 PM Attachments:image003.png image004.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:05:59 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Important information about business grants from Clallam EDC CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton, Here is some great information from Clallam EDC! Thanks, Lissy Andros Forks Chamber of Commerce We Will Review Status of Several Grants and Discuss the latest on Broadband and Unemployment Insurance Taxes Join Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday Morning at 8am - Open Forum Discussion We will provide an update on grant processing - Working WA 2 and CDBG have now closed and we are in the process of informing the recipients and confirming their eligibility. But the Lifeboat 2 grant is still open and has considerably more funding available. See below for more details. Topic: Coffee with Colleen Join Zoom Meeting at 8 a.m., Wednesday Morning https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81875115879?pwd=UnEzQjV1N09rM2ZLbFIzVVVxYzJoQT09 Meeting ID: 818 7511 5879 Passcode: 923050 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81875115879#,,,,,,0#,,923050# US (Tacoma) Lifeboat 2 Grant – Totals $645K The Clallam County Commission approved approximately $645K in small business and non-profit grant funds. The maximum grant amount is $20K. Eligibility Requirements: –A For-profit or Non-profit business in Clallam County –Business negatively impacted by COVID – 19 Priority will be going to businesses that have been most affected by the government shut down orders and those that have not received a grant through state or local organizations already. Those businesses that have already received funds through the EDC or another local entity will still be eligible to receive a grant award, but additional points are awarded to those businesses that have not received funding yet. The Lifeboat2 grant is still open and can be applied for HERE. We anticipate announcing the recipients of the Lifeboat 2 grant the week of Oct 26th. Clallam County Broadband Team needs your input! The NODC will host three public meetings in different areas of the county in the next few weeks to discuss the future of broadband in the county. Experts in the broadband and telecommunications field will be on hand to discuss the future of broadband service in Clallam County and how it could affect you and your community. Meeting facilitators will answer questions and take a wealth of comments from participants. The discussions will center on a wide range of topics such as current and future service needs (service expansion, higher speed data communications, more portable and mobile communications, provision of residential and business services and applications, etc.) and infrastructure availability concerns (expansion of fiber optics and wireless systems, availability of new networks, extension of existing networks, network interconnections, etc.). For more information, go to our website or contact clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Community Broadband Meetings Forks and Western Clallam County Zoom/Facebook Live October 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. For more information, click here. To register for the Zoom meeting, please contact Rod Fleck at rodf@forkswashington.org. Port Angeles and Central Clallam County October 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to the NODC website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Sequim and Eastern Clallam County October 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meeting will be available on online platforms. For info, go to our website or contact us at clallambroadbandteam@noprcd.org. Phone access will be available for those with no internet. Check out other grants available to individuals and families in Clallam: https://chooseclallamfirst.com/community-resources/ Unemployment Insurance Taxes are Set to Rise Dramatically in Coming Years - For a good overview of the situation read the Opinion Piece from Seattle Times. Watch our Two Minute Video: "We Will Get Through This Together" which highlights a few of our businesses across Clallam County. Link to Video here. Choose Clallam First | ChooseClallamFirst.com ‌ From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: [New post] Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:29:33 AM From: Jefferson Transit Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:29:19 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: [New post] Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Lisa Bradley posted: "Budget Workshop Meeting IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 1:30 pm at the Jefferson Transit Authority Boardroom. This meeting will be held to present the 2021 Ope" New post on Jefferson Transit Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm by Lisa Bradley Budget Workshop Meeting IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 1:30 pm at the Jefferson Transit Authority Boardroom. This meeting will be held to present the 2021 Operating/Capital Budget to the Board and is open to the public. COVID -19 NOTICE NO IN -PERSONPERSONPERSON PERSON ATTENDANCE ALLOWED (Per Governor Inslee’s amended Proclamation 20 -28) To listen to meeting live dial: United States (Toll Free): 1.877.309.2073 United States: +1.646.749.3129 Access Code: 936-600-813 The proposed Annual Operating/Capital Budget will be posted on the website after the presentation on November 3, 2020. The Budget Public Hearing will be held remotely on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 1:30 pm. This meeting is open to the public, comments are encouraged. Notification for this Budget Workshop will be advertised in the Port Townsend Leader (JTA Paper of Record) on 10/21/2020 and 10/28/2020 and posted on www.jeffersontransit.com on 10/21/2020. For questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at speck@jeffersontransit.com or at (360) 385-3020 ext. 108. Lisa Bradley | October 21, 2020 at 7:29 am | URL: https://jeffersontransit.com/?p=23162 Comment See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Jefferson Transit. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://jeffersontransit.com/2020/10/21/budget-workshop-meeting-11-3-2020-130-pm/ From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: [New post] Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:36:27 AM From: Jefferson Transit Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:36:12 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: [New post] Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Lisa Bradley posted: "Budget Workshop Meeting IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 1:30 pm at the Jefferson Transit Authority Boardroom. This meeting will be held to present the 2021 Op" New post on Jefferson Transit Budget Workshop Meeting: 11/3/2020 @ 1:30 pm by Lisa Bradley Budget Workshop Meeting IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 1:30 pm at the Jefferson Transit Authority Boardroom. This meeting will be held to present the 2021 Operating/Capital Budget to the Board and is open to the public. COVID -19 NOTICE NO IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE ALLOWED (Per Governor Inslee’s amended Proclamation 20 -28) To listen to meeting live dial: United States (Toll Free): 1.877.309.2073 United States: +1.646.749.3129 Access Code: 936-600-813 The proposed Annual Operating/Capital Budget will be posted on the website after the presentation on November 3, 2020. The Budget Public Hearing will be held remotely on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 1:30 pm. This meeting is open to the public, comments are encouraged. Notification for this Budget Workshop will be advertised in the Port Townsend Leader (JTA Paper of Record) on 10/21/2020 and 10/28/2020 and posted on www.jeffersontransit.com on 10/21/2020. For questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at speck@jeffersontransit.com or at (360) 385-3020 ext. 108. Lisa Bradley | October 21, 2020 at 7:36 am | URL: https://jeffersontransit.com/?p=23167 Comment See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Jefferson Transit. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://jeffersontransit.com/2020/10/21/budget-workshop-meeting-11-3-2020-130-pm-2/ From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Invite a Neighbor - Newcomers Welcome Meet-Up Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:08:23 PM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:08:20 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Invite a Neighbor - Newcomers Welcome Meet-Up CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org New to Jefferson County? Port Townsend? Moving to a new community can be challenging and overwhelming, but The Chamber of Jefferson County is here to help ease the transition from nervous newcomer to plugged-in resident. We invite you to share details of our Newcomers Meet-Up scheduled for October 24th 10AM – 12PM PT on Zoom We'll have real,, not virtual SWAG Bags with all sorts of goodies available for curbside no-contact pick up later that day and throughout the week for those who participated. Tell a friend! This event is free and no membership is required however registration is necessary for Zoom access and SWAG Bags. Thank you to Steve Molinsky for this fabulous photo of Port Townsend. Register Now! www.jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by director@jeffcountychamber.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund New round of funding available for farmers impacted by COVID-19! From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund - Applications Due this Friday 10/23 Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:24:47 PM From: WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:24:38 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund - Applications Due this Friday 10/23 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Farmers Fund partners Reminder! In response to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Olympic Peninsula farmers, North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NODC), WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program, North Olympic Land Trust and Jefferson Land Trust have created the Olympic Peninsula Farmers Fund (OPFF). Administered by NODC, the Farmers Fund will provide pre-paid, long term contracts of $1,500 to $5,000 for farmers to provide food for food banks and feeding programs this season and/or over the next 3-5 years. Farmers will receive the money up front and can use it to pay farm expenses such as land leases, payroll, purchases of seed and animal feed, or even equipment or web site design services to help them adapt to new market circumstances. Food banks will gain a stable source of additional fresh, local food to help families with limited food access. Acceptable products include mixed vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, dairy, grains, some value-added products. Deadline for Submission: October 23, 2020 by 5:00 pm Email Application to: opff@noprcd.org View Application Here Copyright © 2020 WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website, event, or through email request. Our mailing address is: WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program 121 Oak Bay Rd Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Learn more about Farmers Fund