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Home My WebLink About120720_electronic_CorrFrom:Carole H To:jeffbocc Subject:Support Responsible Pet Ownership Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:14:49 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Mr. Brotherton, Animal care and control is a vital function of local government, but it must be supported by responsible pet ownership practices. Each of us has a part to play in maintaining a safe and healthy community. For the estimated 90 million dogs and 95 million cats owned in this country, local ordinances that support responsible pet ownership can maintain public and animal safety, foster humane treatment, and reduce costs for local communities and institutions. I invite you and your colleagues to review our local ordinances to ensure that they sufficiently incorporate the following key components to support responsible behaviors in our community: 1. Abandonment of an animal should be prohibited in all cases. 2. Sterilization should be required unless an owner explicitly wants to breed his/her pet. 3. Identification, such as licenses and microchips, should be required for pets to help return lost animals to their owners. 4. Roaming pets should be prohibited for the safety of the animal and its community. Responsible pet ownership reduces the financial and administrative burdens of local government and supports a safer community. I ask that our ordinances reflect and encourage these values. Thank you very much for your consideration, Sincerely, Carole H 4807 Willamette P.T., WA 98368 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WSAC_AnnualMeeting_updated_20201119.pptx Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:24:13 AM Attachments:WSAC_AnnualMeeting_updated_20201119.pptx From: Paul Jewell Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:21:42 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Timber Counties Subject: WSAC_AnnualMeeting_updated_20201119.pptx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Timber Counties Caucus members, Attached is an updated presentation about the initial results of the Marbled Murrelet Economic Impact study from Mason Bruce & Girard and Highland Economics that was provided initially at the Timber Counties Caucus meeting this morning. Sincerely, -- Paul Jewell | Policy Director – Water, Land Use, Environment & Solid Waste Washington State Association of Counties | wsac.org pjewell@wsac.org | 360.489.3024 Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This email may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Local Business Assistance | Ballot Measure Results | Inclusive Holiday Observances Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:56:19 AM From: MRSC – Local Government Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:56:01 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Local Business Assistance | Ballot Measure Results | Inclusive Holiday Observances CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 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Manage your Subscription ‌ ‌ If you have questions or comments for the newsletter editor, please contact Byron Katsuyama, Public Policy & Management Consultant.MRSC.org MRSC | 2601 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98121 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by it@mrsc.org From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: NACo CSC - Greg, any updates? Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:30:10 AM From: John Bello Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:29:56 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: RE: NACo CSC - Greg, any updates? CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Greg, I apologize if my persistence has become annoying. Working daily with people in your position, I understand how bombarded you get with emails/calls so the last thing I want to be is another pest. I hope you can appreciate my role also and what is required of me from my higher ups. Do you think that this is something that might be of interest to you in the near or distant future? If not, please let me know and I will stop reaching out. Thank you for your patience, -John From: John Bello Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:18 PM To: Greg Brotherton <gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: NACo CSC - Greg, any updates? Good Afternoon Greg, I'm sure you're really busy so this will be brief. Could you please reply with a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to let me know what best describes your current status? 1. I’m interested, here are some of my available dates and times (introductory meetings are 15-30 minutes long)... 2. I'm interested, but yes extremely busy. Please try me again in a few weeks. 3. I am not the decision maker. 4. We may not have the budget 5. Please leave me alone! Thanks, -John From: John Bello <john.bello@cyberleadersunite.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 8:12 AM To: Greg Brotherton <gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Introducing the NACo Cybersecurity Collaborative: Helping to Secure Local Governments Hi Greg, I hope this finds you well. I am writing on behalf of NACo to introduce you to the NACo Cybersecurity Collaborative, a membership organization for cybersecurity leaders focused on peer-to-peer collaboration and professional development for you and your team. During these unprecedented times where county governments face increasing cyber threats and limited resources, NACo has partnered with the Cybersecurity Collaborative, one of the nation’s premiere cybersecurity groups, to create a unique program that brings counties tools, guidance, and insights to address some of your top cybersecurity challenges including Migrating Legacy Applications to the Cloud, Ransomware, and Strengthening your Cybersecurity Program’s Policies. Leaders from across the nation are already taking advantage of this program including the counties of Alameda, CA; Bedford, VA; Berks, PA, Cook, IL; Chippewa, MA; Douglas, NE; Fairfax, VA; Loudon, VA; Latah, ID; and Stevens WA, amongst others. The Cybersecurity Collaborative is a mission-driven membership organization of IT and Security leaders who share best practices, curate knowledge, and develop tools and guidance documents that help address the member’s most pressing needs. Most importantly, this is done in without vendor or analyst influence, creating a trusted experience and high integrity assets. Member benefits include: Access to the “NACo Cybersecurity Collaborative” members portal with dozens of downloadable tools, policy documents, and the popular “CISO Handbook” to help develop your cybersecurity program Member-Only Collaboration via “Task Forces” free of vendor or analyst influence Virtual Briefings with National Security and Cyber experts Daily “Morning Security Report” of curated cybersecurity news Scholarship to 12-Week Cybersecurity Leadership Program Developed by General Colin Powel Engage in mission-oriented initiatives focused on education, mentorship, workforce development, and diversity & inclusion To learn more about joining our movement and helping us protect the nation from state-sponsored and criminal threats, we can set up a walk thru demonstration of the membership program. We look forward to connecting! With Your Security in Mind, John Bello Enrollment Specialist Cybersecurity Collaborative O: (949) 209-8876 john.bello@cyberleadersunite.com www.cyberleadersunite.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberleadersunite/ PS. If you don't want to hear from me anymore, just let me know. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Citizen Requests/CARES Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:12:55 AM From: QScend Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:12:49 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Citizen Requests/CARES CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Purchase QAlert CRM under the CARES Act View this email in your browser. Modernize your request management process with QAlert CRM Our citizen request management solution, QAlert CRM, is the most cost-effective, feature- rich CRM/311 solution on the market for communities of all sizes. 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Request a Demo © QScend 2020, All rights reserved. 231 Bank Street | 2nd Floor | Waterbury, CT 06702 (888) 878-3006 This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us update subscription preferences From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 17.45.020 MERU - A system shall be established no later than 60 days from the effective date Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:12:27 AM From: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:12:16 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Cc: Philip Morley; Patty Charnas; Debra Murdock; Philip Hunsucker Subject: 17.45.020 MERU - A system shall be established no later than 60 days from the effective date CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise cautionwhen opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greg, It has now been more than twenty-one years since I worked with Jefferson County to create this Ordnance. I have contacted DCD six times over the last nine years requesting that they comply with the Ordnance requirements: "A system shall be established no later than 60 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified" --- "shall maintain a current count" --- "shall maintain a matrix showing allocation of residential and commercial MERUs" --- The current (02/06/2018) MERU report is inaccurate, incomplete and does not comply with the Ordnance requirements. Time for DCD to follow the requirements of that Ordnance! Regards, Bert 17.45.020 MERU record. The department of community development shall maintain a count of MERUs and of residential dwelling units. A system shall be established no later than 60 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this division that provides an up-to-date count of available MERUs. This system shall maintain a current count, shall be available to the general public for inspection during regular business hours, and shall be updated as needed to reflect current usage and allocations of MERUs. Allocations of MERUs shall be determined according to the provisions of JCC 17.45.030. The department shall maintain records of ERU and MERU allocations and shall maintain a matrix showing allocation of residential and commercial MERUs. [Ord. 3-18 § 2; Ord. 8-99 § 3.802] From : David W. Johnson Subject : Port Ludlow MPR current MERU count To : Bert Loomis Tue, Nov 17, 2020 Good question, Bert. I noticed that last year while doing a reconciliation based upon the Assessor’s records. I don’t know who came up with that number (22) or what the rational was, but I believe that is a long-standing error that was never corrected. I believe the actual number should be eleven (11), but I need to confirm that and issue a new count. From: Bert Loomis Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 To: David W. Johnson Subject: RE: Port Ludlow MPR current MERU count David, Could you please clarify the bases for allocating 22 MERU's to the Loomis Short Plat (pg 3). Also how many residential building permits have been issued within the Port Ludlow MPR from 10/04/99 to 11/13/20. Thank you Bert Loomis From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Update on COVID PR Campaign Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:03:23 AM Attachments:JeffCo_PSA_Poster_Templates_DRAFT.pdf From: David Codier Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:03:22 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Cc: Willie Bence Subject: Update on COVID PR Campaign Good Morning Kate - Just wanted to give you an update on the COVID Prevention PR Campaign. We have a volunteer who does company branding professionally assisting us with verbiage and graphics. Attached is a developing poster whose graphic can be used on social media as well. The intent is that once he helps develop a template graphic - we can continue with various "factoids" throughout the campaign. The factoids are initially infection spread related but will also include stress management, mental health, healthy coping etc... We will also be able to pivot to topics that arise as issues. The tag line "Be COVID S.M.A.R.T. - Live COVID S.M.A.R.T." will run throughout. Here is what has been done thus far: Posters: Drafts attached - not for use or distribution. Still need tweaking and PH sign off. Three initial draft posters have been created - they are in the general template form we can then manipulate in-house. - Will be used for hard copy posters and for social media - These will start to go out digitally early next week, printing to follow Article/Advertisement: PT Leader - Pat, Keppie and I are meeting (virtually) this morning to chat about these - Timing on these is pending Social Media: - I'm running point on the social media A. An initial blurb on "Be COVID Smart" has gone out on: - County Facebook - Local 20/20 Website - Local 20/20 Newletter - NPREP - Port Ludlow Newsletter - Port Townsend Schools Newsletter B. Follow up based on posters will go out weekly to all of the above. C. PH has an instagram presence they have offered. Working on getting that going. PSAs - the initial set of PSAs have gone out (the ones we tweaked based on your feedback). - Coordinating with Barney from KPTZ Teen Outreach: Pending - see below!!!! Road Banners - Pending discussion Other Printed: Grocery inserts have been sidelined due to cost Challenges and/or Issues: - We are working towards staying consistent with Public Health and the ongoing changing environment. - The funding pathway is still unclear and if the expectation is that funds get spent before Dec 31 we are running out of time. Note on Teen Outreach: On a whim I contacted the PT communications director and asked what the best way was to communicate with the teen population. Latter that same day the teen leadership group was meeting and Sarah chatted with them. They offered to spearhead communications directed at their peers! We will provide information and they will create and implement the peer to peer communications!! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!! Thanks - Dave Dave Codier Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management Liaison Officer: COVID-19 Event C: 480-797-0082 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Five Best Ideas of the Day: November 19, 2020 Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:01:55 AM From: The Aspen Institute Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:01:39 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Five Best Ideas of the Day: November 19, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. The Aspen Institute Five Best Ideas of the Day Published each weekday, at noon. November 19, 2020 1 How election results get certified. by Patrick Howell O'Neill in MIT Technology Review 2 Together, the routine and isolation of the pandemic are eating your memory. by Claudia Hammond in BBC Future 3 Jail can make addiction worse, and decriminalizing some drugs could break a deadly cycle. by Jake Arther in NBC News THINK 4 COVID-19 has sent remote workers to small cities — and that could lead to big change. by Jon Marcus in the Hechinger Report 5 To your brain, color has a shape. by Deborah Devis in Cosmos Magazine Browse previous Best Ideas of the Day and sign up now to get these ideas in your inbox every day. The Aspen Institute is a proud partner of Unfinished Live. Join us on November 24 as we come together to ask the question: Is technology driving progress or chaos? Our episode on Technology & Humanity features Manoush Zomorodi, Tristan Harris, Amelia Winger-Bearskin, Rashad Robinson, Jennifer Pahlka, and others. Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time. Your support makes this work possible. Donate today. Manage Your Subscription This message was sent to kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us from aji.editor@aspeninstitute.org The Aspen Institute 2300 N Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Take control back. Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:00:50 AM Attachments:image002.png From: Hell Bent Vengences Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:46:01 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Satpal Sidhu Cc: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov; dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov; rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov; reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov; jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov; joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov; dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov; pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov; Girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Rud Browne; Barry Buchanan; Tyler Byrd; Todd Donovan; Ben Elenbaas; Carol Frazey; Kathy Kershner; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Subject: Re: Take control back. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. You need to be reminded First off, these elected officials are public servants and hearing from the public is part of their job. Secondly, this list comes directly from the Washington State Association of Counties website and is a public list that anyone can access. HBV On Nov 18, 2020, at 10:07 AM, Satpal Sidhu <SSidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us> wrote: Please take my name off this list. Our nation needs efforts to unite, not divide. Only Americans can bring down our nation, no outside enemy can do that. PS: To all people copied here: I apologize that I did not send this as “bcc” , so everyone is aware of my message. Thanks! <image001.jpg>Satpal S Sidhu BS BSEE MBA Fulbright Scholar Whatcom County Executive Phone: 360 778 5200 ssidhu@whatcomcounty.us 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225 This email is subject to disclosure through the Public Records Act. <image002.png> Thanks! Satpal S Sidhu BS BSEE MBA Fulbright Scholar Whatcom County Executive Phone: 360 778 5200 ssidhu@whatcomcounty.us 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225 This email is subject to disclosure through the Public Records Act. -----Original Message----- From: Hell Bent Vengences <hellbentvengence@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:27 AM Subject: Take control back. Dear county commissioners and council members, Please consider that it is time for the coalition of counties. That is it’s time that all our local elected official state wide band together in a united front to stand up for our constitutionally protected rights. One size fits all metric does not work and local control needs to be gained back to do what is right for your constituents. Can attest county has taken an amazing first step and bold action with their press release yesterday. Please reach out to them in support reach out to each other to form a coalition and put control back in your county where it is meant to be. I have repeatedly emailed every single commissioner and council member in Washington State. Please stand up for our Constitutionally protected Rights. Our Washington State founders knew the importance of political power being inherent in the people and prioritized protecting individual rights! I encourage these counties to join the direction of Kittitas County Commissioners. There is strength in numbers. rogerh@co.adams.wa.us johnm@co.adams.wa.us terryt@co.adams.wa.us cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us shon.small@co.benton.wa.us bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us mozias@co.clallam.wa.us bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us john.blom@clark.wa.gov temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us jexner@co.ferry.wa.us hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us ccarter@grantcountywa.gov rstevens@grantcountywa.gov thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov Girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us RexJ@klickitatcounty.org DaveS@klickitatcounty.org JimS@klickitatcounty.org edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us randyn@co.mason.wa.us kshutty@co.mason.wa.us strask@co.mason.wa.us cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us skiss@pendoreille.org mmanus@pendoreille.org kskoog@pendoreille.org marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov derek.young@piercecountywa.gov rickh@sanjuanco.com jamies@sanjuanco.com billw@sanjuanco.com kend@co.skagit.wa.us ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us ronw@co.skagit.wa.us hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us lannen@co.skamania.wa.us mahar@co.skamania.wa.us Megan.Dunn@snoco.org sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us nate.nehring@snoco.org jared.mead@snoco.org dave.somers@snoco.org stephanie.wright@snoco.org afrench@spokanecounty.org jkerns@spokanecounty.org mkuney@spokanecounty.org edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us Rbrowne@co.whatcom.wa.us Bbuchana@co.whatcom.wa.us Tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us Tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us belenbaas@co.whatcom.wa.us Cfrazey@co.whatcom.wa.us Kkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us Ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us deank@whitmancounty.net michaell@whitmancounty.net arts@whitmancounty.net Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Dining Options During COVID Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:00:39 AM From: Village Council Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:00:28 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Dining Options During COVID CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. The following are updated food service options for our general area. No Indoor dining is allowed Outdoor dining and to-go (takeout) is still allowable based on new guidelines These Port Ludlow dining options are available for take-out or delivery: The Fireside Restaurant at the Inn Current Hours Daily Breakfast: 8am – 11am Lunch & Dinner: 11am – 6pm 360.437.7412 751 Highland Dr Port Ludlow, WA 98365 360.437.8276 El Molcajete Mexican Café 76 Village Way, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 360-344-8317 52 Village Way, Port Ludlow, WA 360-437-8200 GBF Catering Curbside Pick Up 4 - 6 pm 200 Olympic Place, Port Ludlow Behind the Grace Christian Center (Look for the GBF sign on Oak Bay Rd) 360.774.0848 Rise on Shine Food 21 Shine Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365-9509 360 302 6032 Additionally, these eatery lists are provided by the JeffCo Chamber of Commerce (jeffcountychamber.org/holiday-guide) and Local 20/20 (l2020.org/local-food/). If your favorite eatery is not listed, call them for specifics. JeffCo Chamber of Commerce list: jeffcountychamber.org/food-service-options Local 20/20 list: l2020.org/covid-19/restaurants/ New COVID-19 Guidance restrictions: www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/COVID% 2019%20November%20Statewide%20Restrictions.pdf Outdoor dining guideline: governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/Requirements%20for%20Out door%20Seating%2011-15-20.pdf The PLVC is providing you this as an information resource to our community and not as an endorsement. Wash Hands Maintain Distance Wear a Mask Visit the Village Council Web Site Your Village Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose purpose is to be a unifying force and information conduit for the benefit of all Port Ludlow residents. ‌ Port Ludlow Village Council | Post Office Box 65012, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by portludlowvillagecouncileblast@gmail.com From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Protect our rights!!! Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:33:53 AM From: R Evans Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:33:26 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov; dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov; rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov; reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov; jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov; joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov; dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov; pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov; Girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Rbrowne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Bbuchana@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us; belenbaas@co.whatcom.wa.us; Cfrazey@co.whatcom.wa.us; Kkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Cc: Ken Bischoff; Kenneth Bischoff Subject: Protect our rights!!! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear county commissioners and council members, Please consider that it is time for the coalition of counties. That it is time that all our local elected officials statewide band together in a united front to stand up for our constitutionally protected rights. One size fits all metric does not work and local control needs to be gained back to do what is right for your constituents. Can attest county has taken an amazing first step and bold action with their press release yesterday. Please reach out to them in support to reach out to each other to form a coalition and put control back in your county where it is meant to be. I have repeatedly emailed every single commissioner and council member in Washington State. Please stand up for our Constitutionally protected Rights. Our Washington State founders knew the importance of political power being inherent in the people and prioritized protecting individual rights! I encourage these counties to join the direction of Kittitas County Commissioners. There is strength in numbers. Richard S. Evans From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Fight for WA Freedom! Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:36:05 AM From: Rud Browne Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:35:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Palm Tree Cc: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov; dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov; rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov; reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov; jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov; joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov; Dave.Upthegrove@kingcounty.gov; pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov; Girmay.Zahilay@kingcounty.gov; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; bocc@co.kittitas.wa.us; brett.wachsmith.co@co.kittitas.wa.us; cory.wright@co.kittitas.wa.us; laura.osiadacz@co.kittitas.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; Jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Barry Buchanan; Tyler Byrd; Todd Donovan; Ben Elenbaas; Carol Frazey; Kathy Kershner; Satpal Sidhu; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Subject: Re: Fight for WA Freedom! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please do 3 things for me: 1. Read the history of how citizens fought restrictions during the 1918 Pandemic, and the huge loss of life that was the result of their unwillingness to comply with health directives. 2. Take a stand for public health, tell your friends if they want to see things return to normal not to gather in for superspreader events like the recent 300 person wedding in Eastern WA that has put their entire community at risk 3. Take me off this list Thanks On Nov 18, 2020, at 3:42 PM, Palm Tree <palmtreewahine@gmail.com> wrote: Dear WA Commissioners & Counsel men/woman, We beg of you to stand up to this tyranny that is happening before our eyes and stop this supreme dictatorship that Jay Inslee is imposing on the entire state of Washington and it's citizens! The repercussions this "dark winter of closures" is causing is EXTREME!! You are ruining businesses & people's lives! This is causing financial devistation, extreme depression, anxiety and suicide rates are going up. We already know that Covid has a 98%+ recovery rate and really affects the elderly or immunocompromised (Like most ALL viruses!!). The hypocrisy is RAMPANT in this Covid world!! Democrat protest, riots are ok...arson and taking over our city is ok.....wearing a mask to walk 5 steps then taking it off to sit down is ok, pot shops/alcohol shops can stay open but restaurants & gyms must close.....THIS IS NOT RIGHT!!......MASK DON"T WORK!!!! NEWSFLASH: All you have to do is touch ONE surface than touch your mask and we all know people are CONSTANTLY touching their mask!!! Studies are coming out left and right that masks don't work and that you are even MORE prone to getting covid BECAUSE you keep touching surfaces then your mask.....It's not rocket science people!! I BEG you to DO SOMETHING!!! People WILL push back because we no longer believe in you!! Voter fraud WILL get exposed and you will go down the drain if you don't stand up for our rights! I ask that you DO THE RIGHT THING!! STOP THIS TYRANNY! STOP THIS DICTATOR......Or else, we the people will eventually take the law into our own hands.......since you want to defund the police and all...... TAKE ACTION NOW! Dan & Angela Call Renton, WA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: TAKE ACTION Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:29:42 PM From: Kohl-Welles, Jeanne Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:29:23 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Jana Flora Cc: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; Balducci, Claudia; Constantine, Dow; Dembowski, Rod; Dunn, Reagan; Lambert, Kathy; McDermott, Joe; Upthegrove, Dave; von Reichbauer, Pete; Zahilay, Girmay; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; Jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Rbrowne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Bbuchana@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us; belenbaas@co.whatcom.wa.us; Cfrazey@co.whatcom.wa.us; Kkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Subject: Re: TAKE ACTION CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I’d appreciate being removed from this list. Thank you. Jeanne Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles Metropolitan King County Council, District Four www.kingcounty.gov/kohl-welles p: (206) 477-1004 f: (206) 296-0198 e: jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov Sign up for my eNews Facebook, Twitter, Blog On Nov 18, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Jana Flora <allergic2drama.jw@gmail.com> wrote: Hello, I am a citizen of Washington State. The commissioners in my county are considering their legal options against the governor for what he has done without fully supporting the business the restrictions has shut down. I ask that you form a coalition in your county now and join efforts to protect the constitution, the supreme law of the land and what matters the most: the citizens and the business in your county. The economic, social and mental aspects have taken a toll on everyone in Washington state, leaving many unable to pay their bills without receiving the help they need. Mental health, domestic violence, and divorce rates have increased as people struggle on every front just trying to survive. My local food bank as seen an increase in clients as people's food insecurity is at an all time high. This is no way to live. Taxes will be due soon for many small business but they have used thier financial resources to stay afloat during these hard times. How are they supposed to pay their taxes when they can't work and can not receive adequate finanical support from the state? There is no break for taxes that are unable to be paid, as I write this, just the eventual foreclosure on personal and business property. Business owners have poured their blood, sweat and tears into their business to succeed just to be stomped on and shut down by the governor. It is time to turn this mess right side up and band together to support the citizens of Washington state. It is time for everyone to have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that is endowed upon us by the creator. It is our right. TAKE ACTION NOW! Sincerely, Jana Flora Thursday, November 19 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | November 19, 2020 Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:30:51 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:14:35 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID-19 News | November 19, 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 Thanksgiving 2020: How to Celebrate Safely and Smoothly With Thanksgiving and the holiday season rapidly approaching, many public health experts have united around a single message: Expect festivities to look very different this year. Read more Announcements and Resources STATE State-Specific COVID-19 Response & Recovery Information Washington continued to break records for new daily cases over the past two weeks. Washington is in the red zone for cases, indicating 101 or more new cases per 100,000 population, with the 41st highest rate in the country. Washington is in the yellow zone for test positivity, indicating a rate between 5.0% and 7.9%, with the 40th highest rate in the country. Read more Washington State Budget Writers Plan for 'Uncertainty' Amid Pandemic Washington’s revenues continued to improve over the past few months, but officials warned there is significant uncertainty moving forward as the state continues to struggle with a surge in coronavirus cases that has led to a new round of business closures. Read more EMPLOYMENT Business & Worker Update: November 18, 2020 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 Weekly New Unemployment Claims Report During the week of November 8 - 14, there were 16,837 initial regular unemployment claims (down 33.2 percent from the prior week) and 434,114 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (up 1.2 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more Monthly Employment Report for October 2020 Washington’s economy added 1,000 jobs in October and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October decreased from 8.3 percent (adjusted) to 6.0 percent according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Update from the Washington State Department of Health The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts, and are hopeful a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 will be available before the end of the year. Read more NOTEWORTHY Washington State in 'Red Zone' for New COVID Cases, White House Report Washington state now ranks in the most dangerous COVID-19 "red zone" following an explosion of new cases across the state, according to a new White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing for governors obtained by ABC News. The briefing, which has guidance tailored for each state that’s more specific than what the administration releases to the public, shows that coronavirus cases are increasing across much of the state, from the coast to the Inland Empire. Read more Washington State ICU's Nearing Capacity as COVID-19 Continues to Surge O'Toole spoke on behalf of the Washington State Nurses Association and said some ICU's are nearing full occupancy, including the one she works in South Sound. Read more 300-person wedding Leads to at Least 17 Coronavirus Cases A 300-person wedding in Washington state has been linked to more than a dozen coronavirus cases and "two subsequent outbreaks," health officials said. The wedding ceremony was held on Nov. 7 in a private location near Ritzville about 59 miles southwest of Spokane. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS November 30, 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? 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Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. banner Thanksgiving weekend ferry travel With statewide restrictions in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19, this will not be a normal Thanksgiving for ferry travel. If you absolutely must ride our ferries, please wear a mask anytime outside of your vehicle as one is required aboard our vessels and throughout our terminals in compliance with the state’s health order to help keep people November 19, 2020 Two more lives saved by our crews this week For the third week in a row, our crews proved that safety is indeed our number one priority! On Tuesday, Walla safe. In addition, be aware that some sailing schedules are different from years past as they are dependent on our COVID Response Service Plan. Our onboard galleys remain closed due to COVID-19, but our food vendor is still supplying their vending machines. As a reminder, masks are required unless you're in a vehicle. Lengthy wait times are possible for people driving a vehicle onto a vessel over the long holiday weekend, especially in the westbound direction Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25, through Thursday morning, Nov. 26, then eastbound Thursday afternoon through Friday, Nov. 27. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, there will be minor holiday schedule changes for the Edmonds/Kingston, Mukilteo/Clinton, Point Defiance/Tahlequah routes. The Seattle/Bainbridge Island route will operate on a weekend timetable that day. Holiday sailings are marked on the schedule page for each route. Walla crewmembers noticed a kite surfer struggling in the water while docked in Edmonds. They immediately launched a rescue boat and brought the person to shore into the care of emergency medical services. Around the same time, our crew aboard Tokitae was called to action by a paramedic transporting a patient whose condition was worsening to assist with CPR and expedite the sailing from Clinton to Mukilteo. Last week, Wenatchee crews saved the life of a rider by using an automated external defibrillator. Two weeks ago, Puyallup crews rescued jet skiers out of the water. Thank you to all our crewmembers for making all of us at WSF so proud! Vigor gives hybrid-electric build program update Shipbuilder Vigor gave a presentation last week at the Marine Log Ferries 2020 virtual conference about our hybrid-electric build program. It was an excellent update on just one aspect of our ferry system electrification efforts! Our Director of Operations Greg Faust also presented, focusing on all aspects of our electrification program and our service response to COVID-19. All of the conference presentations are free to watch but require registration. Vigor will build our first hybrid-electric vessel from the existing design of our Olympic-class vessels, such as Suquamish. Equipment overhauls for Thank you to all my colleagues working over the long holiday weekend during this pandemic to maintain our vital transportation service. If you must catch a ferry right now, I suggest signing up for our email alerts, checking terminal conditions and reading our COVID-19 travel updates. Wild winds and waves How about a shout out to all our vessel and terminal crews for braving this week’s wild weather!? They kept all our customers safe through strong winds and rough seas. I want you to know that each captain makes the decision prior to each departure and we will not sail if it's not safe to do so. Thanks to Anacortes/San Juan Islands customer Mike Martin for capturing Tuesday’s treacherous conditions on video from aboard Chelan! Cathlamet All six of our Issaquah-class vessels are at a critical point in their lifespans when equipment overhauls are required to keep them in operation. With Cathlamet in layup at our Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility, we recently had both of its engine reduction gears overhauled. This is our second Issaquah-class vessel to receive this critical work, following Issaquah. A bull gear is lowered into place aboard Cathlamet, which is currently out of service for maintenance at Eagle Harbor. SR 305 Agate Pass Bridge weeknight delays Attention late night or early morning Bainbridge ferry travelers! Plan for additional weeknight delays going on or off the island at State Route 305 Agate Pass Bridge. Traffic has been alternating across the bridge between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. since Monday night for utility infrastructure repair work. Photo of wave crashing into bow of ferry Chelan A wave crashes onto the bow of Chelan Tuesday during a morning sailing in the San Juan Islands. (Image captured from video by Mike Martin) Sounders flags to fly on Seattle vessels Nov. 24 Congratulations to the Seattle Sounders FC for advancing to the Major League Soccer Playoffs again! In honor of their success, we’re going to be flying the team flag for their home match next week against Los Angeles FC. Look for the flag Tuesday, Nov. 24, on all our ferries that serve Colman Dock in downtown Seattle. Photo of Seattle Sounder FC flag flying on a ferry All our ferries that serve Seattle’s Colman Dock will fly the Seattle Sounders FC flag on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in support of the team's home match that evening. Crews will be back again tonight, Nov. 19, and again Monday night, Nov. 23. Traffic will alternate across SR 305 Agate Pass Bridge between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. tonight, Nov. 19, and Monday night, Nov. 23. Next Weekly Update will be Thursday, Dec. 3 There will be no Weekly Update on Thursday, Nov. 26. I wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Day! 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Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://jeffersontransit.com/2020/11/19/rider-alert-thanksgiving-11-26-2020/ View this email in your browser From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: This is what it means to have community Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:22:30 PM From: Ian Hanna Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:22:07 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: This is what it means to have community CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Chelsye, a love box leader in our sister chapter in Austin, Texas, has always known she wanted to foster or adopt in the future, however like many people, never knew when the right time would be. When Chelsye first heard about the National Angels organization, she thought this would the perfect opportunity to “dip her toes in the water” of foster care without becoming a foster parent herself. Chelsye was matched with her first Love Box family in the summer of 2018 — a single great-grandma, Terri*, caring for her great-granddaughter, Alexis*, who was six months old at the time. Chelsye has been committed to them ever since. Although Alexis was reunified with her parents after a year, Terri was still caring for her almost full-time. Fortunately, this meant that Chelsye was able to stay connected to both of them. In hopes of supporting Terri wherever they could, Chelsye and her husband became respite certified so that they would be able to care for Alexis, should anything happen to Terri. Because of this, Chelsye and her family were recently able to support Terri and Alexis in an incredible way — caring for Alexis full time for several weeks while Terri had a surgery and went through recovery. Alexis recently celebrated her 3rd birthday — surrounded by Chelsye and her family, who have been in her life since she was six months old. They love Alexis and are committed to being a part of her life for all the years to come. This is what it means to have community. This is what it means to be a part of the Love Box program. This is what it means to change the way children, youth, and families experience foster care. (*names changed to protect identities) The goal of our programs is to provide relational permanency, so that if children are moved, they have one consistent, steady, familiar adult in their life who shows up over and over again. Because we all need someone to show up for us. Our greatest hope is that our programs would provide, for those who may not be called to foster, and may not be called to adopt, the opportunity to deeply and directly impact the lives of children, youth, and families in their community. Each of us has a role to play in changing the way children, youth, and families experience care. Stories like Chelsye's are a beautiful reminder of the importance of saying "yes." "Yes" to serving. "Yes" to stepping outside of our comfort zones a bit. "Yes" to taking ownership over our communities and the needs of those around us. As a part of the Olympic Angels family, you make stories like this possible. Thank you. Copyright © 2020Olympic Angels, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: PO Box 654 Port Townsend, WA 98368 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 Angels · PO Box 654 · Port Townsend, WA 98368-0654 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Services @ Campground for November & December Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:54:08 PM From: Jefferson County Fair Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:51:29 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Philip Morley; 'Brian Richardson'; 'Heather Freund'; 'Beulah Kingsolver'; 'Gary Keister'; 'Cherish Cronmiller'; 'Kathy Morgan' Cc: Mark McCauley; 'John Mauro'; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. FYI We have had someone defecate on the restroom floors twice this week already. Once in the women’s restroom on the floor right in front of the toilet And today on the floor in both in the men’s and women’s restrooms. This really needs to stop but so far we have not identified who is the culprit or culprits. If the representatives from Olycap, Dove House, St Vincent and Bayside can identify who is doing this and having the problem addressed that would be awesome. My janitor is really getting tired of having to clean up and bleach after them. She has gone above and beyond keeping the restrooms clean. Thank you Sue McIntire Manager - Jefferson County Fair PO Box 242 4907 Landes Street Port Townsend, WA 360-385-1013 jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com www.jeffcofairgrounds.com From: Philip Morley [mailto:pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 7:56 PM To: Sue McIntire (jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com); Brian Richardson; Heather Freund; Beulah Kingsolver (beulahk@dovehousejc.org); Gary Keister (gary@baysidehousing.org); Cherish Cronmiller (ccronmiller@olycap.org); Kathy Morgan (kmorgan@olycap.org) Cc: Mark McCauley; John Mauro (JMauro@cityofpt.us); David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: Services @ Campground for November & December Colleagues, thank you for a good meeting today. As promised, here for your review is a summary sheet of the plan that was discussed. Let me know of any corrections. Need OlyCAP contact info. Philip Services to Underhoused Campers @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Nov. & Dec. 2020 Key Contacts · Fair Board……………Sue McIntire contact info: jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com ……cell) 360-301- 0747 · Dove House…………Brian Richardson, brianr@dovehousejc.org ………………………..office) 360-835- 5292 Heather Freund, heatherf@dovehousejc.org · Bayside/St VdP……Gary Keister, gary@baysidehousing.org ………………………………….cell) 360-390- 4017 · OlyCAP………………..Cherish Cronmiller, ccronmiller@olycap.org …………………………..???) ???????????? Kathy Morgan, kmorgan@olycap.org …………………………………..…???) ???????????? · Mental Health contact: Volunteers of America crisis line for Jefferson County………….…888-910- 0416 Daytime staff/case manager rotation: M Bayside/SVdP T Dove House/Recovery Café – also Just Soup lunch W Bayside/SVdP R OlyCAP F Dove House/Recovery Café Sa Bayside/SVdP Su Bayside/SVdP – reduced staffing using expanded Sunday dinner delivery Night Monitors – by OlyCAP once an RV office is in place: · Initially, 7 days/week during 7pm-7am · To be scaled back, as conditions allow Meals · Dinner 7 days/week, provided by Bayside Housing Services · Lunch on Tuesdays, provided by Just Soup (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church) delivered by Bayside Sundries - Provided by all 4 organizations, · DOVE House will have financial support for this · St. Vincent and OlyCAP will use existing capacity to provide sundries · Bayside will rely on St. Vincent NOTES: · Providers have permission by Fair to begin implementing immediately, with full ramp up taking place over the next week or slightly longer. · Provider organizations need to do further coordination with mental health provider organizations to enhance availability of mental health services to Campers · Recovery Café staff will provide Campers with drug/alcohol service opportunities · Fair Board will allow OlyCAP to place one RV on site as an office, at no charge, while the Providers are providing services and have need of the office. · Daytime staff & Night Monitors will need to work with Campers to better manage waste & dumpsters to keep clean & avoid overflow · Daytime staff will need to work with county Public Health to enforce sanitation & rodent controls · Additional work is required to clarify last resort eviction protocols, which will need to be shared with Provider organizations. · County has set aside $45,000 to support services. Organizations will look for opportunities to economize in order to try to extend the length of time support will last. · This plan is intended for the temporary period during the eviction moratorium, through November, December 2020, and potentially longer, if the moratorium is extended, and as resources allow. · This current plan does not address when or how camping at the Fairgrounds by underhoused campers will end. 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. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Virus-free. www.avg.com From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 Update Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:43:36 PM Attachments:image014.png image015.png image016.png image017.png image018.png proc_20-28.13.pdf Local Government Safe Start Memo.pdf 2020_November_Revenue_Forecast_11-18.docx 11.20 invoicing.xlsx From: Mellani McAleenan Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:37:25 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Cc: WSAC County Lobbyists; WSAC_All Members; WCAA; WACCC Subject: COVID-19 Update CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To: WSAC Members From: Mellani McAleenan Subject: COVID-19 Related Update Date: November 19, 2020 There has been some confusion resulting from Governor Inslee’s most recent Safe Start update, which I wish to clarify. First, there are no changes to the OPMA proclamation. Proc. 20-28.13, attached, is current. Likewise, government services are separate from professional and essential services and were not changed by the recent proclamation. As a general rule, if a subject is not explicitly covered in a new proclamation, the preexisting proclamation for that subject is still in effect. For government services, that means operating pursuant to the state agency example (see attached memo), the current version of which can be found here. Changes reflect new information from the CDC, Office of the Governor, DOH, and L&I. It is consistent with the recent travel advisory and restrictions. A spreadsheet of expenditures to date for each county is attached. Several counties have yet to submit invoices. This is a problem for a couple of reasons: Budget legislators are interested in whether the funds are being spent and appear to be under the impression it has not been. Additionally, having a better understanding as to what has been or will be spent will give the governor’s office a better idea of what can be reallocated to other counties that still need it. The Department of Commerce asked me to convey a request that each county at least submit a small invoice to make sure everything is working properly. Commerce also wanted me to remind you that you can allocate funds via a grant to a nonprofit beneficiary like an ADO for distribution out to businesses or other recipients. This way, the funds are considered “spent” for deadline purposes even if it has not been fully distributed by the nonprofit. You are encouraged to consider this option if you will have funds remaining, especially in light of the predicament the new restrictions cause for businesses. The state’s plans for distributing an additional $50 million are close to being finalized, as well. Finally, I’ve also attached the November revenue forecast for your information. Revenue projections, while still down from pre-pandemic levels, continue to increase. Please let me know if you have any questions, Mellani McAleenan Director of Government Relations & General Counsel Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE | Olympia, WA 98501-1311 O. 360.753.1886 | C. 253.353.3676 | D. 360.489.3015 mmcaleenan@wsac.org | www.wsac.org 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: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – November 19, 2020 Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:05:06 PM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:02:51 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – November 19, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2020 NACo resource: Key considerations for counties in COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans Key considerations for counties in COVID-19 vaccine distribution On November 18, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech announced a 95 percent efficacy rate for their COVID-19 vaccine, based on results from the Phase 3 clinical trial. Given these findings, the company will seek FDA approval in the coming days, increasing the likelihood of a vaccine distribution before 2021. NACo has developed a toolkit to provide counties with the resources needed to begin planning for an equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. The toolkit contains key information on state plans, federal guidance and county examples in distribution planning. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather information to support congressional action The COVID Relief Now Coalition consists of nearly 300 major public and private sector groups, including NACo, calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan COVID economic relief package. Please help the coalition gather information to support our advocacy efforts by taking this brief survey. TAKE THE SURVEY | ABOUT THE COALITION NACo and the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program launch the County Economic Mobility Action Tracker The County Economic Mobility Action Tracker provides county leaders with resources for safeguarding residents’ financial security and economic mobility during COVID-19. READ MORE FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES NACo signs letter urging Congress to strengthen Medicaid amid COVID-19 crisis On November 18, NACo joined Medicaid stakeholder organizations in calling on Congress to strengthen the program in pending COVID-19 relief legislation during the final weeks of the 116th Congress. The letter calls for the enhancement of the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to a total of at least 12 percentage points, consistent with the request made by the bipartisan National Governors Association. READ MORE Biden-Harris transition team announces COVID-19 Advisory Board On November 9, President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s transition team announced the formation of its COVID-19 Advisory Board. Incoming members have ties to local government and will impact how counties approach the pandemic. READ MORE FDA updates FAQ page on COVID-19 testing The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reorganized the FAQs on Testing for SARS-CoV-2 webpage to make it easier to navigate to questions by topic. The agency also updated the answers to certain questions in sections about Emergency Use Authorizations, testing supplies and serology/antibody tests. READ MORE NACo and other nonpartisan organizations release new resource on municipal bonds On November 10, a coalition of nonpartisan organizations released a new report, the Advance Refunding Myth Buster. Advance refunding bonds are a key tool for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing counties to refinance tax- exempt municipal bonds at lower interest rates, saving the county and taxpayers money on infrastructure projects. READ MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) SPOTLIGHT RENTAL, HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE King County, Wash.King County, Wash. King County created an eviction prevention and rent assistance program, which is divided into four components. The county allocated a portion of its CRF dollars to a large residential property fund available to landlords and property managers to supplement rent for residents that are unable to pay their housing bills. LEARN MORE Hidalgo County, Texas Hidalgo County, Texas Hidalgo County established a new COVID-19 mortgage and rent relief program with a portion of its CRF allocation. The program intends to assist the county’s rural residents financially impacted by the pandemic, and covers short-term rental and mortgage expenses. Housing assistance will be paid directly to mortgage lenders or landlords. LEARN MORE To find additional examples of how counties are investing federal CRF dollars, visit NACo’s CRF resource hub. HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING A look at funding for COVID-19 vaccine planning and distribution by counties Now that we are past the Oct. 16 state plan submission deadline, state and local health officials have underscored the crucial need for federal funding to support the daunting task of vaccine distribution and administration by state and local governments. READ MORE Sales tax revenues fluctuate during COVID-19 Shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions have negatively impacted sales tax revenue for many counties. However, other counties have experienced the opposite effect and have seen individuals spending in communities like never before. READ MORE NKN_Banner_collection-covid_1729564.png NOV 20 COVID-19 Testing Solution available through NACo/ CVS Health Partnership NOVEMBER 20 | 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. EST REGISTER DEC 1 Counties and COVID-19 Vaccine Planning: How Counties are Investing Coronavirus Relief Fund Dollars DECEMBER 1 | 3 - 4 P.M. EST REGISTER DEC 4 County Eviction Series: The Eviction Crisis Today and Projections for the Future DECEMBER 4 | 2 - 3 P.M. EST REGISTER MORE UPCOMING EXPLORE ON-DEMAND NACo PARTNER RESOURCES CARES Act webinar with Witt O’Brien’s: Learn how counties are maintaining flexibility as the CARES Act deadline approaches, as well as quickly pivoting and reevaluating spending plans in the event of a CARES deadline extension, as well as strategies for navigating subrecipient relationships within your county. Netsmart's Virtual Care Resource: Netsmart's Telehealth Solutions resource allows individuals to access health professionals without leaving their homes. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Services @ Campground for November & December Date:Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:16:10 PM From: Cherish Cronmiller Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:15:51 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Jefferson County Fair Cc: Mark McCauley; 'John Mauro'; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Philip Morley; 'Brian Richardson'; 'Heather Freund'; 'Beulah Kingsolver'; 'Gary Keister'; Kathy Morgan Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Sadly, this is not uncommon. We feel your pain, we have someone that keeps flushing adult diapers at the shelter, causing us $1k repairs regularly. It is a persistent mental health issue- and usually does not have malicious intent. Of course all of that is of little comfort when you are having to clean it up! Can we talk about maybe giving your janitor a form of hazard-pay bonus we would donate? I know it doesn’t fix the situation, but at least expresses our gratitude to her? Also, our RV for staff to use- night monitors, and daytime social service support staff- arrived today (in-between slip 15/16.) So you can expect night monitor presence beginning tomorrow night. I have not rescinded the call for RV donations though. My thought is that if anyone else donates, it might be better to move people from tents into an RV? (And then we are more likely to get them moved someplace in the spring?) But I want your feedback on that Sue. Sue, your strength and support through this is appreciated and does not go unnoticed! Our Staff contacts: Sam McCulloch (shelter manager) 360 385 2571 x6325 smcculloch@olycap.org Kathy Morgan kmorgan@olycap.org 360-385-2571 x. 6373 Cherish Cronmiller 360-316-1737 (my cell #) - Cherish Office: 360.385.2571 x.6308 (Depending on availability- forwards to my cell phone) From: Jefferson County Fair <jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:51 PM To: 'Philip Morley' <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Brian Richardson' <brianr@dovehousejc.org>; 'Heather Freund' <heatherf@dovehousejc.org>; 'Beulah Kingsolver' <beulahk@dovehousejc.org>; 'Gary Keister' <gary@baysidehousing.org>; Cherish Cronmiller <ccronmiller@olycap.org>; Kathy Morgan <KMorgan@olycap.org> Cc: 'Mark McCauley' <MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'John Mauro' <JMauro@cityofpt.us>; 'David Sullivan' <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Greg Brotherton' <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Kate Dean' <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December FYI We have had someone defecate on the restroom floors twice this week already. Once in the women’s restroom on the floor right in front of the toilet And today on the floor in both in the men’s and women’s restrooms. This really needs to stop but so far we have not identified who is the culprit or culprits. If the representatives from Olycap, Dove House, St Vincent and Bayside can identify who is doing this and having the problem addressed that would be awesome. My janitor is really getting tired of having to clean up and bleach after them. She has gone above and beyond keeping the restrooms clean. Thank you Sue McIntire Manager - Jefferson County Fair PO Box 242 4907 Landes Street Port Townsend, WA 360-385-1013 jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com www.jeffcofairgrounds.com From: Philip Morley [mailto:pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 7:56 PM To: Sue McIntire (jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com); Brian Richardson; Heather Freund; Beulah Kingsolver (beulahk@dovehousejc.org); Gary Keister (gary@baysidehousing.org); Cherish Cronmiller (ccronmiller@olycap.org); Kathy Morgan (kmorgan@olycap.org) Cc: Mark McCauley; John Mauro (JMauro@cityofpt.us); David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: Services @ Campground for November & December Colleagues, thank you for a good meeting today. As promised, here for your review is a summary sheet of the plan that was discussed. Let me know of any corrections. Need OlyCAP contact info. Philip Services to Underhoused Campers @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Nov. & Dec. 2020 Key Contacts · Fair Board……………Sue McIntire contact info: jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com ……cell) 360-301- 0747 · Dove House…………Brian Richardson, brianr@dovehousejc.org ………………………..office) 360-835- 5292 Heather Freund, heatherf@dovehousejc.org · Bayside/St VdP……Gary Keister, gary@baysidehousing.org ………………………………….cell) 360-390- 4017 · OlyCAP………………..Cherish Cronmiller, ccronmiller@olycap.org …………………………..???) ???????????? Kathy Morgan, kmorgan@olycap.org …………………………………..…???) ???????????? · Mental Health contact: Volunteers of America crisis line for Jefferson County………….…888-910- 0416 Daytime staff/case manager rotation: M Bayside/SVdP T Dove House/Recovery Café – also Just Soup lunch W Bayside/SVdP R OlyCAP F Dove House/Recovery Café Sa Bayside/SVdP Su Bayside/SVdP – reduced staffing using expanded Sunday dinner delivery Night Monitors – by OlyCAP once an RV office is in place: · Initially, 7 days/week during 7pm-7am · To be scaled back, as conditions allow Meals · Dinner 7 days/week, provided by Bayside Housing Services · Lunch on Tuesdays, provided by Just Soup (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church) delivered by Bayside Sundries - Provided by all 4 organizations, · DOVE House will have financial support for this · St. Vincent and OlyCAP will use existing capacity to provide sundries · Bayside will rely on St. Vincent NOTES: · Providers have permission by Fair to begin implementing immediately, with full ramp up taking place over the next week or slightly longer. · Provider organizations need to do further coordination with mental health provider organizations to enhance availability of mental health services to Campers · Recovery Café staff will provide Campers with drug/alcohol service opportunities · Fair Board will allow OlyCAP to place one RV on site as an office, at no charge, while the Providers are providing services and have need of the office. · Daytime staff & Night Monitors will need to work with Campers to better manage waste & dumpsters to keep clean & avoid overflow · Daytime staff will need to work with county Public Health to enforce sanitation & rodent controls · Additional work is required to clarify last resort eviction protocols, which will need to be shared with Provider organizations. · County has set aside $45,000 to support services. Organizations will look for opportunities to economize in order to try to extend the length of time support will last. · This plan is intended for the temporary period during the eviction moratorium, through November, December 2020, and potentially longer, if the moratorium is extended, and as resources allow. · This current plan does not address when or how camping at the Fairgrounds by underhoused campers will end. 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. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Virus-free. www.avg.com From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID Stress and Anxiety Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 4:02:00 AM From: Village Council Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 4:01:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID Stress and Anxiety CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Health and Wellness Committee Coping with Stress and Anxiety Due to COVID-19 Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be experiencing because of COVID-19 If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. 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Click Here NACo-HQ-facade_700px_1683094.png Joint LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium December 10, 2020 1–5:30 p.m. EST Please join fellow rural county leaders for the National Association of Counties (NACo) joint Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium on December 10 at 1 p.m. EST. Focused on the nexus of rural and urban interests, this symposium will examine challenges and opportunities facing our communities, including the federal policy outlook, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the future of work and local economies, the food and nutrition system, and pre-trial justice and bail reform. The symposium is an opportunity to connect with county peers and national experts in a free, informative and interactive virtual event. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER 2021 is bringing new challenges and opportunities to counties across America. Now more than ever, residents are looking to county leaders to navigate the changing landscape. NACo’s LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium will focus on five timely topics: Federal Policy Update As counties continue to face public health and economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, NACo has developed robust tools for counties. Many of the COVID-related resources provided by Congress will expire by the end of the year, and this session will examine the debate over additional federal support for local governments. This session will also help set the stage for the months ahead as the 116th Congress comes to a close, including the Dec. 11 continuing resolution deadline, and our analysis of the 2020 election. Future of Vaccine Distribution Counties are the frontline defense in our nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, collectively owning and operating over 900 hospitals and 1,900 public health departments. While rural and urban counties are experiencing the impact on health services differently, both are creatively addressing the challenges of providing services with limited resources. This session will highlight the availability of health resources and outline vaccine deployment efforts across rural and urban counties. Future-Proofing the Local Economy The COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on the digital divide as connectivity disparities limit local solutions to addressing the public health crisis. Local governments must look for opportunities to leverage technology to address the immediate needs of the COVID economy and mitigate future challenges. This session will examine the technological challenges and opportunities related to primary education, workforce training, and transitioning economies and telehealth services. Feeding America The impacts of a global pandemic on our nation’s food and nutrition system ripple through communities of all sizes. Farmers are losing markets and plowing under crops while demand for nutritional assistance skyrockets as the economy destabilizes. Rural and urban counties are the battery – the supply and demand – of our nation’s food system and require a strong federal partner in facing these challenges head-on. This session will explore local perspectives and federal resources to strengthen our nation’s food and nutrition system. Future of Pre-Trial Justice and Bail Reform Counties invest nearly $93 billion annually in justice and public safety services, including $26 billion in correctional facilities, and operate 91 percent of all local jails. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused urban and rural counties to rethink day-to-day operations of the criminal justice system, including experimenting with eliminating cash bail. This session will address pretrial justice reform initiatives and offer insights from counties on reforming monetary bail. View the full schedule here. 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From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: News from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 9:33:22 AM From: Northwest School of Wooden BoatBuilding Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 9:33:09 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: News from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hull of a Lot of Gratitude Thanks for Your Support Thanks to the boat school community for making Hull Week a huge success. The over $100,000 raised will help fuel more dreams, like those of recent graduate Damien Detweiler. From high school to the boat school, Damien shares his journey and reminds us all to remain passionately curious. "The Boat School changed the course of my life. The boatbuilding and then the marine systems program, and now to working in the yard... It has turned into a great career. I love it." Watch Video Students Pass ABYC Certification 100% Success Rate With only a few weeks left before graduation, each marine systems' student is finishing off an electrical board, which is a COMPLETE boat electrical system AC and DC distribution, isolation transformers and inverters, navigation lights, bilge pumps, blowers, just to name a few). Recently 7 of our students challenged and passed the ABYC electrical certification with flying colors. To date 100% of our students who have challenged this exam have passed! To learn more about our Marine Systems Program, Click Here. Whiskey Plank on the Abaco Another Hull Takes Shape David and Craig hang the final plank, also known as the "whiskey plank", on the Abaco Dinghy. The Abaco is being built from modified plans in the Hammond Shop as part of our traditional wooden boatbuilding program. Students decided to stretch the original design by 2 feet when it was lofted to accommodate for more capacity. The build is done using sawn frames milled out of Oak. The oak pieces are offcuts of Jay Smith’s 50’ Viking ship build. Another milestone towards the completion of the boat! Once it is completed we will list it on our website for sale with other boats that are available for purchase. Learn More A Peek Inside the New Marine Systems Building Strong Demand is Fueling the Program On April 5th the next Marine Systems program will begin with an expanded class of 18 students. NWSWB is finishing construction of a new building to house the expansion. The walls are up, the roof is on and the windows are in. The completed building will include three multi-function shop spaces and a dedicated classroom space with full IT networking for presentations and a computer lab. The fundraising is in the final stretch. Contact Betsy Davis to find out how you can make an impact: Click Here Planking the Rangeley Socially Distanced Planking The Rangeley Guide Boat's beautiful lines are taking shape with each new plank of Western red cedar. Students Antonio, Sarah and Jack, as well as instructor Bruce Blatchley, are shown here fitting planks as part of the traditional boat building program. To learn more about the school's boat projects, Click Here. Aldrich's Features Boat Built by Students at NWSWB The "Leland Skiff" The "Leland Skiff" is a 13', flat bottomed, cedar planked skiff with oak frames and a yellow cedar bottom. It's loosely based on a Culler skiff with a plumb bow and was designed by instructor Leland Gibson with his beginning project students. The boat is for sale and proceeds will support the next generation of boatbuilders. Thanks to Aldrich's for showing off local craftsmanship. Read More Thank you Linda! After 16 Years Linda is Retiring Linda Tolf has retired her position at the boat school after 16 years of bringing a lot of love and sense of community to everyone who came through our front door. We wish you the best in retirement Linda and we are so grateful for all your contributions. Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding 42 N. Water Street Port Hadlock, WA (360) 385-4948 www.nwswb.edu Copyright © 2020 Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, All rights reserved. To safely unsubscribe, please click here | Spam Policy This email was sent to dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us by info@nwswb.edu Northwest School of Wooden BoatBuilding | 42 N. Water St | Port Hadlock | WA | 98339 From:Payne, Dontae (GOV) Subject:Governor Inslee press conference Friday in Olympia Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 10:27:40 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning, Gov. Jay Inslee will address the media today via streaming video and telephone to give an update on the state's response to the ongoing pandemic and discuss economic relief for individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The governor will be joined by Lisa Brown, director, Department of Commerce. David Schumacher, director of the Office of Financial Management, John Wiesman, secretary of the Department of Health and Nick Streuli, executive director of external affairs will be available for questions. Friday, November 20 2:30 PM - Media availability The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. Help us share trusted sources of information on COVID-19: Washington Department of Health coronavirus webpage | CDC’s coronavirus website | Governor’s COVID-19 resource website. If you have specific questions that cannot be answered by these resources, you can call the Washington Department of Health’s public call center at 1- 800-525-0127, then wait and press #. Dontae Payne, MPA Regional Representative – South Sound & Olympic Peninsula |Office of Governor Jay Inslee (he/him/his) Cell: 360-867-8914 www.governor.wa.gov | dontae.payne@gov.wa.gov Email communications with state employees are public records and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. From:Robert Bindschadler To:jeffbocc Cc:David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject:Seeking BOCC endorsement for Taming Bigfoot 2021 Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 11:36:47 AM Attachments:PDN_Article_2016Apr24.docx Taming Bigfoot a Huge Success.pdf Initial2021Brochure.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners, I am contacting you on behalf of the Climate Outreach Group of Jefferson County to request the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County's endorsement of the upcoming community activity we are calling "Taming Bigfoot 2021: Recovering Greener". I suspect you are familiar with the Taming Bigfoot concept. The BOCC endorsed the 2016 inaugural Taming Bigfoot competition and Kate participated in it. I am attaching two documents that describe the success of that program. The Climate Action Outreach Group feels there is substantial merit in running a similar competition early in 2021 and is gearing up for it. A short description of the program and our thoughts of why now is a good time for it is pasted below along with the attached (draft) brochure. Receiving an endorsement as soon as possible would be most welcome and help us in our ongoing planning. If there is anything I can do to facilitate this request please let me know by phone or email. Respectfully, Bob Bindschadler ====================================================== Taming Bigfoot is Back! Five years ago, the Climate Action Outreach Group of Jefferson County created and ran a new community program called Taming Bigfoot. It engaged businesses and county residents in an uplifting and educational activity aimed at helping people learn how to reduce their carbon emissions. Its success greatly exceeded the organizers’ expectations: in just two months, the nearly 100 participants collectively reduced their carbon emissions 10% and learned a great deal in the process. The program caught on and in the intervening years with the Climate Outreach Group’s help, Edmonds, Seattle and Whidbey Island have all run similar competitions with similar positive results. The carbon footprint calculator used in these competitions has been converted to a smartphone app and users now span the country. The Climate Action Outreach Group now feels it would be advantageous of repeat thecompetition in Jefferson County. Many people who missed the initial competition havebeen requesting it be run again, and the pandemic has created a unique situation wherenot only will we be able to contrast residents’ carbon footprints now with pre-pandemicconditions, but the knowledge of what personal actions affect one’s carbon footprint themost is particularly valuable now that we are soon to emerge from the pandemic with theopportunity to adjust some of our lifestyle choices. All of this feeds directly into thecounty’s expressed goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 80% (from 1990 levels) by 2050. To capture the spirit of this aggressive goal as we are poised to emerge from thepandemic’s restrictions, we have titled this new competition “Taming Bigfoot 2021:Recovering Greener”. It will adopt the popular approach of requiring a diverse mix ofindividuals to work together as a team to collectively reduce their team’s carbon footprintand outperform other similarly diverse teams. We will take advantage of the newlydeveloped digital tools used in the more recent competitions as well as lessons learnedduring those competitions that enhance the educational and entertaining experience for theparticipants. We feel the competition can proceed with teleconnected meetings taking theplace of in-person gatherings and feel that these could facilitate welcome interactionsduring this time of prudent social distancing. Teams will be formed during January 2021 with the competition running from Februarythrough April. Throughout the competition, there will be updates on team standingsinterspersed with short informational presentations on actions being taken and planned inthe county for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Results will be announced in earlyMay, with prizes (donated by local businesses) awarded to the teams achieving thegreatest emission reductions. ================================= -- Bob Bindschadler 271 Gustavson Rd. Quilcene WA 98376 360-775-5864 November 20, 2020 WSAC NEWS WSAC Board of Directors, NACo Board of Directors, and WIR Board of Directors Election Results Annoucned Election results for the 2020-21 WSAC Board of Directors, NACo Board of Directors, and WIR Board of Directors were announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 during the WSAC General Membership meeting. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Services @ Campground for November & December Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 3:00:11 PM From: Mike Schleckser Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 2:59:48 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: 'Cherish Cronmiller'; Mark McCauley; 'John Mauro'; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Philip Morley; 'Brian Richardson'; 'Heather Freund'; 'Beulah Kingsolver'; Gary Keister; 'Kathy Morgan' Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. It seems the real issue is security at the site. When people know they are being monitored, they behave better. Also response time when an incident occurs is vital. If they know there will be a swift response, fights and arguments will lessen. Unfortunately mental and emotional issues are at the core of much homelessness. When left untreated it is a road with no turns. I hope that those of us who are not sleeping in the wet and the cold will show compassion to those who are struggling. Let us not condemn everyone because of the actions of a few. Kind regards mike From: Gary Keister <gary@baysidehousing.org> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 1:40 PM To: Mike Schleckser <mike@baysidehousing.org> Subject: FW: Services @ Campground for November & December Just to keep you in the loop. gary From: Jefferson County Fair <jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 10:16 AM To: 'Cherish Cronmiller' <ccronmiller@olycap.org> Cc: 'Mark McCauley' <MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'John Mauro' <JMauro@cityofpt.us>; 'David Sullivan' <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Greg Brotherton' <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Kate Dean' <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Philip Morley' <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Brian Richardson' <brianr@dovehousejc.org>; 'Heather Freund' <heatherf@dovehousejc.org>; 'Beulah Kingsolver' <beulahk@dovehousejc.org>; Gary Keister <gary@baysidehousing.org>; 'Kathy Morgan' <KMorgan@olycap.org> Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December Working with the homeless and mentally ill is something that your organizations have signed on for. It is not what we (JCFA) have signed on for . It has been “dumped” on us because we wanted to help our community and be good neighbors. Unfortunately at this point we are not good neighbors to our community with the increase in drug use, noise, crimes and vandalism in the neighborhood. The space the rv in is fine. It would be better to have people in RVs then tents. At least then they will stay out of the stalls around the buildings. I just don’t want them abandoned in the campground when they leave. I received this e-mail this week: Board of County Commissioners, Jefferson County It is well beyond time for the County to address the issues at the Fairgrounds Campground. The impact on the community is untenable. My wife and I live in the neighborhood west of the Fairgrounds, frequently taking our dog to the track there or going for walks on streets and trails in the area. It is increasingly unsafe and the issues clearly are spilling over into residential neighborhoods. We have today been advised by the Police to seek a protection order for an individual who lives there who consistently harasses us and tries to intimidate us. We have encountered him at the Fairgrounds, in the neighborhood, on wooded trails, and by our home. Apparently he is well known to the Police and to many of our neighbors. His dangerous, irrational, and volatile behavior has many of us on edge, afraid for our safety. Today was not the first time we have had to contact the Police, and we are not the first family forced to seek protection. Neighbors have often talked about loud arguments and loud music at all hours. Used syringes have been found along the street. We overheard a loud and profane argument in one of the trailers as we walked by yesterday afternoon. I certainly would not want children to hear such things. I implore you to seek an immediate remedy for this dangerous situation. These individuals need a location with access to resources and infrastructure, a location that will not threaten the citizens of a residential neighborhood. These people do need help, but now so do we. Sincerely, Allen Fox Talked to another neighbor yesterday and she told me about 2 car break ins. Thank you for “listening” Sue McIntire Manager - Jefferson County Fair PO Box 242 4907 Landes Street Port Townsend, WA 360-385-1013 jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com www.jeffcofairgrounds.com From: Cherish Cronmiller [mailto:ccronmiller@olycap.org] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:16 PM To: Jefferson County Fair Cc: 'Mark McCauley'; 'John Mauro'; 'David Sullivan'; 'Greg Brotherton'; 'Kate Dean'; 'Philip Morley'; 'Brian Richardson'; 'Heather Freund'; 'Beulah Kingsolver'; 'Gary Keister'; Kathy Morgan Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December Sadly, this is not uncommon. We feel your pain, we have someone that keeps flushing adult diapers at the shelter, causing us $1k repairs regularly. It is a persistent mental health issue- and usually does not have malicious intent. Of course all of that is of little comfort when you are having to clean it up! Can we talk about maybe giving your janitor a form of hazard-pay bonus we would donate? I know it doesn’t fix the situation, but at least expresses our gratitude to her? Also, our RV for staff to use- night monitors, and daytime social service support staff- arrived today (in-between slip 15/16.) So you can expect night monitor presence beginning tomorrow night. I have not rescinded the call for RV donations though. My thought is that if anyone else donates, it might be better to move people from tents into an RV? (And then we are more likely to get them moved someplace in the spring?) But I want your feedback on that Sue. Sue, your strength and support through this is appreciated and does not go unnoticed! Our Staff contacts: Sam McCulloch (shelter manager) 360 385 2571 x6325 smcculloch@olycap.org Kathy Morgan kmorgan@olycap.org 360-385-2571 x. 6373 Cherish Cronmiller 360-316-1737 (my cell #) · - Cherish Office: 360.385.2571 x.6308 (Depending on availability- forwards to my cell phone) From: Jefferson County Fair <jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:51 PM To: 'Philip Morley' <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Brian Richardson' <brianr@dovehousejc.org>; 'Heather Freund' <heatherf@dovehousejc.org>; 'Beulah Kingsolver' <beulahk@dovehousejc.org>; 'Gary Keister' <gary@baysidehousing.org>; Cherish Cronmiller <ccronmiller@olycap.org>; Kathy Morgan <KMorgan@olycap.org> Cc: 'Mark McCauley' <MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'John Mauro' <JMauro@cityofpt.us>; 'David Sullivan' <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Greg Brotherton' <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; 'Kate Dean' <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: Services @ Campground for November & December FYI We have had someone defecate on the restroom floors twice this week already. Once in the women’s restroom on the floor right in front of the toilet And today on the floor in both in the men’s and women’s restrooms. This really needs to stop but so far we have not identified who is the culprit or culprits. If the representatives from Olycap, Dove House, St Vincent and Bayside can identify who is doing this and having the problem addressed that would be awesome. My janitor is really getting tired of having to clean up and bleach after them. She has gone above and beyond keeping the restrooms clean. Thank you Sue McIntire Manager - Jefferson County Fair PO Box 242 4907 Landes Street Port Townsend, WA 360-385-1013 jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com www.jeffcofairgrounds.com From: Philip Morley [mailto:pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 7:56 PM To: Sue McIntire (jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com); Brian Richardson; Heather Freund; Beulah Kingsolver (beulahk@dovehousejc.org); Gary Keister (gary@baysidehousing.org); Cherish Cronmiller (ccronmiller@olycap.org); Kathy Morgan (kmorgan@olycap.org) Cc: Mark McCauley; John Mauro (JMauro@cityofpt.us); David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: Services @ Campground for November & December Colleagues, thank you for a good meeting today. As promised, here for your review is a summary sheet of the plan that was discussed. Let me know of any corrections. Need OlyCAP contact info. Philip Services to Underhoused Campers @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Nov. & Dec. 2020 Key Contacts · Fair Board……………Sue McIntire contact info: jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com …… cell) 360-301-0747 · Dove House…………Brian Richardson, brianr@dovehousejc.org ………………………..office) 360-835- 5292 Heather Freund, heatherf@dovehousejc.org · Bayside/St VdP……Gary Keister, gary@baysidehousing.org ………………………………….cell) 360-390-4017 · OlyCAP………………..Cherish Cronmiller, ccronmiller@olycap.org …………………………..???) ???????????? Kathy Morgan, kmorgan@olycap.org …………………………………..…???) ???????????? · Mental Health contact: Volunteers of America crisis line for Jefferson County…………. …888-910-0416 Daytime staff/case manager rotation: M Bayside/SVdP T Dove House/Recovery Café – also Just Soup lunch W Bayside/SVdP R OlyCAP F Dove House/Recovery Café Sa Bayside/SVdP Su Bayside/SVdP – reduced staffing using expanded Sunday dinner delivery Night Monitors – by OlyCAP once an RV office is in place: · Initially, 7 days/week during 7pm-7am · To be scaled back, as conditions allow Meals · Dinner 7 days/week, provided by Bayside Housing Services · Lunch on Tuesdays, provided by Just Soup (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church) delivered by Bayside Sundries - Provided by all 4 organizations, · DOVE House will have financial support for this · St. Vincent and OlyCAP will use existing capacity to provide sundries · Bayside will rely on St. Vincent NOTES: · Providers have permission by Fair to begin implementing immediately, with full ramp up taking place over the next week or slightly longer. · Provider organizations need to do further coordination with mental health provider organizations to enhance availability of mental health services to Campers · Recovery Café staff will provide Campers with drug/alcohol service opportunities · Fair Board will allow OlyCAP to place one RV on site as an office, at no charge, while the Providers are providing services and have need of the office. · Daytime staff & Night Monitors will need to work with Campers to better manage waste & dumpsters to keep clean & avoid overflow · Daytime staff will need to work with county Public Health to enforce sanitation & rodent controls · Additional work is required to clarify last resort eviction protocols, which will need to be shared with Provider organizations. · County has set aside $45,000 to support services. Organizations will look for opportunities to economize in order to try to extend the length of time support will last. · This plan is intended for the temporary period during the eviction moratorium, through November, December 2020, and potentially longer, if the moratorium is extended, and as resources allow. · This current plan does not address when or how camping at the Fairgrounds by underhoused campers will end. 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. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Virus-free. www.avg.com From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Permit Survey and Housing in Jefferson County Date:Friday, November 20, 2020 3:57:08 PM From: Teri Nomura Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 3:57:03 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Philip Morley; Linda Paralez; pmingo@co.jefferspon.wa.us Subject: Permit Survey and Housing in Jefferson County CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello Leaders, I am following up to request a meeting with the County and members of the Housing Solutions Network Permitting Housing Action Team (HAT) to discuss the findings presented in the Permitting Survey Report. We hope you have had time to review the report so that we can hear your initial reactions and begin to discuss how we can work together to make the process more efficient and effective in getting more needed units developed in our community. We trust that you will identify the appropriate individuals to attend this meeting for the City. If you would like multiple/separate meetings, we are more than happy to meet with different folks at different times. Please let us know if you have availability for a meeting in the next few weeks. We had a positive and informative meeting with the City (John Mauro, Lance Bailey and Council member Amy Howard), and four members of our HAT team (Fred Kimball, Teri Nomura, Suzanne Tyler and Justine Gonzalez-Berg). Note: I am assuming that only one County Commissioner will attend, in order to not have it be a public meeting. Thank you for your leadership and hard work for our community. Teri Nomura Windermere Port Townsend 360-531-1602 PS I will send you the permit survey as a WeTransfer so you can have it all in one place. Wire fraud is real. Please call your escrow office prior to wiring any funds. From:Phyllis Dolph To:jeffbocc Subject:Support Responsible Pet Ownership Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:30:48 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Mr. Brotherton, Animal care and control is a vital function of local government, but it must be supported by responsible pet ownership practices. Each of us has a part to play in maintaining a safe and healthy community. For the estimated 90 million dogs and 95 million cats owned in this country, local ordinances that support responsible pet ownership can maintain public and animal safety, foster humane treatment, and reduce costs for local communities and institutions. I invite you and your colleagues to review our local ordinances to ensure that they sufficiently incorporate the following key components to support responsible behaviors in our community: 1. Abandonment of an animal should be prohibited in all cases. 2. Sterilization should be required unless an owner explicitly wants to breed his/her pet. 3. Identification, such as licenses and microchips, should be required for pets to help return lost animals to their owners. 4. Roaming pets should be prohibited for the safety of the animal and its community. Responsible pet ownership reduces the financial and administrative burdens of local government and supports a safer community. I ask that our ordinances reflect and encourage these values. Thank you very much for your consideration, Sincerely, Phyllis Dolph 3115 Sage Ln Port Townsend, WA 98368 From:Peter Bahls To:Philip Morley Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Re: Trust Land Transfer funding letter for Devils Lake Date:Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:44:57 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Phillip, In response to your questions, the Devils Lake Natural Resource Conservation Area expansion area includes 370 acres of mostly steep slopes along one mile of Quilcene Bay and a globally imperiled forest type (G2/S2) confirmed by DNR Heritage program botanists. Following several years of input from Jeff Co Commissioners and conservation groups where DNR ended up withdrawing a proposed timber sale in the area, and public hearings in the fall of 2016, the expanded NRCA boundary was approved by the Commissioner of Public Lands in Dec. of 2016 to allow DNR to protect the area and reimburse the school trust through TLT program. DNR then proposed the Devils Lake Addition for Trust Land Transfer funding in the 2017-19 and tried again in the 2019-21 biennium. This funding would allow DNR to reimburse the School Trust for the timber value protected and buy replacement School Trust land. However, the legislature only funded the Dabob Bay Trust Land Transfer last biennium ($6.3 M). This year, DNR decided not to proposal any TLT projects due to competing priorities. However, DNR recognizes that TLT is a critical tool for their mgt of Trust Lands and hope to revive the program with conservation partners for 2023-25. In the meantime, the conservation community thinks it is a good idea to get at least one TLT project funded this biennium to keep the program alive. Tom Bugert, DNR senior mgt, said that DNR supports this effort. This will help keep the program alive until it can be revitalized for 2023-25. Jeff Co and conservation groups supported conservation of Devils Lake NRCA – now I’m asking the Commissioners to support the final step to make sure the School Trust is reimbursed. If you have more questions, please call me on cell at 360-821-9566. Also, what time do you plan to discuss this and is there an opportunity for me to be available to give a summary or answer questions as needed? Thanks Peter Bahls, Executive Director Northwest Watershed Institute 3407 Eddy Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-6786 www.nwwatershed.org From: Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us> Date: Friday, November 20, 2020 at 5:51 PM To: Peter Bahls <peter@nwwatershed.org> Subject: RE: Trust Land Transfer funding letter for Devils Lake Peter, one specific question – your draft letter states “The area also includes older forests classified by DNR as a globally imperiled forest plant community” Has DNR itself designated those forest areas within the Common School Trust property as one of those plant community types? Or is Northwest Watershed Inst. asserting those plant communities exist on the School Trust property, but DNR has yet to do a site inspection to verify that? Thanks for clarifying. 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: Philip Morley Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 5:13 PM To: 'Peter Bahls' <peter@nwwatershed.org> Subject: RE: Trust Land Transfer funding letter for Devils Lake Peter, the Commissioners will be considering action on your request for a letter of support for the TLT near Devils Lake at their meeting on 11/23. What became of the Devil’s Lake NRCA boundary expansion? Is there any further information you’d like the Commissioners to be aware of when they take up the TLT support request? Thank you Peter. 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: Peter Bahls <peter@nwwatershed.org> Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 12:53 PM To: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Trust Land Transfer funding letter for Devils Lake CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Honorable Board of County Commissioners: Would you please provide a letter asking the Governor to include Trust Land Transfer funding for Devils Lake NRCA in his proposed budget? Sample letter is attached, as well as a recent letter sent by 36 conservation, recreation and business organizations in support of 3 TLT projects, including Devils Lake, and a map. Please send a support letter by Monday Nov 16 if possible. Although the Devils Lake TLT is School Trust land and so does not involve junior taxing district revenue issues, I think it is important to make sure the financial side of these conservation projects in Jeff Co are successful, and not left hanging in limbo, whether involving School or Forest board land. Also new funding for TLT in 2021-23 will help advocates that are now coordinating to revitalize the TLT program for 2023-25. If you have any questions, please let me know! Email addresses for your reference for sending letter to Governor -- To: david.postman@gov.wa.gov <david.postman@gov.wa.gov>; drew.shirk@gov.wa.gov <drew.shirk@gov.wa.gov>; jt.austin@gov.wa.gov <jt.austin@gov.wa.gov> Peter Bahls, Executive Director Northwest Watershed Institute 3407 Eddy Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-6786 www.nwwatershed.org ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Stephen Schumacher Subject:Data concerns about lockdown justifications Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00:52 AM Attachments:CulturePositiveVsCt(MichaelMina).png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Please consider whether COVID-19 case numbers being used to justify renewed lockdowns may be inflated. http://solmaker.com/public/CulturePositiveVsCt(MichaelMina).png Look at this message from Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Mina, who was featured in the Aug. 29 NYTimes article that revealed PCR coronavirus testing has 90% false positives when amplified by the 40 Ct cycle threshold specified by the CDC. Dr. Mina spotlights a chart from an important Oct. 24 paper showing zero viable virus once Ct exceeds 32. Likewise Dr. Fauci said on Jul. 16, "if you get a cycle threshold of 35 or more, chances of it being replication competent is minuscule... it's just dead nucleotides, period." And now a Nov. 12 JAMA paper found 97% false positives, all with Ct of 30 or higher. This problem may be compounded by cross-reactivity. The cold and flu season involves different strains of influenza and coronaviruses that increase high-threshold PCR false positivity even further, which may explain why cases go up in winter. What is happening with deaths and hospitalizations? The Nov. 14 NYTimes says "the virus has killed more than 1,000 Americans a day in the past week... Twice this past week, there have been more than 1,400 deaths reported in a single day." But the CDC reveals only 240 of these "deaths reported" occurred during the week ending Nov. 14 (expecting 4,668 for the week including future reports). The rest occurred weeks or months in the past (if truly caused by COVID-19 given PCR false positives). CDC data shows deaths generally declining since Aug. 1. with a bump starting mid-October that seems to have leveled out and begun dropping. Contrary to scare stories, American Hospital Association data shows "occupancy stands at about 70%, which is about 3.1% higher than the national average from years past", only 7% from COVID-19 (boosted by Oct. 6 expanded definitions to include "observation" beds and severe new penalties for reporting failures). Problematic PCR test thresholds from 35 to 45 may be the culprit behind the world's current casedemic of skyrocketing asymptomatic "cases", which are used to justify new lockdowns despite stable or declining death rates. Fueled by misinformation about "exponential growth" and "hospital halls lined with gurneys", WA Gov. Inslee first paused phased reopening of his "emergency" lockdown on Jul. 2 then intensified his lockdown on Nov. 15. Such misguided lockdowns fly in the face of pleas from the World Health Organization and 12,000 health scientists that lockdowns are a "ghastly global catastrophe", "cause irreparable damage" especially to the poor, and "those who are not vulnerable should immediately be allowed to resume life as normal." Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 --- Reference links --- https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1320642676103012352 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/health/coronavirus-testing.html https://www.fda.gov/media/134922/download [p. 35-36] https://medicine.yale.edu/labmed/sections/virology/COVID- 19%20Ct%20values_YNHH%20Aug.%202020%20_395430_36854_v1.pdf https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaa1579/5937368 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Vy6fgaBPE [at 4 minutes] https://twitter.com/AlexBerenson/status/1327023694024151052 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7570 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/richieallen/episodes/2020-11-04T11_31_01-08_00 [at 1:11-1:15] https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/14/world/covid19-coronavirus-updates https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/14/us/coronavirus-deaths.html http://solmaker.com/public/CDC/CDC_weekly_deaths_20-11-16.png https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/index.htm https://twitter.com/kylamb8/status/1325863049010569216 http://solmaker.com/public/LambLag201109.jpg https://twitter.com/justin_hart/status/1327741012077211648 https://twitter.com/AlexBerenson/status/1327829256852934658 https://twitter.com/AJKayWriter/status/1328802891344224256 https://covid19ireland-geohive.hub.arcgis.com https://www.seattlepi.com/coronavirus/article/inslee-coronavirus-washington-warning-restrictions-15722713.php https://youtu.be/W4PuvmWqp4k https://gbdeclaration.org https://Change.org/EndLockdownWA From:Annette Huenke To:Public Comments Subject:comment for 11/23 BOCC meeting (this is under 3 minutes) Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 5:47:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning. I’d like to address recent comments made by Board of Health members as reported by the Leader. Dr. Locke says “we all know we're heading into a crisis in Washington State.” This sounds like the language that came out of the Imperial College last winter, which turned out to be cataclysmically wrong. No, we don’t know we’re heading into a crisis, that is simply a prediction based on results of unreliable testing. It is irresponsible to use prognostications to further alarm an already fear-filled population. Commissioner Dean is ‘disturbed at so much distrust,’ as if a lack of confidence in a medical-industrial complex largely funded by profit-driven pharmaceutical corporations and so-called ‘philanthropies’ who stand to benefit from every single aspect of this crisis, is unwarranted. Over recent decades Merck, Pfizer, Glaxo and others have paid over thirty-five billion dollars in fines for criminal activity like manipulating and concealing data. Do you need reminding that it was the US Public Health Service and the CDC who conducted the Tuskegee syphilis experiment between 1932 and 1975? I could go on. Who in their right mind assumes that government and its agencies have only good intentions or always make the right choices? It is dangerously naive for policy-makers to navigate this realm denying the overwhelming influence of money. It is ‘offensive' that legitimate peer-reviewed science is being willfully ignored by local authorities who now have unprecedented control over the populace with zero liability for negative outcomes. Dismissing out-of-hand the considered opinions of credible physicians and scientists as ‘untrue rhetoric and conspiracy theories’ is offensive. This is a back-handed call for the fascistic exercise of censorship. One such credible scientist was quoted last week — Cambridge and Royal College- educated pathologist Dr. Roger Hodkinson, who owns a company that makes covid tests, said “There is utterly unfounded public hysteria driven by the media and politicians. It’s outrageous. This is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting public. There is absolutely nothing to be done to contain this virus other than protecting your more vulnerable people. It should be thought of as nothing more than a bad flu season. ...positive tests, which do not accurately reflect whether you have the virus, are driving “public hysteria,” adding "testing should stop unless you show up at a hospital with respiratory problems." [source] Dr. Locke might say that this man has no place in “the science group,” because his professional opinion is unwelcome. I consider the possibility that Dr. Hodkinson, along with scores of his colleagues, comprehends phenomena that Dr. Locke does not. sincerely, Annette Huenke From:jeffbocc To:Public Comments Subject:FW: County Fairgrounds Homeless Encampment Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 8:37:28 AM Attachments:Letter to JC Commissioners.docx From: Kathy and Charley Hough <hough@cablespeed.com> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 4:50 PM To: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: County Fairgrounds Homeless Encampment CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. From:James Kennedy To:Public Comments; Chris Ashcraft Cc:David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject:RE: JAC Comments on Drug Court Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:18:23 AM Attachments:Drug Court Response.pdf Good Morning, Please see the attached response from my office. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me. James M. Kennedy Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney / Coroner Phone 360-385-9180 Fax 360-385-0073 Email jkennedy@co.jefferson.wa.us From: Public Comments <PublicComments@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 9:22 AM To: James Kennedy <JKennedy@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Chris Ashcraft <CAshcraft@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: David Sullivan <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: JAC Comments on Drug Court James and Chris, could you provide information to the BoCC and me about Mr. Davies’ comments, attached. I look forward to hearing your perspective. Thank you. Philip From:Julia Cochrane To:Public Comments Subject:Public Comment for 11-23-20 BOCC meeting Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:30:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners, When I heard about the water main break at Monroe and Water Street I instantly wondered how the shelter at the American Legion was doing since they are essentially below street level. Today - Thursday I drove down there and was invited inside by a man who said he was the director, or whatever, of the American Legion. He had keys! What I saw shocked me. The residents have been moved upstairs with portable dividers separating the men and the women. Downstairs the damage is obvious and pretty catastrophic. As a member of COAST for the last three years, I have been asking us to at least imagine, envision a better answer and to create a plan to get there. The American Legion space has been a wonderful temporary solution for a small amount of the county’s unsheltered population. But it is time to do something more healthy for the population; more safe for the women; and more sustainable for all. Part of the immediate answer at this time is the Fair Grounds. I know there is fear on your part that if you declare an emergency and end the contract with the Fair Board that we may lose the county fair and 4H. If those things are meant to continue after CoVid - they will find a way. Meanwhile there are unused buildings, a commercial kitchen and many other assets being held empty and unused for a yearly event that will not be happening. Meantime we have a large population that needs shelter. That needs somewhere to go inside part of the day to get warm and dry. The Winter Welcoming Center will once again try to offer a warm dry place to sit for a couple of hours a day, this time thanks to the generosity of the city, in the Pope Marine Building. But we are not enough and we can’t even really offer food or a warm beverage this year because of CoVid. It is time for all of us to envision a truly humane response to the growing crisis of people without shelter. When the eviction moratorium ends 12-31 - how many of our families, our seniors, our essential workers, will be joining the ranks of the unsheltered. Let us be forward thinking and prepare for the tsunami of need that is coming our way. Declare a humanitarian crisis, cancel the contract with the Fair Board and work with Olycap, Bayside, Dove House, other non-profits, the Affordable Housing / Homeless Task Force, the Housing Solutions Network, COAST, and the Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition to create a really compassionate resource for the most desperate in our community. Let Jefferson County be known as a place that used public resources for the greater good of all. Thank you, Julia Cochrane Advocate for the Unsheltered Julia Cochrane (just Julia, no pronouns) willowtree@olypen.com PO Box 1654 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 821-1926 cell “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” Dalai Lama From:Liz Hoenig To:Public Comments; publiccomments@co.jefferson.co.us Cc:Charley Kanieski; Port Townsend City Council; Pam Petranek; Bill Putney; Pete Hanke; Eron Berg; Philip Morley; John Mauro Subject:Infrastructure and Engineering Priorities in our Community? Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:23:17 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, The recent water main break in the City of Port Townsend is a stark reminder to our community how much we rely on public infrastructure for our day to day lives. Much of this infrastructure is aging and needs repair or replacement – and much of it lies very close to our shoreline areas in Jefferson County. This includes water, sewer, septic, sidewalks, stormwater, parks/trails, electrical, fiber, roadways, bike lanes – even creeks, wetlands and natural areas – are all part of our community’s infrastructure. These are built or natural systems that need our stewarding to continue to function properly. So – with all this precious infrastructure located within the zone that is already being impacted by sea level rise and flooding associated with climate change – why are we not treating this as a community crisis? Why are we not initiating an engineering study on a regional scale, with the City, Port, and Tribes, to analyze and propose strategies to reduce or prevent the impacts from rising sea level and climate change on this community infrastructure? And the more important question politically is - Why are you choosing to spend $1.5 million in limited County money and the precious time of our County’s engineering staff to design a new Sewer System in Port Hadlock? When it seems to us there are far more critical engineering issues that need to be addressed in Jefferson County as described above. We’ve asked a number of times for a response to our question about the proposed Port Hadlock Sewer System – and have received no response from Commissioners. Where is your quantitative analysis of what “economic development” and “affordable housing” benefits this $23 million project will bring to citizens of Jefferson County – compared to its costs? We look forward to your response, Liz Hoenig Kanieski and Charley Kanieski Port Townsend, WA From:mechellenisbet@gmail.com To:Public Comments Subject:Family Homes vs Marijuana Powers Date:Saturday, November 21, 2020 10:08:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Family Homes vs Marijuana Powers; these two are not compatible. One wonders how permits were granted without homeowners being notified of the stink that was to come. These marijuana plants belong in industrial zoning areas. The Clean Air Act is one look to fight the stink. However they are located in Olympia and must send an inspector to personally smell the stink, this is not working. At present there is not an instrument gauge to monitor/ record this stink. So what is to be done? You commissioners need to impose county regulations. No foul air can exit the building, charcoal filters and air scrubbers may be installed, violations result in huge fine and loss of permit. Please act. C, Nisbet From:Stephen Schumacher Subject:Data concerns about lockdown justifications Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00:52 AM Attachments:CulturePositiveVsCt(MichaelMina).png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Please consider whether COVID-19 case numbers being used to justify renewed lockdowns may be inflated. http://solmaker.com/public/CulturePositiveVsCt(MichaelMina).png Look at this message from Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Mina, who was featured in the Aug. 29 NYTimes article that revealed PCR coronavirus testing has 90% false positives when amplified by the 40 Ct cycle threshold specified by the CDC. Dr. Mina spotlights a chart from an important Oct. 24 paper showing zero viable virus once Ct exceeds 32. Likewise Dr. Fauci said on Jul. 16, "if you get a cycle threshold of 35 or more, chances of it being replication competent is minuscule... it's just dead nucleotides, period." And now a Nov. 12 JAMA paper found 97% false positives, all with Ct of 30 or higher. This problem may be compounded by cross-reactivity. The cold and flu season involves different strains of influenza and coronaviruses that increase high-threshold PCR false positivity even further, which may explain why cases go up in winter. What is happening with deaths and hospitalizations? The Nov. 14 NYTimes says "the virus has killed more than 1,000 Americans a day in the past week... Twice this past week, there have been more than 1,400 deaths reported in a single day." But the CDC reveals only 240 of these "deaths reported" occurred during the week ending Nov. 14 (expecting 4,668 for the week including future reports). The rest occurred weeks or months in the past (if truly caused by COVID-19 given PCR false positives). CDC data shows deaths generally declining since Aug. 1. with a bump starting mid-October that seems to have leveled out and begun dropping. Contrary to scare stories, American Hospital Association data shows "occupancy stands at about 70%, which is about 3.1% higher than the national average from years past", only 7% from COVID-19 (boosted by Oct. 6 expanded definitions to include "observation" beds and severe new penalties for reporting failures). Problematic PCR test thresholds from 35 to 45 may be the culprit behind the world's current casedemic of skyrocketing asymptomatic "cases", which are used to justify new lockdowns despite stable or declining death rates. Fueled by misinformation about "exponential growth" and "hospital halls lined with gurneys", WA Gov. Inslee first paused phased reopening of his "emergency" lockdown on Jul. 2 then intensified his lockdown on Nov. 15. Such misguided lockdowns fly in the face of pleas from the World Health Organization and 12,000 health scientists that lockdowns are a "ghastly global catastrophe", "cause irreparable damage" especially to the poor, and "those who are not vulnerable should immediately be allowed to resume life as normal." Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 --- Reference links --- https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1320642676103012352 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/health/coronavirus-testing.html https://www.fda.gov/media/134922/download [p. 35-36] https://medicine.yale.edu/labmed/sections/virology/COVID- 19%20Ct%20values_YNHH%20Aug.%202020%20_395430_36854_v1.pdf https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaa1579/5937368 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Vy6fgaBPE [at 4 minutes] https://twitter.com/AlexBerenson/status/1327023694024151052 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7570 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/richieallen/episodes/2020-11-04T11_31_01-08_00 [at 1:11-1:15] https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/14/world/covid19-coronavirus-updates https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/14/us/coronavirus-deaths.html http://solmaker.com/public/CDC/CDC_weekly_deaths_20-11-16.png https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/index.htm https://twitter.com/kylamb8/status/1325863049010569216 http://solmaker.com/public/LambLag201109.jpg https://twitter.com/justin_hart/status/1327741012077211648 https://twitter.com/AlexBerenson/status/1327829256852934658 https://twitter.com/AJKayWriter/status/1328802891344224256 https://covid19ireland-geohive.hub.arcgis.com https://www.seattlepi.com/coronavirus/article/inslee-coronavirus-washington-warning-restrictions-15722713.php https://youtu.be/W4PuvmWqp4k https://gbdeclaration.org https://Change.org/EndLockdownWA From:Stephen Schumacher Subject:Important new study finds masks "not statistically significant" Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 8:02:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Please note the long-awaited Danish study on "Effectiveness of Adding a Mask Recommendation" published last week by the Annals of Internal Medicine: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-6817 This is the first-and-only real-world, randomized, controlled trial "to assess whether recommending surgical mask use outside the home reduces wearers' risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection". Non-control participants were supplied with 50 surgical masks along with recommendations and instructions for proper use. The results were 1.8% infections occurring in the masked group and 2.1% in the control group, so "the difference observed was not statistically significant". This pioneering study does not bear directly on "the efficacy of community-based use of face masks" to protect others, but two systematic reviews by the WHO in 2019 and by the CDC in February, 2020 found "no significant reduction in influenza transmission with the use of face masks": http://solmaker.com/public/Masks_no_significant_reduction_in_transmission-WHO2019.png http://solmaker.com/public/Masks_no_significant_reduction_in_transmission-CDC2020.png WHO's latest mask advice make clear, "the widespread use of masks by healthy people in the community setting is not yet supported by high quality or direct scientific evidence and there are potential benefits and harms to consider": https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in- healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak The best current science does NOT support mask mandates nor the claim that increased mask wearing saves lives. Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:A good day today Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:09:17 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning..! It's a nice day in our neighborhood, silent and gun noise free. What a treat. Since the gun range has been extraordinarily loud, above and beyond it's past noise upper limits...it's always a relief to have time off from that harassment The militias are busy at the range and you as landlords do nothing to even look into the situation. The noise level alone is horrific, Much less the politics of crazed militias. The trap shooting has expanded to at least three days a week now and the noise levels have gone up accordingly...approaching a 300 percent increase in the noise level at the range, I'm pretty sure you are not even aware this has happened. well. we're off to enjoy the pea e and quiet of our monday. Stay safe, and support local businesses as best you can. tom parks From:Tom Thiersch To:Public Comments Subject:PUBLIC COMMENT - Sales tax increase Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 8:25:15 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning Commissioners and staff. On your Agenda today is an item to approve the scheduling of a hearing to increase the sales taxe by “0.1%” I have no doubt that the additional sales tax will be approved, given that it will be done without a vote of the people under the “councilmatic” authority of RCW 82.14.530. So, a hearing seems superfluous, although I imagine it’s required by law. Once this new tax takes effect next year, our sales tax rate will be 9.1%, correct? Please ask our county treasurer to provide a detailed breakdown of the components of the sales tax by purpose, use, and when each component was first imposed. Thank you. Stay safe, Mask Up. Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: This Week in Photos Date:Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:39:36 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:36:32 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: This Week in Photos 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 This Week in Photos Annette Taddeo @Annette_Taddeo This Week in Photos Donna Wood @DonnaWood67 This Week in Photos Miami-Dade County, Fla. Commissioner Kionne McGhee and St. Clair County, Ala. Commissioner Ricky Parker are sworn in to office. County Exec Gardner @JanGardnerExec NACCED @NACCEDnews This Week in Photos Frederick County, Md. Executive Jan Gardner (lower left), U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (lower right) and other elected officials participate in a community forum on rising prescription drug costs. This Week in Photos NACo staff join the National Association for County Community and Economic Development executive committee for a conversation on affordable housing. Dutchess County @DutchessCoGov This Week in Photos New York county executives remind residents to remain vigilant against COVID-19 during a virtual press conference. Sheida Elmi @sheidaelmi This Week in Photos NACo's Alejandra Montoya-Boyer (lower right) joins an Aspen Institute discussion on financial security in the COVID era. Coconino County @CoconinoCounty This Week in Photos Minnesota Counties @MNcounties This Week in Photos Coconino County, Ariz. Manager James Jayne leads the County Supervisors Association of Arizona redistricting seminar. Over coffee, Minnesota county officials and Association of Minnesota Counties staff reflect on somber COVID-19 impacts. Hilda Solis @HildaSolis This Week in Photos Los Angeles County, Calif. Supervisor Hilda Solis launches "Operation Gobble Gobble," where over 400 families will receive a Thanksgiving turkey and food box. Calvin Ball @HoCoGovExec This Week in Photos Howard County, Md. Executive Calvin Ball joins the Indian Origin Network of Howard County for a Diwali festival. NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos NACo partner three+one presents Genesee County, N.Y. Treasurer Scott German (center) with the cashvest by three+one National Leadership Award for maximizing the county's assets. Colorado Counties @COcounties This Week in Photos Jackson County, Colo. welcomes Colorado Counties, Inc. staff to discuss the need for new infrastructure in rural counties. SEE MORE PHOTOS 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: White House Weekly Recap National COVID-19 Call Invite Date:Saturday, November 21, 2020 7:28:41 AM From: White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 7:28:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: White House Weekly Recap National COVID-19 Call Invite 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 | November 20, 2020 On behalf of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), we are pleased to provide you with the below top-line update of this week's resources, news, and guidance from the Trump Administration and Federal partners. Also find an invitation for the next White House National COVID-19 Briefing Call for State, local, and Tribal officials scheduled on Wednesday, December 2. National COVID-19 Briefing Call Registration Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (please note start time and time zone) Call-In Registration: CLICK HERE Note: Call-in lines are limited. RSVP's will be allocated in the order they are received. You must register to join the call. This week's recap includes updates on: COVID-19 Update - Vaccine Candidates 30th National COVID-19 Briefing Call Readout 41st Governors COVID-19 Coordination Call Lower Drug Prices for All Americans First NASA Commercial Crew Space Flight Launch Record Reduction in Wildfire Risk; New Details on Great American Outdoors Act Funding U.S.-UK Open Skies Agreement; Tribal Transportation Funding Grant Announcement Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2020 Education Week 2020 Also do not forget the White House IGA Promoting Rural Prosperity in America guide. This guide is a great resource for State, local, and Tribal officials to navigate programs and resources across the Federal government to help their rural communities prosper. You can find the guide here. We appreciate your partnership and will continue to share pertinent updates as they become available. We welcome your State, local, and Tribal official colleagues to join our distribution list - they can do so by signing-up here. 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 COVID-19 Update On behalf of the White House and entire Administration, we appreciate your partnership in this all-of-America effort to respond to and recover from COVID-19 in the most robust Federal-State collaboration in modern American history. Below, find pertinent announcements regarding Federal support and coordination efforts. Updated COVID-19 Medical Staffing Requests Advisory (here): FEMA has updated its medical staffing requests advisory with 12 actions items for State, local, and territorial governments to address. As a reminder, all requests to the Federal government must be formally communicated by your state emergency manager to your FEMA Regional Administrator. This is the same process as natural disasters (e.g., hurricane recovery, flood recovery, tornado recovery, etc.). If you have specific needs, please reach out to your State or local emergency manager. Best Practices on Asymptomatic Testing: Below are a few best practices from Governors. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota established free, “no barrier” testing access with an emphasis on reaching the 18 to 35 age group. Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota established free public testing events across the state with available locations and times updated weekly. Governor Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island established an asymptomatic testing website as part of the state’s early warning system for COVID-19 surveillance with testing available for Rhode Islanders in high-contact jobs, certain age groups, travelers, etc. Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia established immediate, free testing that is developed within 24 hours of a county moving into red, orange, or gold status. Second Vaccine Announcement On Monday, November 16, Moderna announced that it's COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 94.5 percent effective in Phase 3 trials making it the second such vaccine announcement's in a week. Moderna partnered with the National Institutes for Health and the Trump Administration on January 13, 2020 to deliver a safe vaccine and Moderna was supported in research and development through Operation Warp Speed. Moderna's announcement followed that of Pfizer, which announced its Coronavirus vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing infection in over 90% of volunteers from a Phase 3 clinical study. This unprecedented progress is a result of the Trump Administration's all-of- America, whole-of-government effort to respond to COVID-19. Read More: Pfizer and Biontech Announce Vaccine Candidate against Covid- 19 Achieved Success in First Interim Analysis from Phase 3 Study The White House: Since the very beginning, President @realDonaldTrump has focused on removing every possible bureaucratic barrier to delivering a safe, effective Coronavirus vaccine to Americans. Today's vaccine update once again shows that commitment in action! Vice President Pence: We are proud to report, pending FDA approval, the @pfizer vaccine will be available before the year is out. It is an unprecedented medical mobilization and we commend the Operation Warp Speed team for developing a safe and effective vaccine for the American people. On Friday, November 13, President Trump delivered an update from the Rose Garden announcing that the United States will be able to provide vaccines to 20 million Americans in December as a result of the unprecedented public-private partnership under Operation Warp Speed and military support for deploying logistics. Operation Warp Speed will deploy a safe, effective vaccine first to frontline workers and the most vulnerable. The Trump Administration initiated the single greatest mobilization in U.S. history—pioneering, developing, and manufacturing COVID-19 therapies and vaccines in record time. The White House: The average development timeline for a vaccine can take 8-12 years. Through Operation Warp Speed, we're doing it in less than one year—5X faster than the fastest vaccine development in history. Fact Sheet: Explaining Operation Warp Speed Image In July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense (DoD) announced an agreement with U.S.-based Pfizer Inc. for large-scale production and nationwide delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. following the vaccine’s successful manufacture and approval. The agreement also allows the U.S. government to acquire an additional 500 million doses. This approach helps meet the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed goal to begin delivering 300 million of doses of safe and effective vaccine to the American people by January 2021. Readout from the 30th National COVID-19 Briefing Call 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. Participants on the November 18th call included: VADM Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General Marion Whicker SES, Deputy Chief of Supply, Production & Distribution, Operation Warp Speed Michelle Banks, Public Health Advisor, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) VADM Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General: Dr. Adams addressed the recent rise in cases currently trending across the country and discussed the Federal government’s response to helping mitigate the spread of the virus through working with State, local, and Tribal leaders. While cases have risen, the Federal government is in a better position than it has ever been before to handle and respond to COVID-19. For example, the Federal government has completed more than 170 million tests and continues to approve new tests, including an at- home test. Additionally, the Administration is distributing more than 150 million BinaxNOW tests to schools and nursing homes around America. Dr. Adams also encouraged Americans to get a flu shot as it is more important than ever this year to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. Because many symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 overlap, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms and testing may be needed to help confirm diagnosis. Learn more at vaccines.gov. And learn more about similarities and differences between flu and COVID-19 here. Finally, Dr. Adams provided an update on the importance of prioritizing the re-opening of schools. Dr. Adams noted that the transmission rate in schools is generally lower than the community around them. This is because during school, individuals wear masks among other preventative practices but when individuals leave school grounds, not everyone necessarily continues these measures. New data also suggests there are unintended negative consequences to shutting down schools (see Estimation of US Children’s Educational Attainment and Years of Life Lost Associated With Primary School Closures During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic). Potential adverse impacts on students may be social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health, as well as the critical services provided to students to help mitigate health disparities and serve children in need, such as school lunch programs, special education services, after-school programs and mental health services. The White House: "We should be making data-driven decisions," @CDCDirector said-and there is ample data confirming that K-12 schools can operate with in-person learning safely and responsibly. The CDC offers numerous resources for operating schools during COVID-19. Learn more about the CDC’s considerations and reopening efforts here. Marion Whicker SES, Deputy Chief of Supply, Production & Distribution, Operation Warp Speed: Marion Whicker highlighted Operation Warp Speed’s (OWS) efforts to deliver a safe and effective vaccine in record time to the American people and help us move past the pandemic. She noted that the whole-of-America approach has helped leverage all the U.S. can offer through using our resources to expand our industrial base and enhance the typical vaccine approval process. The White House: Dr. Fauci - "The speed did not compromise at all safety, nor did it compromsie scientific integrity. It was a reflection of the extraordinary scientific advances in these types of vaccines which allowed us to do things in months that actually took years before." There are currently four vaccines in the clinical trial Phase 3 with a total of six vaccine candidates coming to the U.S. On November 9, Pfizer and BioNTech announced their vaccine demonstrated an efficacy rate above 90% from their Phase 3 study and applied for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday, November 11. On November 16, under OWS and a multi-agency collaboration, Moderna announced their vaccine met an efficacy rate of 94.5% and has a longer shelf life. Moderna plans to submit for a EUA with FDA in the coming weeks. Secretary Alex Azar (HHS): Incredible news over the past several days with data showing two COVID-19 vaccines may be over 90 percent effective. #OperationWarpSpeed is working to begin delivering safe and effective vaccines to Americans by the end of the year once they are authorized by the @US_FDA. Marion Whicker also addressed the partnership between the Trump Administration and large chain pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens, which will play a vital role in ensuring confidence in the vaccine and that Americans have access to the vaccines when they become available – particularly to our most vulnerable and underserved populations. Read More: Trump Administration Partners with Chain and Independent Community Pharmacies to Increase Access to Future COVID-19 Vaccines Michelle Banks, Public Health Advisor, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD): Michelle Banks provided an update on vaccine distribution and underscored the importance of Federal, State, and local collaboration. She called on the 64 jurisdictions – including the 50 states, 8 territories and 6 major metropolitan areas – to help communicate guidance and distribute instructions to the American people. The jurisdictions will also help imbed essential healthcare personnel to administer the vaccines. Find a list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination here. Since January, the Trump Administration has led over 1,020 COVID-19 briefings with over 251,520 State, local and Tribal participants in the most robust Federal-State collaboration in modern American history. Readout from the 41st Governors Call on COVID-19 On Monday, November 16, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives and senior leaders of approximately 50 states, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss local, state, and federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts including the continued collaboration on vaccine distribution and administration planning. Vice President Pence: @WhiteHouse Coronavirus Task Force had a 2+ hour call with Governors to review vaccine distribution plans after 2 HUGE announcements from Moderna & Pfizer. Under President Trump's leadership, we're ensuring every state has what they need to deliver a vaccine to every American! Participants from the White House Coronavirus Task Force: Vice President Mike Pence Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Administrator Pete Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), HHS Administrator Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS Director Anthony Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, HHS Director Robert Redfield, M.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS Brigadier General David Sanford, Defense Supply Center & Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DOD Paul Ostrowski, Director for Supply, Production & Distribution, Operation Warp Speed (OWS) The Vice President discussed with governors the ongoing robust coordination with state and local governments in preparing to distribute a safe and effective vaccine. The Vice President also updated governors on the unprecedented medical and supply mobilization to support state and hospital needs. FEMA Administrator Gaynor and General Sanford of DOD provided an update on key medical supply chain and stockpiles management. The Vice President previously asked governors to work with their state emergency managers and health teams to build a 60-day state stockpile of PPE and key supplies and to ensure healthcare providers quality and timely reporting of supplies at the provider-level (e.g., hospital, long-term care facility) to help support data-driven decision-making to ensure data-drive decisions on healthcare supplies and support. The Federal government has worked towards building a 90-day Federal stockpile for PPE and supplies, and establishing ongoing protocols to replenish the stockpile. Dr. Fauci and Administrator Hahn provided an update on vaccine development and reminded governors about the multi-layered, transparent, and independent vaccine approval process. Commissioner Hahn also provided an update on the authorization of monoclonal antibodies as a treatment for COVID-19. Director Redfield provided an update on state vaccine distribution plans and ongoing CDC technical assistance efforts. Secretary Azar and Operation Warp Speed Ostrowski provided an update on vaccine distribution and administrative planning. All 64 public health jurisdictions submitted their vaccine distribution microplans to the CDC in October, and the CDC reviewed and provided feedback on these iterative documents. Administrator Verma provided an update on the comprehensive payment and funding plan allowing all Americans to access an eventual vaccine at no cost. CMS has also taken proactive measures to remove regulatory barriers and ensure consistent coverage and payment for the administration of an eventual vaccine. Ambassador Birx provided an update on data and trends from across the Nation and discussed engagement meeting with state, local, tribal, and community leaders. Since January 2020, the Trump Administration has organized and hosted 41 governors- only briefings to drive effective communication and collaboration at every level of government. Public health incidents, like natural disasters, are locally-executed, State- managed, and Federally-supported. This is likely the most robust Federal-State collaboration in our Nation’s history. Lower Drug Prices for All Americans On Friday, November 20, President announced two groundbreaking rules that will lower the price of prescription drugs for American patients and seniors. A new drug payment model through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will lower Medicare Part B payments for certain drugs to the lowest price for similar countries and save American taxpayers and beneficiaries more than $85 billion over seven years. Image Watch: President Trump Announces Two Groundbreaking Rules on Drug Pricing Read More: Remarks by President Trump on Delivering Lower Prescription Drug Prices Starting in January, the model, known as the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model, will test an innovative way for Medicare to pay no more for high cost, physician-administered Medicare Part B drugs than the lowest price charged in other similar countries. Following the President's recent Executive Orders to lower drug prices and improve access to life- saving medications, the MFN Model will protect current beneficiary access to Medicare Part B drugs, make them more affordable, and address the disparity of drug costs between the U.S. and other countries. The White House/Secretary Alex Azar (HHS): President @realDonaldTrump has done more to lower medicine prices than any President in history! Administrator Seema Verma (CMS): Starting January 1st, the Most Favored Nation (MFN) model will test paying for select, high-cost Part B drugs based, in part, on what other countries pay. This approach introduces market competition into #Medicare, directly and immediately lowering beneficiaries’ costs for drugs. Read More: Trump Administration Announces Prescription Drug Payment Model to Put American Patients First First NASA Commercial Crew Space Flight Launch On Sunday, November 15, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to Cape Canaveral as America celebrated a historic milestone with the launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-1: the first operational mission of the NASA Commercial Crew Program to the International Space Station and only the second time in nearly 10 years American astronauts launched into space from American soil. Vice President Pence: The launch of the Resilience Spacecraft is the culmination of four years of renewed leadership in Space. It’s a tribute to the courage of our astronauts, the ingenuity of the men and women of @NASA and @SpaceX, and the unrelenting vision of President @realDonaldTrump! Watch: The hatches are open and NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts Shannon Walker, @Astro_Soichi, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_illini are the newest residents aboard the @Space_Station. Welcome aboard! Earlier this year, President Trump and Vice President Pence traveled to Cape Canaveral, Florida for the launch of the Dragon Spacecraft Launch. “Today, as we gather in this special place to celebrate not only the launch of a new spacecraft, but also our nation’s bold and triumphant return to the stars, it’s a special day. Moments ago, the world bore witness to the flight of the first new manned U.S. spacecraft in nearly 40 years, since the space shuttle launched in 1981 – a long time ago," President Trump stated following the launch. The White House: President @realDonaldTrump is en route to Kennedy Space Center to view the planned @NASA and @SpaceX rocket launch. Trump Administration Reduces Record Wildfire Risk On November 18, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced that the Department of the Interior reduced wildfire risk across 1.5 million acres of Interior- managed lands in FY 2020, bringing its total to 5.4 million acres since 2017. This is the most acreage treated during a Presidential term since Interior started tracking the data in 2003 and an increase of 49% compared to the last four years of the previous administration. Secretary David Bernhardt (DOI): @realDonaldTrump set aggressive targets to more effectively and actively manage our rangelands and forests to prevent catastrophic wildfires. He took bold action on this issue, which had been missing in previous administrations. Answering the call were our top-class wildland firefighter crews, who have worked around the clock to conduct these preventative treatments and extinguish destructive blazes throughout the West this year. They deserve our unending appreciation. Bureau of Indian Affairs: Trump Administration Reduces Wildfire Risk by Record 5.4 Million Acres. "Tribes that live on reservations, rancherias and pueblos depend on their land for physical, economic, cultural and their spiritual wellbeing," said @ASIndianAffairs. Under President Trump’s Executive Order on Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and other Federal Lands to Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire Risk, Interior was directed to: Treat 750,000 acres of public lands to reduce fuel loads; Treat 500,000 acres of public lands to protect water quality and mitigate severe flooding and erosion risks arising from wildfires; and Reduce vegetation through forest health treatments by offering for sale 600 million board feet of timber from public lands. Surpassing these goals, Interior: Reduced fuel loads on 1,534,136 acres; Protected water quality and mitigated severe flooding and erosion risks arising from wildfires on 1,691,167 acres; Addressed non-native and invasive species across 1,099,576 acres; Offered for sale 763 million board feet of timber; and Performed maintenance on public roads needed to provide access for emergency services and restoration work across 19,797 miles. Read More: Trump Administration Reduces Wildfire Risk Across Record 5.4 Million Acres Great American Outdoors Act Taskforce Releases Details on Historic Deferred Maintenance and LWCF Projects On Friday, November 20, the Great American Outdoors Act Coordination and Implementation Task Force released further details about Fiscal Year 2021 Great American Outdoors Act deferred maintenance and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects. For FY 2021, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will leverage more than $125 million for 46 different conservation projects as funded through the LWCF. This includes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acquiring approximately 667 acres for Arkansas’ Cache River National Wildlife Refuge to significantly expand public access for hunting, fishing and boating opportunities, and the National Park Service acquiring four tracts of land for Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, connecting two of areas of the park to better providing public access and important resource protections. Approximately $1.6 billion will be invested into more than 160 deferred maintenance projects, benefiting a majority states and numerous Bureau of Indian Education schools. Yosemite National Park will be rehabilitating the Tuolumne campground with a hardened parking pad, new picnic tables, fire rings, and food storage containers for bear protection, in addition to fixing the surrounding campground roads, replacing its aged water distribution system and completely replacing its sewer collection system. Read More: Great American Outdoors Taskforce Releases Details on Historic Deferred Maintenance and LWCF Projects U.S.-UK Open Skies Agreement On Tuesday, November 17, the United States and the United Kingdom completed the signature of the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo signed the Agreement for the United States. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps signed the Agreement for the United Kingdom. Secretary Elaine Chao (DOT): Joined @SecPompeo to sign a new historic US-UK Open Skies Agreement. We are proud to keep the Special Relationship going through our skies. The signing of the Agreement will facilitate a seamless transition in international air transportation markets for the traveling public, airlines, shippers, and other stakeholders. The Agreement meets all the criteria of the U.S. Open Skies policy and provides for additional traffic rights for U.S. all-cargo operations to and from the United Kingdom. The Agreement also includes the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, expanding and modernizing our air transport relationship with those regions. The Parties plan to begin applying the Agreement on January 1, 2021. Tribal Transportation Grant Award On Tuesday, November 17, DOT announced an award of 25 federal grants totaling $7.7 million to help American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments provide public transportation in rural areas, connecting tribal residents with jobs, healthcare, and other essential services. Read more here. Women's Entrepreneurship Day On Thursday, November 19, women across the world celebrated Women's Entrepreneurship Day - a day to continue to raise awareness, inspire, and empower women in business. Administrator Jovita Carranza (SBA): Happy Women's Entrepreneurship Day! We honor the ambitious businesswomen who are building a legacy for future generations. Women entrepreneurs are a growing force—creating jobs, increasing innovation, and powering the Great American Comeback. Image In February 2019, President Trump established the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative. This initiative is the first whole-of-government effort to advance global women’s economic empowerment. Ivanka Trump: In @POTUS’s 1st term, I am proud to have founded #WGDP and #WeFi as well as successfully advocating to get #WPS and the #WEE Act signed into law. The best is yet to come for women at home and abroad! W-GDP seeks to reach 50 million women in the developing world by 2025 through U.S. government activities, private-public partnerships, and a new, innovative W-GDP Fund. In its first year, W-GDP reached 12 million women worldwide. The W-GDP Initiative aims to enhance opportunities for women to participate meaningfully in the economy and advance both prosperity and national security. W-GDP focuses on three pillars: Women Prospering in the Workforce, Women Succeeding as Entrepreneurs, and Women Enabled in the Economy. To learn more about W-GDP's pillars, goals, and the annual report, click here. Ivanka Trump: #WGDP is empowering women entrepreneurs, an investment that is more important than ever as we seek to collectively recover from #COVID19. Women are key drivers of recovery by creating jobs in their communities & growing their local economies. #WEDO2020 Read More: Proclamation on National Entrepreneurship Month Education Week On November 13, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation on American Education Week. Education empowers students of all ages to reach their full potential and plays a fundamental role in developing a strong workforce and informed citizenry. Our Nation is currently enduring an unprecedented academic year, but our commitment to the safe reopening of schools and the expansion of school choice programs nationwide remains steadfast. Read More: Proclamation on American Education Week Watch Education Secretary Betsy DeVos address Education Week in the video above. Secretary Betsy DeVos (Ed): When America’s students have opportunities to engage with others around the world, we all benefit. This week, @usedgov is proud to celebrate international education and exchange and the immense value it brings to students as they acquire global and cultural competencies. #IEW2020 On November 16, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education marked International Education Week with a joint initiative, which provides an opportunity to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. This celebration highlights the benefits of international education through the stories and experiences of alumni and institutions who participated in international exchange programs. Read More: Celebrating International Education Week Unsubscribe Office of Intergovernmental Affairs · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0003 · USA · 202-456- 1111 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action Date:Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:36:02 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:35:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action 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 NACo and the COVID Relief Now Coalition gather information to support congressional relief action NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action The COVID Relief Now Coalition consists of nearly 300 major public and private sector groups, including the National Association of Counties (NACo), calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan COVID economic relief package. Please help the coalition gather information to support our advocacy efforts by taking this brief survey. TAKE THE SURVEY The county results from this survey will be particularly valuable to NACo's county-specific advocacy and research efforts as we seek to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on county governments. While we are grateful for the relief provided by the CARES Act, it has not been enough to meet the increased demand on public services, and it cannot be used to help cover lost revenue. Many businesses, especially small businesses, cannot stay afloat. Even businesses and counties that accessed relief in the spring are in need of additional support. Every day without relief erodes conditions for recovery, making it harder to bring back lost jobs. TAKE THE SURVEY | ABOUT THE COALITION 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: One Planet Policy for WA State Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 11:13:31 AM From: Liz Hoenig Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 11:13:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: mike.chapman@leg.wa.gov; Kevin.vandewege@leg.wa.gov; steve.tharinger@leg.wa.gov Cc: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; heidi4commissioner@gmail.com Subject: One Planet Policy for WA State CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Legislators, One of our top issues in Jefferson County Washington is our affordable housing crisis. To assist with this, I would like to suggest that the state of Washington consider a one planet development policy similar to the one developed by the Welsh government. Please see the link below. http://www.oneplanetcouncil.org.uk/ Some people want to live simply in a rural environment. But public health Regulations currently outlaw even a simple composting toilet. Rural development is not currently affordable. I believe this is part of a positive solution for us, our affordable housing crisis and our climate crisis. Please let me know your thoughts and how I could help sponsoring legislation. Liz Hoenig Kanieski Port Townsend, WA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Remember The" Preamble to the Washington State Constitution Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:06:21 PM From: Rick C Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:06:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov; dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov; rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov; reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov; jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov; joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov; dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov; pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov; Girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Rbrowne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Bbuchana@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us; belenbaas@co.whatcom.wa.us; Cfrazey@co.whatcom.wa.us; Kkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Subject: Remember The' Preamble to the Washington State Constitution CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear county commissioners and council members, Please consider that it is time for the coalition of counties. That is it’s time that all our local elected official state wide band together in a united front to stand up for our constitutionally protected rights. One size fits all metric does not work and local control needs to be gained back to do what is right for your constituents. Can attest county has taken an amazing first step and bold action with their press release yesterday. Please reach out to them in support reach out to each other to form a coalition and put control back in your county where it is meant to be. I have repeatedly emailed every single commissioner and council member in Washington State. Please stand up for our Constitutionally protected Rights. Our Washington State founders knew the importance of political power being inherent in the people and prioritized protecting individual rights! I encourage these counties to join the direction of Kittitas County Commissioners. There is strength in numbers. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Article 1 Declaration of Rights, Section 1 Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:13:32 PM From: Rick C Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:12:59 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; claudia.balducci@kingcounty.gov; dow.constantine@kingcounty.gov; rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov; reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov; jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov; joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov; dave.upthegrove@kingcounty.gov; pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov; Girmay.zahilay@kingcounty.gov; cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us; rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us; ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us; RexJ@klickitatcounty.org; DaveS@klickitatcounty.org; JimS@klickitatcounty.org; edna.fund@lewiscountywa.gov; bobby.jackson@lewiscountywa.gov; gary.stamper@lewiscountywa.gov; rcoffman@co.lincoln.wa.us; shutsell@co.lincoln.wa.us; mstedman@co.lincoln.wa.us; randyn@co.mason.wa.us; kshutty@co.mason.wa.us; strask@co.mason.wa.us; cbranch@co.okanogan.wa.us; jdetro@co.okanogan.wa.us; andy.hover@co.okanogan.wa.us; lolsen@co.pacific.wa.us; mrunyon@co.pacific.wa.us; fwolfe@co.pacific.wa.us; skiss@pendoreille.org; mmanus@pendoreille.org; kskoog@pendoreille.org; marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov; bruce.dammeier@piercecountywa.gov; connie.ladenburg@piercecountywa.gov; jim.mccune@piercecountywa.gov; dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov; doug.richardson@piercecountywa.gov; pam.roach@piercecountywa.gov; derek.young@piercecountywa.gov; rickh@sanjuanco.com; jamies@sanjuanco.com; billw@sanjuanco.com; kend@co.skagit.wa.us; ljanicki@co.skagit.wa.us; ronw@co.skagit.wa.us; hamlin@co.skamania.wa.us; lannen@co.skamania.wa.us; mahar@co.skamania.wa.us; Megan.Dunn@snoco.org; sam.low@co.snohomish.wa.us; nate.nehring@snoco.org; jared.mead@snoco.org; dave.somers@snoco.org; stephanie.wright@snoco.org; afrench@spokanecounty.org; jkerns@spokanecounty.org; mkuney@spokanecounty.org; edwardg@co.thurston.wa.us; john.hutchings@co.thurston.wa.us; tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us; backmanm@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; cothrend@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; strongg@co.wahkiakum.wa.us; jjohnson@co.walla-walla.wa.us; tkimball@co.walla-walla.wa.us; gtompkins@co.walla-walla.wa.us; Rbrowne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Bbuchana@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us; Tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us; belenbaas@co.whatcom.wa.us; Cfrazey@co.whatcom.wa.us; Kkershne@co.whatcom.wa.us; Ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us; deank@whitmancounty.net; michaell@whitmancounty.net; arts@whitmancounty.net; Ron.Anderson@co.yakima.wa.us; Vicki.baker@co.yakima.wa.us; ladon.linde@co.yakima.wa.us Subject: Article 1 Declaration of Rights, Section 1 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please stand up for our Constitutionally protected Rights. Our Washington State founders knew the importance of political power being inherent in the people and prioritized protecting individual rights! I encourage these counties to join the direction of Kittitas County Commissioners. There is strength in numbers. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Questions for November 23rd BOCC Meeting Date:Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:06:13 PM From: Kathleen Keenan Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2020 9:05:51 PM (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 November 23rd BOCC Meeting CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning.....more question than ever this week. Not unexpected as worry continues with the continued, steep rises in new Covid-19 cases here...as well as elsewhere. Some concerns focus on the news of a pending, effective vaccines, while others wonder if any of our current practices need to change in light of the surge of cases. Accessing Covid-19 testing is also worrisome to listeners. And questions came in regarding the need for a beefed up public health campaign to combat this surge. Our Virus Watch Team Lead, Barney Burke, informed our team that 11 new participants submitted questions this week. And messages of thanks continue to accompany all the inquiries submitted. 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 November 23rd BOCC Meeting: Dr. Tom Locke: 1. Please comment regarding your advice scheduling non-critical, non-urgent health appointments, such as annual medical exams or tests (e.g. mammograms, routine blood draws); dental check-ups, cleaning, physical therapies…..procedures that could wait awhile, but not indefinitely. 2. Is there any data from recent Covid-19 positive cases that detail who followed recommendations to prevent transmission as compared to those who were lax or dismissive of recommendations? I'm trying to assess the risk for those of us being extra careful. 3. I recently read a chilling story about health impacts following Covid-19 infection. Can you please comment on long-term health issues associated with becoming ill with Covid-19? 4. Is it true that the paper/surgical masks offer more protection than facial coverings made of cloth? Covid-19 testing: 1. I've been hearing quite a few stories of people who aren't able to get in for testing, being told to call back the next day with the same result. Are we experiencing a backlog? 2. I read that the increased funds for Covid-19 testing and contact tracing are due to end at the end of the year. How will we fight the increase in cases if the funding expires? Public Health Strategies/ Vaccines 1. What systems are in place for notifying people with underlying health conditions to come in for the vaccine when it is approved? 2. In articles about the priorities for vaccine rollout, I don’t see any mention of the military, fire departments, or police. Wouldn’t they be put ahead of the general population? 3. We travel out of the county to shop at Costco, Home Depot, or Lowes, always practicing CDC recommendations. Do these out of county shopping trips pose a risk to our friends when we have socially distant gatherings after our return? Should we avoid leaving town to shop?? And for how long? 4. Recent announcements of efficacy with Pfizer’s and Moderna’s data showing efficacies of 90% and greater is good news. What makes us confident that these new vaccines will protect us for any reasonable period in the face of virus mutation? 5. What are the side effects of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines? Are the side effects similar to other vaccines for viruses? How does the amount of mercury and formaldehyde compare to other common vaccines? Can you get the new vaccines without those ingredients added? 6. Do HEPA air purifiers offer some protection against COVID? Would it help to have a HEPA filter in the classrooms within old buildings? What are the critical specifications for this filter? And if yes, what specs should we be looking for? Should the windows be open or closed when using the air purifier? 7. What expertise is being called upon to increase ventilation in our schools? Board of County Commissioners/Chamber of Commerce: 1. Can the board describe any current or future public health campaigns that are designed to increase adherence to CDC recommendations of masking, distancing and sanitation of hands and the environment? It seems like I have seen the same messages for 9 months and we are facing the worst surge to date? Do we have the resources we need to achieve this? EOC: 1. What factors trigger the need for a field hospital as cases increase? And can the general public help in any way? View this email in your browser From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Thank you, Olympic region | OCH Community Briefing Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00:33 AM From: Olympic Community of Health Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 8:59:32 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Thank you, Olympic region | OCH Community Briefing CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Olympic Community of Health (OCH) 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. Thank you, Olympic region! November is often a month of reflection and gratitude. In the midst of the chaos of 2020, we invite you to pause with us for a moment as we reflect on what we are grateful for this Fall. Read full message from OCH staff. Self-Care Bingo! Fall / Winter Edition OCH challenges you to a game of self-care bingo. Download a printable game card and play along with your coworkers, family, and friends. The game has creative ideas to support yourself and safely spark joy during this holiday season. Try something new and take care of yourself this fall and winter. Download self-care bingo! Give Thanks, Not COVID Being apart is hard, especially during the holidays. We need to connect and care for each other in new ways this season so we can slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the Olympic region healthy. Kitsap Public Health District created this helpful guide for the upcoming holidays. Download printable flier! Other OCH Updates Implementation Partners: Community-Clinical Linkage Project Proposals, Due Dec 4 Reminder that the deadline for community-clinical linkage project proposals is right around the corner, December 4. Project proposals are a requirement for implementation partners, as outlined in the 2020 payment model. If you have any questions please contact Miranda Burger. Behavioral Health Collaboration Call Summary: Nov 16 OCH recently brought together partners for regional alignment and to explore possible solutions and supports. The group discussed a presentations from Washington Department of Health, Clallam Resilience Project, and Salish BH-ASO. Read the call summary to learn more. Stay Strong, Olympic Region: Immunization Resources OCH has created a variety of resources to encourage the Olympic region to "Stay Strong!" during COVID-19 by getting their flu shot and child immunizations. Access digital graphics, printable posters, postcard templates, and more (resources in English and Spanish). No OCH meetings will be held in December 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 View this email in your browser Local 20/20 logo Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements November 23, 2020 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:01:03 AM From: Local 20/20 Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00:50 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Flaming Out, Not Fading by Jeanie Murphy COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 23rd *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today's meeting of the County Commission. 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. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.! City of Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program Survey - Now- Mon, Nov 23rd *Online* How do we protect and restore valuable aquatic resources for future generations, provide for water-dependent uses, and ensure access to public shorelines? The City of Port Townsend is conducting a periodic review of its 2007 Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and we want to hear from you. Policies and regulations contained in the SMP apply to shorelines along Port Townsend Bay, Admiralty Inlet, Straits of Juan de Fuca, Kah Tai Lagoon, and Chinese Gardens Lagoon. Please help guide this project by providing your input on our online survey here. Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ - Tues, Nov 24th *New Day This Week* Brewocracy will be on a different day on KPTZ this week. However, the time is the same: 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. Free Thanksgiving Dinners with Curbside Pickup - Thurs, Nov 26th The Holiday Meals/Tri Area Community Meals organization is once again preparing a hot Thanksgiving Dinner with turkey, potatoes, vegetables, roll and a cookie. Reservations are required for pickup. Call 360-379–4228 and follow the instructions. Pickup is located at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum and runs from noon—2 pm. Deliveries are reserved for only those that do not have transportation OR are homebound. Leave a message and we will contact you about delivery details. Due to COVID-19—inside dining is not available. They will follow up each call to confirm your reservation and/or get delivery information. Volunteers, please call 360-379-4228 and leave a message. Donations can be sent to: 1240 West Sims Way #286 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Time: noon- 2 pm Location: The Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road in Chimacum Discovering the Forest Online Class - Fri, Nov 27th *Online* The Jefferson Land Trust is offering a new class (an offshoot of the popular Nature In Your Neighborhood program) once a month to learn about community forests: how we can tell if they're healthy, ways we can ensure they thrive, and how a forest's abundance can nourish our community. From November through February, a variety of local community members will guide these events. Go here for more information and to register. Time: 4-5:30 pm Location: Online Port Townsend Farmers Market - Sat, Nov 28th Beginning November 7th, the Port Townsend Saturday Market will run 10 am-2 pm, and hours for online store pickup will change to 10am-noon. You can place your order online here by 1 pm Thursday and pick it up during market hours. Ther e is an option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers' market. Find out more here. Don't forget your mask! Time: 10 am-2 pm Location: Uptown, Tyler Street. From Christmas Hunt to Christmas Bird Count - Thurs, Dec 3rd *Online* Friends of Fort Flagler is excited to offer an opportunity to learn how a holiday tradition changed from killing to counting our feathered friends. Gary Eduardo Perless will be sharing his experiences with us about the Christmas Bird Count on Marrowstown Island and offer tips on identifying the types of birds that call Fort Flagler home. Gary Eduardo Perless is a volunteer naturalist with the Audubon Society, leading walks throughout Jefferson County. He has a degree in Geography, has worked as a science teacher, outdoor educator, and conservation promoter for a Peruvian cloud forest reserve near Machu Picchu. The program will be offered online and free to the public as part of an effort by Friends of Fort Flagler to expand their focus to include the natural history of the park. Go here to learn more about Friends of Fort Flagler, volunteer, or become a member. To register, send your name, email and the city of residence here. Upon emailing us, they will send you the links and instructions. Time: 6 pm Location: Online Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting - Thurs, Dec 10th *New* *Online* Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Email us for the online meeting information. Time: 3 pm – 5 pm Location: Zoom meeting Sign Up Now for WSU Extension's Online Home Horticulture Class this Winter *Online* Would you like to be a better gardener? Learn more about soil, composting, diagnosing plant problems, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more at the WSU Home Horticulture course online this winter. The wide range of topics will be taught by WSU faculty, staff, Master Gardeners, and other regional experts. Saturday mornings, January 9 to April 24 (excluding April 3), 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Students will have access to the WSU Extension online Master Gardener Training Modules and the Master Gardener manual. There is the option to earn a Home Horticulture Certificate by completing assigned homework and quizzes. Please note: if you are interested in using this class as a step to become a Jefferson county Master Gardener, please contact Bridget Gregg at for details. Tuition for this comprehensive course is $300. Register here . Spaces are limited and registration will close on December 18th or when the class is full, whichever comes first. 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. Rising COVID Case Rates - Rising COVID Risk! *New* The Jefferson County community has done exceptionally well holding wide spread COVID at bay. Good Job!! We are now faces with a third wave and rising rates in our county. We must not let up and get lax in our vigilance! The Department of Emergnecy Management is asking you to: Be COVID S.M.A.R.T. ! S: Sanitize Frequently M: Mask appropriately - even with family & friends outside your household A: When socializing - stay in good air flow. Outside or Inside with fans and open windows R: Room Between People - Social Distancing reduces virus transmission T: Technology for Gatherings - Use zoom or other conferencing technology instead of in person visits Housing Solutions Network Call to Action *New* Thanksgiving is a time when we are grateful for the ability to lean on one another in the supportive communities we have here in Jefferson County. Right now, we need that sense of community support to rally around the issue of housing. Now more than ever, affordable housing is key to our health and economic recovery from the pandemic. Finding solutions is going to require action from all of us. Housing leaders and advocates across Jefferson County have created a Community Call to Action for Housing. They are calling on everyone to take action; individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government all have a role to play. Today, they ask you to stand with them and: READ THE DECLARATION & CALL TO ACTION SIGN YOUR NAME SPREAD THE WORD BY SHARING THIS MESSAGE Take the Students for Sustainability Survey on Plastic Bag Ban *Online* Students for Sustainability is a group of Port Townsend High School students who are taking action to mitigate climate change. This summer they successfully passed a single-use plastic drinking straw and stirrers ban that is set to go into effect on January 1st, 2021. They were able to do that because of the support of people like you. Now, they are hoping to strengthen the Plastic Bag Ban in Port Townsend to make it more effective. They would greatly appreciate your help in filling out this short survey. They are going to use these answers in their presentation to City Council. They thank you in advance! Openings for 2021 Farm Intern Applicants 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 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 here. Learn more here. Local 20/20 Social Justice Workgroup Webpage Now Live *Online* 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. 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 in Jefferson County. Currently there are 11,766 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. The "Market" Won't Save Us from Climate Disaster *New* This article from The Guardian’s Robert Devine argues that “expecting the free market to fix global warming is like trying to pound nails with a saw.” It quotes a former Chief Economist for the World Bank calling climate change “the greatest and widest-ranging market failure ever seen.” Devine goes into what “market failure” means and how a defect in communication has contributed to consumers not having the appropriate information when they choose to buy, say, a gallon of gasoline. He talks about how ecosystem services have been terribly undervalued for too long. Devine stops short of offering a prescription for radical departure from the free market but offers some ideas for how the current system can be greatly improved and perhaps work towards our goals instead of against them. Please find the article here. Food for Thought *New* Author Leander Jones tackles the problems of our dominant industrial agriculture model and how a system that relies on global production and transportation contributes to risk for some communities when it is stressed by situations like Covid-19. Jones offers an alternative model practiced in Germany that combines collective land ownership with CSA membership. Such a model adheres to principles such as localism, ecological sustainability, common ownership and production for need rather than profit. It pays farm workers a living wage that is independent of crop fluctuations. CSA members are encouraged to help work on the farm and invest their labor as well as their capital to help ensure success. The operation Jones highlights resists growing in size beyond that which serves its members. Also, Jones illustrates how growing local food for local consumption can greatly help reduce agriculture’s greenhouse gas footprint. It's a model worth exploring locally. Please find the article here. No Matter Who Wins The 2020 election is behind us and many people feel optimistic for our future once again. Thus it is a good time to inject some big picture reality into the equation. Some may equate reality with pessimism but as our political leaders begin to transition to establishing new priorities and approaches to problem solving it would be good to base our plans on reality and science. Nate Hagens is with the University of Minnesota and the Institute for the Study of Energy and the Future. He is one of those big picture guys, especially in finance and energy systems. Just before the election he wrote an essay in which he draws our attention back to the really big problems we face, all of which have in recent months been forced off the radar screen of our limited attention spans. He covers the impact of COVID and its economic impact, pending oil supply problems, and our interdependence with the natural world as well as offering some great titanic iceberg analogies. Hagens offers a number of quotes that begin with the same phrase “No matter who wins the election” such as “we will have to face a more complex and less certain energy future.” Readers are encouraged to take the time and inform themselves on the Big Picture with Nate Hagens, find the article here. How to Fix Our Country's Empathy Problem, Starting with the Farmworkers Who Keep Us Fed This article from Salon’s Ashlie Stevens provides good food for thought. It takes up the situation of the migrant workers who play a key role in our food supply chain. Most of us are mostly unaware of the role these essential workers play and of the conditions with which they contend. Stevens argues that many of us have lost a sense of empathy, that we don’t consider the suffering that others must endure simply to earn the money needed to support themselves and their families. We have become deficient in empathy. As we consider how to make our local food system more resilient for the challenging times ahead, we should create a system that works for all stakeholders. Justice for front line workers fosters stability and resilience and, more importantly, it is simply the right priority for our fellow human beings. Please find the article here. Einstein’s Take on Capitalism, Socialism and a New Kind of Business & What Evil Lurks Poised at the precipice of this particular national election, many of us are experiencing anxiety. We are unsure of both the electoral outcome and of the consequences of the result as expressed by the reactions of those on “the other side” of our politically polarized society. Thus it seems like a perfect time to take a deliberate moment and turn the focus inward. Are we as a People really so divided, or is this a construct that comes from within ourselves and, if given free rein, threatens extreme and disastrous results for all? The two articles below from Resilience.org offer much to the reader willing to take time to look inward and consider such tough questions. The first, authored by Eduardo Sasso, is Einstein’s Take on Capitalism, Socialism and a New Kind of Business. The more I learn about Einstein the more I am impressed. The patent clerk turned scientist was also an amazing philosopher. Sasso starts with the premise that “we are still largely governed by the old dichotomy of business vs. society." Sasso draws from Einstein’s Out of My Later Years and offers a quote that seems especially relevant: ‘The crisis of our time concerns the relationship of individual to society [whereby the individual] does not experience his dependence on society as a positive asset, as an organic tie or as a protective force, but rather as a threat to his/her rights or to his economic existence." Sasso shows how Einstein favored a new model blending market mechanisms with socialism’s goal of benefiting all. Blending science with religion and philosophy. "In the quest for a more noble society, we must leave behind the shores of comfort and venture instead towards unknown yet far more promising destinations." The second essay is from John Michael Greer and examines our inherent capacity for good and evil from three perspectives. In What Evil Lurks, Greer examines the 1930’s radio show, Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, and Jung’s psychological archetypes. Fittingly for our present times, perhaps, all three of these concepts were products of the 1930’s. Similarly today, many of us fear a shadowy threat of economic depression and war. Greer helps provide context to our present situation “where one party accuses the other of being full-blown goose-stepping Nazis and the other party insists that the first are Satan- worshiping pedophiles.” He asks us to consider how the manifestation of the shadow of evil is a projection onto others of what is inside each of us. Greer’s goal is to have us find a solution to the present threat other than mutual slaughter. On Fire Local 20/20's monthly PT Leader column for October is about the increasing fire risk west of the Cascades. Human caused climate change is making wildfires worse. Climate experts project that wildfire risk will increase significantly this century west of the Cascades where much of the fuel is Yet another reminder that we need action on all levels (federal, state, local, and even individual actions) to avert the worst consequences of climate change. Please find the article here. On Fire is the title given by the author, Cynthia Bratz. Kiss the Ground 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 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 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. 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. 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Sims Way #12 · Port Townsend, Wa 98368 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Risk / Reward Stay S.M.A.R.T Jefferson County Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:36:20 AM From: Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 9:36:13 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Risk / Reward Stay S.M.A.R.T Jefferson County CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 Update - CORRECTION Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 9:45:56 AM From: Mellani McAleenan Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 8:09:45 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Subject: COVID-19 Update - CORRECTION CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please accept my sincere apologies for creating confusion on this - apparently I completely misunderstood what Mark was telling me. I’m including the full email string in the hopes it helps clarify. Again, I apologize. Mellani McAleenan Director of Government Relations & General Counsel Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501-1311 O. 360.753.1886 C. 253.353.3676 D. 360.489.3015 Mmcaleenan@wsac.org www.wsac.org From: Barkley, Mark (COM) <mark.barkley@commerce.wa.gov> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 7:51 AM To: Green, Chris (COM); Hanson, Tony (COM); McMurry, Martin (COM); Mellani McAleenan Subject: RE: COVID-19 Update [External Sender] Tony, This is my fault. Mellani, apologies that I did not catch this in your original email. In our conversation, I was hoping we could get non-profits or businesses that have direct impact to engage with the county. As Tony stated, ADO’s acting on the behalf of a county would be acting as a sub recipient and therefore have the same spend requirements as the county (November 30) with invoices due by December 15. However, If ADO’s have businesses in need, let’s get those processed this week! Absolutely apologize for any confusion I have caused! Mark K. Barkley | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Local Government | Washington State Department of Commerce 1011 Plum Street Olympia, WA Zip 98576 During this time, call:1. Home: 360-446-0567 2. Cell 360-259-9542 www.commerce.wa.gov | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Subscribe Email communications with state employees are public records and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. From: Green, Chris (COM) <chris.green@commerce.wa.gov> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 7:37 AM To: Hanson, Tony (COM) <tony.hanson@commerce.wa.gov>; Barkley, Mark (COM) <mark.barkley@commerce.wa.gov>; McMurry, Martin (COM) <martin.mcmurry@commerce.wa.gov> Subject: Re: COVID-19 Update Tony- I’m not sure on this. I don’t think ive ever met or talked to Melanni. I’ll ask some folks on my team but we usually don’t have much direct interaction with WSAC. Chris On: 23 November 2020 07:29, "Hanson, Tony (COM)" <tony.hanson@commerce.wa.gov> wrote: Hey fellas, Got this email today from Clark County. WSAC sent out a communication from Commerce (highlighted in yellow down below). This statement isn’t accurate and causing confusion with local governments. Do any of you know where this came from? We’re going to want to clarify this language so local governments don’t think that they can contract with an ADO to provide small business grants after the end date to incur costs. The ADO would be a sub-recipient in the description below and could only be reimbursed for eligible costs incurred by the end date. Tony From: Larry Stafford <Larry.Stafford@clark.wa.gov> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 3:03 PM To: Eaton, Kd (COM) <kd.eaton@commerce.wa.gov>; Hanson, Tony (COM) <tony.hanson@commerce.wa.gov> Subject: FW: COVID-19 Update Importance: High This message has originated from an External Source. Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Contact your desktop support or IT security staff for assistance and to report suspicious messages. Hi Kd and Tony, Please confirm the statement in the WSAC email below that is attributed to the Department of Commerce: “Commerce also wanted me to remind you that you can allocate funds via a grant to a nonprofit beneficiary like an ADO for distribution out to businesses or other recipients. This way, the funds are considered “spent” for deadline purposes even if it has not been fully distributed by the nonprofit. You are encouraged to consider this option if you will have funds remaining, especially in light of the predicament the new restrictions cause for businesses.” As we’ve discussed, Clark County has contracts with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia River Economic Development Council (our local ADO). Currently our contracts / relationships with these organizations are considered sub-recipients as they are operating business grant programs which is considered part of this federally funded program. If we move a large lump sum of CRF funds to them are those funds considered “spent” by Clark County – even if those organizations continue to issue grants to businesses past November 30th (i.e., in December, January, etc.)? That is how the statement in the WSAC email is being interpreted. Any thoughts on this or the contractual relationship necessary to use the guidance offered would be appreciated. I’ve attached a copy of one contract for your reference. Thank you! Larry Larry Stafford, MBA, CIA, CGAP, CRMA Audit Services Manager Clark County Auditor’s Office 564.397.4795 Begin forwarded message: From: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Subject: COVID-19 Update Date: November 19, 2020 at 2:37:25 PM PST Cc: WSAC County Lobbyists <wsac_countylobbyists@wacounties.org>, WSAC_All Members <wsac_allmembers@wacounties.org>, WCAA <WCAA_listserv@wacounties.org>, WACCC <WACCC_listserv@wacounties.org> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Clark County. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To: WSAC Members From: Mellani McAleenan Subject: COVID-19 Related Update Date: November 19, 2020 There has been some confusion resulting from Governor Inslee’s most recent Safe Start update, which I wish to clarify. First, there are no changes to the OPMA proclamation. Proc. 20- 28.13, attached, is current. Likewise, government services are separate from professional and essential services and were not changed by the recent proclamation. As a general rule, if a subject is not explicitly covered in a new proclamation, the preexisting proclamation for that subject is still in effect. For government services, that means operating pursuant to the state agency example (see attached memo), the current version of which can be found here. Changes reflect new information from the CDC, Office of the Governor, DOH, and L&I. It is consistent with the recent travel advisory and restrictions. A spreadsheet of expenditures to date for each county is attached. Several counties have yet to submit invoices. This is a problem for a couple of reasons: Budget legislators are interested in whether the funds are being spent and appear to be under the impression it has not been. Additionally, having a better understanding as to what has been or will be spent will give the governor’s office a better idea of what can be reallocated to other counties that still need it. The Department of Commerce asked me to convey a request that each county at least submit a small invoice to make sure everything is working properly. Commerce also wanted me to remind you that you can allocate funds via a grant to a nonprofit beneficiary like an ADO for distribution out to businesses or other recipients. This way, the funds are considered “spent” for deadline purposes even if it has not been fully distributed by the nonprofit. You are encouraged to consider this option if you will have funds remaining, especially in light of the predicament the new restrictions cause for businesses. The state’s plans for distributing an additional $50 million are close to being finalized, as well. Finally, I’ve also attached the November revenue forecast for your information. Revenue projections, while still down from pre- pandemic levels, continue to increase. Please let me know if you have any questions, Mellani McAleenan Director of Government Relations & General Counsel Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE | Olympia, WA 98501-1311 O. 360.753.1886 | C. 253.353.3676 | D. 360.489.3015 mmcaleenan@wsac.org | www.wsac.org 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: Education Almanac November 2020: Rural education updates Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 11:03:20 AM From: U.S. Department of Education Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 11:03:10 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Education Almanac November 2020: Rural education updates CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Opportunities, events, news, and other information relevant to rural schools and communities Rural Newsletter Header Rural Education Updates from the U.S. Department of Education Partners and Friends, Welcome to the Education Almanac, rural updates from the U.S. Department of Education. Each month, the Department highlights opportunities, events, news, and other information relevant to rural schools and communities. We will also feature schools and leaders who are rethinking education in order to make a positive difference in rural students’ lives. We welcome your feedback and questions. Please feel free to share them to rural@ed.gov. Thank you, Michael Chamberlain U.S. Department of Education Opportunities from ED The Department's Discretionary Grant Applications page contains a list of competitions currently open. Department News SAFELY REOPENING SCHOOLS AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS With visits, calls, and virtual showcases, many of them with rural schools and rural programs, Secretary DeVos and Department of Education senior officials are promoting safely reopening schools and expanding educational options for students and families. On Oct. 16, DeVos toured two Iowa apprenticeship programs, Vermeer Manufacturing’s program in Pella (joined by Governor Kim Reynolds) and Dordt University’s work- based learning program in Sioux City. Next, on Oct. 19, the Secretary delivered a keynote address at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Then, on Oct. 20, the Secretary spoke about the need to transform and adapt K–12 education during this time of COVID-19 as part of the Milken Institute Global Conference. Also in October, traveling across the American South, the Secretary participated in a roundtable discussion with Kentucky Pastors in Action in Louisville; visited Florida Virtual School headquarters in Orlando (joined by Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran); toured Belton Preparatory Academy and Anderson Institute of Technology in South Carolina (joined by Deputy Secretary Mitchell Zais and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman); and participated in a roundtable discussion with Black Led Schools of Choice in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Separately, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan, Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (delegated the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) Mark Schultz, and Director of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service’s Office of Special Education Programs Laurie VanderPloeg hosted more than a dozen virtual showcases. Brogan featured Hills-Beaver Creek Independent School District in Minnesota; St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, Texas; University Charter School in Livingston, Alabama; Fort Huachuca Accommodation Schools in Arizona; Avon Local Schools in Ohio; Havasu Preparatory Academy in Lake Havasu City, Arizona; and Pima Unified School District in Arizona. Schultz featured Spectrum Charter School in Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Brehm Preparatory Academy in Carbondale, Illinois; and statewide vocational rehabilitation services in Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and Nebraska. VanderPloeg showcased Pattison’s Academy charter school in South Carolina. SECRETARY DEVOS UNVEILS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PORTAL TO PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY ON USE OF CARES ACT EDUCATION FUNDING BY STATES, GRANTEES Education Secretary DeVos announced a new online portal Secretary DeVos that clearly shows if states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and institutions of higher education (IHEs) are using the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s $31 billion Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) meant to keep learning going for students during the pandemic. The portal captures awards and expenditures reported as of Sept. 30, six months after enactment of the CARES Act. The interactive data map and other informational tools can be found at covid-relief-data.ed.gov. Of the $13.2 billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund – which was awarded to the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. – $1.6 billion, or 12% of the total had been spent. Eight recipients had spent less than one percent of their award. Of the $3 billion allocated to the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, a total of $535 million, or 18%, had been spent. Thirty-four governors had yet to spend more than one percent of their allocated funding. The Department also awarded a total of nearly $14 billion in grants through the Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) Fund to more than 5,000 institutions of higher education. By law, about half of those awards need to be distributed to students in the form of emergency financial aid grants. As of the end of September, institutions had spent $9 billion, 64% of the total. SECRETARY DEVOS OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR SECOND ANNUAL PRESIDENTIAL CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION AWARD On Nov. 9, Secretary DeVos announced the call for nominations for the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award, which honors two K–12 educators for excellence in cybersecurity education. Now in its second year, the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award is presented annually to one elementary and one secondary educator who instill in their students the skills, knowledge, and passion for cybersecurity. Award recipients embody the expertise and dedication of educators who are critical to strengthening the nation's cybersecurity workforce. A nominee need not work in cybersecurity education exclusively; any educator whose subject matter includes cybersecurity is welcome to apply. Recipients of this honor will receive acknowledgement by the President of the United States and the U.S. Secretary of Education, public recognition as a leader in the field of cybersecurity education, and professional development opportunities. The nomination period is now open and will close on Jan. 31, 2021. BACK TO SCHOOL SUCCESS STORIES Secretary DeVos and Assistant Secretary Brogan continue to visit, both in-person and virtually, schools across the country that have safely and successfully reopened. Teachers tell us they are so excited to be able to say “HOORAY! YOU’RE HERE! YOU’RE HERE! YOU’RE FINALLY HERE!” as they look out into their classroom. Even when remote learning is the best option for an individual student, they too are benefitting from out-of-the-box thinking like “cameras in every classroom [allowing teachers] to stream 'real time' instruction into students’ homes” as their peers learn in person. Students all over the country, including those who “struggled in traditional academic settings due to their social-emotional needs” are now able to once again return safely to their classroom where they are provided “the much needed therapeutic and behavioral interventions [needed].” Additionally, parents are offered peace of mind as their children return to “an opportunity to focus on important academic and social emotional needs, while [being provided] a physically safe place to learn.” To read more about these safe and successful school reopenings in the words of parents, teachers, school officials and community partners, please visit: https://oese.ed.gov/oese-back-school-success-stories/. To submit a testimonial, please reach out to: reopeningschools@ed.gov. WELCOMING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS Back to SchoolThis year, back-to-school time has presented historic challenges that changed the way schools across the country welcomed students back, regardless of instructional model. Actively addressing school climate and culture and attending to students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being are more important than ever to ensure all students and families feel welcomed, safe, and supported in their school environments. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and Office of Special Education Programs have developed Welcoming Safe and Supportive Learning Environments, resources to support teachers and school and district leaders in creating welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environments. These resources include School Climate Improvement, Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation’s Classrooms, Mindfulness in Education: An Approach to Cultivating Self-Awareness That Can Bolster Kids’ Learning, Returning to School During and After Crisis, and Supporting Students with Disabilities at School and Home. You can find similar resources at the following websites: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Resources, Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, and Institute of Education Sciences COVID-19 Evidence-Based Resources. DEPARTMENT DELIVERS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S STEM STRATEGY WITH HISTORIC INVESTMENT ED Seal During the most recent fiscal year, the Department invested $578 million to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students through its discretionary and research grants. During a STEM education briefing, the Department reported strong progress in implementing the Administration's five-year STEM education strategy, including building on more than $819 million in STEM investments during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. These STEM education investments deliver on President Trump's commitment to help expand opportunities in high-demand STEM careers and achieve the overall vision and goals of the five-year federal STEM education strategic plan, titled Charting A Course For Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education. DEPARTMENT RELEASES PARENT AND FAMILY DIGITAL LEARNING GUIDE On Oct. 23, 2020, the Department released the Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, a resource to help parents and guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course materials, encourage creative expression, and enrich the educational experience. “As technology continues to iterate and benefit every part of our lives, all students need more opportunities to leverage the potential of technology in education,” said Secretary DeVos. “We hope families can use the information we release today as many of them are relying on technology more so than ever before and are navigating learning from home.” SECRETARY DEVOS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EARN- AND-LEARN OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS FOR CAREER SUCCESS In October, the Secretary announced additional funding for the Federal Work Study (FWS) Experimental Sites, an initiative which expands earn-and-learn opportunities for students by removing barriers to off-campus jobs, allowing students to work more hours, and permitting institutions to pay students for work-based learning such as apprenticeships, externships, and clinical rotations. Initiated in February 2020, the FWS Experimental Sites at 190 institutions have incentivized student work opportunities that provide not only a paycheck, but meaningful skills training that aligns with students’ future career goals. SECRETARY DEVOS, LABOR SECRETARY SCALIA RETHINK WORK BASED LEARNING In early November, Secretary DeVos convened a diverse group of business, education, and workforce leaders at the Department of Education for a “Rethink Work-Based Learning” event. Key Administration officials participating in the event included U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia; Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education Scott Stump; and Johnny C. Taylor, the President and CEO of the Society of Human Resource Management and Executive Director of the President’s Board of Advisers on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Before the pandemic, there were more than seven million unfilled jobs in the United States waiting for workers with the right skills and a personalized education. And more than 80 percent of HR professionals report they’ve had difficulty finding qualified people for open positions. More than 4 in 5 say this,” said Secretary DeVos. “Employers can’t find enough qualified people to hire because there are too many disconnects between education and the economy, just as there are often too many disconnects between a child and the school they’re assigned to by government.” NASA HAS A CHALLENGE FOR YOU On Sept. 15, 2020, NASA, in partnership with Future Engineers, launched the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest. The contest, which is open to all (public, private, and home school) students in grades K-12, asks participants to imagine they are leading a one-week expedition to the Moon’s South Pole. In the essay, students will need to describe to NASA what (and who) they would bring to help make their expedition a success. The Moon Pod Essay Contest is presented in support of NASA's Artemis program. The student challenge is part of NASA's efforts to engage the public in its missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA is returning to the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation. Working with its partners throughout the Artemis program, the agency will fine-tune precision landing technologies and develop new mobility capabilities that allow robots and crew to travel greater distances and explore new regions of the Moon. Entries are due Dec. 17. Visit the contest page for other important program dates. ED MARKS NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK Earlier in November the country celebrated National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Now in its sixth year, NAW brings together business, labor, education, and other critical partners to showcase the impact apprenticeship programs have on closing the skills gap for the American workforce. NAW also gives employers, including sponsors and providers, the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices so that career seekers can learn more about the benefits of apprenticeship and the programs that are available in their communities. The Department of Labor’s NAW site offers many event and proclamation resources, as well as reports from previous years. The President issued a proclamation on NAW 2020, encouraging “individuals, business leaders, and government officials to support hardworking Americans and their families through expanding apprenticeship education and training, recognizing the essential role apprenticeships play in sustaining our national economy.” Assistant Secretary Stump released a video, explaining the powerful impact and value of apprenticeships for students, employers, communities, and the education system. Since 2000, there has been a precipitous drop in participation in the labor force by youth ages 16-19 of all races and ethnicities. The event explored ideas to expand work-based learning opportunities for students. Upcoming Events RURAL LIBRARY SUMMIT The Rural Library Summit is a half-day celebration of the impact libraries have on the aspirations of young people and a recognition of their contribution to third grade reading outcomes, especially for students in rural communities. Research has shown that children who read on or above grade level in third grade triple their chances of attending college. The Summit will explore how libraries can grow their impact on third grade reading by leveraging community support and resources. Participants will be able to learn about and connect with a range of opportunities with regional and national organizations, including the newly launched Rural Library Fellowship. The program will support the efforts of 22 Fellows to engage in initiatives in their communities to increase third grade reading in their communities. Rural News TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RELEASES PROMOTING RURAL PROSPERITY IN AMERICA RESOURCE GUIDE The White House At the beginning of his Administration, President Trump made a commitment to promoting rural prosperity across the country. In April 2017, the President signed Executive Order 13790 - Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America - which established the Rural Prosperity Task Force chaired by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The Task Force identified over 100 recommendations spanning legislative, regulatory, and policy changes needed to help improve life in rural America. Building on the foundational work of the Task Force, on October 28, the White House released a rural prosperity resource guide for State and local officials and Tribal leaders. The resource guide - Promoting Rural Prosperity in America - demonstrates the Administration's historic investment in and support for rural America and outlines key programs across the Federal government to support rural prosperity and resiliency. The guide includes rural education resources available to K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. You can also find a helpful guide on natural disaster recovery and resilience. HHS DELIVERS 125 MILLION MASKS TO SUPPORT SAFE SCHOOL REOPENING On October 23, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education provided an update on the school mask initiative in support of the President’s safe reopening of schools. Launched in September by HHS’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the initiative is on track to distribute 125 million cloth masks to states and U.S. territories for distribution to schools by November 2020. These masks support students, teachers, and staff in public and private schools, with an emphasis on low-income or other high-needs students and schools providing in-person instruction. FCC ANNOUNCES KICKOFF OF GROUNDBREAKING $16 BILLION RURAL DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY FUND AUCTION FCCOn October 29, the Federal Communications Commission announced the start of bidding in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, which will target up to $16 billion to deploy networks to serve up to 10.25 million Americans that currently lack access to fixed broadband service meeting the Commission’s benchmark speeds. The auction attracted significant interest, with 386 providers qualified to bid, representing a more than 75% increase over the number that qualified for the Commission’s successful 2018 Connect America Phase II auction. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCES $43.3 MILLION TO CONTINUE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN REGION’S COAL-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES On October 14, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $43.3 million across 51 projects to support economic diversification in the Region’s coal-impacted communities. More than half of these investments will support recovery-to-work efforts or strengthen the Region’s broadband infrastructure. News from the Field HAPPILY ENGAGED LEARNERS Hills-Beaver Creek School District (H-BC) is located in Rock County in the far southwest corner of Minnesota. The district is bordered to the south by Iowa and to the west by South Dakota. Over the past four years Hills-Beaver Creek students have outperformed the state average on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments by an average of 20 percent in math and 15 percent in reading. On two occasions in past years the school has had 100% proficiency on statewide assessments in reading. This strong base of learning leads to successes in the secondary school that include high graduation rate and innovative new offerings like the Career Experience Opportunities (CEO) program to make students job and college ready. Read more about National Blue Ribbon School Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School... 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Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended Salmon Recovery Conference April 27th - 30th, 2021 Virtual Format Call for Abstracts We are now accepting abstracts for the 2021 Salmon Recovery Conference. Please consider the following when crafting your abstracts: Innovations we are using in partnerships, projects, communications, coordination, community involvement, funding, etc. Efforts to re-energize salmon recovery with the public, legislators, and government entities. Future salmon recovery efforts that define "Building a Movement". Economic benefits of ecosystem-based function and salmon recovery. The Salmon Recovery Conference values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has the objective of elevating the role and awareness of these principles and best practices and integrating these issues throughout the conference’s planning and implementation. Submission Deadline: EOD December 4th, 2020 (originally November 30th) About the Conference The 8th Biennial Salmon Recovery Conference, themed Building a Movement, is going virtual this spring. We invite you to join us for four, half-day sessions that will include the following: More than 100 Presenters Keynote Speakers Virtual Site Tours Networking Opportunities Exhibitor Opportunities Conference Theme The conference theme, Building a Movement, reflects where we are in the arc of recovery and the importance of coming together to grow our partnership base. Washington State needs to continue to build a movement to complete the work we began 20 years ago to recover Washington’s iconic salmon. Learn More and Propose an Abstract Salmon Recovery Conference | Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office P.O. 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Senator-elect Nobles will bring her perspective of experiencinghomelessness and the foster care system as a child, to her work in the Senate. Resident Action Project leaders who are sharing their own experiences withhomelessness and housing instability, and organizing their neighbors, to makechange. This year’s winner of the Nancy Amidei Movement Builder Award*. Stay Home Washington! Wednesday, December 2, 5:00-5:45pm.(Immediately followed by our annual member meeting until 6:15.) From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join us for Stay Home Washington! Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 11:50:07 AM From: Rachael Myers, Housing Alliance Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 11:50:02 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join us for Stay Home Washington! 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 There's no cost to attend, but participants will be invited to make a donation to support our work for housing justice. Register Here! I hope you’ll join us. By staying home this year, you won’t just help flatten the curve, you’ll help make it possible for others to stay safe and warm, in an affordable home, in the future. In gratitude, ~rachael Rachael MyersExecutive Director *The Nancy Amidei Movement Builder award recognizes an advocate who isimpacting their community and helping to build the movement to ensure thateveryone in Washington has access to a safe, healthy, affordable home. In 2015,we recognized Nancy with a much-deserved Lifetime Achievement award andwere proud to announce the Movement Builder award named in her honor. Nancy Amidei is a longtime advocate for basic needs and ending poverty, and is a hero and mentor to many of us at the Housing Alliance and the Action Fund. You can learn more about Nancy and her work here. View this email in your web browser Unsubscribe From:Kurt Beardslee, Wild Fish Conservancy To:jeffbocc Subject:We"re taking our challenge of Cooke"s new net pen proposal straight to WA"s Supreme Court. Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 2:39:54 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. We're taking our challenge of Cooke's new net pen proposal straight to WA's Supreme Court Wild Fish Enthusiast, Cooke Aquaculture, the company responsible for releasing over 250,000 nonnative and viral-infected Atlantic salmon into our public waters, will face another challenge in their attempt to begin raising domesticated steelhead in their Puget Sound net pens. Today, Wild Fish Conservancy and our partners filed an appeal taking our challenge over the approval of Cooke's new net pen proposal straight to the WA Supreme Court. This decision comes in response to an unfortunate but not unexpected ruling by a lower court to uphold a permit granted to Cooke by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and to defer to the agency's misguided decision to greenlight the company's project without conducting a comprehensive scientific review of the risks and impacts posed to Puget Sound's ecosystem. Photo by WA Department of Fish and Wildlife Last February, Wild Fish Conservancy and co-counsel at the Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Food Safety, and Friends of the Earth, filed a lawsuit against WDFW for violating state law by permitting Cooke's new proposal without requiring a comprehensive environmental impact statement (EIS) that would have fully analyzed the risks posed to wild fish, water quality, and the overall health of Puget Sound. In early November, a lower Court ruled they did not have the scientific expertise necessary to overrule WDFW's opinion. As a result, the Judge was unable to consider the merits of our lawsuit, deferring to WDFW on the very decision and underlying scientific review being challenged by our lawsuit. The WA Supreme Court, with its increased capabilities and resources, will be far more capable and prepared to address the Read Today's Press Release technical merits of our case. The science and law are on our side. Wild Fish Conservancy, our attorneys, and our legal partners all remain more confident than ever that when the science and the merits of this case are considered, we will prevail. Our initial lawsuit and today's appeal echo the calls of thousands of members of the public, including six Tribal Nations, salmon and killer whale experts, commercial and recreational fishing groups, and even other regulatory agencies, all urging WDFW to do their due diligence and conduct an EIS that fully analyzes the potential environmental impacts before making a decision on whether or not to permit this new project. As it stands, WDFW's current deficient environmental review sets an unacceptably low bar for what level of risk and uncertainty are acceptable when it comes to making decisions with the potential to endanger the health of Puget Sound. We refuse to allow the science to be ignored. Thank you to our members, funders, and partners for your continued support. To our shared future success, Kurt Beardslee Executive Director Wild Fish Conservancy We need your help to finish this fight. We’ve checked off some major accomplishments when it comes to protecting wild salmon, killer whales, and the health of Puget Sound from industrial open-water net pens. Truth be told, none of this success would have been possible without you. Wild Fish Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible. Sign the Petition to Take Back Our Sound Donate Today wildfishconservancy.org oursound-oursalmon.org WFC's campaign to protect Puget Sound form industrial net pen aquaculture. View this email in your browser 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. Friends of JCHS, Governor Inslee's latest mandate has instructed all museums to close once again for the safety of our communities as COVID-19 cases are increasing across the state. JCHS Trustees and Staff have made the difficult decision to remain closed through March 2021. As you may have noted in our last newsletter, we were planning to open a new exhibition in the Ferguson Gallery this winter, Peggy Smith- Venturi: Unwrapped. That exhibition is now scheduled for April 2021. We will continue to update you monthly around any changes as we approach re-opening in the spring, but all upcoming virtual programs remain on the From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Museum Closed Through March 2021 Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 2:44:40 PM From: Shelly Leavens Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:42:24 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Museum Closed Through March 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. calendar as scheduled. From all of us at JCHS, we wish you a safe & enjoyable holiday this week and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming AHA! Auction Toast on Nov 29, and upcoming virtual programs. Shelly Leavens Executive Director You can fuel our work through the closure with your charitable contributions, gift memberships, and participation in the AHA! Auction, Nov 29 - Dec 6. We have more ideas for ways you can get involved with JCHS in the upcoming December enews as well, so stay tuned. As always, we would love to hear from you. Don't hesitate to reach out with ideas, stories, love notes, and research requests while we are closed. Thank you! Email Copyright © 2020 Jefferson County Historical Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a valuable member of our community. 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Click Here federal-policy-feed_969768.png NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | NACo.org/coronavirus NOVEMBER 23, 2020 NACo resource: Key considerations for counties in COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans Last Call: Help NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action The COVID Relief Now Coalition consists of nearly 300 major public and private sector groups, including NACo, calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan COVID economic relief package. Please help the coalition gather information to support our advocacy efforts by taking this brief survey. The county results from this survey will be particularly valuable to NACo's county-specific advocacy and research efforts as we seek to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on county governments. TAKE THE SURVEY | ABOUT THE COALITION Watch Recording: NACo and NYSAC host virtual press conference on COVID-19 Today, NACo and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) hosted a virtual press conference with Democratic and Republican county leaders to discuss the need to turn down the heated rhetoric and put partisanship aside to defeat the COVID resurgence. County leaders also called for a bipartisan federal relief package that acknowledges counties' vast responsibilities and delivers direct, flexible aid to counties of all sizes. WATCH RECORDING READ: ROUTE FIFTY: COUNTY LEADERS URGE BIPARTISAN DEAL ON FEDERAL COVID RELIEF NACo launches COVID-19 vaccine distribution toolkit NACo launches COVID-19 vaccine distribution toolkit The toolkit provides counties with the resources needed to begin planning for an equitable distribution of a COVID- 19 vaccine, and contains key information on state plans, federal guidance and county examples in distribution planning. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES NACo webinar: Counties and COVID-19 vaccine planning TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 3 P.M. EST As key administrators of the local health and human services safety net, counties will play an integral role in the planning and eventual distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. Hear from county leaders about how they are using Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars to support local public health entities in preparation for the administration of a vaccine. REGISTER HERE FDA publishes new information about vaccine development and review process, announces meeting to discuss EUA for Pfizer vaccine Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new information on the development, review and authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, including a vaccine development 101 and an overview of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process. The agency also announced that it has scheduled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee on December 10 to discuss the request for EUA of a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, Inc. READ MORE Treasury Secretary Mnuchin requests Federal Reserve return Municipal Liquidity Facility funds On November 19, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Chairman requesting that any unused funds from the Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF) be returned to the U.S. Treasury. The MLF, established under the CARES Act, is currently set to expire on December 31 and serves as a vital backstop for the municipal market and counties that are already struggling due to the pandemic. To date, the amount returned to the Treasury would be $455 billion dollars. READ MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) SPOTLIGHT VACCINE DISTRIBUTION Hamilton County, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio With a portion of its CRF funds, Hamilton County purchased two walk-in freezers and a walk-in refrigerator for the storage of COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. The county identified a secure location for vaccine storage and purchased a security system, a backup power system and a backup refrigeration system. LEARN MORE Mille Lacs County, Minn.Mille Lacs County, Minn. Mille Lacs County allocated a portion of its CRF sub-allocation to purchase a trailer, supplies and a vehicle in an effort with the Minnesota Department of Public Health to prepare for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. This equipment would be used for large-scale testing and vaccination sites intended to vaccinate about 20,000 citizens across the county. LEARN MORE To find additional examples of how counties are investing federal CRF dollars, visit NACo’s CRF resource hub. HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING Counties sound alarm about holidays, ‘COVID-19 fatigue’ Getting through to residents after eight months of the pandemic is difficult but necessary as caseloads increase and holidays pose a threat to spread the coronavirus. READ MORE Counties address pandemic housing needs Counties have used CARES Act funding to keep people in their homes and provide safe housing to those experiencing homelessness. READ MORE NKN_Banner_collection-covid_1729564.png DEC 1 Counties and COVID-19 Vaccine Planning: How Counties are Investing Coronavirus Relief Fund Dollars DECEMBER 1 | 3 - 4 P.M. EST REGISTER DEC 4 County Eviction Series: The Eviction Crisis Today and Projections for the Future DECEMBER 4 | 2 - 3 P.M. EST REGISTER DEC 11 NACo Cyberattack Simulation DECEMBER 11 | 2 - 3 P.M. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: New relief funds for restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and fitness centers! Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 4:05:24 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:02:19 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: New relief funds for restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and fitness centers! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton, RE: NEW RELEIF FUNDS FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, BOWLING ALLEYS, AND FITNESS CENTERS! Clallam EDC is compiling a list of businesses that are impacted by the most recent shutdown order. If your business has been impacted, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Even if you have received grant funding you may still be eligible! I look forward to hearing from you! 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 Director@ForksWA.com From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Press Release: Port Townsend No Water Contact Advisory Removed Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 4:48:59 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png From: Liz Anderson Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:48:55 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: #Environmental Health; #Health Clinic and Admin; BOH_Public; Philip Morley Subject: Press Release: Port Townsend No Water Contact Advisory Removed Good afternoon, Please see the press release “Port Townsend No Water Contact Advisory Removed” at the following link: https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=610 Thank you, Liz Liz Anderson Gender Pronouns: she/her/hers Web Maintenance & Digital Communications Specialist, Public Health Assistant Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-9400 x405 landerson@co.jefferson.wa.us | https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/ Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Jefferson County CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Recognizing David Sullivan Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 11:09:27 PM From: ALISE MOSS VETICA Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 11:08:39 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Greg Brotherton Cc: Deborah G Pedersen Subject: Recognizing David Sullivan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Kate and Greg, A great idea was presented by Deborah Pedersen that the JCD recognize District 2 County Commissioner (David Sullivan) for his service to our community. In the past, we used our JCD holiday party as an occasion to bestow a gift, and make a few speeches, for outgoing commissioner Kathleen Kler - and presented her with a gift certificate to a lodge and spa. We won't be able to have a public gathering this season, but we still can recognize David in some way (virtually), and whatever we do - we would like his peers to be involved. We were wondering if you had any thoughts on how we could recognize David Sullivan - any ideas on this or a gift for him? I would need your response soon so I can present it at our e-board meeting. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving and be safe! Alise Alise Moss Vetica, MBA-MHM Vice Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party 360-344-2441 (home) 775-224-4445 (cell) "People say they care, but do they care enough? Do they care enough to get involved in the process to bring change? Do they care enough to make a difference? Taking action to make a difference is the true measure of our moral compass." - Alise Moss Vetica - From:Payne, Dontae (GOV) Subject:Governor Inslee press conference Tuesday in Olympia Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:52:14 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning, Gov. Jay Inslee will address the media today via streaming video and telephone for a conversation with health care providers about their experiences working through the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor will be joined by: Dr. Nathan Schlicher, president, Washington State Medical Association Betsy Scott, RN, vice president, SEIU 1199 The governor will be joined by Secretary of Health John Wiesman to take questions following the discussion. The healthcare professionals will not be available for Q&A. Tuesday, November 24 2:30 PM - Media availability The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. Help us share trusted sources of information on COVID-19: Washington Department of Health coronavirus webpage | CDC’s coronavirus website | Governor’s COVID-19 resource website. If you have specific questions that cannot be answered by these resources, you can call the Washington Department of Health’s public call center at 1- 800-525-0127, then wait and press #. Dontae Payne, MPA Regional Representative – South Sound & Olympic Peninsula |Office of Governor Jay Inslee (he/him/his) Cell: 360-867-8914 www.governor.wa.gov | dontae.payne@gov.wa.gov Email communications with state employees are public records and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: [New post] Rider Alert: #2 Fort Worden Deviation Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:19:39 AM From: Jefferson Transit Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:19:28 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: [New post] Rider Alert: #2 Fort Worden Deviation CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Lisa Bradley posted: "#2 Fort Worden Deviation Cherry Street is Closed 11/24/2020 the #2 Fort Worden will deviate as follows: Right on W Street leaving Fort Worden Left on Redwood Left on O Street Right on Fir and back on route If you have any questions please call Cus" New post on Jefferson Transit Rider Alert: #2 Fort Worden Deviation by Lisa Bradley #2 Fort Worden Deviation Cherry Street is Closed 11/24/2020 the #2 Fort Worden will deviate as follows: Right on W Street leaving Fort Worden Left on Redwood Left on O Street Right on Fir and back on route If you have any questions please call Customer Service at 360-385-4777 Lisa Bradley | November 24, 2020 at 9:18 am | URL: https://jeffersontransit.com/?p=23379 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/2020/11/24/rider-alert-2-fort-worden-deviation/ Tuesday, November 24 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | November 24, 2020 Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 11:00:14 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:59:47 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID-19 News | November 24, 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 COVID-19 Disease Transmission Exceedingly High in Washington: Three-Day Cumulative Total for Cases is Over 6,000 The message from health officials with the Washington State Department of Health has not changed: disease transmission is widespread throughout Washington state and we are at the highest risk we have been at throughout the entire pandemic. Case counts, hospitalizations, and other metrics are all increasing at this time. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL NACo Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Toolkit The toolkit provides counties with the resources needed to begin planning for an equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, and contains key information on state plans, federal guidance and county examples in distribution planning. Read more Weekly Federal Report Washington continued to set records for new daily cases. Washington is in the red zone for cases, indicating 101 or more new cases per 100,000 population, with the 43rd highest rate in the country. Washington is in the yellow zone for test positivity, indicating a rate between 5.0% and 7.9%, with the 41st highest rate in the country. Read more STATE Inslee Announces Additional COVID-19 Financial Support Governor Inslee announced additional financial support funds for families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Lisa Brown, Department of Commerce director, for the announcement. Read more Inslee Announces Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees to Help Restaurants Governor Jay Inslee announced a new cap on fees charged to restaurants by third- party delivery platforms, such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates and others. Read more A Letter from Governor Inslee to Religious and Faith Leaders During the last several months, religious leaders have provided invaluable support, solace, and guidance. For many in our state, worship is an essential part of life and community and has helped individuals cope with the trauma and stress that COVID has created. Governor Inslee is committed to working with all of our religious and faith leaders to ensure that they can provide these invaluable services in a safe and healthy environment for all. Read more PUBLIC HEALTH Department of Health Temporarily Pauses Reporting of Negative COVID-19 Test Results The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is asking the state’s laboratories that conduct the largest volume of tests to temporarily stop sending individual negative COVID-19 test results, and instead send us the aggregate number of negative test results per day. During this time, our dashboards will report positive cases each day, but not the total number of daily tests or percent positive. Read more NOTEWORTHY State Lawmakers Differ on Whether Special Session is Needed or Wait Until January As a new legislative session nears, some members are advocating for a special session to be called this year instead of waiting until January 2021. It should be “really focused on the pandemic (for) both the health emergency and the economic emergency,” said majority leader Sen. Andy Billig (D). “And we know, of course, that we’re not going to have economic success until we get the pandemic under control.” Read more COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violators Cited and Fined for Mask Violations As the number of COVID-19 cases grows in Washington, so does the number of complaints about workplaces violating state Safe Start and masking requirements. Complaints about possible violations are up substantially this week after Governor Inslee announced new restrictions to help curtail the growing pandemic. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS November 30, 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:tprosys@gmail.com To:jeffbocc Subject:Final: Ferry Service Economic Impact Analysis Report (Hovee) Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:42:11 PM Attachments:Port Townsend Ferry Economic Impact Analysis (11-24-20).pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. FYI, attached is the final report, incorporating changes made by Hovee after discussions with the Port of Port Townsend, myself, and others. Tom Thiersch Chair, Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC), Port Townsend terminal tprosys@gmail.com P SAVE PAPER - Please do not print this email unless absolutely necessary. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:10:12 PM From: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:09:58 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Cc: Kate Dean; Philip Morley; Philip Hunsucker; John Huntington; David Sullivan; James Kennedy; barteclark51@gmail.com; tomsprandel@pm.me; plbirch20@gmail.com; chspag12@gmail.com; djurca@helsell.com; wightllc@gmail.com; Richard Grieves Subject: RE: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise cautionwhen opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greg, Yes, I have December 2 at 10:00 AM on my calendar. Thank you. Regards, Bert ----- Original Message -----From: Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>To: bertl@cablespeed.comCc: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us>, Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>, Philip Hunsucker <PHunsucker@co.jefferson.wa.us>, John Huntington <john.huntington@atg.wa.gov>, David Sullivan <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>, James Kennedy <JKennedy@co.jefferson.wa.us>, barteclark51@gmail.com,tomsprandel@pm.me, plbirch20@gmail.com, chspag12@gmail.com,djurca@helsell.com, wightllc@gmail.com, Richard Grieves<griever@cablespeed.com>Sent: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:22:14 -0500 (EST)Subject: RE: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status Greetings Bert, I can meet virtually with you and others next week. How about 10 AM on Wednesday, 12/2? I can send a virtual meeting room out to everyone, Greg Brotherton Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9100 gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us From: bertl@cablespeed.com <bertl@cablespeed.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:18 PM To: Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Philip Hunsucker <PHunsucker@co.jefferson.wa.us>; John Huntington <john.huntington@atg.wa.gov>; David Sullivan <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; James Kennedy <JKennedy@co.jefferson.wa.us>; barteclark51@gmail.com; tomsprandel@pm.me; plbirch20@gmail.com; chspag12@gmail.com; djurca@helsell.com; wightllc@gmail.com; Richard Grieves <griever@cablespeed.com> Subject: Re: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Subject: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status Greg, Unfortunately, this subject was not discussed at the 11/13/20 SBCA BOD meeting - would it be possible to arrange a teleconference meeting between you and a dozen Port Ludlow residents, to further discuss the future of the Port Ludlow MPR Development Agreement. Let me know if there is a convenient time the week after Thanksgiving, and I will set itup. Regards, Bert Sent: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:06:59 -0500 (EST) Subject: Port Ludlow / Jefferson County Development agreement status Greg, I understand you will be participating in the SBCA BOD meeting tomorrow via phone. As you may recall, on several occasions I have asked you to review and comment on the status of the Port Ludlow MPR Development Agreement. Perhaps you could address that issue tomorrow. The original Development Agreement (May 2000) was for a term of twenty years (2020). Then, in 2013, was extended by five years to 2025. As you know, the build-out of the Port Ludlow MPR has been a dismal failure. At its present rate, we are looking at a 2055 completion! Unfortunately, the long promised ‘most desirable Resort Destination in the Pacific Northwest’ has not been delivered. This failure by the Developer has cost Jefferson County the potential loss of millions of dollars in revenue (sales tax, property tax, excise taxes - not to mention thousands of jobs and tourist dollars). What have you and the County done to address these issues? Can you please explain why our neighboring Counties (Kitsap and Clallam) have robust growth in revenue, business, real estate developments and jobs, while Jefferson County continues to be anti-business, anti-jobs and remains a financial disaster? Jefferson County is a party to the Development Agreement, and after twenty years of broken promises, the Port Ludlow community deserves answers and some accountability. Talk to you tomorrow. Regards, Bert Loomis 235 Edgewood, Dr. Port Ludlow, WA 98365 360-437-0901 home 360-215-0277 cell Port Ludlow (PLA) May 15, 2013 “Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) core mission is to build and develop The Master Plan Resort Community of Port Ludlow into the most desirable resort destination in the Pacific Northwest.” “PLA met with the Board of County Commissioners in Port Townsend this Monday, to finalize an extension of their Development Agreement with Jefferson County. The extension was approved and provides PLA with an additional five years within their development agreement, which is now set to expire in 2025.” “PLA has approximately 400 remaining lots to build and develop within the Master Plan Resort (MPR) of Port Ludlow and has an option to acquire additional lots adjacent to the MPR.” /. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Peter Bahls To:jeffbocc Cc:Philip Morley Subject:Dabob Bay Natural Area expansion - support letters from Tribes, Shellfish, conservation groups Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:07:37 PM Attachments:Expansion of Dabob Bay NA Joint Letter Nov 20 2020.pdf Baywaters Shellfish support letter Nov 22 2020.pdf Taylor Shellfish Dabob Bay Natural Area Expansion.pdf Port Gamble S"Klallam Tribe letter Dabob Nov 16 2020.pdf Jamestown S"Klallam Tribe letter Dabob Bay Nov 19 2020.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Honorable Board of County Commissioners: FYI - Attached are letters from Tribes, shellfish companies, and local and statewide conservation groups urging DNR to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area to protect globally rare forest types and minimize impact to Trust lands and beneficiaries. Hope to talk with you soon. Peter Bahls, Executive Director Northwest Watershed Institute 3407 Eddy Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-6786 www.nwwatershed.org From:Montgomery, Monica Subject:No Jefferson MRC Meeting in December Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:50:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson MRC Collaborators, Supporters, and Interested Parties - In place of our monthly meeting scheduled for December 1, 2020, the MRC will be holding a staff- and member-only Annual Retreat to plan our work for the next year. Please join us at our next public meeting in the new year on January 5, 2021. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season, Monica Montgomery Water Programs Coordinator Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and WSU Extension 121 Oak Bay Rd., Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360.379.5610 x230 https://www.jeffersonmrc.org/ Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jefferson County Extension Office is currently closed to the public and all Extension programming is being delivered virtually, postponed or cancelled. We are supporting efforts to keep our communities safe and healthy and monitoring guidance from local, state and federal officials. We will re- open the office when it is safe to do so. Staff is available via email, telephone and video-conference. Contact information is available at our website: http://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson Please take care of yourselves and each other. We will see you soon. From:Payne, Dontae (GOV) Subject:Governor"s Office: Faith-based Organizations COVID-19 Requirements Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:14:08 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Religious Leaders COVID-19 Guidance.pdf Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon, I wanted to pass along this letter (see attachment) from Governor Inslee to faith leaders and religious communities for the holiday season. To my knowledge, this letter was sent out to several faith leaders and organizations throughout the state, but I wanted to share it with local leaders in case it has not reached some communities. In the second paragraph of the letter is a link, which takes you to updated (11/16/20) COVID-19 requirements for faith communities. Please share it with your contacts as you deem appropriate. If you have any questions regarding requirements and restrictions, please reach out to RaShelle Davis, Senior Policy Advisor on Civil & Human Rights at rashelle.davis@gov.wa.gov Please be safe and healthy. Happy Holidays, Dontae Help us share trusted sources of information on COVID-19: Washington Department of Health coronavirus webpage | CDC’s coronavirus website | Governor’s COVID-19 resource website. If you have specific questions that cannot be answered by these resources, you can call the Washington Department of Health’s public call center at 1- 800-525-0127, then wait and press #. 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You will need a web browser and speakers to watch and listen to the presentation. Information on joining Teams will be posted on the webpage before the meeting. https://bit.ly/bluemtn121020 The public can provide written questions, comments and suggestions during the meeting, and until December 25, 2020. More information can be found on the project webpage at: http://bit.ly/PalousePlan For additional information, or if you need special accommodations for the meeting contact Laura Moxham at planning@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8649. Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY/Voice communication. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Help | Contact Us | Subscribe This email was sent to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Parksand Recreation Commission 1111 Israel Road S.W. · Tumwater · WA 98501-6512 From:cheebo To:jeffbocc Subject:Another tax Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:41:01 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I read the article in 11/25 PDN regarding a tax increase for housing in Jefferson County. The example was if you spend $1,000.00 the tax will cost 1.00. According to Kate Dean, her comment "if you can afford a 1,000 purchase, another dollar is not much of a difference". Pretty smug comment and I didnt appreciate it. Kate Dean doesn't know every citizen's situation. My question is if you spend less than $1,000.00 is this tax still in effect? The article made it appear that only if your purchase is 1,000.00 or more. Or every purchase I make in Jefferson County will be taxed with this NEW and EVER INCREASING tax??? If this is the case, Kate Dean's quote is not true. I would appreciate clarification. I am a retiree that lives on a fixed income. Jefferson County is ALWAYS raising our taxes in every possible way. With the pandemic going on, many of us are struggling already and another tax (no matter how small) affects us. I am scared to add up all the tax increases the State and County have implemented in the last 5 years. Didnt the County vote NO on paying extra taxes for affordable housing? Is this a loop hole? If this is approved, I will start shopping in Clallam and Kitsap County. Thank you for your time on this matter. Kathy Weatherman Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From:Jason Victor Serinus To:jeffbocc Subject:Comment re: the Affordable Housing Tax Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:59:26 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, Thank you so much for the Affordable Housing Tax proposal. I heartily support this modest tax. How many years has it been since David Faber and Amy Howard were elected to the Port Townsend City Council in the hope that they would be able to lead the way forward with an Affordable Housing Initiative? Yet despite multiple efforts, little if any new affordable housing initiatives have succeeded. The current situation, which sees multiple long-time residents begging for new housing on social media before being forced to move elsewhere is demoralizing, dehumanizing, and unsustainable. The thought that our new residents will primarily consist of well-financed retirees and young IT professionals working from home threatens to fundamentally change the nature of Jefferson County, with Port Townsend becoming a “bedroom community” surrounded by suburban towns filled with commuters. Here’s hoping this initiative meets with success. jason victor serinus Port Townsend — Jason Victor Serinus http://www.jasonserinus.com (He/his and Jason or Jason Victor rather than Mr. or Sir) • Music and audiophile critic: Stereophile, Seattle Times, San Francisco Classical Voice, Classical Voice North America, Seattle Symphony, Port Townsend Leader, Bay Area Reporter, American Record Guide, AudioStream, Stanford Live, Opera Now, Gay City News, Copper, Opera News, Carnegie Hall... • Whistler Extraordinaire: The Voice of Woodstock in “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown” • "The Pavarotti of Pucker" • Member, Port Townsend Arts Commission "Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." — Elie Wiesel "This is a time to remember all of us who are LGBTQ. It’s a time to stand out and be proud, to parade who we are, to celebrate and to let them know we will not be silenced, we will not be stopped, we will not go back into the closet. Together, we will love.” — JVS at our Orlando Massacre Support Rally in Port Townsend, WA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Voter Fraud in Wa State. Please Help. Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:02:01 PM Attachments:Washington Election Integrity Coalition United Press Release Nov 23 2020.docx From: Evans, Richard Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:01:33 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: rogerh@co.adams.wa.us; johnm@co.adams.wa.us; terryt@co.adams.wa.us; cseubert@co.asotin.wa.us; bshinn@co.asotin.wa.us; cwhitman@co.asotin.wa.us; jim.beaver@co.benton.wa.us; jerome.delvin@co.benton.wa.us; shon.small@co.benton.wa.us; bob.bugert@co.chelan.wa.us; doug.england@co.chelan.wa.us; kevin.overbay@co.chelan.wa.us; rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us; mozias@co.clallam.wa.us; bpeach@co.clallam.wa.us; john.blom@clark.wa.gov; temple.lentz@clark.wa.gov; gary.medvigy@clark.wa.gov; julie.olson2@clark.wa.gov; eileen.quiring@clark.wa.gov; Charles_Amerein@co.columbia.wa.us; Ryan_Rundell@co.columbia.wa.us; mike_talbott@co.columbia.wa.us; gardnerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us; mortensena@co.cowlitz.wa.us; weberd@co.cowlitz.wa.us; ksteinburg@co.douglas.wa.us; mstraub@co.douglas.wa.us; dsutton@co.douglas.wa.us; ndavis@co.ferry.wa.us; jexner@co.ferry.wa.us; hhambleton@co.ferry.wa.us; cdidier@co.franklin.wa.us; rkoch@co.franklin.wa.us; bpeck@co.franklin.wa.us; jdixon@co.garfield.wa.us; bjohnson@co.garfield.wa.us; wmccabe@co.garfield.wa.us; ccarter@grantcountywa.gov; rstevens@grantcountywa.gov; thtaylor@grantcountywa.gov; wcormier@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; vraines@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; rross@co.grays-harbor.wa.us; Jill.Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; H.Price_Johnson@islandcountywa.gov; J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: Voter Fraud in Wa State. Please Help. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners. I, and thousands possibly millions of other citizens of The State of Washington believe that voter fraud occurred during the 2020 general election. This not only happened in The State of Washington, but also in other states in the USA. I know have probably heard many stories already and are probably swamped with calls, letters, and e-mails. But I & others honestly believe that this issue is true and quite scary! I have attached a document from the Washington Election Integrity Coalition United (WEICU), in which my friend runs. This document explains many details regarding the voter fraud in the 2020 general election. I hope that you, and possibly others can help the citizens of The State of Washington and possibly the USA with this matter. We as citizens cannot be manipulated by fraud and it is 100% wrong on all parts! Action definitely needs to be taken! Thank you for everything you do for the citizens of The State of Washington. Feel free to contact me if you wish! From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: County News Now – November 24, 2020 Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:42:52 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:41:09 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: County News Now – November 24, 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 November 24, 2020 Counties sound alarm about holidays, ‘COVID-19 fatigue’ Counties sound alarm about holidays, ‘COVID-19 fatigue’ Getting through to residents after eight months of the pandemic is difficult but necessary as caseloads go up and holidays pose a threat to spread the coronavirus. READ MORE Salesforce for Government Pennsylvania mail-in ballot count was ‘just all hands on deck’ Per state law, election officials were unable to start the count, or even open ballots, until 7 a.m. on Election Day. Read more Counties address pandemic housing needs Counties have used CARES Act funding to keep people in their homes and provided safe housing for the homeless. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Standards Connect from American National Standards Institute Legislative Updates Treasury Secretary Mnuchin requests Federal Reserve return Municipal Liquidity Facility funds The Municipal Liquidity Facility was established to give eligible cities, counties and states access to critical funding during the pandemic. Read more Biden-Harris transition team announces COVID- 19 Advisory Board The panel is composed of thirteen scientists and public health experts who will advise the incoming Biden administration on various facets of COVID-19 mitigation including infection surges, ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy, and working to distribute a vaccine efficiently and equitably. Read more Counties urge Congress to extend TANF program NACo joined a coalition of state and local government associations urging Congress to authorize a one-year extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program through Dec. 31, 2021. Read more MORE NEWS The Modern Sewer Solution SPONSORED CONTENT The Modern Sewer Solution Prelos is a pressurized liquid-only sewer that’s based on Orenco’s four decades of community sewering experience. Prelos uses small-diameter, shallow-bury pipe that significantly lowers the cost and disruption of sewer installation. Read more The Latest From NACo Last Call: Help NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action The COVID Relief Now Coalition consists of nearly 300 major public and private sector groups, including NACo, calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan COVID economic relief package. Please help the coalition gather information to support our advocacy efforts by taking this brief survey. The county results from this survey will be particularly valuable to NACo's county-specific advocacy and research efforts as we seek to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on county governments. NKN_Banner_collection_CN-now(1)_1729551.png DEC 1 WEBINAR Counties and COVID-19 Vaccine Planning: How Counties are Investing Coronavirus Relief Fund Dollars 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST DEC 3 WEBINAR Using Evidence to Make Strategic Budget Cuts 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 4 WEBINAR County Eviction Series: The Eviction Crisis Today and Projections for the Future 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 10 MEETING LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST DEC 11 WEBINAR NACo Cyberattack Simulation 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MORE EVENTS 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:Muyo Swanson To:jeffbocc Subject:Tax increase Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:56:46 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning, Kate Dean feels an increase to the sales and use tax is not a big deal because if you can afford to spend $1000.00 another dollar is not much of a difference. But when you start adding all the added taxes/ special assessments from both the city & the county to our home owners bills (water, garbage collection etc ) a dollar is a big . Kenneth Swanson 5210 Hendricks Street Port Townsend, WA Muyoswanson@gmail.com From:Howard Teas To:jeffbocc Subject:new housing tax Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:08:46 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I think the idea of the housing tax is a very good one. It would deal with a very real local problem. However, how will the money be protected from inappropriate spending. There are several local projects showing a pathetic lack of oversight. They show how easily money is currently being misspent, and the blatant lack of financial oversight. Cherry Street is a perfect example. At present, it is sitting cold, moulding, and unfinished. The project was started years ago, and it is still unfinished. If the project was important enough to spend $250,000 to get it started, Where is the money to finish it, and when will it be done and lived in? The other is nonexistent oversight of PDA. Large sums have been spent inappropriately, and the whole program is in serious financial trouble, with the county apparently on the hook for loans to save their sorry asses. If you want our money, show a framework that will direct the money to projects that can be completed, both within budget and on time. Howard Teas Chimacum From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Recognizing David Sullivan Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:04:09 AM From: ALISE MOSS VETICA Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:03:29 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton Cc: Deborah G Pedersen Subject: Re: Recognizing David Sullivan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Great! I have also heard back from Greg as well. Just a reminder that JCD is having it's executive Board Meeting next Monday, November 30th (at that meeting I will put forth a motion for funding for a gift and that recognition takes place at the Reorg meeting) - our Reorg meeting is on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at 10 am on Zoom, and it is here that we would want to recognize David. Alise Alise Moss Vetica, MBA-MHM Vice Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party 360-344-2441 (home) "People say they care, but do they care enough? Do they care enough to get involved in the process to bring change? Do they care enough to make a difference? Taking action to make a difference is the true measure of our moral compass." - Alise Moss Vetica - On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:44 AM Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> wrote: Hi Alise, Thanks for reaching out. Greg and I agree that this is important. He is going to talk to Vida and I am going to talk to Philip M to start giving some thought to how to do this from the County’s end. Let’s touch base in a week or two. Thank you, Kate Kate Dean Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9100 kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us From: ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 11:09 PM To: Kate Dean <kdeanconsulting@gmail.com>; Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Greg Brotherton <gregory.brotherton@gmail.com>; Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Deborah G Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> Subject: Recognizing David Sullivan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Kate and Greg, A great idea was presented by Deborah Pedersen that the JCD recognize District 2 County Commissioner (David Sullivan) for his service to our community. In the past, we used our JCD holiday party as an occasion to bestow a gift, and make a few speeches, for outgoing commissioner Kathleen Kler - and presented her with a gift certificate to a lodge and spa. We won't be able to have a public gathering this season, but we still can recognize David in some way (virtually), and whatever we do - we would like his peers to be involved. We were wondering if you had any thoughts on how we could recognize David Sullivan - any ideas on this or a gift for him? I would need your response soon so I can present it at our e- board meeting. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving and be safe! Alise Alise Moss Vetica, MBA-MHM Vice Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party 360-344-2441 (home) 775-224-4445 (cell) "People say they care, but do they care enough? Do they care enough to get involved in the process to bring change? Do they care enough to make a difference? Taking action to make a difference is the true measure of our moral compass." - Alise Moss Vetica - ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Happenings from Port Ludlow Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:03:41 AM From: The Resort at Port Ludlow Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:03:30 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: Happenings from Port Ludlow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. PACKAGES | UPCOMING EVENTS | GIFT CARDS Follow Us ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ December 2020 ~ Happenings at the Resort Greetings from Port Ludlow, Happy Holidays! There are many ways we are thankful this year – yes, even during the pandemic. First, we are thankful to all of you that stayed at the Inn. We’ve truly enjoyed serving you! This also allowed us to support our staff and their families, who we are also grateful for. We are thankful for the CDC guidance to ensure we are doing our part to reduce COVID- 19. We are thankful for our staff and their continued diligence to keep our spaces cleaned and for the care of you while you are visiting. Trip Advisor has recognized us for many years for excellence. Finally, we are thankful for our rural location and our closeness to nature. With over 30 miles of trails, not matter the weather, one is able to get outside. Our area has no stop lights – the deer are our lights. Time slows down here, which allows us to reconnect socially, even while we continue to physical distance. From our family to yours – we hope your day is filled with love, laughter and gratitude (even if it is by facetime, zoom or phone). See you soon. Happy Thanksgiving. Cheers, Dan Ratigan General Manager Need some gift ideas? Here is just a sample of some of the items you can pick up at the Inn. There are also great gifts at the Marina and Golf Shop. If you can't get to us, we may be able to take your order over the phone. #supportlocalbusiness #shoplocal Cyber Monday Special This Cyber Monday, Nov. 30, receive a bonus $5 gift card for every $50 gift card purchased on our website. Gift cards are redeemable throughout the Resort-- at the Inn, Fireside Restaurant, Golf Course and Marina. The Inn 360.437.7000 // reservations@portludlowresort.com Book a Room The resort was very clean and friendly. Our room had a cozy fireplace and a jacuzzi tub. The view of the harbor was great and the Resort is close to so many other places to see. We really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Book your own two night staycation and enjoy 25% off!* Call in and let our staff know you want to book the "Staycation" special or visit our website to make your reservation using Package ID: "STAY" *Must book two consecutive nights to receive discount, valid until March 30, 2021. New Years Eve Enjoy a quiet, relaxed yet refined dinner from our Farm to Table New Year’s Special Menu or Chefs Tasting menu. We will start out all guests with a taste of bubbles and a special bite. *If restaurant is still closed for indoor dining, we will offer limited outdoor dining and takeout to enjoy in your room. Stay over in our cozy guest rooms and start the New Year off with a breakfast the following morning. Package includes: One night accommodation $100 dining voucher and reservations at the Fireside and breakfast for two on New Year’s Day. Starting at $399. The Fireside 360.437.7412 Reserve a Table The Fireside is OPEN 8:00am to 6:00pm Due to the Governor's most recent mandate we have temporarily suspended indoor dining, however we still have a small section of tables available for outside service. If you choose to dine on the veranda we have heaters on and plexiglass on the deck to keep heat in and have blankets available for your legs, which are washed after every use. We are also offering Take-Out. Please visit our website to view our most up to date menu offerings. Christmas Eve at the Fireside If the mandate is no longer in effect, we will be here to serve you with socially distanced tables for up to the allowed guest count per table. If indoor dining is still suspended, we will be offering take out and outdoor dining. Want to stay home but don't want to cook? We'll prepare any of our menu items packed for take out. Reservations are already filling up so call the Fireside and book today. Groups & Events 1.888.510.7201 // groupsales@portludlowresort.com Request for Proposal Currently booking small Corporate, Association & Board Meetings for 2021 & 2022 Physically distanced meeting room sets for up to 16 people, following CDC guidelines in set up and service. Book in 2020 and receive the reduced 2020 rates and a complimentary In-Room Welcome Amenity per room, minimum of 6 rooms per night applies. Flexible contract terms included. Marina 360.437.0513 // marina@portludlowresort.com Request a Slip Drive by the Marina in the next few weeks to view the holiday light display. Weather permitting on Sat, December 19 and Wed, December 23 starting at dusk (4:30pm) take in the lighted boat parade around Ludlow Bay by some of the Port Ludlow Yacht Club members. Golf 360.437.0272 // teetimes@portludlowresort.com Book a Tee Time We've added another event to our Winter Series calendar, December 12! Sat Dec 12, 2020 - 2 Player Best Ball 9am tee times Thurs Dec 31 - 4 Player Scramble Included: Green Fees, Lunch, Range, sleeve of golf balls and on course competitions Each event is limited to a field of 72 players. Sign Up Living in Port Ludlow 360.620.9351 // jamiejensen@johnlscott.com Westharbor Homes From our house to yours, wishing you a happy holidays! Follow our social media accounts for seasonal home maintenance tips! ‌ ‌ www.portludlowresort.com The Resort at Port Ludlow | One Heron Road, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Unsubscribe dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by dratigan@portludlowresort.com powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Wendy Clark To:Jeff Chapman; Joe Nole; Philip Morley; Stacie Prada; jeffbocc; Vicki Kirkpatrick; Rose Ann Carroll; Patty Charnas; Matt Stewart; Drew Woods (drew.woods@crab.wa.gov); Dias, Bryan K; Nancy Huntley, WSDOT; Dr. Tamara R. Meredith, JC Library System; kstreett@jeffpud.org; Wynands, John; Andrew Rasmussen, FHWA; lisa_turecek@nps.gov; Shelmerdine, Bill -FS; Edward Coviello; steve.johnson@crab.wa.gov; Randy Hart; Steve King; David Peterson; John Mauro (jmauro@cityofpt.us); Sarah Ott, PE; Chris Langhoff (ChrisL@TIB.wa.gov); Jayme Brooke; Eric Toews; Steve Gray (SGray@co.clallam.wa.us); Melissa Mohr (mmohr@co.kitsap.wa.us); DNSmith@co.mason.wa.us; Rob Wilson, PE ; Susan Driver (S.Driver@islandcountywa.gov); jrbohman@icloud.com; daniel.j.beach@centurylink.com; jpenney@wavebroadband.com; jcrabtree@wavebroadband.com; grae@ows-inc.com; mel.holland@centurylink.com; kristinm@mason-pud1.org; johnp@clallampud.net; Mike Hill, PE (MikeH@clallampud.net); Annette Nesse (anesse@jamestowntribe.org); Wendy Largent; michael.cardwell@quinault.org; David Bingaman; Glenn Gately; Clarke, Art; glont@qsd48.org; Monica Mulligan; Karen Affeld Cc:Jeannie McMacken; "Jane Wall"; Thera Black; Mara Dotson Subject:Announcing the Adoption of the 2021-2026 Jefferson County TIP Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:14:31 AM Greetings, Effective October 26, 2020, the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners adopted its 6-year Transportation Improvement Program. Jefferson County Public Works prepares a comprehensive TIP package and annually distributes the website link to RCW 36.81.121 mandated agencies, project partners, adjacent counties, and intergovernmental agreement agencies such as the Peninsula RTPO. The following is a link to Jefferson County’s 2021-2026 TIP. Please share with others within your respective organizations as needed. https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/444/6-Yr-TIP If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Wendy Clark-Getzin, PE ENG III/Transportation Planner Jefferson County, Public Works Direct (360) 385-9162 rings thru to Cellphone Hours M-Th 7:45am to 5:15pm, F 7:45am to 11:45am EFFECTIVE THURSDAY 3/19/2020 THE PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE AT 623 SHERIDAN IN PORT TOWNSEND WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO COVID-19 Limiting customer interaction means we are not able to assist in-person, please be assured that Public Works staff continues to be available primarily through phone, email, and delivered mail. A drop box is located at our office entry, M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Please visit our website for updates and additional information. Email: pubworks@co.jefferson.wa.us Main Tel.: 360-385-9160 Mail: 623 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. Dear friends, We have big news to share. As you know, Kerry Hastings has served HSN as an excellent leader for the past two years, helping to build HSN into a powerful force in this community. At the end of this year Kerry will be stepping down from her role as Network Coordinator as she welcomes her first baby into the world. Justine Gonzalez- Berg will be stepping into Kerry's role as the Director of HSN - a role that she is very excited to fill. This means that HSN is hiring a new Network Weaver! This part-time position will continue on-the-ground work with our Housing Action Teams and help to explore some new outreach and growth strategies for the Network. Our hope is to hire this new person by the end of the year so they can begin right away in the new year. Please help us by spreading the word! Here is a link to the job description. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Two Big Announcements! Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:14:44 AM From: Kerry Hastings Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:14:31 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Two Big Announcements! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. If you didn't see the full page ad in the Leader last week, the second announcement is... Housing champions have issued a Community Call to Action for Housing Before the pandemic, housing prices in Jefferson County were already the third least affordable in the entire state of Washington. This disproportionately affects our essential workers, many of whom earn less than the county’s average annual wage of $39,532 and far less than the state’s average annual wage of $66,156. For housing to be considered “affordable,” the rent/mortgage and utilities must be within 30% of the person’s gross income, meaning the average worker should spend no more than $988 on housing costs. In contrast, most rentals are between $1,000-$2,000 (often not including utilities). It’s gotten worse in the last 4 months. An influx of newly remote workers and retirees is rapidly driving up prices, putting the stability of our existing workforce even more at risk. While we welcome the new energy and talent that newcomers bring, we need to be aware of the increasing challenges for local workers. Now more than ever, affordable housing is key to our health and economic recovery and must be central to any rebuilding strategy. The strength and future of our community, the health of our families, and the vitality of our local businesses are at stake. Over 50 community members have already signed their support! You can too, here: SIGN YOUR NAME TO STAND WITH US WE CALL ON INDIVIDUALS TO: Rent space to local workers at long-term, affordable rates (e.g. convert your ADU or Airbnb into a residential rental) Support local housing organizations with time and money Participate in City Council and County Commissioner meetings when housing is on the agenda Consider legacy options for your property (e.g. sell it to your renter, or leave it to a housing organization in your will) WE CALL ON BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS TO: Help your employees understand and utilize options for long- term affordable housing situations Commit a portion of your profits to an affordable housing organization or fund Actively advocate for affordable workforce housing to local governemnt and business leaders Share this declaration with your clients, customers, and networks and encourage engagement WE CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO: Seek out and leverage funding sources to prioritized local affordable housing Regulate vacation rentals and Airbnbs in the County Simplify the process and reduce the cost of building and rehabilitating affordable housing Develop a set of pre-approved ADU plans to promote small- unit development Change zoning to allow for higher density housing options in Port Townsend THIS DECLARATION IS ENDORSED BY: SIGN YOUR NAME TO STAND WITH US Copyright © 2020 Jefferson Community Foundation, All rights reserved. Housing Solutions Network is a field-of-interest fund 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 gbrotherton@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:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: [New post] Public Hearing Notice Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:36:58 AM From: Jefferson Transit Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:36:47 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: David Sullivan Subject: [New post] Public Hearing Notice CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Lisa Bradley posted: "PUBLIC HEARING IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a meeting on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 1:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to take public comment on the 2021 Operating/Capital Budget. Public Comments on t" New post on Jefferson Transit Public Hearing Notice by Lisa Bradley PUBLIC HEARING IMPORTANT NOTICE The Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA) Board will hold a meeting on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 1:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to take public comment on the 2021 Operating/Capital Budget. Public Comments on the 2021 Budget are encouraged and will be accepted during the Public Comment portion of the Hearing, or may be submitted in writing to the Finance Manager at 63 4 Corners Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368, or by emailing scrouch@jeffersontransit.com before December 3, 2020. The proposed 2021 Operating/Capital Budget and the Budget Presentation are located on the JTA Website on the home page and under Public Info, Operating/Capital Budget, 2021. The following are direct links: Agenda 2021 Operating/Capital Budget Budget Presentation . 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 Notification for this Public Hearing will be advertised in the Port Townsend Leader (JTA Paper of Record) on 12/25/2020 and 12/2/2020. For questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at speck@jeffersontransit.com or at (360) 385-3020 ext. 108. Lisa Bradley | November 25, 2020 at 8:36 am | URL: https://jeffersontransit.com/?p=23390 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/2020/11/25/public-hearing-notice/ From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Reminder - Join Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning! Date:Tuesday, November 24, 2020 7:11:24 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 7:11:15 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Reminder - Join 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 us for Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning at 8am. 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) Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive the pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Get updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution from the CDC at the LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:09:36 AM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:08:41 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Get updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution from the CDC at the LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium 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 NACo-HQ-facade_700px_1683094.png Joint LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium December 10, 2020 1–5:30 p.m. EST Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) on December 10 for the joint Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium, and hear from special guest Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Messonnier is working on the CDC response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide an update on vaccine distribution across the U.S., beginning at 2:45 p.m. EST. Focused on the nexus of rural and urban interests, the joint LUCC/RAC Symposium will examine the many challenges and opportunities facing our communities, including supporting the health of county residents and facilitating a safe and effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. JUST ANNOUNCED! Nancy Messonnier, M.D. Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention LEARN MORE AND REGISTER 2021 is bringing new challenges and opportunities to counties across America. Now more than ever, residents are looking to county leaders to navigate the changing landscape. NACo’s LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium will focus on: Federal Policy Update As counties continue to face public health and economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, NACo has developed robust tools for counties. Many of the COVID-related resources provided by Congress will expire by the end of the year, and this session will examine the debate over additional federal support for local governments. This session will also help set the stage for the months ahead as the 116th Congress comes to a close, including the Dec. 11 continuing resolution deadline, and our analysis of the 2020 election. Future of Vaccine Distribution Counties are the frontline defense in our nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, collectively owning and operating over 900 hospitals and 1,900 public health departments. While rural and urban counties are experiencing the impact on health services differently, both are creatively addressing the challenges of providing services with limited resources. This session will highlight the availability of health resources and outline vaccine deployment efforts across rural and urban counties. Future-Proofing the Local Economy The COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on the digital divide as connectivity disparities limit local solutions to addressing the public health crisis. Local governments must look for opportunities to leverage technology to address the immediate needs of the COVID economy and mitigate future challenges. This session will examine the technological challenges and opportunities related to primary education, workforce training, and transitioning economies and telehealth services. Feeding America The impacts of a global pandemic on our nation’s food and nutrition system ripple through communities of all sizes. Farmers are losing markets and plowing under crops while demand for nutritional assistance skyrockets as the economy destabilizes. Rural and urban counties are the battery – the supply and demand – of our nation’s food system and require a strong federal partner in facing these challenges head-on. This session will explore local perspectives and federal resources to strengthen our nation’s food and nutrition system. Future of Pre-Trial Justice and Bail Reform Counties invest nearly $93 billion annually in justice and public safety services, including $26 billion in correctional facilities, and operate 91 percent of all local jails. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused urban and rural counties to rethink day-to-day operations of the criminal justice system, including experimenting with eliminating cash bail. This session will address pretrial justice reform initiatives and offer insights from counties on reforming monetary bail. View the full schedule here. About the Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) LUCC represents counties with roughly 500,000 residents and above. Focusing on metropolitan county challenges and solutions, LUCC members engage in peer-to-peer information exchanges and inform national policy through the large county lens. LUCC Sponsors LUCC-Symposium-sponsors_banner_1751465.jpg About the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) The voice of America’s rural counties, RAC members address challenges and opportunities to improve residents quality of life and inform federal policy decisions with uniquely rural perspectives. RAC Sponsors RAC-Symposium-sponsors_banner_1751517.jpg 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: Join Rep. Steve Tharinger this morning at 8am on Coffee with Colleen Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:48:27 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:48:20 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Join Rep. Steve Tharinger this morning at 8am on Coffee with Colleen CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join us for Coffee with Colleen this morning at 8am. Representative Steve Tharinger will talk about the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, the UI payments employers have to pay and the Trust Fund that supports the system. How much and when will those payments go up? For those who are receiving extended unemployment benefits, what happens when those run out later this year? Also, we will talk about the next round of Working WA grants targeted for restaurants, bars, fitness centers and music venues. 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) Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:Bill Wise To:jeffbocc; Heidi Eisenhower Subject:Affordable Housing - House Bill 1590 Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:31:47 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Happy Thanksgiving Commissioners... Seems an appropriate time of the year to consider how our County can advance efforts to alleviate the affordable housing crisis we are currently experiencing. Organizations like OlyCAP, Bayside, Dove House, Habitat for Humanity, Housing Solutions Network, Peninsula Housing Authority and many others are working hard with limited resources to engage in this effort. While I cannot attend meetings on this subject, I want you to know I support the use of the sales and use tax for affordable housing under House Bill 1590 to support these County organizations working hard to find affordable housing for our community. I encourage the Board to approve this initiative for Jefferson County. Bill Wise 710 Foster Street Port Townsend WA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Small Business Saturday - November 28th Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:26:54 AM From: Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:26:50 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Small Business Saturday - November 28th 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 Join us in kicking off Shop Local Month and let's develop a new lifestyle. We can support our local businesses, your neighbors shops and at the same time provide fabulous gifts for family and friends throughout the season. Along the way, we are certain you'll discover the treasures we have here in Jefferson County and make 2021 your LOCAL year! ___________________________________________________________________ Sent on behalf of our Community businesses who are here for you. . . please be here for them! We can send your messages too, just ask us how: membership@jeffcountychamber.org The Chamber of Jefferson County 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Message from Chairman Lannen Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:29:20 PM Attachments:Lannen Letter to Caucus Members 11.25.2020.docx From: Paul Jewell Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:28:09 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Timber Counties Subject: Message from Chairman Lannen CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Timber Counties Caucus Members, Please see the attached message from Chairman Lannen. Sincerely, -- Paul Jewell | Policy Director – Water, Land Use, Environment & Solid Waste Washington State Association of Counties | wsac.org pjewell@wsac.org | 360.489.3024 Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This email may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:GivingTuesday is Tomorrow! Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 8:04:04 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning, GivingTuesday is tomorrow - are you ready? To help combat low fall returns, go to Long Live the Kings' GivingTuesday donate page HERE (hint: you can make an early GivingTuesday gift today!) Your investment in wild salmon and steelhead recovery and sustainable fishing will ensure restoration efforts across Puget Sound continue into 2021. Without salmon supporters like you, we would not be able to sustain this vital work: research, collaboration, putting solutions in the water - all of it happens because you choose to give. This is a year to think deeply about what matters to you and do what you can to ensure it lives on. We hope salmon matter as much to you as they do to us, please make a gift to support their survival on GivingTuesday. Warm wishes for a safe holiday season, Minta Minta Crafts Partnerships Director Long Live the Kings PS - If you've already made your year-end gift - thank you! We look forward to receiving it, and will send you an acknowledgement shortly. MORE INFORMATION Long Live the Kings' mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. 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Our mailing address is: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 714 Seattle, Wa 98101 Add us to your address book Photo: RCO's PRISM Database Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:heidi4commissioner@gmail.com Subject:Censorship is "offensive" too Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 2:43:21 AM 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 Health, On Nov.16 the Leader accepted my paid ad presenting information similar to my concurrent public comment to the Board of Health titled "Data concerns about lockdown justifications". Two hours later, the Leader informed me they were pulling my ad because they received calls from readers saying my previous lockdown ad was "offensive". The Nov. 18 Leader quoted Health Department board member and County Commissioner Kate Dean saying "she hopes the community can resist the spread of untrue rhetoric", calling it "offensive". Have members of the Board of Health been contacting newspapers to suppress publication of free speech critical of government policies? However well-meaning, any such efforts at prior restraint verge on unconstitutional state censorship and need to be recognized as such, repented, and discontinued. The issues involved are vital - that makes free speech more important, not less. The pro-lockdown faction does not have a monopoly on the truth nor expertise nor "desire to save the most lives". Science is not about "trust in public health experts"; if it were, why not trust the 12,422 medical and public health scientists who signed the Great Barrington Declaration against lockdowns? 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Here’s why: · Worst problems not solved o Building housing will not help those who refuse assistance and want to remain on the streets. o The worst homeless problems involve persons who refuse assistance. § These are persons who use and abuse drugs or alcohol, engage in criminal petty theft, trespass, litter or trash the environment, and in some cases defecate in public spaces. § When apprehended by police they refuse assistance on the grounds that assistance requires them to be clean and sober or they cannot take their dog with them. o A society does have a responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves through no fault of their own. o But a society owes zero responsibility to help either of the following: § Those who won’t help themselves. § Those who simply want to sponge on the generosity of others. o Problems of this nature require other solutions—solutions that have nothing to do with shelter. · Generous Existing Benefits—Even Better Benefits o The County’s existing plan already budgets $10,000 per unsheltered person per year. (See attached Resolution and Background, below.) o This additional tax would allow for a total of $14,000 per unsheltered person per year, an exceedingly generous sum by any measure. · Regressive Tax o Sales taxes fall heaviest on those persons with little to spend. Taxable purchases are a greater portion of their total income. o Nonprofits and all government entities are also required to pay sales taxes, reducing by just that much the amount they have left over for operations. · No taxpayer appetite o Recall that Proposition 1 Home Fund that would have raised taxes for this very same purpose was rejected soundly by the voters. · Matter of trust o Frankly, given the debacle of the Cherry Street Project (City) or the delays with the Quilcene Complete Streets Project (County) or the financial house of cards at Fort Worden, one wonders if any local government could be trusted to construct and operate housing in a timely, affordable and efficient manner. Better Solutions · Relax land requirements for new construction. Requiring a large amount of land only jacks up the total cost of building. · Offer unsheltered vagrants help for whatever category they fall into—mentally disturbed, substance abuser or whatever. · Criminality of any sort should not be tolerated. Conclusion · The existing County plan should be adequate to take care of persons who find themselves without shelter through no fault of their own. · No additional funding should be taken from the taxpayers. · Focusing on shelter only will not eliminate the worst of the problem i.e. those who refuse assistance and want to remain on the streets. Other solutions are required. Others will have different opinions. Thank you for reading mine. David Neuenschwander 142 Old Lindsay Hill Rd. Quilcene, WA 98376 360.765.3151 Background · Existing Plan and Funding: The County already has in place a Five Year Plan to reduce homelessness (see attached) o Available Funding: The plan identifies over $1,500,000 in available funding (see pages 15-16) o Funding Sources: The plan identifies the following funding sources: § Nine Federal and State Funding Sources (Appendix B) and § Twelve additional Funding Sources for Housing & Homelessness (Appendix C). o New Construction: The plan calls for an increase of 300 Additional Safe Housing Units by December 31, 2024 as follows: § 162 apartments § 30 new Habitat for Humanity homes § 28 safe beds ( 16 hostel & 12 respite) § 40 safe placements for Senior in 20 Senior RV units § 20 tiny homes, serving at least 20 individuals § 20 safe beds in 2 host homes & multiple host families homes for Youth o Homeless Projections: The plan projects Total Unsheltered Homeless as follows: § Year 2020, Total 116 § Year 2021, Total 123 § Year 2022, Total 130 § Year 2023, Total 137 § Year 2024, Total 145 From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:Save the Date for Salmon: GivingTuesday 12/1! Date:Saturday, November 28, 2020 10:00:54 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi, With Black Friday behind us, it's time to think about giving back. So mark your calendar, GivingTuesday is on December 1st! Long Live the Kings is joining millions of people all over the world to celebrate a global day of generosity. Are you with us? As a difficult year comes to a close, salmon and steelhead still need your help - low returns in some parts of Puget Sound have us worried. The good news is that you don't have to wait until Tuesday to show your support - click HERE to support the recovery of salmon and steelhead populations in the Northwest. We can't wait to see what we do together on December 1! Click here to learn more about the GivingTuesday movement. I hope you're staying safe and enjoying a relaxing holiday season, Minta Minta Crafts Partnerships Director Long Live the Kings PS - If you've already mailed in your year-end gift - thank you! We look forward to receiving it, and will send your acknowledgement shortly. MORE INFORMATION Long Live the Kings' mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Contact Minta Crafts at mcrafts@lltk.org with questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Long Live the Kings | 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 Unsubscribe jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by mcrafts@lltk.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Jacques White To:jeffbocc Subject:The Next Five Years - 2025 Strategic Roadmap Date:Friday, November 27, 2020 6:01:19 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Evening, I wanted to share our just released digital 2025 Strategic Roadmap with you as we step into the holiday season. Explore this new expanded version HERE to see what's in store for our next five years of salmon recovery. From diversifying Chinook run timings and geographic locations, to cleaning up estuaries, to nurturing the next generation of salmon advocates - it's all part of our plan for the next five years. We have ambitious goals and we look forward to having you by our side to aim high for salmon and steelhead. - LLTK Strategic Roadmap - My thanks for being an essential part of this work, Jacques Jacques White Executive Director Long Live the Kings P.S. Check out our 2025 Strategic Roadmap today! MORE INFORMATION Long Live the Kings' mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Contact Minta Crafts at mcrafts@lltk.org with questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Long Live the Kings | 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 Unsubscribe jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by jwhite@lltk.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Paul Trimble To:jeffbocc Subject:Press Release Date:Friday, November 27, 2020 10:16:40 AM Attachments:WEiCU-Press11-23.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please see attached doc From:ptcodt@mg2.lglcrm.net on behalf of "Brian Anderson" To:jeffbocc Subject:GIVING TUESDAY is DECEMBER 1, 2020 Date:Thursday, November 26, 2020 11:53:41 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Giving Tuesday GIVING TUESDAY is DECEMBER 1, 2020The Olympic Discovery Trail Is Good for Every Body & Every Season! Give Now to Help Complete Your Favorite North Olympic Peninsula Multi-UseTrail Please Donate to Support Opening Soon: The new Spruce Railroad Trail Section through the Olympic National Park Date to be announced next week From:Washington State Parks To:jeffbocc Subject:Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry, Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks CAMP Alternatives - EXTENSION OF COMMENT DEADLINE Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:48:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Planning 2 Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry, Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks CAMP Alternatives - EXTENSION OF COMMENT DEADLINE The comment deadline for Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks CAMP Alternatives has been extended. 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Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning, Gov. Jay Inslee will address media today via streaming video and telephone to speak about a privacy-preserving new tool Washingtonians can use to help stop the spread of COVID-19. You can also read more about this new tool on the governor’s Medium page. The governor will be joined by: John Wiesman, secretary, Department of Health (DOH) Ana Mari Cauce, president, University of Washington (UW) Monday, November 30 2:30 PM - Media availability The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. Help us share trusted sources of information on COVID-19: Washington Department of Health coronavirus webpage | CDC’s coronavirus website | Governor’s COVID-19 resource website. If you have specific questions that cannot be answered by these resources, you can call the Washington Department of Health’s public call center at 1- 800-525-0127, then wait and press #. 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From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: APPLY NOW: $50M In New WA Business Grants Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 2:17:42 PM From: EDC Team Jefferson Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 2:17:27 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: APPLY NOW: $50M In New WA Business Grants CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Working WA 3.0 Business Grants $50 Million in Grants Available Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $70 million for business grants. $50 million of that is for a new round of Working Washington business grants. The remainder will go toward funding all qualified businesses that applied in earlier rounds of our resiliency grant program. (NOTE: Businesses who applied for the resiliency grant program will not need to take any action). The application portal and additional information will be posted at www.commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants These Grants Are Prioritized For: Small businesses with annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND Businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Examples include full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and music and event venues. Certain nonprofits may also be eligible if they have a primary business activity that falls into a similar category as noted above. Example – a nonprofit full-service restaurant or nonprofit music venue. If the state Department of Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants from the priority pool, and funds remain, Commerce may be able to provide grants to additional businesses or nonprofits from other sectors or who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? The maximum grant award will be up to $20,000. The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that were necessary to continue business operations. How can I apply? The online application portal will open early this week (the week of Nov. 30). The portal link will be available at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. Additional information about eligibility and prioritization will also be posted there. Priority will be given to applications received by Dec. 10. If Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants who submit by that time, we may be able to consider eligible applicants who submit after the 10th. Checklist of Information to Have Ready: Applicant W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number. Copy of valid government issued photo ID. For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. Apply Now EDC Team Jefferson | 360.379.4693 | edcteamjefferson.org ‌ ‌ ‌ EDC Team Jefferson | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by help@edcteamjefferson.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: THE FOUR KEYS TO UNLOCKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 12:29:58 PM From: bertl@cablespeed.com Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 12:29:54 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: citycouncil@cityofpt.us; jmauro@cityofpt.us; Philip Morley; Kate Dean; David Sullivan; kirk boxleitner; Patty Charnas; ed; editor; editor; kboxleitner; sunnews; Kirby; Scarantino, Jim Subject: THE FOUR KEYS TO UNLOCKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise cautionwhen opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Port Townsend FreePress a source for original reporting, investigation, and commentary. (Also, see the note at the end) THE FOUR KEYS TO UNLOCKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING Posted by Craig Durgan | Nov 30, 2020 | The Four Keys to Unlocking Affordable Housing “There wasn’t a county in the U.S. where a minimum wage worker clocking in 40 hours a week could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment in 2019.” That’s according to a report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This seems to be a sad reality. Right here in Jefferson County it is a very big concern. Of course, politicians talk about affordable housing. They spout important- sounding proclamations. They empanel task forces and have meetings and churn out lots of paper about affordable housing. What has all this wheel-spinning accomplished? The only incorporated city in Jefferson County, Port Townsend, has spent a ton of money and donated valuable land in a pathetic attempt at a solution. I speak of the Cherry Street Project. It has been written about in detail on this website for going on four years. Cherry Street is a fiasco. In the end it will likely have to be demolished. It never did make any sense. A while back the county donated land to OlyCap to build affordable housing. They rolled out plans for a costly multi-story apartment building. Nothing more has happened. About the only thing happening is the growing homeless camp at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Why is there so much talk and no meaningful action? Well, it would appear that government is not the answer. They can’t seem to get anything done. They have the land but they lack the skill set and/or the will to produce tangible results. According to the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University there are four reasons for the lack of affordable housing. The first is that incomes for many workers are just too low compared to the cost of housing. “Some people think that full-time workers can afford housing, but that’s a myth. In some housing markets, only workers earning hourly wages of $30 or more can comfortably afford housing. In fact, there is no metro area in which full-time workers earning the Federal minimum wage can comfortably afford the costs of a typical 2-bedroom rental unit. “On average, a worker needs to earn $20.30 an hour to afford a typical 2- bedroom apartment. In other words, someone earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour would need to work almost three full-time jobs in order to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment. And the problem is getting worse, not better. Incomes for low- and moderate-income workers have largely stagnated while housing costs have risen.” The second reason is closely related to the first: for-profit developers generally don’t respond to the demand for housing among lower-income households. “It’s not because they don’t want to, it’s because they can’t. The rents and home prices that many households can afford to pay are too low to cover the costs of developing and operating newly constructed housing. Some households’ incomes are too low to cover even the costs of maintaining and insuring existing housing.” A third problem is that certain types of government regulation raise production costs and reduce the overall supply of all types of housing. “For example, limits on density restrict the number of homes that can be built on available land, and complicated and lengthy approvals processes can slow down the construction process and even cause developers to go elsewhere, making it difficult for the supply of housing to keep pace with increases in demand and rising housing prices throughout the entire housing market. “It may seem counterintuitive, but it’s true: limits on construction of middle- and high-end housing also affect affordability in the lower half of the housing market. Too little building for moderate- and high-income households hurts people further down the income spectrum, because moderate- and higher income households end up driving up rents on units that would otherwise be relatively affordable. “There are good reasons for many government regulations. But it’s important to remember that increases in development costs are often passed on to families. We should at least take a hard look at regulations that affect development costs to figure out whether they are unavoidable and the benefits outweigh the costs, which can run to the tens of thousands of dollars per unit. “Reducing regulation will not lower costs enough to make new housing development for low-income households economical without government subsidies, but it could make housing more affordable for families in the middle.” A final problem is a lack of government funding. “To expand the availability of affordable homes, federal, state and local governments fund a range of programs that successfully house millions of families. Unfortunately, these programs are not keeping pace with the need. Federal housing assistance over the past 15 years has been stagnant or declining at the same time that the number of renters with very low incomes (less than 50% of AMI) is increasing. Currently, only about one in four eligible households with a housing burden receives government housing assistance of any kind.” In considering these four issues it would seem that our local governments could encourage and promote economic development to support a better job base, lower the cost to build by easing land use regulations and contribute part of their taxrevenue from increased growth to very low income housing Neither the city or the county have done much to promote economic development. In fact, they have severely restricted economic development through tight land use regulations. This action means that there are not enough family wage jobs to support a healthy community. Because there are not enough jobs there is also a lack of tax revenue that could go toward affordable housing. In addition, due to the restrictive land use regulations there is no good place to build affordable housing. We do not lack the land. We lack the will in our government to actually solve this issue. It has been government policy and regulation that has created the affordable housing crisis here. Why does it continue? Because that is what the majority of voters keep voting for. All the talk of affordable housing, living wage jobs or family wage jobs means nothing as long as voters do not want real change. As a result, we will continue to turn Jefferson County into a place for only the well off. My school motto is “Acta non Verba.” Deeds not Words. That is the only mindset that will make any difference in our affordable housing crisis. Note: Why has the Port Townsend City Council never responded to my offers regarding the Cherry Street disaster? Bert Loomis From: bertl@cablespeed.com Subject: the Cherry Street Project To: citycouncil@cityofpt.us Oct 26, 2020 To the Port Townsend City Council --- do you have any interest in discussing a possible resolution to the Cherry Street Project? Bert Loomis From: bertl@cablespeed.com Subject: the Cherry Street Project To: jmauro@cityofpt.us Oct 19, 2020 John, I’m still interested --- Call me. Bert Loomis From: bertl@cablespeed.com Subject: the Cherry Street Project To: jmauro@cityofpt.us Oct 2, 2020 John Mauro, if you are interested in having a conversation regarding a resolution to the Cherry Street Project please contact me. Bert Loomis From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WA State 3rd Round of Business Assistance Grants now Open for only 10 days Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 11:06:10 AM From: Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 11:05:52 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: WA State 3rd Round of Business Assistance Grants now Open for only 10 days 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 Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $70 million for business grants. $50 million of that is for a new round of Working Washington business grants. The remainder will go toward funding all qualified businesses that applied in earlier rounds of our resiliency grant program. (NOTE: Businesses who applied for the resiliency grant program will not need to take any action). The application portal and additional information is posted at www.commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. UPDATE: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open early this week This is an update to help businesses prepare for the Working Washington business grant application process that will open early this week. Round 3: Working Washington Business Grants - $50 million Who can apply? These grants are prioritized for: Small businesses with annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND Businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Examples include full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and music and event venues. Certain nonprofits may also be eligible if they have a primary business activity that falls into a similar category as noted above. Example – a nonprofit full-service restaurant or nonprofit music venue. If the state Department of Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants from the priority pool, and funds remain, Commerce may be able to provide grants to additional businesses or nonprofits from other sectors or who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? The maximum grant award will be up to $20,000. The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that were necessary to continue business operations. How can I apply? The online application portal will open early this week (the week of Nov. 30). The portal link will be available at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. Additional information about eligibility and prioritization will also be posted there. Priority will be given to applications received by Dec. 10. If Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants who submit by that time, we may be able to consider eligible applicants who submit after the 10th. Checklist of the information you’ll need to have ready: Applicant W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number Copy of valid government issued photo I.D. For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. ___________________________________________________________________ Sent on behalf of our Community businesses we are here for you We can send your messages too, just ask us how: membership@jeffcountychamber.org The Chamber of Jefferson County 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: Assistance for Local Businesses | C-PACER Program | Promising Practices Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 11:01:31 AM From: MRSC – Planning Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 11:01:15 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Assistance for Local Businesses | C-PACER Program | Promising Practices CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. November 2020 From MRSC COVID-19 Pandemic Makes Economic Development More Important Than Ever By Steve Butler This blog looks at what activities local governments can undertake to assist local businesses. More from MRSC Insight Six-County Pilot Program to Help with Eviction Backlog By Leah LaCivita This blog covers the pilot Eviction Resolution Program, a court-based approach to resolve more eviction-related cases before a landlord has the need to file an unlawful detainer action. More from MRSC Insight New Economic Development Tool Promotes Clean Ask MRSC Our city council has debated whether we have enough affordable housing. Is there a definitive measurement or formula for assessing the amount of affordable housing a city should have? Are these data points already available? Why can’t impact fees be used for maintenance? Have a question? Officials and employees Energy, Resilience Improvements (Part 1) By Steve Gross This blog summarizes the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) program, which offers resources for qualifying energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements for buildings. More from MRSC Insight Promising Practices for Washington Local Governments: October 2020 By Byron Katsuyama This post highlights promising practices in revitalizing downtown cores, reimagining the functions of law enforcement, and paperless approval processes. More from MRSC Insight COVID-19 Resources for Local Governments We are continuously updating our COVID-19 content and collecting new sample documents to keep local governments informed during the current crisis. See our COVID-19 Resources page from eligible government agencies can use our free one-on-one inquiry service, Ask MRSC. Ask MRSC Upcoming Trainings Assisting Local Businesses and Retaining Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Webinar) December 9, 12 PM - 1:30 PM Cost: $35 | Credits: CML, CM Learn more and register Land Use Case Law Update - Winter 2020 (Webinar) December 11, 12 PM - 1 PM Cost: $35 | Credits: CLE, Legal CM, CML Learn more and register Ethical Considerations for Local Government Officials and Staff - 2021 (Webinar) January 21, 11AM - 12 PM Cost: $35 | Credits: CLE, CML Learn more and register PRA and OPMA Case Law Update - 2021 (Webinar) January 26, 10 AM - 11 AM Cost: $35 | Credits: CLE, WAPRO, CML Learn more and register In Focus The High Cost of a Looming Eviction Wave With millions of people behind on rent, there could be a lot of evictions this winter. A new report suggests the cost of these evictions on the social safety net could be astronomical. 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City of Olympia plans to swap tents for DIY structures Seattle is testing a new model, moving people directly from encampments into hotels Vancouver council ponders carbon-neutral city as early as 2045 Jefferson County considers tax to fund affordable housing National News The smallest apartments in America are in this city in the Northwest Portland eyes carbon tax to fund city climate initiatives Guess what? Affordable housing doesn’t have to be ugly Smaller American cities see big interest from urban flight Google backs two more Bay Area affordable housing projects The problem for the 21st century isn’t that we’re too urban—it’s that we’re not urban enough How GIS is Informing the Smart Cities of the Future Supportive housing facility opens for homeless families, youth in South L.A. Thank you to our generous sponsors Stay Informed MRSC publishes a number of e-newsletters related to local government issues. You can also keep up with us on social media. 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Make America Green Again by Pamela Roberts COVID-19 Update on Mon, Nov 30th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke at today's meeting of the County Commission. 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. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.! Coffee with PT City Manager John Mauro on KPTZ - Thurs, Dec 3rd Brewocracy on KPTZ this week 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. From Christmas Hunt to Christmas Bird Count - Thurs, Dec 3rd *Online* Friends of Fort Flagler is excited to offer an opportunity to learn how a holiday tradition changed from killing to counting our feathered friends. Gary Eduardo Perless will be sharing his experiences with us about the Christmas Bird Count on Marrowstown Island and offer tips on identifying the types of birds that call Fort Flagler home. Gary Eduardo Perless is a volunteer naturalist with the Audubon Society, leading walks throughout Jefferson County. He has a degree in Geography, has worked as a science teacher, outdoor educator, and conservation promoter for a Peruvian cloud forest reserve near Machu Picchu. The program will be offered online and free to the public as part of an effort by Friends of Fort Flagler to expand their focus to include the natural history of the park. Go here to learn more about Friends of Fort Flagler, volunteer, or become a member. To register, send your name, email and the city of residence here. Upon emailing us, they will send you the links and instructions. Time: 6 pm Location: Online Port Townsend Farmers Market - Sat, Dec 5th The Port Townsend Saturday Market winter hours are 10 am-2 pm, and hours for online store pickup are 10am- noon. The market will continue until Dec 19th. You can place your order online here from 5:30 pm Tuesday through 1 pm Thursday and pick it up at the Port Townsend Community Center from 10 am-12 pm on Saturday. Ther e is an option for bike delivery of online orders from the farmers' market. Find out more here. Don't forget your mask! Time: 10 am-2 pm Location: Uptown, Tyler Street. Climate on Tap – What Is the Carbon Footprint of Jefferson County? – Mon, Dec 7th *New* *Online* How are we doing on reducing our carbon footprint in Jefferson County? Our first assessment was in 2005 and initiated our City/County climate action plan to reduce our carbon footprint by 80% by 2050. The inventory was updated in 2019. What is our largest carbon emitter? Home heating? Personal transportation? Government operations? Attend this session and find out! There is good news to share as well. Cindy Jayne, Chair of the Climate Action Committee, will be our guest presenter. Each Climate on Tap is held on the first Monday of the month. It's 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: https://zoom.us/j/96455435517?pwd=U2N0SkxzbjNGWTU5OGVOWEFVcUlEdz09 Meeting ID: 964 5543 5517 Passcode: 562614 ** for security’s sake, please don’t share this link on other public web sites. Thank you! Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting - Thurs, Dec 10th *New* *Online* Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Email us for the online meeting information. Time: 3 pm – 5 pm Location: Zoom meeting Local 20/20 Council Meeting - Wed, Dec 16th *New* *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: 4-6 pm Location: Zoom meeting Sign Up Now for WSU Extension's Online Home Horticulture Class this Winter *Online* Would you like to be a better gardener? Learn more about soil, composting, diagnosing plant problems, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more at the WSU Home Horticulture course online this winter. The wide range of topics will be taught by WSU faculty, staff, Master Gardeners, and other regional experts. Saturday mornings, January 9 to April 24 (excluding April 3), 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Students will have access to the WSU Extension online Master Gardener Training Modules and the Master Gardener manual. There is the option to earn a Home Horticulture Certificate by completing assigned homework and quizzes. Please note: if you are interested in using this class as a step to become a Jefferson county Master Gardener, please contact Bridget Gregg at for details. Tuition for this comprehensive course is $300. Register here . Spaces are limited and registration will close on December 18th or when the class is full, whichever comes first. 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. Rising COVID Case Rates - Rising COVID Risk! The Jefferson County community has done exceptionally well holding wide spread COVID at bay. Good Job!! We are now faces with a third wave and rising rates in our county. We must not let up and get lax in our vigilance! The Department of Emergency Management is asking you to: Be COVID S.M.A.R.T. ! S: Sanitize Frequently M: Mask appropriately - even with family & friends outside your household A: When socializing - stay in good air flow. Outside or Inside with fans and open windows R: Room Between People - Social Distancing reduces virus transmission T: Technology for Gatherings - Use zoom or other conferencing technology instead of in person visits Housing Solutions Network Call to Action Thanksgiving is a time when we are grateful for the ability to lean on one another in the supportive communities we have here in Jefferson County. Right now, we need that sense of community support to rally around the issue of housing. Now more than ever, affordable housing is key to our health and economic recovery from the pandemic. Finding solutions is going to require action from all of us. Housing leaders and advocates across Jefferson County have created a Community Call to Action for Housing. They are calling on everyone to take action; individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government all have a role to play. Today, they ask you to stand with them and: READ THE DECLARATION & CALL TO ACTION SIGN YOUR NAME SPREAD THE WORD BY SHARING THIS MESSAGE Take the Students for Sustainability Survey on Plastic Bag Ban *Online* Students for Sustainability is a group of Port Townsend High School students who are taking action to mitigate climate change. This summer they successfully passed a single-use plastic drinking straw and stirrers ban that is set to go into effect on January 1st, 2021. They were able to do that because of the support of people like you. Now, they are hoping to strengthen the Plastic Bag Ban in Port Townsend to make it more effective. They would greatly appreciate your help in filling out this short survey. They are going to use these answers in their presentation to City Council. They thank you in advance! Openings for 2021 Farm Intern Applicants 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 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 here. Learn more here. Local 20/20 Social Justice Workgroup Webpage Now Live *Online* 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. 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 in Jefferson County. Currently there are 11,786 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. It Took a Townsend *New* The November column for Local 20/20’s Resilience Review in The Port Townsend Leader is from Tracy Grisman, who is a member of Local 20/20's Beyond Waste Action Group. Tracy provides a recap of the Repair Cafe she and others organized earlier this year. The title of the article is “It Took a Townsend: A Fond Memory from 2020." In the article we are introduced us to a new term, the Repairocene (noun): A time when common goals of healing, repairing, and restoring of our lands, our things, and our relationships are shared. Port Townsend’s Repair Café debut was a smash hit! (No pun intended.) You can find the article on our website here. The "Market" Won't Save Us from Climate Disaster This article from The Guardian’s Robert Devine argues that “expecting the free market to fix global warming is like trying to pound nails with a saw.” It quotes a former Chief Economist for the World Bank calling climate change “the greatest and widest-ranging market failure ever seen.” Devine goes into what “market failure” means and how a defect in communication has contributed to consumers not having the appropriate information when they choose to buy, say, a gallon of gasoline. He talks about how ecosystem services have been terribly undervalued for too long. Devine stops short of offering a prescription for radical departure from the free market but offers some ideas for how the current system can be greatly improved and perhaps work towards our goals instead of against them. Please find the article here. Food for Thought Author Leander Jones tackles the problems of our dominant industrial agriculture model and how a system that relies on global production and transportation contributes to risk for some communities when it is stressed by situations like Covid-19. Jones offers an alternative model practiced in Germany that combines collective land ownership with CSA membership. Such a model adheres to principles such as localism, ecological sustainability, common ownership and production for need rather than profit. It pays farm workers a living wage that is independent of crop fluctuations. CSA members are encouraged to help work on the farm and invest their labor as well as their capital to help ensure success. The operation Jones highlights resists growing in size beyond that which serves its members. Also, Jones illustrates how growing local food for local consumption can greatly help reduce agriculture’s greenhouse gas footprint. It's a model worth exploring locally. Please find the article here. No Matter Who Wins The 2020 election is behind us and many people feel optimistic for our future once again. Thus it is a good time to inject some big picture reality into the equation. Some may equate reality with pessimism but as our political leaders begin to transition to establishing new priorities and approaches to problem solving it would be good to base our plans on reality and science. Nate Hagens is with the University of Minnesota and the Institute for the Study of Energy and the Future. He is one of those big picture guys, especially in finance and energy systems. Just before the election he wrote an essay in which he draws our attention back to the really big problems we face, all of which have in recent months been forced off the radar screen of our limited attention spans. He covers the impact of COVID and its economic impact, pending oil supply problems, and our interdependence with the natural world as well as offering some great titanic iceberg analogies. Hagens offers a number of quotes that begin with the same phrase “No matter who wins the election” such as “we will have to face a more complex and less certain energy future.” Readers are encouraged to take the time and inform themselves on the Big Picture with Nate Hagens, find the article here. How to Fix Our Country's Empathy Problem, Starting with the Farmworkers Who Keep Us Fed This article from Salon’s Ashlie Stevens provides good food for thought. It takes up the situation of the migrant workers who play a key role in our food supply chain. Most of us are mostly unaware of the role these essential workers play and of the conditions with which they contend. Stevens argues that many of us have lost a sense of empathy, that we don’t consider the suffering that others must endure simply to earn the money needed to support themselves and their families. We have become deficient in empathy. As we consider how to make our local food system more resilient for the challenging times ahead, we should create a system that works for all stakeholders. Justice for front line workers fosters stability and resilience and, more importantly, it is simply the right priority for our fellow human beings. Please find the article here. Einstein’s Take on Capitalism, Socialism and a New Kind of Business & What Evil Lurks Poised at the precipice of this particular national election, many of us are experiencing anxiety. We are unsure of both the electoral outcome and of the consequences of the result as expressed by the reactions of those on “the other side” of our politically polarized society. Thus it seems like a perfect time to take a deliberate moment and turn the focus inward. Are we as a People really so divided, or is this a construct that comes from within ourselves and, if given free rein, threatens extreme and disastrous results for all? The two articles below from Resilience.org offer much to the reader willing to take time to look inward and consider such tough questions. The first, authored by Eduardo Sasso, is Einstein’s Take on Capitalism, Socialism and a New Kind of Business. The more I learn about Einstein the more I am impressed. The patent clerk turned scientist was also an amazing philosopher. Sasso starts with the premise that “we are still largely governed by the old dichotomy of business vs. society." Sasso draws from Einstein’s Out of My Later Years and offers a quote that seems especially relevant: ‘The crisis of our time concerns the relationship of individual to society [whereby the individual] does not experience his dependence on society as a positive asset, as an organic tie or as a protective force, but rather as a threat to his/her rights or to his economic existence." Sasso shows how Einstein favored a new model blending market mechanisms with socialism’s goal of benefiting all. Blending science with religion and philosophy. "In the quest for a more noble society, we must leave behind the shores of comfort and venture instead towards unknown yet far more promising destinations." The second essay is from John Michael Greer and examines our inherent capacity for good and evil from three perspectives. In What Evil Lurks, Greer examines the 1930’s radio show, Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, and Jung’s psychological archetypes. Fittingly for our present times, perhaps, all three of these concepts were products of the 1930’s. Similarly today, many of us fear a shadowy threat of economic depression and war. Greer helps provide context to our present situation “where one party accuses the other of being full-blown goose-stepping Nazis and the other party insists that the first are Satan- worshiping pedophiles.” He asks us to consider how the manifestation of the shadow of evil is a projection onto others of what is inside each of us. Greer’s goal is to have us find a solution to the present threat other than mutual slaughter. On Fire Local 20/20's monthly PT Leader column for October is about the increasing fire risk west of the Cascades. Human caused climate change is making wildfires worse. Climate experts project that wildfire risk will increase significantly this century west of the Cascades where much of the fuel is Yet another reminder that we need action on all levels (federal, state, local, and even individual actions) to avert the worst consequences of climate change. Please find the article here. On Fire is the title given by the author, Cynthia Bratz. Kiss the Ground 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 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 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. 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. 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Sims Way #12 · Port Townsend, Wa 98368 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Happy Thanksgiving! Please join us next week for United Way, and Clallam County Tax Assessor Pam Rushton Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:42:19 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:37:24 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Happy Thanksgiving! Please join us next week for United Way, and Clallam County Tax Assessor Pam Rushton CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow, however you choose to celebrate it! Next week, we have a very special two-part meeting planned for Wednesday, December 2nd. It will begin at Noon with our monthly business meeting, followed by a presentation by Carmen Geyer, Resource Development Manager for United Way. At 1pm we will have a second hour dedicated to a program by Clallam County Tax Assessor Pam Rushton. This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to the assessor! Our meeting takes place online Noon – 2pm (this week only, it normally ends at 1pm) and is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. We have switched to ZOOM and have a new link! You can join the meeting with this recurring link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84599423539?pwd=aGlFWGYvQjRUeWdOM0hNTVc5MlM0QT09 Meeting ID: 845 9942 3539 Passcode: 912775 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84599423539#,,,,,,0#,,912775# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,84599423539#,,,,,,0#,,912775# US (San Jose) Upcoming Programs December 2 (Special two hour meeting) Noon - Business Meeting and Carmen Geyer, Resource Development Manager for United Way. 1pm - Pam Rushton, Clallam County Tax Assessor December 9 – Mark Nichols, Clallam County Prosecutor December 16 – TBA December 23 and 30 – NO MEETINGS UPCOMING EVENTS VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT BENEFITTING THE UNITED WAY, HOSTED BY FORKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The Forks Community Hospital is hosting a virtual Turkey Trot for United Way! We know this won’t be the same, but we wanted to still be able to come together for this great event! Please share your virtual running pictures in this group! We want to see your sweaty selfies! Sign ups starting November 1st all the way through Thanksgiving Day All participants will receive a Thanksgiving race medal for a $15 donation to United Way (Or $10 if you’re local) Two ways to register: 1. Online by choosing "Forks Turkey Trot" under designations at www.unitedwayclallam.org or by calling United Way at (360) 457-3011. 2. Message Kerstin Hampton or Corinne Hirsch to provide your mailing address and we will give you Venmo payment information. Thank you all and happy huffin' for stuffin'! VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES/WREATH UPDATES from the Forks Forum: Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest (SIORF) will have a Festival of Trees for 2020, but it will be a bit different. This year’s event will be a virtual auction on Facebook. There will only be six trees available for bidding, but there will be 40-50 beautiful wreaths. A few wreaths are still available for sponsorships at $50 per wreath. Contact Cindy Mesenbrink 360-374-5718 or Diane Edwards 360-374-6490 if you are interested in sponsoring or decorating a wreath. The wreaths and trees will be displayed in windows around town for “Holiday Walk About” December 3-7th. The online auction runs Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 7th. Join the Facebook Group on this link. SIORF Wreath Sale Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest wreath and garland sale is underway. Place your order by Nov. 10 for delivery before Thanksgiving. The beautiful, 28” wreaths are $20 without a bow and $25 with. Garlands are priced by foot: 15’ - $20, 25’ - $25, 50’ - $40, and 75’ - $60. Contact Diane Edwards at 360-374-6490 or your local SIORF member to purchase a wreath. Sales of wreaths/garlands support our scholarships, awards, Jr. High Student of the Month, Mammogram Fund, SOS Cancer transportation fund, and Backpack program just to name a few. TWINKLE LIGHT PARADE TO TAKE PLACE December 5th! Please contact Christi Baron at 360- 374-3311 for questions and to register your float! Chamber News… CHAMBER RENEWELS FOR 2021 will be mailed out in December. 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. FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS COLLECTION is closed until mid-December, due to the Governor’s mandate. EVENTS PAGE We are in the process of repopulating our events page. We accept online and in-person events (events allowed in Phase 2). If you have an event you would like share, please send it to events@ForksWA.com. 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, and the online store. 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 for the VIC. Kari Larson, VIC staff member. Kari is in charge of ordering our merchandise and sending out visitor packets. 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: Treasury issues new guidance on Coronavirus Relief Fund reporting requirements Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:53:25 PM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 2:51:46 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Treasury issues new guidance on Coronavirus Relief Fund reporting requirements 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 COVID_CM_700_1024291_1532218.png Treasury issues new guidance on Coronavirus Relief Fund reporting requirements Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released updated guidance on reporting and record retention requirements for Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) recipients. Many of the questions in the guidance were sent by NACo to U.S. Treasury officials. The updated document provides new information on the appeals process for CRF recipients that have been notified that OIG will recoup CRF dollars. The guidance also provides clarification on the CRF auditing process and reporting requirements for certain eligible expenditures. NEW GUIDANCE NACo CRF HUB CRF WEBINARS NACo CRF Survey NACo is collecting information on how CRF recipients are deploying funds to support residents and communities impacted by COVID-19. If you received an email from NACo and are a direct CRF recipient – a county with a population above 500,000 – please complete this five-minute survey. Your participation is important to NACo’s advocacy efforts with Congress and the administration as we continue to call for additional direct and flexible aid to counties of all sizes. TAKE THE SURVEY 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:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: OlympicAAA COG meeting packet for 12-3-2020 meeting by conference call Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:03:57 PM Attachments:OlympicAAA COG meeting packet for 12-3-2020.pdf From: Laase, CarolAnn (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC) Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:02:34 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: DOR Pacific County Leg Authority 1; Randy Johnson (rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us); David Sullivan; Wes Cormier Cc: Mark Ozias (mozias@co.clallam.wa.us); Vickie Raines; DOR Pacific County Leg Authority 3; Kate Dean; Marie Guernsey ; Jenna Amsbury; Carolyn Gallaway; Gores, Alanna; Cepoi, Laura J. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC); Moss, Jody M. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC); Stern, Corena M. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC) Subject: OlympicAAA COG meeting packet for 12-3-2020 meeting by conference call CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello everyone! Attached please find the meeting materials for our scheduled Council of Governments meeting on next Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via conference call. As usual, the call information is posted at the top of the agenda. PLEASE NOTE that fiscal materials referenced on the agenda will be forwarded separately early next week. I have included a link below to the meeting posting on our agency website for those of you that prefer to access from that posting. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please let me know. https://www.o3a.org/news/events-calendar/?ill_calendar_event_id=15094 Carol A. Laase Administrative Systems Manager Olympic Area Agency on Aging 2200 W. Sims Way, Unit #100 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 379-5061 / laaseca@dshs.wa.gov From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Call for Projects--Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative Date:Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:10:40 PM From: Robin Lawlis Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:10:00 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; Diane Zoren; Julie Shannon; Kaitlyn Floyd Cc: Jennifer Poole Subject: Call for Projects--Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Forwarding to keep you informed: * * * * * * * * Hello. As part of the Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative, the Hood Canal Coordinating Council is announcing a Call for Projects to implement priority actions outlined in the Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative (HCSI) Action Plan. Submission materials must be received by 5:00 pm on December 21, 2020. More information can be found in the Call for Projects announcement. Please distribute to your professional networks. Thank you, and please contact Nate White, HCCC Watershed Projects Coordinator, at nwhite@hccc.wa.gov with any questions. -- Nate White Watershed Projects Coordinator | Hood Canal Coordinating Council 360-900-6442 | nwhite@hccc.wa.gov www.hccc.wa.gov | OurHoodCanal.org Please note: all emails may be subject to public disclosure. From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Thanksgiving Day, 2020 Date:Thursday, November 26, 2020 5:02:30 AM From: White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2020 5:00:37 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Thanksgiving Day, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Happy Thanksgiving On behalf of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), we wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your family. On Wednesday, November 25, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation to remember and honor the Thanksgiving holiday for all Americans. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of generosity, hope, and gratitude, we commemorate America's founding traditions of faith, family, and friendship, and give thanks for the principles of freedom, liberty, and democracy that make our country exceptional in the history of the world. Read More: Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2020 President Donald Trump: On behalf of the entire Trump Family, I want to wish every American a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving! Today we gathered in the Rose Garden to continue a beloved annual tradition: the Official Presidential Pardon of a very fortunate Thanksgiving Turkey. Earlier this week on Tuesday, November 24, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump continued a beloved annual White House tradition of issuing a Presidential pardon of the National Thanksgiving Turkey. President Trump granted Corn, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, a full pardon. After the ceremony, both Corn and Cob will retire to Iowa State University where they will be cared for by skilled veterinarians. For the past 73 years, the National Turkey Federation has presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President. Starting under President George H.W. Bush, these birds have received a formal pardon every single year. Watch: President Trump grants Corn, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, a full pardon! The White House: Learn more about Corn and Cob’s journey. Read More: Remarks by President Trump at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony Image President Donald J. Trump participated in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from the Rose Garden of the White House. The Presidential Turkeys arrive at The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, ahead of Tuesday’s National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony at the White House. President Donald J. Trump, joined by Senator John Barrasso, R-WY, sits with U.S. troops Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, during a surprise Thanksgiving meal. 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 Unsubscribe Office of Intergovernmental Affairs · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0003 · USA · 202-456- 1111 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Grant Link Opens Soon; Unemployment Tips & We Are Thankful for You! Date:Thursday, November 26, 2020 11:48:02 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2020 11:47:53 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Grant Link Opens Soon; Unemployment Tips & We Are Thankful for You! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Working WA 3 grant applications open early next week: These grants are prioritized for Small Businesses and Non-Profits that: Have annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND That are in sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant cumulative impacts. Examples include full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and event venues. If their are additional funds Commerce will provide grants to additional applicants from other sectors and businesses who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? The maximum grant award is $20,000. The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that are necessary to continue business operations. Get Ready to apply - Awards will be made on a First-Come, First-Served basis - so apply immediately! The online application portal will open early next week at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. Information you’ll need to have ready: IRS Form W-9 Copy of government issued photo I.D. Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. Small Business Owners can Apply for Unemployment Again (PUA) - Tips from ESD: What ESD Changed - They added some additional help text to the PUA reopen on eServices. Why they Changed it - Many PUA claimants are self-employed or independent contractors, so they need to provide guidance on what ESD considers “work” when it comes to updating employment history during the reopening of their PUA claim. What will you see if you Reopen a claim - Customers reopening a PUA claim will see additional text (in green box below) to help you navigate your claim. A Message From Your EDC Board: We know the last 8 months have been incredibly stressful and challenging to our small business owners and their employees. We recognize our economy and social fabric is reliant on your daily work. The impact you have on our community has never been more appreciated and we are thankful to every one of you. On this day of Thanksgiving, we wish to sincerely thank you and our partners. We are here for YOU! keep in mind, we will get through this together. Your Clallam County EDC Board of Directors, Andra Smith, Sequim Food Bank Brandino Gibson, Worksource Brian Garrett, Ballymore Consulting Carolyn St. James, St. James Grants Cherie Kidd, AAA Storage Christy Rookard, First Federal Colleen Robinson, Habitat for Humanity Crystal Hottowe, Makah Tribe Jennifer Burkhardt, Olympic Medical Center Jim Waddell, Clallam PUD Kyle Johnson, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe EDA Luke Robins, Peninsula College Marc Abshire, Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Melene Bourm, Forks Hospital Michael McQuay, Kokopelli Grill Terry Ward, Sound Publishing Todd Feinstein, Feinstein Law Firm William Armacost, Changes Salon 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WORKING WA 3 GRANT LINKS OPEN SOON! Date:Friday, November 27, 2020 10:19:56 AM Attachments:image002.png image004.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Friday, November 27, 2020 10:17:08 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: WORKING WA 3 GRANT LINKS OPEN SOON! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton, FROM CLALLAM EDC: Working WA 3 grant applications open early next week: These grants are prioritized for Small Businesses and Non-Profits that: · Have annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND · That are in sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant cumulative impacts. Examples include full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and event venues. If their are additional funds Commerce will provide grants to additional applicants from · other sectors and · businesses who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? · The maximum grant award is $20,000. · The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that are necessary to continue business operations. Get Ready to apply - Awards will be made on a First-Come, First-Served basis - so apply immediately! · The online application portal will open early next week at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. · Information you’ll need to have ready: · IRS Form W-9 · Copy of government issued photo I.D. · Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. · For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. · For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. · NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. Small Business Owners can Apply for Unemployment Again (PUA) - Tips from ESD: What ESD Changed - They added some additional help text to the PUA reopen on eServices. Why they Changed it - Many PUA claimants are self-employed or independent contractors, so they need to provide guidance on what ESD considers “work” when it comes to updating employment history during the reopening of their PUA claim. What will you see if you Reopen a claim - Customers reopening a PUA claim will see additional text (in green box below) to help you navigate your claim. A Message From Your EDC Board: We know the last 8 months have been incredibly stressful and challenging to our small business owners and their employees. We recognize our economy and social fabric is reliant on your daily work. Theimpact you have on our community has never been more appreciated and we are thankful to every one of you. On this day of Thanksgiving, we wish to sincerely thank you and our partners. We are here for YOU! keep in mind, we will get through this together. Your Clallam County EDC Board of Directors, Andra Smith, Sequim Food Bank Brandino Gibson, Worksource Brian Garrett, Ballymore Consulting Carolyn St. James, St. James Grants Cherie Kidd, AAA Storage Christy Rookard, First Federal Colleen Robinson, Habitat for Humanity Crystal Hottowe, Makah Tribe Jennifer Burkhardt, Olympic Medical Center Jim Waddell, Clallam PUD Kyle Johnson, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe EDA Luke Robins, Peninsula College Marc Abshire, Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Melene Bourm, Forks Hospital Michael McQuay, Kokopelli Grill Terry Ward, Sound Publishing Todd Feinstein, Feinstein Law Firm William Armacost, Changes Salon Choose Clallam First | ChooseClallamFirst.com ‌ 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: This Week in Photos Date:Saturday, November 28, 2020 5:08:26 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2020 5:06:04 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: This Week in Photos 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 This Week in Photos Happy Thanksgiving NYSAC @NYSCounties Bipartisan leaders from NACo and the New York State Association of Counties, including NACo President Gary Moore; NACo 1st VP Larry Johnson; Dutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro and NACo Northeast Region Rep. Mark Poloncarz, host a press conference calling for direct, flexible federal aid to counties of all sizes and an end to partisanship in the fight against COVID-19. Clark County Nevada @ClarkCountyNV This Week in Photos Angela Alsobrooks @CEXAlsobrooks This Week in Photos Clark County, Nev. Commissioner Justin Jones and U.S. Rep. Susie Lee participate in a food drive; and Prince George's County, Md. Executive Angela Alsobrooks (second from left) helps distribute Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Janet C. Long @Janet4Pinellas This Week in Photos Pinellas County, Fla. Commissioner Janet C. Long unveils autonomous transit vehicles for Thurston County @ThurstonCounty This Week in Photos Thurston County, Wash. commissioners utilize CARES Act funding for trucks to conduct pop-up residents to use at no charge.COVID-19 testing. Durham County Elections @dcovotes This Week in Photos Durham County, N.C. election officials work to complete a recount for the N.C. chief justice race. ManateeGov @ManateeGov This Week in Photos Manatee County, Fla. and local officials break ground on the first community pool for children in the northern part of the county. SEE MORE PHOTOS 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: Invitation | Newly Elected Officials Training Date:Sunday, November 29, 2020 6:30:55 PM From: Derek Anderson Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2020 6:30:42 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Invitation | Newly Elected Officials Training CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Commissioner Brotherton, WSAC will be conducting its Newly Elected Officials Training virtually next week via Zoom – December 8-10. Is there any chance you would be available to join us for roughly 90 minutes on Thursday, December 10, to participate on a panel and share your lessons learned as a first-term commissioner to our newly elected class of commissioners and councilmembers? -- Derek Anderson | Director of Communications & Member Services Washington State Association of Counties | wsac.org danderson@wsac.org | 360.489.3020 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: FINAL CALL: NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 4:36:13 AM From: NACo Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 4:36:03 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: FINAL CALL: NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action 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 NACo and the COVID Relief Now Coalition gather information to support congressional relief action FINAL CALL: Help NACo and COVID Relief Now Coalition gather info to support congressional action CRITICAL SURVEY OF COUNTIES CLOSES TODAY AT 12 P.M. EST The COVID Relief Now Coalition consists of nearly 300 major public and private sector groups, including the National Association of Counties (NACo), calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan COVID economic relief package. Please help the coalition gather information to support our advocacy efforts by taking this brief survey. The survey will be closing TODAY at 12 p.m. EST. TAKE THE SURVEY The county results from this survey will be particularly valuable to NACo's county-specific advocacy and research efforts as we seek to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on county governments. While we are grateful for the relief provided by the CARES Act, it has not been enough to meet the increased demand on public services, and it cannot be used to help cover lost revenue. Many businesses, especially small businesses, cannot stay afloat. Even businesses and counties that accessed relief in the spring are in need of additional support. Every day without relief erodes conditions for recovery, making it harder to bring back lost jobs. TAKE THE SURVEY | ABOUT THE COALITION 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: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open this week Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 5:51:08 AM Attachments:image001.png From: Arlene Alen Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 5:50:50 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Philip Morley; Brian Kuh (brian@edcteamjefferson.com); Mari Mullen (director@ptmainstreet.org); Stacey Nimmo (nhccc-treasurer@hotmail.com); visitorscenter@embarqmail.com Cc: John Mauro (JMauro@cityofpt.us); Patty Charnas; Jeannie McMacken; Mark McCauley; David Sullivan; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean Subject: RE: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open this week CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you Philip! We’ll distro this with detail asap. AA Arlene Alen, CPM, IOM Executive Director The Chamber of Jefferson County 360.385.7869 Reimagine – Reengineer – Revitalize Jefferson County From: Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2020 9:03 PM To: Brian Kuh (brian@edcteamjefferson.com) <brian@edcteamjefferson.com>; Arlene Alen <arlene.alen@jeffcountychamber.org>; Mari Mullen (director@ptmainstreet.org) <director@ptmainstreet.org>; Stacey Nimmo (nhccc-treasurer@hotmail.com) <nhccc-treasurer@hotmail.com>; visitorscenter@embarqmail.com Cc: John Mauro (JMauro@cityofpt.us) <JMauro@cityofpt.us>; Patty Charnas <PCharnas@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Jeannie McMacken <JMcMacken@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Mark McCauley <MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us>; David Sullivan <dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open this week Importance: High Brian, Arlene, Mari, and NHCCC, Please spread the word! The WA State application portal is opening this week for the 3rd round of business assistance grants. Applications are directly to the state. See info below, sent last Wednesday. 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: Washington State Joint Information Center <WAJIC@public.govdelivery.com> Date: November 25, 2020 at 2:58:52 PM AKST To: Patty Charnas <PCharnas@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Special Business & Worker Update: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open early next week Reply-To: WAJIC@public.govdelivery.com Having trouble viewing this email? View it online NOV. 25, 2020 UPDATE: Working WA business grant Round 3 applications will open early next week This is an update to help businesses prepare for the Working Washington business grant application process that will open early next week. Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $70 million for business grants. $50 million of that is for a new round of Working Washington business grants. The remainder will go toward funding all qualified businesses that applied in earlier rounds of our resiliency grant program. (NOTE: Businesses who applied for the resiliency grant program will not need to take any action). The application portal and additional information will be posted at www.commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. Round 3: Working Washington Business Grants - $50 million Who can apply? These grants are prioritized for: Small businesses with annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND Businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Examples include full- service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and music and event venues. Certain nonprofits may also be eligible if they have a primary business activity that falls into a similar category as noted above. Example – a nonprofit full-service restaurant or nonprofit music venue. If the state Department of Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants from the priority pool, and funds remain, Commerce may be able to provide grants to additional businesses or nonprofits from other sectors or who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? The maximum grant award will be up to $20,000. The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that were necessary to continue business operations. How can I apply? The online application portal will open early next week (the week of Nov. 30). The portal link will be available at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. Additional information about eligibility and prioritization will also be posted there. Priority will be given to applications received by Dec. 10. If Commerce is able to fund all the eligible applicants who submit by that time, we may be able to consider eligible applicants who submit after the 10th. Checklist of the information you’ll need to have ready: Applicant W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number Copy of valid government issued photo I.D. For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. 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This email was sent to pcharnas@co.jefferson.wa.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department ofCommerce · 1011 Plum Street SE, P.O. Box 42525 · Olympia, WA 98504-2525 ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join Dr. Luke Robins, Peninsula College President on Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday morning Date:Monday, November 30, 2020 8:00:48 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:00:43 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Join Dr. Luke Robins, Peninsula College President on Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday morning CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join Dr. Luke Robins on Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday morning at 8am. Luke will share how the public health emergency has been impacting Peninsula College's curriculum delivery, their student enrollment and their staffing. Plus, he will share what the most promising fields of study PC is leading in terms of enrollment and successful job placement following graduation. Please join us: 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) Upcoming Coffee with Colleen Guests: Dec 9th - Jennifer Burkhardt, OMC Chief HR Officer and General Counsel Dec 16th - Dr. Genevra Harker-Klimes, Marine and Coastal Research Lab, PNNL Dec 23rd - No Coffee with Colleen Dec 30th - No Coffee with Colleen Jan 6th - Sen. Kevin Van de Wege Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:Jacques White To:jeffbocc Subject:GivingTuesday is Here! Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:10:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning, With Cyber Monday shopping taken care of, it's time for GivingTuesday! Today, you have a chance to invest in your values. Go HERE to make your special contribution to restore salmon and steelhead. With some worrying fall returns around Puget Sound, the time to act is now. So catch the giving spirit from the millions of people like you that are powering the good they want to see in the world - make your gift today! In this time of uncertainty, one thing is clear: we are stronger together. Whether supporting community organizations, checking in on our neighbors, friends and family, or honoring essential workers, generosity of spirit will help us collectively weather these hardships and ensure that what we care about is still standing when the dust settles. Without you, a future full of salmon and orca won't be possible, please make your gift to salmon and steelhead today. Sincerely, Jacques Jacques White Executive Director Long Live the Kings PS - If you've already mailed in your year-end gift - thank you, we look forward to receiving it and will send an acknowledgement shortly! MORE INFORMATION Long Live the Kings' mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Contact Minta Crafts at mcrafts@lltk.org with questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Long Live the Kings | 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 Unsubscribe jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by jwhite@lltk.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! Dear Kate, We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 5th annual Nancy Amidei Movement Builder Award*! Drumroll…Congratulations to Mattye Berry-Evans, Ms. Ellen Conrad, andMs. Gloria Tyler from Mercy Housing’s New Tacoma Apartments. There’s still time to join us for the pandemic version of our annual Bring Washington Home celebration, and hear from these inspiring advocates: Stay Home Washington Wednesday, December 2, 5:00-5:45pm.(Immediately followed by our annual member meeting until 6:15.) Register Here! Mattye Berry-Evans is the Resident Services Coordinator for New TacomaApartments, a seniors-only low income apartment building. After attending Housing and Homelessness Advocacy day for nine years, in 2020 Mattye attended a Resident Action Project (RAP) workshop on organizing low-income housing residents and began holding weekly RAP meetings in her building. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Announcing Our Nancy Amidei Movement Builder Award Winners! Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:31:03 AM From: Rachael Myers, Housing Alliance Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:30:50 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Announcing Our Nancy Amidei Movement Builder Award Winners! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Residents became interested in advocacy for affordable housing, recognizing that they experienced the benefits of having affordable homes, and they wanted thatfor others. Ms. Ellen and Ms. Gloria stepped into leadership roles in theircommunity including leading discussions and presenting at this year’s Conferenceon Ending Homelessness. After making sure every tenant in their building wasregistered to vote, participating in mail-in ballot troubleshooting, and helpingother residents understand the power of their votes, Mattye presented on theirvoter registration work on a national webinar hosted by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Mattye helped facilitate workshops during a recent RAP Summit for Homes and registered 33 people from her building to attend, including 14 non-Englishspeaking residents. Ms. Mattye, Ms. Ellen, and Ms. Gloria are organizing throughthe pandemic, which is no easy feat, and have mobilized their building to takeaction and build power together. 1. Ms. Mattye (back right) and Ms. Gloria (center) at advocacy day 2020. 2. Ms. Ellen (left) and Ms. Mattye (center) at RAP workshop 2020. Donate Washington Low Income Housing Alliance 100 West Harrison St. Seattle, Washington 98119 (206) 442-9455 info@wliha.org In addition to celebrating these powerful organizers, we’ll hear from Senator-elect T’wina Nobles, RAP steering committee members and Housing Allianceboard members Bretrand “Mr. B” Harrell, Jennifer Bereskin Delia, andMindy Woods. If you’re not already registered, there’s still time to sign up here. In gratitude, ~rachael Rachael MyersExecutive Director P.S. There is no cost to attend this event, but participants will be invited to make a contribution to support our work for housing justice. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate do so here! *The Nancy Amidei Movement Builder award recognizes an advocate who isimpacting their community and helping to build the movement to ensure thateveryone in Washington has access to a safe, healthy, affordable home.Nancy Amidei is a longtime advocate for basic needs and ending poverty and is ahero and mentor to many of us at the Housing Alliance and the Action Fund. You can learn more about Nancy and her work here. View this email in your web browser Unsubscribe From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Reminder: White House National COVID-19 Briefing Call 12/2 @ 1 PM ET Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:45:14 AM From: White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:45:01 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Reminder: White House National COVID-19 Briefing Call 12/2 @ 1 PM ET CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Office of Intergovernmental Affairs 31st National COVID-19 Briefing Call for State, local, and Tribal officials As a reminder, you are invited to the White House National COVID-19 Briefing Call for State, local, and Tribal officials scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We will be joined by - Ambassador Deborah Birx (White House Coronavirus Task Force) for a COVID- 19 trends and response update; Dr. Anthony Fauci (Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) for a vaccine approval and efficacy update; Dr. Robert Redfield (Director, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) for a vaccine distribution update; and RADM Michael Iademarco (Director, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, CDC) for a COVID-19 testing update. National COVID-19 Briefing Call Registration Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (please note start time and time zone) Call-In Registration: CLICK HERE (please disregard if you have previously registered) Note: Call-in lines are limited. RSVP's will be allocated in the order they are received. You must register to join the call. We appreciate your partnership and will continue to share pertinent updates as they become available. We welcome your State, local, and Tribal official colleagues to join our distribution list - they can do so by signing-up here. 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 Unsubscribe Office of Intergovernmental Affairs · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0003 · USA · 202-456- 1111 From:Hanson, Jamie R Subject:FWS to Propose Protections for Whitebark Pine Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:25:46 AM Attachments:News Release_Whitebark pine Proposed Listing_11.17.20.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Colleague, Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the proposal to list the whitebark pine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As of 2016, after decades of decline, an estimated 51 percent of all standing whitebark pine trees were dead. One of the factors in the species' decline is white pine blister rust, a non- native fungal disease that is harming whitebark pine trees across the American West. Mountain pine beetles, altered wildfire patterns, and climate change are also negatively affecting the species’ health. The Service is concurrently proposing a rule under section 4(d) of the ESA, which allows us to tailor protections for threatened species to those needed for the species' recovery. The proposed 4(d) rule would prohibit the removal of whitebark pine on federal lands as well as import, export and activities related to interstate and foreign commerce. The proposed rule would allow for flexible and adaptive forest activities that could advance whitebark pine conservation now and in the future. Healthy whitebark pine plays an important role in slowing runoff from snowmelt, reducing soil erosion, and providing high-energy seeds to birds and mammals. Whitebark pine provides food for grizzly bear and Clark’s nutcracker, among many other wildlife species. While some conservationist question whether an abundant supply of whitebark pine was necessary for the survival of bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, research indicates that Yellowstone grizzly bears are opportunistic feeders and can maintain healthy population levels even with varying availability of whitebark pine. The proposed rule will be available for public inspection in the Federal Register Reading Room on December 1. The rule will publish in the Federal Register on December 2, opening a 60-day public comment period. Please see the attached for a copy of the Service's news release for more information. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best, Jamie Hanson Acting Public Affairs Officer Washington Fish and Wildlife Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Jamie_Hanson@fws.gov 360-753-6044 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protections for Whitebark Pine, a Keystone Species of the American West Public invited to comment on proposed threatened status under the Endangered Species Act New proposed conservation protections for the white-bark pine, an emblem of the American West, would aim to bolster new and ongoing conservation actions for the species’ pine recovery so these unique trees, and the many plants and animals they support, continue to endure for future generations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)’s proposal to list the species at threatened under the Endangered Species Act is based on the results of a rigorous Species Status Assessment involving review of the best available science. The Service today opened a 60-day public comment period to help inform future conservation of this species. White pine blister rust, a non-native fungal disease, is harming native whitebark pine trees across the American West. Mountain pine beetles, altered wildfire patterns, and climate change are all negatively affecting the species’ health. These factors led scientists to conclude that after decades of decline, an estimated 51% of all standing whitebark pine trees were dead as of 2016. The Service determined it is not prudent to designate critical habitat for whitebark pine because habitat loss is not a threat to this species’ continued survival. Whitebark pine is broadly distributed across a range of more than 80.5 million acres in seven western states (Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada) and Canada. As a threatened species, protections for whitebark pine would include prohibiting the removal of whitebark pine on federal lands and prohibiting whitebark pine import, export and activities related to interstate and foreign commerce. Federal forest management, restoration or research-related activities would not be prohibited, allowing for optimal, flexible and adaptive forest activities that could advance whitebark pine conservation now and in the future. Whitebark pine generally lives in cold, windy, high-elevation or high-latitude sites in western North America and also occurs in scattered areas of the warm and dry Great Basin (portions of California, Nevada and Oregon). The five-needled whitebark pine is considered a keystone species; its population health is closely tied to, and greatly influences, the population health of other native plants and animals. Healthy whitebark pine plays an important role in slowing runoff from snowmelt, reducing soil erosion, and providing high-energy seeds to birds and mammals. Whitebark pine provides food for grizzly bear and Clark’s nutcracker, among many other wildlife species. Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem enjoy whitebark pine cone seeds where they overlap with their home range, and some conservationists have questioned whether an abundant supply of whitebark pine was necessary for the survival of bears in this ecosystem. Research indicates that as opportunistic feeders, Yellowstone grizzly bears can maintain healthy population levels even with varying availability of whitebark pine. This listing determination is part of the Service’s National Listing Workplan. In 2017, we invited members of the public to submit scientific information and data to inform our species status review. Whitebark pine has been a candidate for listing since 2011. In 2008, the Service was petitioned to list whitebark pine by the Natural Resources Defense Council. A notice in the Federal Register will be published by the Service announcing the 60-day public comment period on December 2, 2020. The Service will consider comments from all interested parties received by February 1, 2021. Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov by searching under docket number FWS–R6–ES–2019–0054 and clicking on the “comment now” button. The Federal Register notice provides information on how to comment by other means. To learn more about the Species Status Assessment framework, visit: https://www.fws.gov/endangered/improving_ESA/ssa.html To learn more about whitebark pine, visit: https://www.fws.gov/mountain- prairie/es/whitebarkPine.php The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen in the West, visit our website, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook, follow us on Twitter, watch our YouTube channel, and download public domain photos from Flickr. – FWS – From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:Have you given yet? Now"s the time! Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:08:47 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi, Need a lunch break? Lift your spirits by supporting the survival of everyone's favorite fish: salmon! Make a quick gift to their recovery, then check out this video of other supporters sharing why they love salmon. Together, YOU make the difference to salmon and steelhead. Warmly, Minta Minta Crafts Partnerships Director Long Live the Kings PS - If you've already mailed in your year-end gift - thank you, we look forward to receiving it and will send an acknowledgement shortly! MORE INFORMATION Long Live the Kings' mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Contact Minta Crafts at mcrafts@lltk.org with questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Long Live the Kings | 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 Unsubscribe jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by mcrafts@lltk.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! View this email in your browser From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Happy December! All the latest news from Olympic Angels Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:09:49 AM From: Olympic Angels Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:09:36 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Happy December! All the latest news from Olympic Angels CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. As we wrap up 2020 together, know that your work is both making a huge difference AND is more important than ever. More children came into foster care in the past month in Jefferson County than in the past 12 months combined. Our foster parents have made room for more kids at their tables and this is where you come in. It is YOU- donor, mentor, volunteer- who is turning belief into action. You were made for this moment. Sharing the faces of children in care isn't possible. But what we hope you see when you see Stephanie, is what our children see when they have a volunteer match. Stephanie was our first Love Box volunteer and she set the bar high for what our volunteers could be for children. She planned something fun for her little one every week while they were in their foster home. She still comes weekly now that they have been returned home to their family, providing a sense of consistency that spans all these big changes in their little life. She started the relationship when the child was 9 but as Stephanie will be quick to tell you, "I will be at their graduation." Your direct donations to Olympic Angels and through the COVID Emergency Response Fund at Jefferson Community Foundation made hiring Stephanie possible! We have more children out there to reach and hiring staff as committed as Stephanie is a GAME-CHANGER. Barbara is a newly retired lawyer who was looking for ways to help out in the community since the pandemic began. After hearing an interview on KPTZ, Barbara thought Olympic Angels might be the perfect fit for her talents and time. Boy was she right! She has been serving her Love Box family fully remotely since the beginning and is known affectionately as the Fairy Craft Mother. She sends weekly (sometimes twice a week!) packages to the family's door with craft kits that she has created. Step-by-Step instructions and fun materials are in each kit. Barbara not only gives the kids something to look forward to, but also gives the parents another way to encourage their kids during remote learning. Barbara wrote to us, "This family is very special to me. Knowing that our efforts are making a difference helps a lot in these isolated days." Thank you to Barbara and all the other volunteers who create connections despite limitations. Every time a donation is made, we are given another opportunity to reach a child in the foster care system. Above is a breakdown of how every donation is dispersed throughout our organization and directly improves the lives of foster families. We are committed to remaining transparent. Don't hesitate to contact us to better understand how your donation is used. Big news, Jefferson County folks- All local donations made through Give Jefferson will be DOUBLED!! So if you are planning on giving this holiday season to Olympic Angels or other human services organizations, if you donate through Give Jefferson, your gift will be doubled. Through the end of the year, the Jefferson Community Foundation is raising money for organizations that have stepped up and continued to serve through COVID-19. We are honored to be among so many incredible organizations that serve vulnerable populations. ⁠ ⁠ To donate to Give Jefferson's General Campaign, go HERE. To go to Olympic Angels' direct page, go HERE. All donations this year will be matched by All in WA, a statewide relief effort supporting families and workers impacted by COVID-19. Our mailing address is: PO Box 654 Port Townsend, WA 98368 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 Angels · PO Box 654 · Port Townsend, WA 98368-0654 · USA Tuesday, December 1 From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | December 1, 2020 Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:15:07 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:14:38 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: COVID-19 News | December 1, 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 Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool Gov. Jay Inslee, along with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), announced the launch of WA Notify, a simple, anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. By adding WA Notify to their smartphones, Washington residents will be alerted if they spent time near another WA Notify the user who later tests positive for COVID-19. WA Notify uses privacy-preserving technology jointly developed by Google and Apple and works without collecting or revealing any location or personal data. The application is currently only available for Apple and Android users. WA Notify is free and can be enabled in iPhone settings or downloaded as an app from the Google Play Store for Android phones. Users can opt-out at any time. Several states including Virginia, New York, and Colorado are using this tool. Countries successfully using this technology include Ireland, Canada, and Germany. For iPhone users, go to: Settings > Exposure Notifications > Select Turn On > Follow setup instructions For Android users, go to: Google Play Store > Search for WA Notify > Follow setup instructions The Department of Health has also created additional resources like social media posts, flow charts, employee communications, and fact sheets that can be downloaded here. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL Join NACo for a Webinar on How Counties are Investing Coronavirus Relief Fund Dollars in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Join NACo today, Tuesday, December 1 at 12 pm PST to hear from county leaders who are deploying CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars to support public health entities' COVID-19 vaccine preparation. Read more Treasury Issues New Guidance on Coronavirus Relief Fund Reporting Requirements The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released updated guidance on reporting and record retention requirements for Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) recipients. Many of the questions in the guidance were sent by NACo to U.S. Treasury officials. Read more EMPLOYMENT Weekly New Unemployment Claims Report During the week of November 15 - 21, there were 30,274 initial regular unemployment claims (up 79.8 percent from the prior week) and 464,884 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (up 7.1 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more TIP OF THE DAY Coping with COVID: Regulating Emotions During a Pandemic In this episode of our Coping with COVID podcast series, Kira Mauseth, PhD and Doug Dicharry, MD discuss the causes of strong emotional reactions and what we can do to feel more in control during stressful times. Read more PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Update from the Washington State Department of Health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received its first Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) application from a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer on November 20. This is encouraging news about the potential for vaccines to be used as a prevention tool to control the pandemic. An EUA allows the FDA to make a product available during a declared state of emergency before it has a full license. Read more COVID-19 Hospital Occupancy is Soaring in Washington State COVID-19 hospital occupancy is rapidly increasing throughout Washington as the state continues to experience exponential growth in new cases. We are seeing alarming increases in the number of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals as well as the number hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds—critical capacity needed to treat severe COVID-19 cases as well as other patients with serious conditions. Read more NOTEWORTHY Working WA Business Grant Round 3 Applications Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $70 million for business grants. $50 million of that is for a new round of Working Washington business grants. The remainder will go toward funding all qualified businesses that applied in earlier rounds of our resiliency grant program. (NOTE: Businesses who applied for the resiliency grant program will not need to take any action). Read more $135 Million Assistance Package Targets Hardest-Hit Small Businesses and Families The pandemic is hitting industries and households in profoundly different ways. The latest round of $100 million in business assistance from the state's remaining CARES Act funds, announced by Gov. Inslee last Friday, is focused on the hardest-hit sectors of our economy, such as restaurants and fitness centers. Equity is also a top priority for all of our relief funds, with attention directed toward rural Washington and communities facing historic disadvantage. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS December 7, 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: The Business Insider - December 2020 Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:33:26 AM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:33:22 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: The Business Insider - December 2020 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 The Business Insider - December 2020 To honor the many requests we've had to send the Business Insider electronically, we are continuing to send this digitally, Please remember that to continue to receive this newsletter via USPS, Chamber members need to contact the office and sign up for that courtesy service. admin@jeffcountychamber.org or 360.385.7869 Click here to read the Business Insider, copy, forward or print it and enjoy! www.JeffcoCARES.com Take the Pledge! This email sponsored by Give Jefferson https://www.facebook.com/givejefferson/ 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! Give the Gift of Youth Empowerment From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Don"t Let Our Youth Be A "Lost Generation" Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:57:46 AM From: United Way of Jefferson County Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:57:36 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Don't Let Our Youth Be A 'Lost Generation' CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. From their academic success and social development to their physical, mental, and emotional health, the global pandemic has placed children in crisis. School closures and lockdowns widen the existing inequalities across our community, with disadvantaged children paying the greatest price, as they fall the furthest behind and have the fewest resources available to "catch up". “My son and I were struggling with classroom schedules and digital workbooks. I’m a single mom, I work full-time…we were in continual catch up mode. Now, thanks to the Connected Students Initiative we have reliable internet and he has a Skillmation coach. Finally we feel like we might have a successful year!" Washington's "Healthy Youth Survey" shows increasing reports of teens in Jefferson County experiencing depression and anxiety, and more alarming, upward trends in those considering and attempting suicide. "It's more important than ever that our kids practice self-compassion, and that they know that they have a place to go where they can be welcomed and accepted as themselves. The Jefferson Teen Center offers them a break from social isolation and The Benji Project helps them talk through negative feelings and build emotional resilience." Adolescents are also facing food and housing insecurity, and higher rates of abuse and domestic violence. So, when Jefferson County's children grow up, will they see themselves as a “lost generation”, whose lives will forever fall in the shadow of a global pandemic? No! Because donors like you are stepping up to support local nonprofits and critical programs that provide our youth with the resources they need to feel cared for and connected! Weathering Uncertainty & Recovering from Crisis United Good Neighbors proudly supports our 2020 Partner Organizations in their frontline efforts and the nonprofits, staff, and volunteers dedicated to Donate Today! providing for the basic human needs of individuals and families in Jefferson County. This year, local donations will be matched by All in WA, a statewide relief effort supporting workers and families impacted by COVID- 19. Support Give Jefferson now through Dec. 31 for your donation to be eligible! Share Forward Donate Today! This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Jefferson Community Foundation · P.O. Box 1394 · Port Hadlock, WA 98339 · USA From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Tomorrow"s programs are Carmen Geyer of United Way and Clallam County Tax Assessor Pamela Rushton! Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:30:08 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:11:12 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Tomorrow's programs are Carmen Geyer of United Way and Clallam County Tax Assessor Pamela Rushton! 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 tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2nd for a very special two-part meeting! It will begin at Noon with our monthly business meeting, followed by a presentation by Carmen Geyer, Resource Development Manager for United Way. At 1pm we will have a second hour dedicated to a program by Clallam County Tax Assessor Pam Rushton. This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to the assessor! Our meeting takes place online Noon – 2pm (this week only, it normally ends at 1pm) and is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. We have switched to ZOOM and have a new link! You can join the meeting with this recurring link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84599423539?pwd=aGlFWGYvQjRUeWdOM0hNTVc5MlM0QT09 Meeting ID: 845 9942 3539 Passcode: 912775 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84599423539#,,,,,,0#,,912775# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,84599423539#,,,,,,0#,,912775# US (San Jose) Upcoming Programs December 2 (Special two hour meeting) Noon - Business Meeting and Carmen Geyer, Resource Development Manager for United Way. 1pm - Pam Rushton, Clallam County Tax Assessor December 9 – Mark Nichols, Clallam County Prosecutor December 16 – Karen Affeld, Executive Director and Susan Shoemaker, Business Assistance Specialist at North Olympic Development Council (NODC) December 23 and 30 – NO MEETINGS FROM CLALLAM EDC Working WA 3 grant applications this week: These grants are prioritized for Small Businesses and Non-Profits that: · Have annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 AND · That are in sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant cumulative impacts. Examples include full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and event venues. If their are additional funds Commerce will provide grants to additional applicants from · other sectors and · businesses who have annual revenues larger than $5 million. What does the grant pay for? · The maximum grant award is $20,000. · The grant can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that are necessary to continue business operations. Get Ready to apply - Awards will be made on a First-Come, First-Served basis - so apply immediately! · The online application portal will open early next week at commerce.wa.gov/bizgrants. · Information you’ll need to have ready: · IRS Form W-9 · Copy of government issued photo I.D. · Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. · For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. · For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. · NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. If you would like to be added to Clallam EDC’s mailing list please contact Peggy Simmons at psimmons@clallam.org They are an invaluable source for information! UPCOMING EVENTS VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES/WREATH UPDATES from the Forks Forum: Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest (SIORF) will have a Festival of Trees for 2020, but it will be a bit different. This year’s event will be a virtual auction on Facebook. There will only be six trees available for bidding, but there will be 40-50 beautiful wreaths. A few wreaths are still available for sponsorships at $50 per wreath. Contact Cindy Mesenbrink 360-374-5718 or Diane Edwards 360-374-6490 if you are interested in sponsoring or decorating a wreath. The wreaths and trees will be displayed in windows around town for “Holiday Walk About” December 3-7th. The online auction runs Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 7th. Join the Facebook Group on this link. SIORF Wreath Sale Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rain Forest wreath and garland sale is underway. Place your order by Nov. 10 for delivery before Thanksgiving. The beautiful, 28” wreaths are $20 without a bow and $25 with. Garlands are priced by foot: 15’ - $20, 25’ - $25, 50’ - $40, and 75’ - $60. Contact Diane Edwards at 360-374-6490 or your local SIORF member to purchase a wreath. Sales of wreaths/garlands support our scholarships, awards, Jr. High Student of the Month, Mammogram Fund, SOS Cancer transportation fund, and Backpack program just to name a few. TWINKLE LIGHT PARADE TO TAKE PLACE December 5th! Please contact Christi Baron at 360- 374-3311 for questions and to register your float! Chamber News… CHAMBER RENEWELS FOR 2021 will be mailed out in December. 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. FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS COLLECTION is closed until mid-December, due to the Governor’s mandate. EVENTS PAGE We are in the process of repopulating our events page. We accept online and in-person events (events allowed in Phase 2). If you have an event you would like share, please send it to events@ForksWA.com. 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, and the online store. 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 for the VIC. Kari Larson, VIC staff member. Kari is in charge of ordering our merchandise and sending out visitor packets. 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: Working WA 3 Grant Portal is Expected to Open Tomorrow, Dec 2nd Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:48:55 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:48:52 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Working WA 3 Grant Portal is Expected to Open Tomorrow, Dec 2nd CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Working WA 3 Application Portal Scheduled to Open Tomorrow: Do you own a restaurant, bar, fitness center, bowling alley or event venue? If so, get ready to apply for $20K tomorrow for the Working WA 3 grant. Don't delay in applying. Be ready tomorrow morning with the following documents: Have these 5 documents ready to go in PDF format! 1. Completed and signed IRS Form W-9 2. Copy of valid government-issued photo I.D. 3. 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. 4. Evidence of your business location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. 5. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. For tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. Funds are limited so apply early and have your documents ready. It's possible the site may crash due to many business owners across the state trying to apply so be patient. Here is the link to apply when they open up the portal: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/working-washington-round-3/ There will be a question on the application that states, “I have previously submitted an application with my local ADO.” If you have worked with your EDC be certain to check this box as it will give you priority. We will send out an announcement when we see or hear that the application portal is open. Your EDC staff. Join Dr. Luke Robins on Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday morning at 8am. Luke will share how the public health emergency has been impacting Peninsula College's curriculum delivery, their student enrollment and their staffing. Plus, he will share what the most promising fields of study PC is leading in terms of enrollment and successful job placement following graduation. Please join us: 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) Upcoming Coffee with Colleen Guests: Dec 9th - Jennifer Burkhardt, OMC Chief HR Officer and General Counsel Dec 16th - Dr. Genevra Harker-Klimes, Marine and Coastal Research Lab, PNNL Dec 23rd - No Coffee with Colleen Dec 30th - No Coffee with Colleen Jan 6th - Sen. Kevin Van de Wege Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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! Learn More // Donate From:Wild Fish Conservancy To:jeffbocc Subject:Support what you love this Giving Tuesday. Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:17:42 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Support wild fish on Giving Tuesday. One thing is certain, 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. But despite all of the obstacles we've faced, thanks to your unfaltering dedication and support, these undeniably challenging times have been full of incredible promise and success. In fact, over the past year we made enormous strides on the largest and most impactful projects we’ve undertaken in over thirty years. As 2020 comes to a close, we’re celebrating major accomplishments and growing momentum for science-based solutions that offer enormous promise for wild fish, their habitats, and all who depend on them. None of this success would have been possible without support from you and others in the wild fish conservation community. We hope you’ll consider making a gift on Giving Tuesday so together we can continue this unwavering advocacy for wild fish recovery in 2021. Whether you’re most passionate about reforming harvest and hatchery practices, ending commercial net pen aquaculture in Puget Sound, or restoring and protecting wild fish habitat, your gift will advance solutions to the issues you care about most. Celebrate with us the biggest accomplishments you helped make possible in 2020 Year after year, our team's decades of expertise in technical research, advocacy, and public education, allow us to effectively address a broad range of complex issues facing wild fish— always with science as our compass. But, we can’t do this work alone, and we’re so grateful for your dedication to the future of the northwest's wild fish heritage. We hope you'll join us in celebrating our shared success over the past twelve months! Advancing Sustainable Fishing Techniques Your support was vital to completing our 5th year of groundbreaking fish trap research and publishing a second peer-reviewed paper proving the outstanding capabilities of selective commercial harvest to aid in wild fish recovery and laying the foundation for future fish trap fisheries throughout the northwest. This fishing technique will be fundamental to the recovery of wild salmon, steelhead, and orcas, as well as the revitalization of Pacific coastal fishing communities and their economies. WATCH: Check out the new fish trap video you made possible year Protecting Endangered Killer Whales and & Wild Chinook Thank you for making possible our precedent- setting lawsuit to protect endangered Chinook and Southern Resident orcas by preventing the overharvest of wild Chinook in commercial ocean fisheries. Also, this year, we contributed over $1 million to fund essential Southern Resident Support wild fish this Giving Tuesday! killer whale research from our successful lawsuit holding Cooke Aquaculture accountable for $2.75 million in Clean Water Act violations in Puget Sound. Protecting Puget Sound from Commercial Net Pen Aquaculture Your support in 2020 drove forward essential advocacy efforts to end commercial net pen aquaculture in Puget Sound and made possible our legal challenge holding the state accountable for approving Cooke Aquaculture's new net pen project. Together, we are growing a new groundbreaking campaign to take back our sound and restore over 130 acres of public waters polluted and restricted by the net pen industry for over 30 years. Restoring Lost Habitat In 2020, we designed and implemented six fish passage and large-scale fish habitat restoration projects to help restore the natural watershed processes that sustain our wild fish heritage. Working with nonprofit, tribal and government partners your support drove forward critical water-typing and eDNA research that has been fundamental to protecting wild fish and informing responsible land-use policy for over three decades. Drive forward these initiatives in 2021 wildfishconservancy.org 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. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: JTA Public Hearing Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:07:11 PM Attachments:Public Hearing Agenda 12-4-20.pdf From: Sara J. Peck Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:06:53 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: JTA Public Hearing 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 Agenda for the Public Hearing on Friday, December 4th at 1:30. Although no packet was necessary, the 2021 Proposed Budget is linked for your convenience. Below is the meeting invitation: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/936600813 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 United States: +1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 936-600-813 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: County News Now – December 1, 2020 Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:29:46 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 2:28:04 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: County News Now – December 1, 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 December 1, 2020 A microcosm of rural-urban divide lives in a Utah county A microcosm of rural-urban divide lives in a Utah county Weber County, Utah has a growing urban core…along with a rural character with opposing characteristics and priorities. READ MORE Standards Connect from American National Standards Institute Moving incentives draw remote workers Shawnee County, Kan. has adapted its moving incentive program to attract newly-remote workers to relocate to the county. Read more Moore: Regional approaches are necessary for county prosperity Regionalism is a way of life for NACo President Gary Moore, whose Boone County, Ky. sits between counties from three states whose fates are interconnected. Read more Pitch for Amazon HQ2 leads to a regional brand for Arlington County, Va. A hallmark of economic development in the Washington, D.C. area typically has been competition between localities and states, not collaboration. As we plan for post-pandemic recovery, it’s time for that to change for good. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Harder Dump Box Spreader Legislative Updates COVID-19 vaccine development progressing Pfizer and Moderna have applied for Emergency Use Authorizations from the Food and Drug Administration. Read more House passes National Apprenticeship Act The legislation would authorize over $3.5 billion over 5 years, including $3 billion in grants, to expand registered apprenticeships across the country. Read more Upcoming EPA Webinar: Hazard Mitigation – Why Now? The EPA is holding a free webinar on hazard mitigation with a goal of increasing funding for the water sector to mitigate the damage from natural disasters. The webinar will be held on from 1:00p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET Dec. 10. Read more MORE NEWS SPONSORED CONTENT Monitor regulatory compliance with Smarter Inspections Enable inspectors to access codes, research violations, perform inspections, and upload evidence all from a mobile device, using Inspections Management by Salesforce. Take this self-guided tour and learn more. Read more The Latest From NACo Candidates for NACo second vice president Candidates who wish to run for the office of NACo second vice president should notify Executive Director Matthew Chase in writing of his or her intent by Jan. 31, 2021. Contact Jenny Hilscher to do so and for a full accounting of bylaws related to campaigning. 2021 Achievement Awards Now Open! Join us in celebrating 51 years of county innovation! Does your county have an innovative program to spotlight that is modernizing and improving county government? The NACo Achievement Awards program celebrates initiatives nationwide in categories such as health, civic education, public safety and more. NACo will highlight the 18 “best in category” winners, as well as feature all winners in NACo materials and online. Apply now! Webinar: Enhancing Fiscal Resilience in a Disruptive Environment: What We’ve Learned. What’s Next. NACo, KPMG and county officials will a discussion on different approaches to enhance resilience in light of shifting public health, economic, budgetary and community dynamics – and how the difficult lessons of 2020 can help us navigate a still uncertain 2021 outlook. The webinar will be held from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET Dec. 18. Register here. NKN_Banner_collection_CN-now(1)_1729551.png DEC 3 WEBINAR Using Evidence to Make Strategic Budget Cuts 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 4 WEBINAR County Eviction Series: The Eviction Crisis Today and Projections for the Future 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 10 MEETING LUCC/RAC Virtual Symposium 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST DEC 11 WEBINAR NACo Cyberattack Simulation 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 14 WEBINAR What Have We Learned About Children’s Well-Being During COVID-19? Policy and Practice Considerations for County Leaders 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST DEC 18 WEBINAR Enhancing Fiscal Resilience in a Disruptive Environment: What We’ve Learned. What’s Next. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MORE EVENTS 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: WORKING WA 3 GRANT PORTAL IS EXPECTED TO OPEN TOMORROW, DEC 2ND Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:56:29 PM Attachments:image001.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:42:46 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: WORKING WA 3 GRANT PORTAL IS EXPECTED TO OPEN TOMORROW, DEC 2ND CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton , I wanted to send a follow up to today’s earlier email… Here is an update from Clallam EDC: Working WA 3 Application Portal Scheduled to Open Tomorrow: Do you own a restaurant, bar, fitness center, bowling alley or event venue? If so, get ready to apply for $20K tomorrow for the Working WA 3 grant. Don't delay in applying. Be ready tomorrow morning with the following documents: Have these 5 documents ready to go in PDF format! 1. Completed and signed IRS Form W-9 2. Copy of valid government-issued photo I.D. 3. 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. 4. Evidence of your business location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. 5. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. A NAICS code is helpful, but not necessary. If you have never used a NAICS code, you can learn more here: What is a NAICS Code? and explore NAICS codes to see which one fits your business. For tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. Funds are limited so apply early and have your documents ready. It's possible the site may crash due to many business owners across the state trying to apply so be patient. Here is the link to apply when they open up the portal: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/working-washington-round-3/ There will be a question on the application that states, “I have previously submitted an application with my local ADO.” If you have worked with your EDC be certain to check this box as it will give you priority. We will send out an announcement when we see or hear that the application portal is open. Your EDC staff. Join Dr. Luke Robins on Coffee with Colleen this Wednesday morning at 8am. Luke will share how the public health emergency has been impacting Peninsula College's curriculum delivery, their student enrollment and their staffing. Plus, he will share what the most promising fields of study PC is leading in terms of enrollment and successful job placement following graduation. Please join us: 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) Upcoming Coffee with Colleen Guests: Dec 9th - Jennifer Burkhardt, OMC Chief HR Officer and General Counsel Dec 16th - Dr. Genevra Harker-Klimes, Marine and Coastal Research Lab, PNNL Dec 23rd - No Coffee with Colleen Dec 30th - No Coffee with Colleen Jan 6th - Sen. Kevin Van de Wege Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:David Sullivan To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Olympic AAA COG meeting additional BUDGET enclosures for packet December 3, 2020 Date:Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:24:34 PM Attachments:2021 Operating_Budget_FinalDraft File.pdf 2021 Operating Budget memo.pdf 2020 Operating Budget Amendmentmemo.pdf From: Stern, Corena M. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC) Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:23:18 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Laase, CarolAnn (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC); DOR Pacific County Leg Authority 1; Randy Johnson (rjohnson@co.clallam.wa.us); Wes Cormier; David Sullivan Cc: Kate Dean; Mark Ozias (mozias@co.clallam.wa.us); DOR Pacific County Leg Authority 3; Cepoi, Laura J. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC); Moss, Jody M. (DSHS/AAA/OLYMPIC); Jenna Amsbury; Carolyn Gallaway; Marie Guernsey ; Gores, Alanna Subject: Olympic AAA COG meeting additional BUDGET enclosures for packet December 3, 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi All – Attached are the additional Budget enclosures for the COG meeting on December 3, 2020. Looking forward to the meeting and answering any questions you may have. My apologies for not getting this out with the regular packet before the Thanksgiving Holiday – unfortunately I came down with COVID earlier in November and my schedule just kind of blew up due to illness. I am on the mend and hope to be full 110% soon. Warm Regards and Happy Holidays, Corena Stern CFO Olympic Area Agency on Aging From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Dear 2020 + Gingerbread Rothschild Houses + AHA! Auction Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:35:40 AM From: JeffCo Historical Society Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:35:23 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Dear 2020 + Gingerbread Rothschild Houses + AHA! Auction CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. WHAT A YEAR. If you were to write a letter to 2020, what would it say? This being the December enews, it is officially the last time you'll hear us say it this year (we reserve the right to say it again in 2021): we are living in historic, unpredictable, unprecedented times. And what you have to say about your experiences this year matters! JCHS is collecting your notes to 2020 with our “Dear 2020” post card campaign. Look for these self-addressed, stamped post cards in a rack outside the Museum, as well as various spots throughout the county; write your note and pop it in the mail! Post cards received will be added to the JCHS collection and may be shared on social media or in an exhibition. Join us in creating a lasting community record of this historic time, and then join us for a stiff drink (see below). Email programs@jchsmuseum.com with questions. (VIRTUAL) HOLIDAY HISTORY HAPPYHOUR Friday, December 18, 2020 5:00 - 6:15 PM Join JCHS for this exciting holiday edition of our popular Virtual History Happy Hour program, packed with appearances from special guests! Award-winning bartenders Sophia Elan and Alexander Moats will kick off the evening with a tutorial on crafting festive beverages (both alcoholic and not). Next, follow along as Heron Scott, Executive Director at the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, leads us in building to-scale gingerbread versions of the beloved Rothschild House, complete with sugar wafer windows. Lastly, join JCHS Executive Director Shelly Leavens and Rothschild descendant Erika Chester for some fun facts and holiday memories of the Rothschild House and family. Festive attire, holiday music, and all-around merriment is highly encouraged. Visit JCHS’s website at jchsmuseum.org, or use this link https://jchsmuseum.simpletix.com/e/61149 to register. We’ll send you the Zoom link to tune in, a list of ingredients for the drinks, a pattern for the gingerbread Rothschild House and a suggested, structurally sound gingerbread recipe. A recording of the program will be available to all registered participants, so if you can’t make the date but would like to see the program, be sure to register! This program is FREE! If you’re able, please consider supporting JCHS by becoming a member. 2021 First Friday Speaker Series The Art of Making First Fridays, February – November in 2021 at 7:00PM Our 2021 First Friday Speaker Series celebrates the art of making, featuring makers from throughout Jefferson County and the broader peninsula. From food and fiber to metal and wood, we’re honoring materials and making of all kinds. The 2021 series will kick off virtually via Zoom in February, with hopes of transitioning to in-person events when a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available. Series Passes are available now! A Series Pass provides annual sustaining support for JCHS, and grants you access to all eight programs at a discounted rate. Plus it makes an excellent holiday gift! Series Pass: $65 for members $75 for non-members Suggested individual program donation: $10 Visit JCHS’s website at jchsmuseum.org for more information, or click this link https://jchsmuseum.simpletix.com/e/61026 to purchase your Series Pass. 2021 Lineup: Feb 5: Baking and Candy Making with Sugar Hill Farms March 5: Fermentation with Midori Farms April 2: Jewelry Making with Azure May 7: Metalwork with The Port Townsend Foundry June 4: Cider with Alpenfire Cidery July 2: Woodworking with the Port Townsend School of Woodworking and Kim Winkle August 6: Ceramics with LaughinGnome Pottery September 3: Coast Salish Wool Weaving with Susan Pavel October 1: Placemaking with Mackenzie Grinnell November 5: Canvas Clothing with Best Coast Canvas Join us now through Dec 6 tosupport art & heritage education programs in Jefferson County. The AHA! Auction Your support helps community arts & heritage thrive We provide entry points for people to connect to art & history of this amazing corner of the world and we envision a place where art & history are a widely integrated part of our community fabric. We believe in the power of art & history as igniters of our curiosity and know that the humanities inspire us to learn more about who we are as a community, as a nation, and as fellow human beings on a fragile planet. The rigorous, inclusive, and relevant work being done in collaboration with many others across our county is essential to a thriving, healthy community. Support JCHS education programs with your donation at the AHA! Auction. THANK YOU! Visit the auction site: https://go.rallyup.com/jchsmuseum GIFT IDEAS that support JCHS We can't thank you enough for your support through this crazy year, and your continued generosity through our closure into spring 2021. If you are looking for unique gifts that also give back into the community, here are a few ideas. Series Passes to the First Friday Speaker Series Gift Membership or Donation in a Friend or Family Member's name Art and History Experiences offered at the AHA! Auction A Note About Research Requests JCHS will not be able to answer research requests the month of December through January 15, 2021. We are increasing our time working from home, but this also increases our distance from our resources! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide our staff with the flexibility they need to continue their professional work. Wish List Wednesday If you are thinking about how you can support a local non-profit during the holiday season, consider donating an item to help us get more of our collection online. Each Wednesday this month we will feature items that are needed at our Research Center to help us care for and provide access to our collection. THANK YOU! Join or Renew Your Membership JCHS has hundreds of negative strips and slides that are not yet digital, and through digitization we can make these wonderful images widely available to the public online. Traditional flat-bed scanning and strip scanning are time consuming, but luckily there is an alternative that uses a digital camera setup. Our Archivist, Ellie DiPietro, has sorted through the digital and mechanical options currently on the market and has settled on a system that will produce high quality results that are in alignment with current JCHS digital guidelines. This system will serve to digitize our negative and slide collections for years into the future. If you have any questions about the selections on this list, please reach out to our Archivist at ellie@jchsmuseum.com. Holder for 35mm film - $330 Negative Supply MK1 Carrier Light source for backlighting - $100 Slide holder for mounted slides (35mm) - $50 Full border scanning guides for 35mm Negative Supply MK1 Carrier - $40 Stand for holding camera - $150 Negative Supply Basic Riser Holder for 120 (medium format) film with border scanning guide - $515 B&H Photo Wish List Want to be a Research Center Donor Super Star and get us everything on our list and little bit more? The Pro Kit from Negative Supply has all of these things, plus items to help us digitalize medium format negatives (and we have hundreds of those too!). It includes a better light box for more accurate color of our process, plus everything we need for 35mm and 120 (medium format) $2,000 THANK YOU so much for your support! And stay tuned for next week's list. Email Copyright © 2020 Jefferson County Historical Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a valuable member of our community. Please forward to your friends and family, and tell them to come party with us as members too! Our mailing address is: Jefferson County Historical Society 540 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 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: New Update on Working WA 3 Grant - SBDC Webinar Tomorrow Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:24:42 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:24:26 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: New Update on Working WA 3 Grant - SBDC Webinar Tomorrow CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Working Washington 3 Grants Webinar Tomorrow - register now space is limited: Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Dec 3 Status: Open - 852 places remaining Registration Deadline: 12/3/20 12:00 PM (PST) Topic: Working WA 3 Grant Webinar Description: Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Steve will cover: Who is eligible How to show your business is impacted How to apply What the grant pays for Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which will be active by December 3rd Click HERE to register for the webinar. The link to the grant will be found HERE. The SBDC will record the webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events Instructions: Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. The Zoom link to access this webinar will be in the Attendee Instructions at the end of the confirmation email entitled: "Registration for Training Event: Working Washington Grants starting 12/3/2020" Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WORKING WA 3 GRANTS WEBINAR TOMORROW - REGISTER NOW SPACE IS LIMITED! Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:36:21 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:32:31 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: WORKING WA 3 GRANTS WEBINAR TOMORROW - REGISTER NOW SPACE IS LIMITED! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton , FROM CLALLAM EDC: Working Washington 3 Grants Webinar Tomorrow - register now space is limited: Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Dec 3 Status: Open - 852 places remaining Registration Deadline: 12/3/20 12:00 PM (PST) Topic: Working WA 3 Grant Webinar Description: Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Steve will cover: · Who is eligible · How to show your business is impacted · How to apply · What the grant pays for · Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which will be active by December 3rd Click HERE to register for the webinar. The link to the grant will be found HERE. The SBDC will record the webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events Instructions: Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. The Zoom link to access this webinar will be in the Attendee Instructions at the end of the confirmation email entitled: "Registration for Training Event: Working Washington Grants starting 12/3/2020" Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 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: Updated Link for Working WA 3 Grant Webinar Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:02:43 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:02:39 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Updated Link for Working WA 3 Grant Webinar CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Updated Link for Working Washington 3 Grants Webinar Time and Date: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Dec 3 Topic: Working WA 3 Grant Webinar The Updated Link to register can be found HERE. Description: Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Steve will cover: Who is eligible How to show your business is impacted How to apply What the grant pays for Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which will be active by December 3rd The link to the grant will be found HERE. The SBDC will record the webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events Instructions: Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. The Zoom link to access this webinar will be in the Attendee Instructions at the end of the confirmation email entitled: "Registration for Training Event: Working Washington Grants starting 12/3/2020" Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Please take this quick, 3-minute survey: How have you been affected by COVID-19? The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and all of our Clallam County partners would like to host a discussion-based event about how COVID-19 has affected local businesses on the Peninsula. To determine how we can help your business survive this pandemic, we need to know what your current needs are. Please complete this 3-minute survey Help us understand how to best help you. 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: UPDATED REGISTRATION LINK: WORKING WA 3 WEBINAR Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:08:38 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:07:42 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: UPDATED REGISTRATION LINK: WORKING WA 3 WEBINAR CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton , FROM CLALLAM EDC: UPDATED LINK - Working Washington 3 Grants Webinar Tomorrow - register now space is limited: Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Dec 3 Status: Open - 852 places remaining Registration Deadline: 12/3/20 12:00 PM (PST) Topic: Working WA 3 Grant Webinar Description: Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Steve will cover: · Who is eligible · How to show your business is impacted · How to apply · What the grant pays for · Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which will be active by December 3rd The Updated Link to register can be found HERE. The SBDC will record the webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events Instructions: Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. The Zoom link to access this webinar will be in the Attendee Instructions at the end of the confirmation email entitled: "Registration for Training Event: Working Washington Grants starting 12/3/2020" Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 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: Working WA 3 Grant Portal Now Open Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:13:41 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:13:38 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Working WA 3 Grant Portal Now Open CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Working WA 3 Application Portal Now Open: Link to Apply: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/working-washington-round-3/ SBDC will host webinar tomorrow if you have questions. Funds are limited so don't wait long to apply. 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:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WORKING WA 3 APPLICATION PORTAL NOW OPEN! Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:21:58 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:18:46 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: WORKING WA 3 APPLICATION PORTAL NOW OPEN! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Greg Brotherton , FROM CLALLAM EDC: Working WA 3 Application Portal Now Open: Link to Apply: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/working-washington-round-3/ SBDC will host webinar tomorrow if you have questions. Funds are limited so don't wait long to apply. 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: Working WA 3.0 Grant Application Portal Now Open Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:43:51 PM From: EDC Team Jefferson Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:43:39 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Working WA 3.0 Grant Application Portal Now Open CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Working WA 3.0 Business Grants $50 Million in Grants Available Checklist of Information to Have Ready: Applicant W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number. Copy of valid government issued photo ID. For Tribal-member owned businesses: license or certification if business activity is conducted outside the tribal jurisdiction; letter or certification from the tribe recognizing you as a business if business activity is within the tribal jurisdiction. Copy of 2019 Tax Return or other confirmation of Business Gross Revenues for 2019. For businesses with a physical location, evidence of that location, such as lease, tax statement, utility bill, etc. NAICS code or clear description of your primary business activity. Apply Now Working Washington 3.0 Grants FREE Webinar Tomorrow Register Now - Space Is Limited! Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Dec 3 Status: Open - 852 places remaining Registration Deadline: 12/3/20 12:00 PM (PST) Topic: Working WA 3.0 Grant Webinar Description: Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. The Webinar Will Cover: Who is eligible How to show your business is impacted How to apply What the grant pays for Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which is NOW OPEN The SBDC will record the webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events Instructions: Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. The Zoom link to access this webinar will be in the Attendee Instructions at the end of the confirmation email entitled: "Registration for Training Event: Working Washington Grants starting 12/3/2020" Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Register for FREE Here EDC Team Jefferson | 360.379.4693 | edcteamjefferson.org ‌ ‌ ‌ EDC Team Jefferson | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by help@edcteamjefferson.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Village Council Board Meeting Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3:51:58 PM From: Port Ludlow Village Council Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3:51:48 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Village Council Board Meeting CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Village Council Board Meeting Thursday, 12/3/20, 2:45 p.m. FreeConferenceCall.com Videoconference Call Like everyone else right now, your Village Council Board is observing stay-at-home practices as directed by the Governor. We still believe that it is important to reach out to the community like we do monthly, only now we will conduct these meetings using conference calling until we are allowed to resume our normal gatherings. Directions for joining the conference call are: Conference Call Dial-in number: (339) 207-8391 Video and Screen Sharing Online meeting ID: villagecouncilconference Online meeting link: join.freeconferencecall.com/villagecouncilconference Announce yourself Mute your phone or PC until the moderator solicits participation To avoid having multiple people attempting to talk at the same time, please wait until questions or comments are invited by the moderator. When you wish to speak, un-mute your phone and ask to be recognized. When recognized, begin by stating your name and then your comments. Visit the Village Council Web Site ‌ Your Village Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose purpose is to be a unifying force and information conduit for the benefit of all Port Ludlow residents Port Ludlow Village Council | Post Office Box 65012, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Unsubscribe gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by portludlowvillagecouncileblast@gmail.com