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From:Sara Ting To:jeffbocc Subject:Value your leadership... Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:59:18 AM Attachments:image001.png Students" response to the song 2.docx Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Leslie, Thank you for time and attention. It was a pleasure speaking with you. We hope you, your family, friends, colleagues and community continue to stay in good health and protected from the corona virus. Please confirm you received this. As you requested, sending you educational tools to use to help eliminate racism. We applaud you and your Board of Health for declaring racism a public health crisis. Dr. King recognized we can pass all the laws we want we cannot we cannot legislate the heart. And Einstein once said, “You cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that created it. You must stand on a higher ground.” Laws and policies cannot remove prejudice and bias from people. The work needs to be done by each person. It requires self-reflection, looking inside our mind and heart. World Unity Inc. has a wonderful programs to help individuals overcome prejudice and biases and they are free. They engage individuals to look within. All the work starts with each person being willing to make the changes. The benefits, personal and professional growth. World Unity Inc. programs to help overcome racism and all forms of discrimination PSA – Free 30 second spot to cultivate a mindset of valuing all people: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1335867746454439 Consider planting this PSA in your community by making it available as a tool at the workplace for individuals to contemplate. CBS Network TV aired the PSA in 2019 for a year and a half. In 1986 CBS and NBC Network TV aired the first PSA of the Sun poem. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, California with over 1 million people declared racism a public health crisis. Their response to the PSA, “Wonderful. Thank you. We’ll share widely.” Robert Rogers. Singing Equality across America and around the World – Free program to plant the seeds of equality in the next generation through a song. View video of 800 children singing song and performing verse in sign language at: http://worldunityinc.org/800children.html Program is available free for teachers to download the music sheet at: www.worldunityinc.org Consider recommending the program be implemented in all of your schools. Have students learn the song, be lead in a discussion about the meaning of the lyrics and write the impact the song had on them. Attached are comments from students from Malden, MA. Mayor of Manchester NH recommended the program be implemented in all their schools. See the comments from students who have learned the song. Our song and PSA speaks to the heart. They can cultivate a mindset and culture of valuing diversity and inclusion. Making the video of 800 children singing the song available for adults to view can open minds and heart. Opportunity to share your words on equality for all people Share quote on equality – Submit an original or your favorite quote on equality for all people. Just fill out this form: http://worldunityinc.org/inspirationalquotes.html We hope you will consider implementing these free programs to cultivate a mindset of valuing diversity and inclusion. Singing Equality across America and around the World is planting the seeds of equality in the next generation to minimize discrimination. Children represent 100% of the future. We wish you success in your initiatives to overcome racism. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. If you’d like me to give a brief presentation on the program, let me know. The best number to reach me is (617) 522-8645. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Enjoy the rest of your day. Warm regards, Sara Sara Ting Founder & President, World Unity, Inc. 2 Eliot Place Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Email: sarating@worldunityinc.org Website: http://worldunityinc.org Phone: (617) 971-0317 From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:Join us virtually for our newest event: Salmon Stream, 3/18! Date:Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:03:51 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi there, We’re coming together online for our newest (and free) event, Salmon Stream—March 18 at 6PM (PDT) —to support the salmon and steelhead swimming in our waters. Let’s gather together virtually to hear stories about the work we do with partners around the region to help bring wild salmon and steelhead home for the long run and support sustainable fishing—especially during a global pandemic. You'll learn how you can help restore their dwindling populations with plenty of opportunities to support Long Live the Kings directly, including an online auction opening for bidding on March 15th. Learn more and RSVP here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/long-live-the-kings/salmon- stream/salmon-stream Salmon Stream March 18 at 6PM (PDT) Info & RSVP: avcast.me/longlivethekings FREE No Zoom required, no complications, just one link to click and watch the program! More info to come, I look forward to getting your RSVP! Minta Minta Crafts Development & Communications Director Long Live the Kings PS - RSVP for our FREE March 18th event HERE! 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Responding to Protests | New State Re-Opening Plan | W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:31:40 AM From: MRSC – Local Government Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:31:32 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Responding to Protests | New State Re-Opening Plan | W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. January 21, 2021 The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter- Demonstrations By Oskar Rey This blog explores the right to assemble in connection with protests and gatherings in outdoor public places and provides thoughts on how local governments can respond to situations that may arise. More from MRSC Insight From MRSC Washington State’s New Re-Opening Plan By Jill Dvorkin This blog provides an overview of the state's Healthy Washington — Ask MRSC Are Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) grant applications a public record? Roadmap to Recovery plan and how it may impact local governments, including their ability to conduct in-person public meetings. More from MRSC Insight Local Government Contract Awards – Who is Eligible By Judy Isaac This blog looks are different types of local governments contract awards: public works, services, and purchases. More from MRSC Insight W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Tax Deferrals By Eric Lowell This blog reviews how to properly report Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave wages and Social Security tax deferrals on Form W- 2. More from MRSC Insight What’s New with Form 1099? By Eric Lowell This blog discusses new changes to Form 1099 and Form 1096. More from MRSC Insight Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports By Eric Holdeman This blog looks at the role of the after-action response in disaster planning and offers shared after-action insights local governments are finding in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. More from MRSC Insight Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action By Ann G. Macfarlane Using Robert's Rules of Order, this blogs looks at when and how a governing body can change course on a prior action. 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 Can a conversation between an employee and a commissioner be recorded outside of a public meeting without advising the other person? Have a question? Officials and employees from eligible government agencies can use our free one-on-one inquiry service, Ask MRSC. 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On-Demand Webinars are now available to view for a fee; credits are available for some. In Focus New Law Aims to Help Localities Shift to '.Gov' Web Addresses Many local governments rely on “.com” or “.org” URLs, making it easier for cyber criminals to trick users with imposter websites. More from Route Fifty With COVID-19 Limiting Shelter Capacity, What Will It Mean for People Experiencing Homelessness? A looming eviction crisis is rightfully garnering a lot of attention, but another crisis is unfolding that’s received much less attention: homeless shelters are closed or operating at limited capacity. More from The Urban Institute Cutting-edge Financial Technology is a Must for Local Governments Recovering from the Pandemic States and municipalities who have had to adopt remote services amid the coronavirus pandemic should scale up their digital infrastructure to maintain their ability to collect and reconcile payments. More from Route Fifty How Downtowns Can Rebound After the Pandemic They have to offer more than office space. More from Route Fifty Silo Busting: The Challenges and Successes of Intergovernmental Data Sharing This report offers a rich description of what intergovernmental data sharing can offer by describing a range of federal, state, and local data sharing initiatives in various policy arenas, such as social services, transportation, health, and criminal justice. More from the IBM Center for the Business of Government Survey: Residents Prefer Multiple Ways to Access Local Government Services But the specific type of access that residents prefer—in-person visits, phone calls, or digital— depends on where they live and how old they are. More from Route Fifty Washington News National News Rural fire district to use smaller, more maneuverable squad vehicles for majority of calls Pandemic causes ferry ridership to sink 41% Washougal sets city goals for 2021 District turns to crowdfunding for CPR tool 'We're ready to serve': Counties ready larger vaccine sites when more supplies arrive Walla Walla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization releases 25-year transportation plan draft Tacoma Police Department ramps up rollout of body-worn cameras Spokane’s first urban co-housing community will open in 2021 Cities prepare for home delivery by drone Delaware County, Pa., paid $25K in ransom to hackers Cities say they want to defund the police. Their budgets say otherwise. Atlanta’s mayor hitches her legacy to an ambitious housing affordability plan Which U.S. cities get failing grades on parks Portland City Council approves urban renewal increase by $67 million Nearly 30% of working professionals would quit if they had to return to office after pandemic Number of ‘million-dollar’ cities increases 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. 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 Thursday, January 21 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | January 21, 2021 Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:01:17 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:59:38 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | January 21, 2021 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 Washington’s New Vaccine Dashboard Will Offer New Window into Progress The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with Microsoft AI for Health, is proud to announce vaccine data is now available on our dashboard, an addition that will help us share progress being made statewide as we endeavor to get COVID-19 vaccine to millions of people across the state of Washington. The dashboard now includes a high-level vaccination snapshot under the Current Status tab as well as a new Vaccinations tab with statewide and county-level data on where, when and how many people are getting vaccinated. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL NACo Releases Analysis of President Biden's Coronavirus Rescue Plan On January 14, President Joe Biden unveiled his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, the first part of a two-part strategy designed to support households, businesses and state and local governments through the pandemic. Read more STATE January 2021 Economic & Revenue Update Now Available Washington’s unemployment rate increased to 7.1% in December from 5.7% in November. This was the first increase in the state’s jobless rate since July. Despite the increase in December, the unemployment rate is down significantly from the 16.3% rate reached in April which was an all-time high in the series that dates back to 1976. Read more EMPLOYMENT Monthly Employment Report for December 2020 Washington’s economy lost 9,900 jobs in December and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate increased from 5.7 percent in November (revised) to 7.1 percent in December according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 in Washington State: One Year Later At this time last year, we didn’t know how resilient Washingtonians could be. The first case of COVID-19 was announced in Washington state on January 21, 2020. This was the first time anyone had detected novel coronavirus in the United States. Read more NOTEWORTHY Washington Counties Say They Don't Have Enough Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for Next Phase The state of Washington is now allowing more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine but many counties said they don't have enough doses to get everyone in the next phase inoculated. "The bottom line is we need more vaccines," said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. "Last week, we were given an allocation of only 2,300 doses by the state." After complaining, he said they were only able to get a thousand more. At their drive through sites, Somers said they can administer up to 50,000 vaccines a week. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS January 25, 12:00 pm | Virtual Assembly Register View this email in your browser This email was sent to Kdean@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 © 2021 WSAC, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us All the news you can use on Washington's great outdoors View this email in your browser Coalition E-News: January 2021 From:Christine Mahler To:jeffbocc Subject:January E-News: Happy New Year from Christine Mahler Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:59:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Unifying voices for Washington's great outdoors Support the Coalition #RecreateResponsibly Happy New Year from Executive Director, Christine Mahler Every January I sit down to pen a New Years note to you, our partners and friends. This year is no different in that way, although it’s different in just about every other. I look back on the last year and I cannot believe it was only 12 months… it feels more like 12 years! Whose ancestral land do you recreate on? Click here to find out And, during that year, we’ve seen more people than ever heading outside. And while you might at first feel a sense of frustration when there was no parking at your favorite trailhead, I choose to see that as a positive sign—look at all those people enjoying the great outdoors, living happier and healthier lives because of it! Read more RSVP to Legislative Day 2021 Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and the Washington Recreation & Park Association on February 4, 2021 at our annual Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative Day. Help us advocate for our state's premier outdoors fund, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP), and tell your legislators why Washington's parks, wildlife habitat areas, and working lands are so important! Even better, this year, you won't have to travel to Olympia, risking snowy mountain passes or the hazards of I-5. We'll be conducting our Legislative Day 2021 entirely remotely, so get your Zoom-pants on! REGISTER HERE 12 Months of WWRP: Trails This month's featured project is the final phase of the Spruce Railroad Trail, located on the ancestral land of the S'Klallam and Coast Salish people. Clallam County used this grant to recently complete the final phase of the Spruce Railroad Trail that completed the construction of the last two miles of the historic 1918 Spruce Railroad Grade located between the McFee Tunnel and the Daley-Rankin Tunnel within the Olympic National Park. Read more Each month we will be highlighting a group in Washington & short film using the outdoors to help support their community How Communities Use Outdoor Spaces: Seattle For the second blog post of our three-part series, I sat down to chat via Zoom with Opus Co. chefs, Cecily Kimura and Paolo Campbell, who started Brunch Box, located in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle. We chatted about how they both grew up with food being big parts of their cultures and how they connect food to the outdoors. We then dove into why they love cooking brunch, what it’s like cooking in a pandemic, and the Highland Park Improvement Club community lunch program, where they have been serving free lunch every Tuesday since January 2020. Read more Lael Wilcox is a 4th generation Alaskan and an ultra-distance cyclist. In 2014, she began pushing her limits in her home state and dreamed that one day, she’d ride all of the major roads in Alaska-- connecting the dots and traveling under her own steam to places she’d heard of but never seen. In 2017, after her first year running Anchorage GRIT, Lael spent the summer riding all of the roads, some 4,500 miles. She had the time of her life but rode mostly solo, and that experience was all her own. In reflection, she wanted to share more–to show people the beauty and truth of Alaska and inspire more people to ride there. The global pandemic of 2020 provided a unique opportunity to revisit this project–ride from home, spend time with her family, bring them along, and encourage others to pursue their own adventures. America ‘needed’ Amanda Gorman’s words, her teachers say. FEATURED NEWS Legislative Day 2021 February 4th UPCOMING EVENTS She delivered. TheLily Meet your New Climate Czar How to Save a Planet 7 Questions with Shequaya Bailey Ride with GPS The Complete Guide to Winter Hiking Outdoor Asian He Just Wanted to Play Catch The New York Times Refuge Day: Spring Edition March 6th WA State Parks Free Entrance Days March 19; April 3; June 5, 12-13; Aug. 25; Sept. 25; Nov. 11, 26 National Park Free Entrance Days April 17-25; Aug. 4, 25; Sept. 25; Nov. 11 Check Out Washington (Free Discover Pass) Copyright © 2021, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition The Vance Building 1402 Third Avenue, Suite 714 Seattle WA 98101 Photo credits: Betsy Robblee (12 Months of WWRP) update subscription preferences unsubscribe from this list From:Washington State Parks To:jeffbocc Subject:WA State Parks Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park CAMP update Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:59:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Planning 2 Hello, we have updated the Ginkgo comments document to include a letter from the Kittitas County Field & Stream Club; it was not included in the original posting. Please view the complete comment document on the project website: http://j.mp/GinkgoPlan If you have further questions or comments, you can submit them through the website or call me at (360) 902-8671. 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Click Here DoD_graphic_923401.png REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2021 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE MARCH 8-26 + BONUS CONTENT THROUGHOUT APRIL Registration is now open for the 2021 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. The event will take place virtually over several days throughout the month of March, with bonus content throughout April. Check out the schedule overview SPREAD THE WORD Let the your peers know you will attend. Click here to tweet using #NACoLeg. below and visit NACo.org/Leg for the latest updates and speaker additions. Each year, the NACo Legislative Conference brings together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues impacting counties and our residents. Though we will convene virtually this year, you will still have the opportunity to attend policy sessions, advance county policy priorities and participate in congressional briefings and meetings. This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity you will not want to miss. REGISTRATION Registration rates start at $275, and for the first time, we are happy to offer discounts for group registrations to counties and state associations. All events posted to the Legislative Conference schedule are included in the one-time fee. Additionally, registered attendees will have access to all event recordings after the event at no extra cost. Register by February 17 and you will have a chance to win one of 20 pre-conference goodie boxes. REGISTER TODAY VEIW SCHEDULE Note: NACo has upgraded your registration experience. We have migrated our registration to a smart system allowing for more flexibility and features (like group discounts), so the process might look a little different than usual. If you need assistance or have questions about the process, please reach out to nacomeetings@naco.org or call 202.942.4292. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE View the full schedule here. MARCH 8-12 Policy Steering Committee Meetings Caucus, Advisory Committee and Standing Committee Meetings MARCH 17-19 Board of Directors and other NACo Governance Meetings MARCH 24-26 Workshops and Plenary Sessions Virtual Hill Days + BONUS CONTENT THROUGHOUT APRIL NACo ACCEPTING INTERIM POLICY RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 In preparation for the Legislative Conference, we encourage members to use this opportunity to get involved and have your voice heard in Washington by submitting a policy resolution. The NACo resolutions process provides members with the ability to participate in national policy decisions affecting county governments. During the Virtual Legislative Conference, NACo’s 10 policy steering committees and Board of Directors will convene virtually and consider interim policy resolutions. The adopted interim resolutions will guide NACo advocacy until the NACo Annual Conference in July 2021. All resolutions must be submitted electronically (preferably as a Word document) via email to resolutions@naco.org by Monday, February 8, 2021. For complete details on NACo's policy process, click here. 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Federal Register - Ruling on the NSO from USFW Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 6:34:24 PM Attachments:Excerpt from the Federal Register.docx From: Paul Jewell Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 6:32:42 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Timber Counties Cc: Court Stanley Subject: Federal Register - Ruling on the NSO from USFW CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Timber Counties members, Please see the attached file. This is being sent at the request of Commissioner Tom Lannen, Chairman, Timber Counties Caucus. 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: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – January 22, 2021 Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 8:52:16 AM From: NACo Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 8:51:21 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – January 22, 2021 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 JANUARY 22, 2021 PRESIDENT BIDEN UNVEILS NATIONAL COVID-19 VACCINE STRATEGY Last week, the Biden administration released a five-part plan to increase the U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes additional funding to local governments and support for the public health workforce. The administration has taken immediate steps to enact these proposals in the first hours following the inauguration, however further action will need the support of Congress. Counties call on Congress to implement this plan, which will provide needed resources and support for counties during this critical time. LEARN MORE NACo releases analysis of President Biden's coronavirus rescue plan On January 14, President Joe Biden unveiled his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, the first of a two-part strategy designed to support households, businesses and state and local governments through the pandemic. NACo’s analysis outlines provisions of significance for county governments. FULL ANALYSIS Take action: Support county coronavirus priorities in your local media To assist county leaders in effectively describing the county role in coronavirus response and to advocate for our federal policy priorities in the media, NACo has developed a media outreach toolkit, including customizable press release, media advisory and op-ed templates, talking points, social media guidance and more. FULL TOOLKIT Help NACo better understand county workforce development planning in the COVID era NACo, with support from the Walmart Foundation, is conducting a survey to better understand county-level planning regarding the future of work and how the current COVID-19 pandemic has changed or shaped workforce planning needs. Take the survey today to help NACo better understand your county's needs. TAKE THE SURVEY U.S. Treasury Releases Emergency Rental Assistance FAQ The U.S. Treasury Department has released its first iteration of FAQs for the new $25 billion emergency rental assistance (ERA) program. NACo has developed a resource page on the emergency rental assistance program and also recently hosted a two-part webinar series on the program. LEARN MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) SPOTLIGHT SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Macomb County, Mich.Greenville County, S.C. Greenville County allocated $70 million in CRF dollars for its Small Business Assistance program. The program distributes one-time grants of up to $10,000 to firms with no more than 50 FTEs. The county also established a Minority Small Business Assistance program with $5 million in CRF dollars to provide grants to small businesses that are at least 51% owned by individuals who face social and economic disadvantages. LEARN MORE Union County, Pa. Union County distributed $1.7 million of its CRF sub-allocation to 136 small businesses and non-profits through its CARES Small Business/Non-Profit Recovery Sustainability Fund. The county also allocated an additional $800,000 to the Fund for a second phase of the program. This program provides grants up to $15,000 through a scoring system to businesses and non-profits with no more than 100 employees. LEARN MORE To find additional examples of how counties are investing federal CRF dollars, visit NACo’s CRF resource hub. HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING County News Coverage: COVID-19 County News has explored many facets of county governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, big and small. LEARN MORE NKN_Banner_collection-covid_1729564.png JAN 25 Early Childhood Urban Peer Learning Network: Strategies for Building the Supply of Child Care at the County Level JANUARY 25 | 2 - 3 P.M. EST REGISTER JAN 26 Early Childhood Suburban Peer Learning Network: Strategies for Building the Supply of Child Care at the County Level JANUARY 26 | 2 - 3 P.M. EST REGISTER JAN 27 Coordinating a System Response to 911 Dispatch JANUARY 27 | 2 - 3:15 P.M. EST REGISTER MORE UPCOMING EXPLORE ON-DEMAND NACo PARTNER RESOURCES No Wait Inside Virtual Waiting Rooms: No Wait Inside is a Citizen Flow Management solution during this challenging time of COVID-19. No Wait Inside creates a Virtual Waiting Room for your community so they can wait outside or in their vehicles until you are ready to serve them. No Wait Inside also can facilitate COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Scheduled and walk-in appointments can be serviced. COVID-19 UPDATES FROM NACo During this critical and unprecedented time, NACo is focused on advocating for the needs of counties at the federal level, disseminating useful information to our members and facilitating the exchange of effective strategies and approaches. We share the latest news and resources online at www.NACo.org/coronavirus, as well as via this recurring digest. Click below to subscribe to updates. NACo.org/coronavirus SUBSCRIBE TO UPDATES 2021_Virtual-Leg-Conf-Ad_652_1802832.png 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. January 22, 2021 NACo NEWS Register Today for the 2021 NACo Legislative Conference Join NACo online for over 100 workshops, committee meetings, seminars and plenary sessions all providing unmatched opportunities to engage with high-level federal officials, peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and networking. Register one time for access to any event on the schedule. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Friday 5 | 0.01% Sales Tax | Stormwater | Cyber Attack Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 10:01:14 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 10:00:46 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Friday 5 | 0.01% Sales Tax | Stormwater | Cyber Attack CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. COUNTY NEWS King County Implements 0.01% Sales Tax to Raise Money for Housing the Homeless This year, through the Health Through Housing Initiative, King County has begun collecting a 1/10th of penny in an additional sales tax in order to raise money to purchase hotels, motels and nursing homes to house the “chronically homeless.” The King County Council passed the initiative in October 2020 and the policy is expected to house roughly 2,000 people by October 2022. According to the Homeless Management Information Service, there are close to 4,500 “chronically homeless” people in King County. COUNTY NEWS Workshop for the Puget Sound Counties- February 5th The Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (SIL), part of the Puget Sound recovery community, is hosting this workshop. Many thanks to our standing advisory team (SIAT) and planning team for their contributions. The workshop is designed to identify red flag monitoring for action oriented solutions/strategies. The February 5th Workshop day will focus on science only and will address PCBs, PAHs, PBDEs and CECs, among other toxics. We will be emphasizing emerging science and the discussion will address sources, pathways and impacts. Learn More Learn More Learn More COUNTY NEWS Cyber-attack Cripples Okanogan County Computer System The flow of information technology has been dammed at Okanogan County’s government offices because of a cyber-attack on Monday. Computers at the sheriff’s office, public health facilities, and all other county government entities are experiencing issues. In addition, the phone system is experiencing technical trouble as well. COUNTY NEWS Clark County to Get FEMA Team to Manage Rollout of Vaccine Clark County announced Wednesday that federal officials will deploy an incident management team to Southwest Washington to help plan and manage community vaccination sites. The announcement came soon after an additional 90 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported. JANUARY 26 PRA and OPMA Case Law Update 10:00 am | $35 | Webinar FEBRUARY 17 An Introduction to Public Works Contracting 10:00 am | $35 | Webinar Learn More Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS facebook twitter instagram linkedIn wsac.org View this email in your browser This email was sent to Kdean@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 © 2021 Washington State Association of Counties, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us View More Upcoming Events FOLLOW US Sweatpants encouraged for Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day 2021 on February 4! View this email in your browser Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and the Washington Recreation & Park Association at our annual Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative Day. From:Wa. Wildlife & Recreation Coalition To:jeffbocc Subject:UPDATES: WWRC Legislative Day Full Agenda Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 11:27:40 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. We've lined up too much to fit into one day (and there's only so much Zoom you can do in 24 hours!) so we've spread it out over the course of about a week. The full schedule, including registration and/or links are included below. There are new updates, so be sure to read it closely! Please note that you will need to register separately for several events, as noted below. Questions? Email policy@wildliferecreation.org TRAINING SESSION Lobbying 101 & What's different this year (answer: a LOT!) Networking time Join us by clicking here HOUSE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING Hear directly from the House Capital Budget legislators, including: Representatives Tharinger, Callan, Hackney, Steele, and Wicks Register here SENATE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING **NEW** Hear directly from the Senate Capital Budget legislators, including: Senators Frockt, Mullet Honeyford, Schoesler, and Van De Wege Register here LEGISLATIVE DAY We're setting up your meetings—we'll keep you updated on your schedule! All meetings will be done online via Zoom— we'll provide your meeting links and schedules Register here HAPPY HOUR CELEBRATION Close out the day with us and let us know how your day went! We've even invited Governor Inslee to join us! No separate registration—it's included in your registration for Feb 4 Legislative Day! Copyright © 2021 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to Coalition emails or are a member of one of our partner organizations. Our mailing address is: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 714 Seattle, Wa 98101 Add us to your address book Photo Credit: RCO's PRISM Database Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list From:Pepi Rogers To:jeffbocc Subject:License and Operating Agreement Conditions. Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 2:23:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I'm in the process of reviewing the Jefferson County Sportsmen Association's (JCSA) License and Operating Agreement (License) issued June 17, 2019. In Section 5 of the License, it references Article III of JCC 8.50, which was passed on November 16, 2020. I have the following question which I hope you can clarify: 1. In our existing License, dated December 7, 2015, Section 5 (Indemnification) states, "The JCSA shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances..." The question is, does Article III of JCC 8.50 now apply to our existing License (December 7, 2015), or only becomes applicable when the new License (June 17, 2019) becomes effective when approved by the BoCC? 2. There was also a discussion on when to start applying the conditions on the newly issued License (June 17, 2019). Given my background with permit experiences, my response was that in order for the License to be approved, JCSA would have to be in compliance with all the conditions prior to being approval. 3. In JCC 8.50.240 (g), there is a requirement for range masters and range officers having the necessary training and certification. I think there is some confusion in that, in the past, the Executive Committee has elected someone tothese positions without having the necessary training or certification per the recently adopted JCC 8.50.220 (42) andbelieve this practice still applies. 4. There was need for clarification as to the requirement in JCC 8.50.240 (h). It states the at least one range master or range officer be present when shooting is occurring whenever the commercial shooting facility is open to the public. Some believe the term "public" only applies to someone that is not a member JCSA and that the new member orientation satisfies this requirement for the members. Your response in these would be greatly appreciated. Yours Truly, Pepi Rogers, JCSA Member 661-747-1554 From:Kathleen Keenan To:Greg Brotherton; KPTZ VTeam; Kate Ingram; Keppie Keplinger; Tom Locke; Willie Bence; Heidi Eisenhour; jeffbocc Subject:Questions for the January 25th BOCC Meeting Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 3:16:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon. Like last week, the majority of questions continue to reflect the hope and frustrations about the availability and mechanisms for getting an appointment for vaccinations. There is confusion regarding the difference between state eligibility compared to Jefferson County and neighboring counties, confusion about why Jefferson HealthCare is the central source of information including the assumption that a resident has to be a patient in order to get the vaccination at the drive-thru site. Several listeners are asking for a central information line just to get clarification on basic information. And the question of being able to develop small “vaccinated groups” for socialization continues to need clarification, even though this has been addressed before. A few questions submitted reveal that some individuals believe if a partner gets vaccinated and they don’t, they are at risk of infection as they believe the available vaccines give a person the actual infection to build immunity. I have culled the questions with the most repeated themes and hope this reduces it down to the essence of listener’s concerns. As a retired public health person, I know you are all clearly aware of the of the angst this community is experiencing. And I’m grateful for your experience and leadership in these unprecedented times. Respectfully, Kate Keenan, KPTZ Virus Watch Team Questions and related topics KPTZ would like to have presented on the air to Dr. Locke/County Commissioners (BOCC)/EOC/Jefferson County Public Health as time permits. Questions for the January 25th, 2021, BOCC Meeting Dr. Tom Locke: 1. You have told us about the case investigation results of those who have become infected, but how is this transmission happening? Are most new cases flagrant violations of recommendations or are these people who have supposedly done it all right and still get infected? 2. Recently, Jefferson HealthCare (JHC), our public, taxpayer-funded hospital, sent out a series of emails with information about eligibility of vaccines and a link to make an appointment only to their own patients. Upon inquiry, they refused to add non- patients to the email notifications, leaving those of us who receive care elsewhere but live here, to fend for ourselves about the availability of vaccines. Do you think this is a good public health policy and can you do anything to influence them(JHC) about this, so everyone who wants a vaccination, will receive these timely notices? Covid-19 Testing: (none submitted) Public Health Strategies/Vaccines: 1. I don't want to call the appointment line for general questions. Is there a hotline just for questions about the vaccine itself? 2. I'm feeling frustrated and hopeless when I hear from acquaintances who are figuring out ways around the vaccine priority tiers and managing to get vaccinated. One friend got a "leftover" dose at the pharmacy, my sister went with her husband and got hers at the same time in spite of being below 65 years of age, another one has an appointment in Silverdale where the threshold is 70 years and older, another got it as a part time medical receptionist. 3. The state program PhaseFinder shows I’m eligible for the vaccine, but I am not eligible when I follow up with sites of Jefferson County vaccine providers. This is absolutely confusing. What is the absolute best place to make sense of this? 4. If my husband gets the vaccine before me, does that put me at greater risk of coming down with a Covid-19 infection from him after he gets the vaccine? 5. While I can understand why it is recommended to continue our mitigation strategies, why is it not safe to invite others into our home who have been vaccinated the requisite three weeks prior to their visit? 6. When a person is on immune suppressants, what kind of reaction can they expect when they get the vaccine? Do you recommend these individuals get the vaccine? 7. Does our state require that all wasted vaccine doses be documented and accounted for to the public? And what is the policy for doses when a person misses their appointment? Who gets it? 8. If my husband is over 75 years and I’m under 65 years of age...can we get our vaccinations at the same time? How do I do that? 9. Is there an estimate of timing when each of the subgroups within 1-B could possibly receive the vaccines? 10. My 92 year old mother who lives in a retirement home, has recently received her SARS-Cov-2 vaccine. She wants to visit me and my 70ish husband who is diabetic. Is it safe and/or wise for her to visit now? 11. In “Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors for susceptibility and infectivity in Wuhan”, Lancet Infectious Disease, Fang, et al: published online January 18, 2021 (https://doi.org/10.1016/ S1473-3099(20)30981-6) aimed to assess household transmissibility of SARS-Cov-2. They found that within households, children and adolescents were less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection but were more infectious than older individuals. These results are reflected in the state DOH guidelines that include adults over 50 living with grandchildren in Phase 1b1 as a priority for vaccinations. As a retired physician, raising my 9 year old grandson, our association as a household can be seen by checking our medical records at JHC. Does Jefferson County intend to follow the state guidelines for multigenerational households? If not, what are our options? 12. Since having functioning plumbing is a public health necessity, is there a reason plumbers are not considered “essential workers”? A relative of ours has to go into different homes, and some of these family members don’t always wear a mask. Board of County Commissioners/Chamber of Commerce:(none submitted) EOC: 1. Are you still needing help with the vaccination rollout and where do we apply? From:Bruce Cowan To:john austin Cc:Jill Hamilton; Juelie Dalzell; Cheri Van Hoover; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 10:29:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. John, I was on a call yesterday with Democratic chairs from all over the state. In Eastern Washington, they welcome this legislation. I imagine that it would have little impact from Thurston to Snohomish. Democrats from those areas might be on board with the idea of taking power from Republican commissioners from rural areas. We would be collateral damage. You know more about Health Boards than most. Can you think of ways the state could improve the composition of county health boards? In Grays Harbor the commissioners can totally dominate. Bruce On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 5:56 AM john austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com> wrote: I understand that Jay Inslee is the driving force behind this idea. It comes from an attempt to fix the politicized health boards (meaning right wing ). As past Chair of the State Board of Health, I will write him to say that regionalization is apropos for failing systems - BUT NOT for boards that are effective eg Jefferson and Clallam. I hope he gets a ton of similar letters. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM, Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com> wrote: I am just getting in on this email string; when I read the PDN article my stress level began to rise, but having read every comment it seems to have subsided! Mike you have so much work ahead of you and I must say I am thankful that you are working so diligently on our behalf; as is Kate Dean. I cannot thank everyone enough, for being involved. Jill Hamilton On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 2:23 PM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Cheri, thank you for saying this so well. We have an excellent Health Department. The state needs to send more money for our programs. Juelie From: Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:47 AM To: Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> Cc: Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <LSaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School- based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 -- Jill Hamilton Helen Keller was asked "What could be worse than to be born blind?" Her answer: "To be born with sight and no vision" From:Steve Schauer To:jeffbocc Subject:Sound quality online meetings Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 9:29:10 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Many older Jefferson County residents share my diminished hearing level. Using what I assume are your computer’s microphones for your meetings results in really poor sound quality that is often very difficult for me to understand. The rooms being used have a lot of echo also, and adding that to the low sound quality is a bad combination. PLEASE consider purchasing some low cost microphones for your commissioner meetings. Using a bluetooth headset, like Apple AirPods, would also be a huge improvement in sound quality. It would eliminate or greatly reduce the room echo as well. Thank you! Steve Schauer 360-643-0520 Sweatpants encouraged for Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day 2021 on February 4! View this email in your browser Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and the Washington Recreation & Park Association at our annual Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative Day. From:Wa. Wildlife & Recreation Coalition To:jeffbocc Subject:Last Chance to Register for WWRC Legislative Day! Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 8:29:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Even better, this year, you won't have to travel to Olympia, risking snowy mountain passes or the hazards of I-5. We'll be conducting our Legislative Day 2021 entirely remotely, so get your Zoom pants on! Our schedule below lists the full agenda of events for this year. We hope you'll join us for all of them! Please note that you will need to register separately for several events, as noted below. Questions? Email policy@wildliferecreation.org TRAINING SESSION Lobbying 101 & What's different this year (answer: a LOT!) Networking time Training session link here HOUSE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING Hear directly from the House Capital Budget legislators, including: Representatives Tharinger, Callan, Hackney, Steele, and Wicks Register here SENATE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING Hear directly from the Senate Capital Budget legislators, including: Senators Frockt, Mullet Honeyford, Schoesler, and Van De Wege Register here LEGISLATIVE DAY We're setting up your meetings—we'll keep you updated on your schedule! All meetings will be done online via Zoom— we'll provide your meeting links and schedules Register here HAPPY HOUR CELEBRATION Close out the day with us and let us know how your day went! We've even invited Governor Inslee to join us! No separate registration—it's included in your registration for Feb 4 Legislative Day! Copyright © 2021 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to Coalition emails or are a member of one of our partner organizations. Our mailing address is: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition 1402 3rd Ave, Suite 714 Seattle, Wa 98101 Add us to your address book Photo Credit: RCO's PRISM Database Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list From:john austin To:jillah12@gmail.com; Jill Hamilton; Juelie Dalzell Cc:Cheri Van Hoover; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 5:57:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I understand that Jay Inslee is the driving force behind this idea. It comes from an attempt to fix the politicized health boards (meaning right wing ). As past Chair of the State Board of Health, I will write him to say that regionalization is apropos for failing systems - BUT NOT for boards that are effective eg Jefferson and Clallam. I hope he gets a ton of similar letters. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM, Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com> wrote: I am just getting in on this email string; when I read the PDN article my stress level began to rise, but having read every comment it seems to have subsided! Mike you have so much work ahead of you and I must say I am thankful that you are working so diligently on our behalf; as is Kate Dean. I cannot thank everyone enough, for being involved. Jill Hamilton On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 2:23 PM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Cheri, thank you for saying this so well. We have an excellent Health Department. The state needs to send more money for our programs. Juelie From: Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:47 AM To: Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> Cc: Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <LSaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School- based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state- wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 -- Jill Hamilton Helen Keller was asked "What could be worse than to be born blind?" Her answer: "To be born with sight and no vision" From:Jill Hamilton To:Juelie Dalzell Cc:Cheri Van Hoover; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 5:45:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I am just getting in on this email string; when I read the PDN article my stress level began to rise, but having read every comment it seems to have subsided! Mike you have so much work ahead of you and I must say I am thankful that you are working so diligently on our behalf; as is Kate Dean. I cannot thank everyone enough, for being involved. Jill Hamilton On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 2:23 PM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Cheri, thank you for saying this so well. We have an excellent Health Department. The state needs to send more money for our programs. Juelie From: Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:47 AM To: Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> Cc: Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <LSaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School- based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 -- Jill Hamilton Helen Keller was asked "What could be worse than to be born blind?" Her answer: "To be born with sight and no vision" From:Juelie Dalzell To:"Cheri Van Hoover"; "Bobbi Quigley Chapman" Cc:"Gail Rodgers"; "K. Austin Kerr"; "Jill Hamilton"; "Marty Gilmore"; "Linda Abbott-Roe"; "Rae Deane Leatham"; "Bruce Cowan"; "Connie Gallant"; "Deborah Pedersen"; "John Fabian"; "georgekarp"; "Jean Ball"; "George Yount"; "John Hamilton"; "Dave Woodruff"; "Jane Lohry Armstrong"; "Mary Tucker"; "Juanita Luiz"; "Adele Govert"; "ALISE MOSS VETICA"; "John Austin"; "Bill Putney"; "Claire Roney"; "John Collins"; "Diane Jones"; "Jean Thomson"; "Harriet Stay"; "Janet Sprague"; "JD Gallant"; "John Behrens"; "Janet Stevenson"; "Patricia Jones"; "Jo Yount"; "Bill Taylor"; "Kenneth Bleyer"; "Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF"; "Melinda Bryden"; "Merrily Mount"; mstay@cablespeed.com; "Robin Ornelas"; "Ron Hayes"; "Ruth Gordon"; "Sue Marett"; "Tom Meyer"; "Star rover"; jeffbocc Subject:RE: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:23:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Cheri, thank you for saying this so well. We have an excellent Health Department. The state needs to send more money for our programs. Juelie From: Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:47 AM To: Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> Cc: Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <LSaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School-based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state- bills-aim-to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 From:Gail Rodgers To:cg@conniegallant.com Cc:Bobbi Quigley Chapman; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:39:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Connie, I am new to contributing to this group’s emails. Other groups I belong to have pretty strict rules on sharing email addresses and comments outside the group. I just automatically applied those principles since I am not sure of the norms. My intent was to make sure people knew about these bills and could determine their response. There maybe issues I am unaware of and need to hear from others. You have a unique relationship with the lawmakers. For example, I do not have their email addresses. I always send my comments through their websites. Therefore, please if you want to share with Mike, Kevin and Steve feel free. Thanks, Gail On Jan 24, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Connie Gallant <conniegallant224@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks, Mike - I appreciate the fact that you are not on board with this piece of legislation. I do not see Tharinger's name on the recipients' list nor Van De Wege. I believe they should see all of our comments on this issue, but since I did not originate the message, perhaps Gail can include them on another Reply to All? It would be good to get their thoughts on it as well. Connie g "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim- to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Marty Gilmore To:cg@conniegallant.com Cc:Cheri Van Hoover; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:12:31 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you Mike Chapman. Marty Gilmore Dawn Treader Enterprises On Jan 24, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Connie Gallant <conniegallant224@gmail.com> wrote: Excellent, Cheri! Thank you, Connie g "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:47 AM Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> wrote: Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School- based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim- to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 From:Connie Gallant To:Cheri Van Hoover Cc:Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:36:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Excellent, Cheri! Thank you, Connie g "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:47 AM Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com> wrote: Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School-based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 From:Cynthia Shurtleff Subject:Favor to ask Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:18:02 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi, I hope all is well with you? I need a favor from you, do you have Amazon account ? David and Cynthia Shurtleff From:Jason Victor Serinus To:jeffbocc; Tom Locke Subject:Question for Monday Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:02:17 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear all, This question may be too late to submit to KPTZ; hopefully, it’s not too late to submit to you. Current thinking, according to a Johns Hopkins researcher who appeared on CBS News on Sunday morning, is that while it’s safe to spread out the first and second vaccine doses by up to six weeks, it is not clear just how much immunity a single dose provides. At the same time, we’re aware of two new viral strains: the UK strain, which is both more transmissable and more deadly, and the South African strain (not yet here), which is more transmissable. In light of these facts, does the Jefferson County Department of Health intend to follow through with the 3-week break between appointments for those 75+ who have recently received or are about to receive their first vaccination, or is it going to spread them out? Needless to say, as someone who received his first inoculation on Inauguration Day, I prefer to not wait longer than 3 weeks for my second shot. Otherwise, I will feeling like I’m living in a state of suspended animation for far too long. Nor am I convinced that getting more people “somewhat there” is preferable to getting some people 95% of the way there while awaiting additional shipments of vaccine. Thanks so much, 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 • Board member-at-large, Olympic Pride "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:Cheri Van Hoover To:Bobbi Quigley Chapman Cc:Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:46:59 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Many thanks to Mike Chapman for his leadership on this poorly conceived plan. I just sent the following email through the legislature's website to Mike, Steve Tharinger, and Kevin Van de Wege: HB 1152 would be potentially devastating for public health in Jefferson County. Though small, Jefferson County's public health infrastructure is mighty. School-based clinics have contributed to one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the state. Well-respected leadership by excellent communicators has led to a very low rate of Covid transmission and broad acceptance of masks. Reorganization as described by this bill would deprive Jefferson of the autonomy to continue its successes and would divert resources to more populous counties with very different demographics, problems, and needs. Please take strong action to stop this poorly conceived bill. Jefferson County's public health successes should be held up as examples of excellence for other counties to emulate, rather than be subsumed under the direction of larger counties with poorer outcomes. Cheri On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to-restructure- public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- cvanhoover@gmail.com cheri.van.hoover@jefferson.edu P.O. Box 1658 Port Hadlock, WA 98339 From:Connie Gallant To:Bobbi Quigley Chapman Cc:Gail Rodgers; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:41:59 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thanks, Mike - I appreciate the fact that you are not on board with this piece of legislation. I do not see Tharinger's name on the recipients' list nor Van De Wege. I believe they should see all of our comments on this issue, but since I did not originate the message, perhaps Gail can include them on another Reply to All? It would be good to get their thoughts on it as well. Connie g "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to-restructure- public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:K. Austin Kerr To:Gail Rodgers Cc:Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:36:19 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I apologize. I do not read the PDN. I thought I was responding to the 4 county approach for providing the metrics moving forward on the pandemic. I was in a meeting of community leaders complaining about that combination. I agree that making public health administration changes must proceed very carefully. We live in a polarized environment in which 39% voted for a science- denier ignoramus. Maybe a state system in which individual counties could opt out if they meet appropriate scientific metrics???? Austin Kerr On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:28 AM Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills- aim-to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History, Ohio State University From:Bobbi Quigley Chapman To:Gail Rodgers Cc:K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:35:25 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to-restructure-public- health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:K. Austin Kerr To:Deborah Pedersen Cc:Juelie Dalzell; Bruce Cowan; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Connie Gallant; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; Gail Rodgers; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:26:09 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I may have misunderstood. On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:20 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: I understand what you're saying about the conditions during the pandemic, but public health deals with a large array of health measures. As I understand it, our county has done a remarkably good job, usually getting little public attention. Under a regional system, we could well get the short end of the stick. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 11:03:26 AM PST, K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com> wrote: I am not sure I agree. Too manyJefferson County infections are traced to folks who travelled outside of the county. Our problem seems to me to be regional and having a regional focus based on contact tracing thus seems sensible. Kitsap and Clallam are destinations where I have travelled very reluctantly and with the most extreme safety measures possible. The same is true for many of my neighbors, but the unawareness of desired safety measures I see among them is alarming. Austin Kerr On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:56 AM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Our mental health system was regionalized about ten years ago. It doesn’t work well at all. Juelie From: Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:15 AM To: Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> Cc: K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Bobbi Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <lsaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health I agree that this is not a good move for Jefferson County. It would not be happening if all counties were like ours. As you weigh in, consider changes to the current set up that might address the issue of small rural counties where commissioners reject expert opinion. Grays Harbor is also represented by our legislators, and their Commissioners fired the health officer over Covid measures. Now they just elected two Trumpian Commissioners who are trying to quickly end a successful needle exchange program that supplies Naloxone to first responders. They are rejecting professional opinion out of hand. The Washington State Health Officer has weighed in, but they do not care. There is another larger trend here of centralizing authority. Counties are meant to be the administrative arm of the state government and have little authority. This reduces it further. Something similar has happened in education, as local school boards have given up much authority to state government. It clearly isn't always a good thing. Bruce Cowan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History, Ohio State University -- K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History, Ohio State University From:Jane Lohry Armstrong To:Gail Rodgers Cc:K. Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; fabianj@olympus.net; Linda Karp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:20:53 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I have written to Derek Kilmer suggesting that where federal funding is contributed: schools, public buildings, transportation, etc. that public health mandates be possible in times of pandemic or other nationally significant health events. I noted that this is not a simple “thing” to define when, how, who but one that merits working through as we work out of this one. We have federal standards for relocation and property acquisition when federal funds go into interstate, roads, bridges and buildings. It seems that there could be some similar broadening for public health. I think the Governor'srecent actions and proposed future actions are an ill-advised response to the lack of federal ability and will to address this pandemic with masking, …vaccine distribution etc. Regardless I think it is very wrong to introduce these significant changes unproven in the time that our health care system, economy and people are still reeling under this pandemic. Whatever, the federal umbrella there should be the ability of communities, counties and states to operate under that umbrella to address local conditions and dynamics. jane On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to-restructure-public- health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Deborah Pedersen To:Juelie Dalzell; K. Austin Kerr Cc:Bruce Cowan; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Connie Gallant; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; Gail Rodgers; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:20:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I understand what you're saying about the conditions during the pandemic, but public health deals with a large array of health measures. As I understand it, our county has done a remarkably good job, usually getting little public attention. Under a regional system, we could well get the short end of the stick. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 11:03:26 AM PST, K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com> wrote: I am not sure I agree. Too manyJefferson County infections are traced to folks who travelled outside of the county. Our problem seems to me to be regional and having a regional focus based on contact tracing thus seems sensible. Kitsap and Clallam are destinations where I have travelled very reluctantly and with the most extreme safety measures possible. The same is true for many of my neighbors, but the unawareness of desired safety measures I see among them is alarming. Austin Kerr On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:56 AM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Our mental health system was regionalized about ten years ago. It doesn’t work well at all. Juelie From: Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:15 AM To: Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> Cc: K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Bobbi Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <lsaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health I agree that this is not a good move for Jefferson County. It would not be happening if all counties were like ours. As you weigh in, consider changes to the current set up that might address the issue of small rural counties where commissioners reject expert opinion. Grays Harbor is also represented by our legislators, and their Commissioners fired the health officer over Covid measures. Now they just elected two Trumpian Commissioners who are trying to quickly end a successful needle exchange program that supplies Naloxone to first responders. They are rejecting professional opinion out of hand. The Washington State Health Officer has weighed in, but they do not care. There is another larger trend here of centralizing authority. Counties are meant to be the administrative arm of the state government and have little authority. This reduces it further. Something similar has happened in education, as local school boards have given up much authority to state government. It clearly isn't always a good thing. Bruce Cowan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History, Ohio State University From:K. Austin Kerr To:Juelie Dalzell Cc:Bruce Cowan; Deborah Pedersen; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Connie Gallant; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; Gail Rodgers; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 11:03:29 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I am not sure I agree. Too manyJefferson County infections are traced to folks who travelled outside of the county. Our problem seems to me to be regional and having a regional focus based on contact tracing thus seems sensible. Kitsap and Clallam are destinations where I have travelled very reluctantly and with the most extreme safety measures possible. The same is true for many of my neighbors, but the unawareness of desired safety measures I see among them is alarming. Austin Kerr On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 10:56 AM Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net> wrote: Our mental health system was regionalized about ten years ago. It doesn’t work well at all. Juelie From: Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:15 AM To: Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> Cc: K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Bobbi Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <lsaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health I agree that this is not a good move for Jefferson County. It would not be happening if all counties were like ours. As you weigh in, consider changes to the current set up that might address the issue of small rural counties where commissioners reject expert opinion. Grays Harbor is also represented by our legislators, and their Commissioners fired the health officer over Covid measures. Now they just elected two Trumpian Commissioners who are trying to quickly end a successful needle exchange program that supplies Naloxone to first responders. They are rejecting professional opinion out of hand. The Washington State Health Officer has weighed in, but they do not care. There is another larger trend here of centralizing authority. Counties are meant to be the administrative arm of the state government and have little authority. This reduces it further. Something similar has happened in education, as local school boards have given up much authority to state government. It clearly isn't always a good thing. Bruce Cowan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail -- K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History, Ohio State University From:Juelie Dalzell To:"Bruce Cowan"; "Deborah Pedersen" Cc:"K. Austin Kerr"; "Jill Hamilton"; "Marty Gilmore"; "Linda Abbott-Roe"; "Rae Deane Leatham"; "Connie Gallant"; "John Fabian"; "georgekarp"; "Jean Ball"; "George Yount"; "John Hamilton"; "Dave Woodruff"; "Jane Lohry Armstrong"; "Mary Tucker"; "Juanita Luiz"; "Adele Govert"; "ALISE MOSS VETICA"; "John Austin"; "Bill Putney"; "Bobbi Chapman"; "Claire Roney"; "John Collins"; "Cheri Van Hoover"; "Diane Jones"; "Jean Thomson"; "Harriet Stay"; "Janet Sprague"; "JD Gallant"; "John Behrens"; "Janet Stevenson"; "Patricia Jones"; "Jo Yount"; "Bill Taylor"; "Kenneth Bleyer"; "Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF"; "Melinda Bryden"; "Merrily Mount"; mstay@cablespeed.com; "Robin Ornelas"; "Ron Hayes"; "Ruth Gordon"; "Sue Marett"; "Tom Meyer"; "Star rover"; "Gail Rodgers"; jeffbocc Subject:RE: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:56:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Our mental health system was regionalized about ten years ago. It doesn’t work well at all. Juelie From: Bruce Cowan <mrbrucecowan@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:15 AM To: Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> Cc: K. Austin Kerr <kaustinkerr@gmail.com>; Jill Hamilton <jillah12@gmail.com>; Marty Gilmore <fairview10@yahoo.com>; Linda Abbott-Roe <labbottroe@msn.com>; Rae Deane Leatham <gerryrae@gmail.com>; Connie Gallant <cg@conniegallant.com>; John Fabian <fabianj@olympus.net>; georgekarp <georgekarp@aol.com>; Jean Ball <gnarleydogfarm@gmail.com>; George Yount <gyount@olypen.com>; John Hamilton <jwhamil_55@msn.com>; Dave Woodruff <ptdwoodruff@gmail.com>; Jane Lohry Armstrong <seepuget@gmail.com>; Mary Tucker <mltucker@q.com>; Juanita Luiz <juanita_luiz@msn.com>; Adele Govert <deandel@q.com>; ALISE MOSS VETICA <alisepco304@gmail.com>; John Austin <atwoodjohn03@yahoo.com>; Bill Putney <billp@wwpc.com>; Bobbi Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com>; Claire Roney <clairesmithroney@yahoo.com>; John Collins <collinsj37@gmail.com>; Cheri Van Hoover <cvanhoover@gmail.com>; Diane Jones <dianefrjones@gmail.com>; Jean Thomson <drjthomson@icloud.com>; Juelie Dalzell <gobi@olympus.net>; Harriet Stay <hstay@hughes.net>; Janet Sprague <janpjanna@gmail.com>; JD Gallant <jd@jdgallant.com>; John Behrens <jebwa52@aol.com>; Janet Stevenson <jfauxt@gmail.com>; Patricia Jones <jonespatriciann@gmail.com>; Jo Yount <joyount@olypen.com>; Bill Taylor <kayaksanddogs@gmail.com>; Kenneth Bleyer <kb@civicpractice.com>; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF <lsaunders@forensiccpa.org>; Melinda Bryden <melinda@redfernconsultants.com>; Merrily Mount <merrilymmount@yahoo.com>; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas <rknrobn@olympus.net>; Ron Hayes <ron@redfernconsultants.com>; Ruth Gordon <ruthinpt@yahoo.com>; Sue Marett <smarettpt@gmail.com>; Tom Meyer <tmeyer@dedicatednet.com>; Star rover <starrover282@gmail.com>; Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com>; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Re: Possible restructuring of local public health I agree that this is not a good move for Jefferson County. It would not be happening if all counties were like ours. As you weigh in, consider changes to the current set up that might address the issue of small rural counties where commissioners reject expert opinion. Grays Harbor is also represented by our legislators, and their Commissioners fired the health officer over Covid measures. Now they just elected two Trumpian Commissioners who are trying to quickly end a successful needle exchange program that supplies Naloxone to first responders. They are rejecting professional opinion out of hand. The Washington State Health Officer has weighed in, but they do not care. There is another larger trend here of centralizing authority. Counties are meant to be the administrative arm of the state government and have little authority. This reduces it further. Something similar has happened in education, as local school boards have given up much authority to state government. It clearly isn't always a good thing. Bruce Cowan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Bruce Cowan To:Deborah Pedersen Cc:K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Connie Gallant; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; Gail Rodgers; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:15:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I agree that this is not a good move for Jefferson County. It would not be happening if all counties were like ours. As you weigh in, consider changes to the current set up that might address the issue of small rural counties where commissioners reject expert opinion. Grays Harbor is also represented by our legislators, and their Commissioners fired the health officer over Covid measures. Now they just elected two Trumpian Commissioners who are trying to quickly end a successful needle exchange program that supplies Naloxone to first responders. They are rejecting professional opinion out of hand. The Washington State Health Officer has weighed in, but they do not care. There is another larger trend here of centralizing authority. Counties are meant to be the administrative arm of the state government and have little authority. This reduces it further. Something similar has happened in education, as local school boards have given up much authority to state government. It clearly isn't always a good thing. Bruce Cowan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM Deborah Pedersen <deborahgpedersen@yahoo.com> wrote: Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Deborah Pedersen To:K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; Gail Rodgers Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:54:51 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you, Gail, for making it easy for us to weigh in on this bill, which, if passed, could lead to a deterioration of public health services in Jefferson County. I urge you all to look into this and make comments, especially to Steve Tharinger, who is on the House health care committee. Kate Dean and Dr. Locke are providing great leadership on this issue. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:28:33 AM PST, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim-to- restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Gail Rodgers To:K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Connie Gallant; Deborah Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; ALISE MOSS VETICA; John Austin; Bill Putney; Bobbi Chapman; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Bill Taylor; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 9:28:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills-aim- to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail From:Bill Taylor To:Gail Rodgers Cc:Connie Gallant; Bobbi Quigley Chapman; K. Austin Kerr; Jill Hamilton; Marty Gilmore; Linda Abbott-Roe; Rae Deane Leatham; Bruce Cowan; Debora Pedersen; John Fabian; georgekarp; Jean Ball; George Yount; John Hamilton; Dave Woodruff; Jane Lohry Armstrong; Mary Tucker; Juanita Luiz; Adele Govert; Alisa Moss Vetica; John Austin; Bill Putney; Claire Roney; John Collins; Cheri Van Hoover; Diane Jones; Jean Thomson; Juelie Dalzell; Harriet Stay; Janet Sprague; JD Gallant; John Behrens; Janet Stevenson; Patricia Jones; Jo Yount; Kenneth Bleyer; Linda Saunders, CFE, CPA/CFF; Melinda Bryden; Merrily Mount; mstay@cablespeed.com; Robin Ornelas; Ron Hayes; Ruth Gordon; Sue Marett; Tom Meyer; Star rover; jeffbocc Subject:Re: Possible restructuring of local public health Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 12:30:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. HB 1152 - Foundational Public Health Services. "Foundational public health services" is defined as a limited statewide set of defined public health services within the following areas: control of communicable diseases and other notifiable conditions; chronic disease and injury prevention; environmental public health; maternal, child, and family health; access to and linkage with medical, oral, and behavioral health services; vital records; and cross-cutting capabilities including assessing the health of populations, public health emergency planning, communications, policy development and support, community partnership development, and business competencies. Currently counties provide “foundational public health services.” I have a bias that these services should be based on science and evidence base practices. As much as I would think this is true, it is not. Bleach is good for stain removal, but not something one should drink as Trump recently suggested. Fortunately he is gone. But his followers have for some time been burrowing into local government. They do not understand science. They think it is a liberal conspiracy. Just look at Grey’s Harbor as Bruce Cowan pointed out. Disease does not respect political or geographic boundaries. What does or does not happen in Grey’s Harbor impacts us. Today, I read in the New York Times that the Moderna vaccine is not fully effective against the South African strain of THE BUG. Viruses mutate. We are fortunate we have a well run county. But we do not exist in a vacuum. Let us not reject HB 1152 out of hand. Through Our elected representatives we should participate in the legislative process. On Jan 24, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: Hi Connie, I am new to contributing to this group’s emails. Other groups I belong to have pretty strict rules on sharing email addresses and comments outside the group. I just automatically applied those principles since I am not sure of the norms. My intent was to make sure people knew about these bills and could determine their response. There maybe issues I am unaware of and need to hear from others. You have a unique relationship with the lawmakers. For example, I do not have their email addresses. I always send my comments through their websites. Therefore, please if you want to share with Mike, Kevin and Steve feel free. Thanks, Gail On Jan 24, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Connie Gallant <conniegallant224@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks, Mike - I appreciate the fact that you are not on board with this piece of legislation. I do not see Tharinger's name on the recipients' list nor Van De Wege. I believe they should see all of our comments on this issue, but since I did not originate the message, perhaps Gail can include them on another Reply to All? It would be good to get their thoughts on it as well. Connie g "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM Bobbi Quigley Chapman <bqcdesigns@gmail.com> wrote: Rep. Chapman here. Lots of good points being made, but I wanted you all to know that at this time I do not support this particular piece of legislation and I trust our local Boards of Health in Clallam and Jefferson County to continue to keep us safe under the guidelines established by Gov Inslee. What we do need is more funding and state-wide policies that local boards of health can tap into and follow to ensure we keep people safe during the pandemic. Mike On Jan 24, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Gail Rodgers <gail@wwpc.com> wrote: I believe our local public health organizations have done a very good job under extreme conditions. I doubt the outcome in Jefferson County would be as good under a regional system. Please contact Mike Chapman https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/chapman/, Steve Tharinger https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tharinger/, and Kevin Van De Wege https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/vandewege/ and express you views. Probably many of you have more direct ways of reaching them. Please read the article is the PDN, https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/state-bills- aim-to-restructure-public-health-system/ These bills appear to be blunt instruments. They penalize the successful counties along with, maybe, solving the problem of bad actors. House and senate bills https://tinyurl.com/PDN- HB1152 for HB 1152 and https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HB5173 for SB 5173. Thank you for your time, Gail January 22, 2021 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Legislative Bulletin | January 22, 2021 Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 3:01:41 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 3:00:45 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Legislative Bulletin | January 22, 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. On the Hill As we close the second week of the legislative session, 688 bills have been introduced to date. Hearings on policy bills have begun in earnest. Limiting time – 60 seconds to two minutes - for each person to testify is often employed on particularly controversial or otherwise attention-gathering bills. This year, limited time appears to be the rule rather than the exception. This pace doesn’t seem possible to maintain for long. Access to legislators is limited based on whether they read your email, schedule a meeting, or take a phone call from you. The days of “staking out” a legislator in the hallway or outside an office are but a pleasant memory. Suffice it to say, the “new normal” for the 2021 legislative session is dramatically different from the “old normal.” Nonetheless, WSAC is working hard to represent you. Next week alone, WSAC members and policy staff will be weighing in – either by testimony or by signing in – on more than 50 bills that are scheduled for hearing. Key bills to keep an eye on include: HB 1069 - Concerning local government fiscal flexibility. House Finance on Monday at 10 am. WSAC will testify in support. HB 1260 - Concerning the development of the marijuana market. House Commerce & Gaming on Tuesday at 8 am. WSAC will testify opposed. HB 1203 - Concerning community oversight boards. House Public Safety on Tuesday at 8 am. WSAC will testify with concerns. HB 1202 - Addressing meaningful civil remedies for persons injured as a result of police misconduct, including by allowing for an award of attorney fees in addition to damages and injunctive and declaratory relief. House Civil Rights & Judiciary on Tuesday at 10 am. WSAC will testify opposed. SB 5149 - Funding foundational public health services. Senate Health & Long Term Care on Wednesday at 8 am. WSAC and WSALPHO will testify pro. A full list of the bills can be found here. It, of course, represents a snapshot in time and positions may change and bills could be added or subtracted based on actions the legislature takes. Quick Links Legislative Steering Committee Legislative Priorities Accessing the Legislature Remotely Committee Schedules House Remote Testimony Senate Remote Testimony RESOURCES County Zoom Backgrounds Upcoming Events WSAC Virtual Assembly Monday, January 25 LSC Meeting Friday, January 29 Multiple OPMA Bills, Fiscal Flexibility, and Expanded Police Misconduct Liability Two of WSAC’s major COVID/pandemic-related priorities continue to move forward. HB 1056 allows counties to conduct remote meetings (held over Zoom, phone, etc. without a traditional physical location) during a declared emergency (statewide or local) throughout the duration of the emergency. This bill has passed out of committee and is expected to pass off of the House Floor in the near future. HB 1069, the so-called “fiscal flexibility” bill, would allow counties greater scope in spending certain criminal justice sales tax, lodging tax, real estate excise tax, and levy proceeds. This bill has also cleared the policy committee and is expected to clear the Finance Committee next week. Two other bills on public meetings, HB 1180 and HB 1329, will be heard next week, and would expand both the ability of the public to testify and the ability of counties to hold remote testimony. Both bills have elements we would welcome but also some that cause concern. Operationally, WSAC supports expanded testimony and meeting capabilities, but does not want to take on additional obligations or legal duties under an already complex area of law relating to open meetings. We will monitor these bills and work with the sponsors to make them work for us and the public. Finally, as part of a more sweeping system of police reforms, HB 1202 will be heard in committee next week, and WSAC will testify in opposition to this bill. The intention of the bill is commendable: to prevent civil rights violations and hold officers accountable for misconduct. In practice, however, this bill as written will open the door to broad and expensive lawsuits, with damages and attorneys’ fees in addition to remedial or injunctive relief (e.g., ordering counties to take certain actions), where the county can be sued for the misconduct of an officer. While there is a logic to holding counties responsible for the actions of their employees, sheriffs are often independently elected, and police are often trained, overseen, disciplined, and even hired and terminated by a complicated system over which counties have little direct oversight. The situation is made even more complex by the application of collective bargaining agreements, which set forth specific standards that cannot unilaterally be changed by county authorities to comply with the bill. Simply put, it is unfair to hold counties responsible for systems they do not oversee or control. If this law goes forward, we would hope that the legislature will reopen other areas of law to provide counties with additional oversight to accompany the additional liability. A Busy Weeks for Healthcare and Wellness An intense week for public health has ended. On Thursday, HB 1152 was heard in the House Healthcare Committee, with five of nine local panelists testifying before the hearing abruptly ended. Key messages included our commitment to building a robust public health system, concerns with oversight and transfer of local authority, and concern with duplicating or pivoting away from the foundational public health services work and history. WSAC and WSALPHO will now be working on addressing our problems with the bill sponsors and committee chair. The bill will be scheduled for an Executive Session where it will likely move out of committee, but not before amendments are likely added. Next week will be another busy one – with several bills up for hearings including two priority bills. On Monday, HB 1110 will be heard in House Healthcare and Wellness. This bill requires local board of health expansion to include health and community members. On Thursday, SB 5149 will be heard in the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee. This is the first funding bill that outlines a significant and stable funding source for the public health system and foundational public health services. Others bills of note with hearing next week include a hearing on micro-enterprise home kitchens, revising the state’s drug take back program, and several bills aimed at strengthening family supports through resource centers. Massive Transportation Revenue Package Proposed The House Transportation Democratic Caucus unveiled a massive $26 billion, 16-year revenue package last week. This ambitious plan invests significant revenues into transportation preservation and maintenance projects, as well as carbon reduction initiatives. For counties, investments are considerable – more than we’ve seen in decades. The plan allocates $582 million to CRAB programs. Details on the disbursement of those dollars have not been disclosed. The package also allocates over $800 million to the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), and an additional $59 million to TIB’s Complete Streets program. In addition, the plan invests in ambitious carbon reduction programs and strategies. This includes investments into transportation electrification, transit, pedestrian and bicycle programs, Safe Route to Schools, and our ferry fleets. Counties would presumably be eligible for many of these competitive grant programs. The $26 billion in revenue is raised through two primary mechanisms, an 18- cent gas tax increase over a two-year period, and carbon fee over three-biennia. The proposal also levies a 3-cent diesel tax, and numerous vehicle and weight fees. The introduction of this proposal is just the first in a long series of conversations and negotiations to come. The Senate is expected release its own transportation revenue package in the coming days or weeks. For a complete summary of the House proposal see here. You can also watch a press conference on the plan here. As more details are unveiled about this proposal, and when a formal bill is introduced, we will provide further information and specifics. Reinvest State Savings into Policy Changes Required of Counties This year, the legislature has introduced many very important bills to address inequity. Many of those same bills will ultimately save the state money. A large number of those bills will also result in corresponding costs to local government. While the state has the ability to ensure its costs are covered by providing language to make a bill subject to appropriation, the same cannot be said for the costs to local government. Counties are agents of the state and, as such, will implement the policies placed upon them by the state. However, because counties are already under considerable financial stress, with little ability to raise revenues, many essential services counties provide will have to be reduced or eliminated in order to pay for state policies that are not properly funded. Some of these bills involve resentencing those who are in state custody. (e.g. HB 1169 and SB 5120) Counties are responsible for resentencing. This consists of time and resources for the court as a whole, its staff, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and all of the other people involved with holding resentencing hearings. Yet, at the same time, the state is saving money because those who are resentenced will spend less time in state custody. The state is asking counties to provide a service for policies that it initially implemented and are now choosing to change. The problem is that the state is not stepping up to pay for these changes. The state should reinvest the savings resulting from its changes to policy to pay for the coinciding county costs. While some of these bills on their own may not be incredibly expensive, it’s ultimately the cumulative fiscal effect of the bills passed that negatively impact counties. The legislature should pay for policy changes for which it is asking. FOLLOW US Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram WSAC.org View this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 Washington State Association of Counties, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are involved with county government. Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Contact Your WSAC Policy Team From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:Patriots Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 8:06:53 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Patriots don't attempt to overthrow our government Patriots don't destroy public property Patriots don't shoot their guns where the noise disturbs hundreds of families on a daily basis Patriots don't speed on the highways and endanger people on the roads with gas guzzling trucks Patriots do help with national emergencies like the virus pandemic Patriots do assist in keeping families safe, warm and fed, regardless of race Patriots oppose nuclear war and war profiteers Patriots promote peace and kindness, not hate, anger and sedition Patriots support a clean and healthy environment and the protection of our natural resources So...which side do you stand on? Tom Parks Sweatpants encouraged for Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day 2021 on February 4! View this email in your browser WHOOPS! If you tried to register today and couldn't, it was a mistake on our side. We set our link to expire at noon instead of midnight, so we're extending the deadline for registration through 12:00am MIDNIGHT (for real this From:Wa. Wildlife & Recreation Coalition To:jeffbocc Subject:Whoops! Our bad... updated link! Last Chance to Register for WWRC Legislative Day! Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 4:58:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. time) January 27. So get your registration in right away! Join the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition and the Washington Recreation & Park Association at our annual Parks and Great Outdoors Legislative Day. Even better, this year, you won't have to travel to Olympia, risking snowy mountain passes or the hazards of I-5. We'll be conducting our Legislative Day 2021 entirely remotely, so get your Zoom pants on! Our schedule below lists the full agenda of events for this year. We hope you'll join us for all of them! Please note that you will need to register separately for several events, as noted below. Questions? Email policy@wildliferecreation.org TRAINING SESSION Lobbying 101 & What's different this year (answer: a LOT!) Networking time Training session link here HOUSE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING Hear directly from the House Capital Budget legislators, including: Representatives Tharinger, Callan, Hackney, Steele, and Wicks Register here SENATE CAPITAL BUDGET BRIEFING Hear directly from the Senate Capital Budget legislators, including: Senators Frockt, Mullet Honeyford, Schoesler, and Van De Wege Register here LEGISLATIVE DAY We're setting up your meetings—we'll keep you updated on your schedule! All meetings will be done online via Zoom— we'll provide your meeting links and schedules Register here HAPPY HOUR CELEBRATION Close out the day with us and let us know how your day went! We've even invited Governor Inslee to join us! 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Commerce is preparing to review and update the administrative rules for the Growth Management Act (GMA).Having trouble viewing this email? View it online JAN. 26, 2021 Commerce to initiate GrowthManagement Act rulemaking Commerce is preparing to review and update the administrative rules for the Growth Management Act (GMA) Commerce works with local governments to provide guidance on comprehensive plans and development regulations that affect cities and counties across Washington. Effective implementation of the GMA supports strong, resilient and equitable communities. Over the next 18 months, Growth Management Services will consider amendments to our administrative rules based on legislative changes, new case law, and the need to clarify any statutory requirements that the existing rules do not adequately address. Commerce will finalize rulemaking by June 30, 2022 so that local governments have clear guidance on how to implement GMA requirements before the next round of periodic updates to local plans and regulations. The subject of possible rulemaking includes: Chapter 365-196 WAC, Procedural Criteria for Adopting Comprehensive Plans and Development Regulations Chapter 365-190 WAC, Minimum Guidelines to Classify Agricultural, Forest and Mineral Lands and Critical Areas Chapter 365-195 WAC, Best Available Science This notification is simply to provide initial information about our process and where you can find additional information. Growth Management Services will release a scope of potential changes in the spring. We will begin releasing proposed changes to the administrative rules by Aug. 31 for public comment. We will provide additional materials and information about the rulemaking effort on our EZ View Site: Growth Management Act WAC Update. 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If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Washington Department of Commerce. Subscribe | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe All | Help | Contact us This email was sent to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Commerce · 1011 Plum Street SE, P.O. Box 42525 · Olympia, WA 98504- 2525 From:Philip Morley To:pepis4golf@yahoo.com Cc:jeffbocc; Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour Subject:RE: License and Operating Agreement Conditions. Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:27:43 AM Thank you Mr. Rogers. I have asked the appropriate county staff to coordinate on preparing a reply to your questions. We’ll get back to you soon. 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: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:51 AM To: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Greg Brotherton <GBrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Heidi Eisenhour <HEisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Philip Morley <pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: FW: License and Operating Agreement Conditions. From: Pepi Rogers <pepis4golf@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 2:23 PM To: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: License and Operating Agreement Conditions. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I'm in the process of reviewing the Jefferson County Sportsmen Association's (JCSA) License and Operating Agreement (License) issued June 17, 2019. In Section 5 of the License, it references Article III of JCC 8.50, which was passed on November 16, 2020. I have the following question which I hope you can clarify: 1. In our existing License, dated December 7, 2015, Section 5 (Indemnification) states, "The JCSA shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances..." The question is, does Article III of JCC 8.50 now apply to our existing License (December 7, 2015), or only becomes applicable when the new License (June 17, 2019) becomes effective when approved by the BoCC? 2. There was also a discussion on when to start applying the conditions on the newly issued License (June 17, 2019). Given my background with permit experiences, my response was that in order for the License to be approved, JCSA would have to be in compliance with all the conditions prior to being approval. 3. In JCC 8.50.240 (g), there is a requirement for range masters and range officers having the necessary training and certification. I think there is some confusion in that, in the past, the Executive Committee has elected someone to these positions without having the necessary training or certification per the recently adopted JCC 8.50.220 (42) and believe this practice still applies. 4. There was need for clarification as to the requirement in JCC 8.50.240 (h). It states the at least one range master or range officer be present when shooting is occurring whenever the commercial shooting facility is open to the public. Some believe the term "public" only applies to someone that is not a member JCSA and that the new member orientation satisfies this requirement for the members. Your response in these would be greatly appreciated. Yours Truly, Pepi Rogers, JCSA Member 661-747-1554 From:Montgomery, Monica Subject:February 2 - Jefferson MRC meeting Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 2:07:32 PM Attachments:JCMRC_Agenda_02.02.2021.pdf 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 - The next MRC monthly meeting is scheduled for 6-8pm on Tuesday, February 2nd (see agenda attached). Our guest speakers will be Scott Brewer and Haley Harguth with the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, sharing about their ongoing efforts, including the Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative and Duckabush Estuary restoration project. Please let me know if you would like to attend. 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/ https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/ 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. View as Web page From:Fred Hutch News Service To:jeffbocc Subject:Looking ahead to vaccines and healthier living Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 4:31:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. JAN. 26, 2021 ⋅ A MONTHLY DIGEST OF THE LATEST FRED HUTCH RESEARCH COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out Now, as the U.S. irons out plans to distribute massive quantities of vaccine, the fundamental challenge is the more delicate task of persuading tens of millions of people it is safe. Understanding of the safety and clear benefit must overcome reasonable concerns sparked by the speed and trailblazing nature of the vaccine development effort. The technology and infrastructure used to develop the mRNA vaccines have been in the works for more than a decade. And the vaccine trials were conducted at a scale designed quickly reveal potential safety issues. Easing concerns and building trust in the vaccines will take more than data, facts and figures. Read more. Anthony Jackson, security coordinator for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, receives a dose of the new Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 19. Photo by Robert Hood / Fred Hutch News Service. Additional updates Cancer patients and the COVID-19 vaccines Tackling the confusion among cancer patients — as well as their oncologists and caregivers — as to whether the vaccine is a good idea or a bad idea for somebody dealing with cancer. Time to start shedding our pandemic pounds Researchers offer ideas for counteracting the results of almost a year of stress, anxiety and comfort-food consumption that has added to people’s health risks. Refreshed Cook for Your Life site launches Food is an important, and often challenging, part of the cancer experience. In December, Fred Hutch launched the newly redesigned Cook for Your Life website in partnership with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance featuring an ever- expanding collection of recipes, videos and science-based nutrition information. Scientists predict progress against COVID-19, cancer in 2021 We talked to researchers across Fred Hutch about what they are expecting in 2021 — not only in COVID-19, but also in the diseases that we’ve been facing year after year. How to reroute a broken neural circuit Every animal must turn sensation into perception. How our neural circuits perform this magic is mostly mysterious, but nematodes are helping scientists pull back the curtain. What’s new in breast cancer research? The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium was a virtual event, allowing thousands of researchers, oncologists and patient advocates to log in for four days of science and resilience. Fearless science needs us Our fiercest enemy isn’t disease. It’s hope that stops short of action. 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View it online JAN. 27, 2021 Funding opportunities open forCoronavirus EmergencySupplemental Fund Funds available for Tribes, non-profit organizations, by and for providers and local governments Commerce’s Public Safety program has opened a funding opportunity for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) that allows for a wide range of applications focused on preventing, preparing for, and/or responding to the coronavirus. Applications are due to Commerce by 5 p.m. on Feb. 26. Eligible proposals may include activities to address the coronavirus and its effects, and replacement of budgeted funds reduced/eliminated due to the pandemic. Eligible services and expenses include advocacy and emotional support to individuals and communities impacted by the coronavirus, mental health counseling and case management, peer support, transportation, public awareness and educational presentations, housing support and coordination of systems partners. There are two separate applications for this funding. You can find them on the program's Grants and Funding page. The purpose of the By and For Request for Proposal (RFP) (3144C-2A) is to develop and enhance culturally and community specific services for individuals and communities. Services and activities must be provided by organizations that are operated by and for the community to be served. Marginalized communities may include ethnic and racial minorities, immigrants and refugees, individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, individuals with disabilities or who are deaf, and Native Americans. The Local Governments, Tribes, and Non-profits RFP (3144C-2B) is open to any local government, tribe or non-profit. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply for either funding opportunity. Bidder’s conferences will be held on Feb. 16. The By and For RFP bidder’s conference is from 1 - 2 p.m., register here. The Local Government, Tribes, and Nonprofits RFP is from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., register here. The anticipated award period is March 16, 2021 to Jan. 31, 2022. Awards may be extended for an additional year. Please download and carefully review the RFPs for specific information about funding requirements and priorities, the process for submitting an application, and dates of significance. Questions about the application can be sent to the Application Coordinator, Bill Johnston, bill.johnston@commerce.wa.gov Stay connected About Commerce Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department’s diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. 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Current Openings: Affordable Housing Advisory Board The Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) advises the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues. Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected - Eastern WA Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 1/26/2023 Term Length: 4 years Compensation: Travel expenses Meeting Schedule: Quarterly More Information Community Economic Revitalization Board The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities. Applications Received: 2 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 9/2/2022 Term Length: 3 years Meeting Schedule: Every other month More Information Click Here to Apply County Development Institute (CDI) The County Development Institute (CDI) is a joint partnership program between the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) and Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP). We are currently recruiting one WSAC member to fill a vacancy on our committee. Committee members will serve a two-year term, helping with the launch and oversight of the revitalized Certified Public Official (CPO) training program. Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 2/1/2023 Term Length: 2 years Meeting Schedule: Monthly through Nov. 2021, then Quarterly County Road Administration Board - Elected (30k-150k pop.) The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with (RCW 36.78.070). Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected - County population between 30k - 150k Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 6/30/2023 Term Length: 3 years Compensation: Travel expenses Meeting Schedule: Quarterly More Information E-911 Advisory Committee The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services. 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You are receiving this email because you are involved with county government. Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Click Here to Apply This email was sent to Kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Washington State Association of Counties · 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join our 3 Chamber Directors on Coffee with Colleen next Wednesday Date:Friday, January 22, 2021 6:11:40 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 6:11:34 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join our 3 Chamber Directors on Coffee with Colleen next Wednesday CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join our 3 Chamber Directors, Lissy, Marc & Anji, on Coffee with Colleen Wednesday at 8am: Please join us on Wednesday on Coffee with Colleen to hear from Lissy Andros, Marc Abshire, and Anji Scalf. They will share the important projects they are doing to help the small businesses in Forks, PA and Sequim. They will also share their perspective as to how their local industry sectors are holding up during the pandemic. 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) 2021 PPP and SBA Rule Changes Explained: Join the complimentary webinar hosted by BDO Seidman and First Federal to learn about changes from tax and lending experts at BDO Seidman and First Federal. Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. PST | 50 minutes Webinar recording available: If you are unable to attend at that time, register for the webinar and we will send you a recording afterward. Mark the Date - Virtual Job Fair - Feb 16th This Virtual Job Fair is focused on Clallam and Jefferson County Businesses and Job Seekers. The date is set for February 16th from 10am - 2pm. If you are a business owner and you would like to create you FREE booth to participate in an incredibly effective way to meet job candidates, contact Mike Robinson at MRobinson@esd.wa.gov. Grants - EIDL (Grants) Advances & Shuttered Venue Operators The federal government has approved additional EIDL Advance (grant) funding for businesses in low-income communities. We expect Clallam County will qualify as a low income area so our businesses should be able to receive these grant funds. Here's a link to the grant web page at ChooseClallamFirst.com that has more information. This grant may be as much as $10K for each business that applies from Clallam County. The federal government approved $15 billion for closed venue operators to include theaters, live performing arts organization operators, and museums. For More Information go to the Grant webpage on ChooseClallamFirst.com. Choose Clallam First | ChooseClallamFirst.com Clallam County Economic Development Council | 338 W 1st St., Suite 105, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by info@clallam.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: This Week in Photos Date:Saturday, January 23, 2021 5:07:49 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2021 5:05:55 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean 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 Jerry L. Demings @OCFLMayor This Week in Photos Allegheny Co. Exec. @ACE_Fitzgerald This Week in Photos County leaders attend the Presidential Inauguration: At left, Orange County, Fla. Mayor Jerry Demings with U.S. Representative Val Demings; and at right, Allegheny County, Pa. Executive Rich Fitzgerald with U.S. Representatives Veronica Escobar and Conor Lamb. Michael Udine @Michaeludine Rodney Ellis @RodneyEllis This Week in Photos This Week in Photos Counties across the country honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: At left, Broward County, Fla. Commissioner Michael Udine lays a wreath at a Broward County Library; and at right, Harris County, Texas Commissioner Rodney Ellis speaks to the Greater Houston YMCA. CBS Evening News @CBSEveningNews This Week in Photos NACo Northeast Region Rep. Mark Poloncarz discusses COVID-19 vaccine shortages on CBS Evening News. New Mexico Counties @NMCounties33 This Week in Photos NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase provides a federal policy update at the New Mexico Counties legislative conference. Johnny Olszewski @BaltCoExec This Week in Photos Supervisor Kathryn Barger @kathrynbarger This Week in Photos At left, Baltimore County, Md. Executive Johnny Olszewski (right) examines vaccination efforts; and at right, Los Angeles County, Calif. Supervisor Kathryn Barger (right) tours a large-scale vaccination site at Six Flags Magic Mountain. NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos As part of a law enforcement appreciation effort, Columbus-Muscogee County, Ga. Councilor Toyia Tucker delivers lunch to police department employees. Clark County Nevada @ClarkCountyNV This Week in Photos Clark County, Nev. Commissioner Tick Segerblom (right) helps to feed hundreds of families in need at a drive-up food pantry. SEE MORE PHOTOS 2021_Virtual-Leg-Conf_eblastAd_636_1803495.png 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Zoom link for Women’s March Date:Saturday, January 23, 2021 11:30:01 AM From: Matt Ready Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2021 11:29:40 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Jackie Levin Cc: Emelia De Souza; Siobhan Canty; Heidi Eisenhour; Beulah Kingsolver; Michelle Sandoval; marylbiskup@gmail.com; gingerjacob@ymail.com; Sabrina McQuillen; Cheryl Weinstein; Pat Jaap; Kate Dean; Amanda Funaro; Debbi Steele; Penelope Jensen Subject: Re: Zoom link for Women’s March CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. https://zoom.us/j/94810263378?pwd=NndUeEdVVUFlc2FERFdjU2U1UGYzZz09 On Sat, Jan 23, 2021 at 11:23 AM Jackie Levin <jackieluna22@gmail.com> wrote: Hi everyone What is the link for today? Thanks Jackie Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2021, at 9:10 AM, Jackie Levin <jackieluna22@gmail.com> wrote: Looking forward to it! On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:29 PM Emelia De Souza <henriemelia@henrissecret.com> wrote: Hi everyone and thank you so much for participating in our 5Th annual women’s march as speakers and for all you do in our community. We are planning a rehearsal of speakers tomorrow Friday January 22nd at 5pm. The link below is for speakers only, and different from Saturday’s link thank you. Sending the agenda to work out any issues, problems… All speakers can join in at any time we will bring that up at tomorrow’s rehearsal. Tomorrow we will resend or send the official link for Saturday. Hope this is not too confusing? This is going to be lots of fun. Thanks again, Emelia Friday Women's March Zoom link. 5pm Matt Ready is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Women's March Rehearsal Time: Jan 22, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97592201893 Meeting ID: 975 9220 1893 One tap mobile +12532158782,,97592201893# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,97592201893# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 975 9220 1893 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adUy3ZKorQ -- Jackie Levin RN, MS, AHN-BC, NC-BC, CHTP www.leadingedgenursing.com 206-304-7703 And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 1/6/2021 Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 6:58:54 PM From: Scott Freeman Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 6:58:41 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us; heisenhour@co.jeffereson.wa.us; Philip Hunsucker Cc: Riley Parker; Nancy Wyatt; Patricia A Jones; Peter Newland; diane johnson; Tami Pokorney Subject: 1/6/2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners and Mr. Hunsucker, This is a brief note of thanks. As I told the TRC Board at our meeting tonight, my wife and I watched in horror as the insurrection unfolded at the Capitol building on January 6th. But as we did, I also thought of the thousands of Jefferson County citizens who supported TRC's work with all of you as we worked, as a community, to oppose some of the same elements that stormed the Senate chambers. Afterwards, just to remind myself, I checked the Twitter page of "Glen Tate"--the pseudonym used by the attorney who is currently suing Jefferson County on behalf of Fort Discovery, Inc.--and found repeated posts supporting a "second Civil War." This is the same language used by many of the 1/6/21 insurrectionists. Jefferson County stood strong in the face of a challenge, as did key members of the Capitol police during the uprising and our congressional representatives when they returned to session and ratified the election. So thank you. You played an important part in stopping elements of our society who want to threaten the very basis of the American experiment. Our work isn't done, and may never be. But we will do it together. Best wishes, Scott Freeman, TRC President 2110 E. Quilcene Rd Quilcene WA 98376 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 1/6/2021 Date:Sunday, January 24, 2021 8:55:26 PM ________________________________________ From: Mark and Tami Pokorny Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 8:55:13 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Scott Freeman Cc: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us; heisenhour@co.jeffereson.wa.us; Philip Hunsucker; Riley Parker; Nancy Wyatt; Patricia A Jones; Peter Newland; diane johnson Subject: Re: 1/6/2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Scott, Thanks for writing this and for all that you and other amazing TRC-ers did, working together over years, to make the words that it contains possible and true. It feels right to celebrate a little! As you say, we may be experiencing just a temporary reprieve, but it’s very welcome and appreciated to say the least. This chapter in our story could easily have turned out differently - you all sacrificed much and did it so graciously. You really are heroes, and I’m happy to ride on your coattails! and/or Tami On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:58 PM, Scott Freeman <sfreeman991@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Commissioners and Mr. Hunsucker, This is a brief note of thanks. As I told the TRC Board at our meeting tonight, my wife and I watched in horror as the insurrection unfolded at the Capitol building on January 6th. But as we did, I also thought of the thousands of Jefferson County citizens who supported TRC's work with all of you as we worked, as a community, to oppose some of the same elements that stormed the Senate chambers. Afterwards, just to remind myself, I checked the Twitter page of "Glen Tate"--the pseudonym used by the attorney who is currently suing Jefferson County on behalf of Fort Discovery, Inc.--and found repeated posts supporting a "second Civil War." This is the same language used by many of the 1/6/21 insurrectionists. Jefferson County stood strong in the face of a challenge, as did key members of the Capitol police during the uprising and our congressional representatives when they returned to session and ratified the election. So thank you. You played an important part in stopping elements of our society who want to threaten the very basis of the American experiment. Our work isn't done, and may never be. But we will do it together. Best wishes, Scott Freeman, TRC President 2110 E. Quilcene Rd Quilcene WA 98376 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: 2021 PPP and SBA Rule Changes Explained Webinar January 28th Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 11:10:27 AM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 11:10:00 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: 2021 PPP and SBA Rule Changes Explained Webinar January 28th CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , FROM FIRST FEDERAL: The SBA recently made changes to rules that will impact both the PPP and SBA 7a and 504 programs. Join us for a complimentary webinar to learn more about these changes from tax and lending experts at BDO Seidman and First Federal. 2021 PPP and SBA Rule Changes Explained Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. PST | 50 minutes Webinar recording available: If you are unable to attend at that time, register for the webinar and we will send you a recording afterward Register Now Kelly McConnell Branch Manager NMLS 730616 First Federal 131 Calawah Way Forks, WA 98331 360-374-6123 360-640-3385 cell 360-374-6055 fax kelly.mcconnell@ourfirstfed.com www.ourfirstfed.com ourfirstfed.com/Forks From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – January 25, 2021 Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 2:43:03 PM From: NACo Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 2:42:31 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – January 25, 2021 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 JANUARY 25, 2021 GettyImages-1220174508_1791091.jpg Register Today for the 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference March 8-26 + Bonus Content Throughout April Registration is open for the 2021 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. We are planning virtual policy advocacy with congressional leaders and committees, and senior White House and federal agency officials. As we continue to address the coronavirus pandemic and other key issues in our communities, we need your voice in Washington, D.C. Visit NACo.org/Leg to learn more and register today. 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Sign up to stay up-to-date on topics affecting America’s counties! Click here to unsubscribe. Statewide Boards & Commissions View this email in your browser From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: New Opportunities to Serve | Statewide Boards & Commissions Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 2:59:38 PM From: Michael Largent, WSAC President Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 2:59:25 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: New Opportunities to Serve | Statewide Boards & Commissions CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Deadline to Apply: TOMORROW Tuesday, January 26 Your help is needed to serve in open seats on statewide boards and commissions. County elected/appointed officials are eligible to serve. Members currently serving in seats with expiring terms are eligible to seek reappointment. Applications are due by tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26 at 5:00 pm. Current Openings: Affordable Housing Advisory Board The Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) advises the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues. Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected - Eastern WA Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 1/26/2023 Term Length: 4 years Compensation: Travel expenses Meeting Schedule: Quarterly More Information Community Economic Revitalization Board The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities. Applications Received: 3 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 9/2/2022 Term Length: 3 years Meeting Schedule: Every other month More Information Click Here to Apply County Development Institute (CDI) The County Development Institute (CDI) is a joint partnership program between the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) and Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP). We are currently recruiting one WSAC member to fill a vacancy on our committee. Committee members will serve a two-year term, helping with the launch and oversight of the revitalized Certified Public Official (CPO) training program. Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 2/1/2023 Term Length: 2 years Meeting Schedule: Monthly through Nov. 2021, then Quarterly County Road Administration Board - Elected (30k-150k pop.) The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with (RCW 36.78.070). Applications Received: 0 Requirements: WSAC Member - Elected - County population between 30k - 150k Term Begin Date: Immediate Term Expiration: 6/30/2023 Term Length: 3 years Compensation: Travel expenses Meeting Schedule: Quarterly More Information E-911 Advisory Committee The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services. 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Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Click Here to Apply This email was sent to Kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Washington State Association of Counties · 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: County Prosecutor/Coroner System Survey for Counties under 40,000 Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 3:14:34 PM From: Juliana Roe Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 3:14:08 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dan Blankenship; Terry Thompson; Jay Weise; Chris Seubert; Brian Shinn; Chuck Whitman; Charles Amerein; Marty Hall; Ryan Rundell; Nathan Davis; Derek Gianukakis; Michael Heath; Justin Dixon; Larry Ledgerwood; Jim Nelson; Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; Jacob Anderson; Dan Christopher; David Sauter; Rob Coffman; Scott Hutsell; Mark Stedman; Lisa Olsen; Michael "Hawk" Runyon; fwolfe@co.pacific; John Gentle; Mike Manus; Brian Smiley; Christine Minney; Jamie Stephens; Cindy Wolf; Bob Hamlin; Tom Lannen; Richard Mahar; Daniel Cothren; Lee Tischer; Craig Morrison; Gene Strong Subject: County Prosecutor/Coroner System Survey for Counties under 40,000 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners of Counties with Population under 40,000-- Within the legal community, it is anticipated that sooner or later, an inevitable change is coming to the prosecutor/coroner system. This change will likely come in one of two ways: (1) a bill from the legislature or (2) a lawsuit and subsequent ruling by a court. There is a glaring conflict of interest in a prosecutor also being a coroner. There is a serious problem with a prosecutor going to the scene of a crime to determine someone’s cause of death, for example, and determining that it was a murder for which they subsequently charge and prosecute someone in that case. We anticipate that if the legislature doesn’t pass a bill, someone will file a lawsuit on this very issue. Based on the Supreme Court's current makeup and its recent rulings related to conflicts in State v. Nickels, they will undoubtedly rule in the plaintiff’s favor. If this happens, we will have little to no ability to elect independent coroners in each county. Therefore, we suggest that WSAC be proactive on this issue. HB 1326 is in the legislature right now. In the current version of the bill, you have no flexibility. Our advice is to take the time right now, while we have it, and analyze and discuss alternatives to the system for which you are being presented. Based on our experience and, truthfully the writing on the wall, this is the best time and manner to have a say in this change. It is better to provide the legislature with suggestions and alternatives than just saying that you disagree. This is not our requested legislation, nor is it the version that the coroners or prosecutors requested. However, it IS the version with which we are currently faced and must now respond. Below are several options to consider. Please select the options that you find most palatable based on your county’s situation. We will use these responses to discuss at an upcoming meeting on January 7, 2021 at 1:00. Under current law, the cost of an elected county coroner based on salary and bonds looks like this: $5,000 minimum bond, approved by council/commission. RCW 36.16.050 No minimum salary set for counties with a population under 40,000. For other elected officials in these counties (e.g. full time/non-prosecutor) the salary range is between $9,100 - $12,100. (This would be the salary range for a coroner in counties under 40,000 if there was no alteration in statute) RCW 36.17.020 To give more latitude to counties with a population under 40,000, in placing a new medicolegal authority, some options include modifying RCW 36.17.020 to: Allow coroners to be paid by the case (working on average cost per case) Provide for a part-time, elected coroner and set a base salary Set a minimum, full-time pay for coroners in line with caseload projections (working on caseload forecasts in those counties) If you don’t want to have an elected county coroner, you could elect to amend RCW 36.16.030 to allow the appointment/hiring of a county coroner. Appointment authority would reside with the county commission/council. Things to consider with this option would be: Is it truly a cost saver? Who has final authority? How do you fire/remove from office? Is this aligned with other RCWs? Please click HERE to take a short survey and complete it by tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27 by noon. Thanks, Juliana Juliana Roe | Policy Director Washington State Association of Counties | wsac.org jroe@wsac.org | 360.489.3012 Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Broadband bill Date:Monday, January 25, 2021 3:22:00 PM ________________________________________ From: Mellani McAleenan Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 3:21:55 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Cc: Kate Dean Subject: FW: Broadband bill CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Per Commissioner Dean's request, WSAC's statement on broadband is copied here: Broadband is critical infrastructure. Access is fundamental to the modern economy, essential for education, and vital to innovative health equity. It is increasingly essential to many activities of daily life and quality of life. However, due to geographic, economic, and other variables, access to quality high-speed broadband lacks for far too many Washington residents. Inadequate and unaffordable service exists in every county across the state. Low broadband quality hinders counties’ ability to provide vital services and impedes telehealth access and the opportunity to participate in remote work and school activities meaningfully. Increasing broadband access to unserved and underserved areas is critical to successful emergency management, public health, and public safety programs, as well as economic opportunity. Deployment of broadband infrastructure is slow to rural communities, and there is little incentive to invest in system upgrades that would improve service levels. Also, the lack of redundancy in system architecture makes these communities vulnerable to system outages. Lack of sufficient fiber-optic infrastructure means these communities are not prepared to deploy enhanced capabilities and will likely not see those services available for many years to come. Multiple different initiatives and corresponding sources are currently underway, including the Public Works Board, the State Broadband Office, Community Economic Revitalization Board, and the federal level. Achieving affordable and quality broadband access for all Washington residents requires additional, sustained aligned state and federal investment as well as coordination with local governments and communities, including private, public, and nonprofit entities. WSAC Policy: The state and federal government must provide long-term sustainable funding and an ongoing commitment to expanding and maintaining quality, affordable broadband access. WSAC supports a simplified and coordinated effort among state agencies and offices working in partnership with their local governments, communities, and providers. Broadband governance should strengthen the alignment between authority, accountability, and resources. WSAC supports solutions that are flexible enough to fit specific geographic and regional needs. The state and local governments can better define and utilize local understanding and strategies to increase broadband access. Additionally, grant funding opportunities often focus on urban and rural areas, but un- and under-served communities also exist in mid-density counties; grant opportunities should be expanded accordingly. WSAC supports the state’s goals outlined in SB 5511 (2019) that all Washington businesses and residences have access to at least one broadband provider with both upload and download speeds of at least 150 Mbps and that new minimum service must be scalable to faster service. Quality broadband should not be limited to one particular source, such as fiber, that may not be the best solution in all areas. All viable options should be considered, and essential fiber optic cable must be available to ensure adequacy regardless of the technology used to access the internet. Likewise, the state should aim higher than current standards when implementing new infrastructure to delay obsolescence as long as possible. WSAC recommends the state work toward gigabit capacity in all areas. Built-in redundancies in system architecture must protect communities vulnerable to system outages, particularly in emergencies. Washington must have a friendly environment for technology neutral, affordable last-mile solutions. Subsidy programs should ensure the sustainability of fiber to the premises, and the state should expand its Wi-Fi hotspots program. County buildings should be considered as anchor institutions whenever feasible. Likewise, existing technological assets must be utilized to their maximum extent. All local governments should be allowed the flexibility to serve as retail network providers at their option, including cities, counties, port districts, and public utility districts. The quality standards for rights-of-way and franchise agreements should be the same for both cities and counties. Additionally, state and local land-use processes should consider incentivizing, and state and federal law should allow, adding broadband requirements to maximize efficiency when other development is occurring, including using open-access fiber or indefeasible rights of use agreements. Emergency planning should include consideration of broadband access and the safety of the broadband network. The state should support the creation of local Broadband Action Teams, both financially and with experienced personnel. Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 1:29 PM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill [External Sender] Hi all, I think Commissioner Greg Brotherton is going to cover for JeffCo and WSAC as I have been pulled to another hearing that will overlap. Could you please loop him in for WSAC talking points? gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Kate Dean Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9100 kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us -----Original Message----- From: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 12:49 PM To: Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I think this is really good. The only thing I'm hoping someone could add is that the bill also gives counties authority they haven't had in the past, and we are supportive of having that option for those who may need or want it. Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 11:28 AM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org>; Kate Dean <kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill [External Sender] Mellani, Attached is first draft for my testimony for HB 1336. It is relatively brief. I do not address the property tax elements of this bill although I would appreciate your analysis of this element of the bill. If you or other members here with to comment on my testimony, feel free. Thank you. Janet DRAFT testimony for HB 1336 Dear Madame Chair Ryu and Members of the Committee, My name is Janet St. Clair and I am a Commissioner in Island County and a member of the WSAC Broadband Committee. I am here to speak in favor of HB 1336. We know broadband is critical infrastructure. The pandemic has only amplified what we know to be true – Broadband is fundamental to economic, educational and health equity. The barriers to reliable and affordable broadband access has significant negative impact on the ability of workers, students and individuals to thrive. In addition, low broadband quality hinders counties’ ability to provide vital services and impedes telehealth access and the opportunity to participate in remote work and school activities meaningfully. Increasing broadband access to unserved and underserved areas is critical to successful emergency management, public health, and public safety programs, as well as economic opportunity. I am writing in support of HB 1336 as it provides a pathway to expanding broadband through Public Utility Districts and through our Port Districts. These entities are core partners in expanding broadband. In Island County, Port of Coupeville and Port of Skagit have been instrumental in our feasibility study to assess broadband infrastructure and are key partners in our strategic plan for expansion. In addition, the Snohomish PUD was influential and supportive in helping Island County partner with our local fire and rescue, Sno-Isle Libraries and a provider to apply for a federal grant for broadband infrastructure improvement. This is just one example of the collaborative and leveraged value of these partners from our small rural county that struggles significantly with broadband coverage. In addition, we know that innovative projects such as Mason County PUD and launch of newly connected fiberhoods and the Port of Whitman’s leadership in broadband is critical to helping us find solutions and support innovation across the State. As a sailor and a Commissioner from a county surrounded by water, you will understand when I use the following metaphor. I support HB 1336 because it is one additional solution to help us expand broadband availability across our state. We know that all boats float with the tide so please support this legislation and help us rise to navigate forward to flexible, sustainable and accessible broadband opportunities across our communities. Thank you. Janet St. Clair Island County Commissioner 1 NE 7th Street, PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239 121 NE Camano Dr. Camano Island, WA 98282 Phone: 360.679.7354 (Coupeville Office) 360.678.8264 (Camano Office) 360.544.2958 (Cell) UPDATED EMAIL: j.stclair@islandcountywa.gov https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.IslandCountyWA.gov&c=E,1,e8BAZuhLt3t-AzGtrpjHGLnYSYlR-98IhCjbmy5uTqpmGK5yL6AlQAMBld7Jvr7jOBUvKUfTMTuoR5mSlshq4c7lqEGsZgUcYyMoFPz8_PA,&typo=1 Email is subject to public disclosure requirements per RCW 42.56 -----Original Message----- From: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 4:01 PM To: Kate Dean <kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com Subject: RE: Broadband bill Hello! So far, Commissioner St Clair and Commissioner Dean have said they would/could testify, which I think would be great. In looking at the sign in sheet today, three people are signed in to testify pro - Share the Cities, Washington State PTA, and Suquamish Tribe. 53 people are signed in pro not wishing to testify. So 2-3 people with a county perspective is probably plenty. I do want to make sure our position is known so we don't somehow get removed from the bill. I'm happy to put together some talking points for you, although you both know your stuff so well I'm not sure you need me to. Just let me know! You can sign in at: https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSIRemote/House Community & Economic Development, 1/17 at 10 am - HB 1336 WSAC's statement on broadband is copied here: Broadband is critical infrastructure. Access is fundamental to the modern economy, essential for education, and vital to innovative health equity. It is increasingly essential to many activities of daily life and quality of life. However, due to geographic, economic, and other variables, access to quality high-speed broadband lacks for far too many Washington residents. Inadequate and unaffordable service exists in every county across the state. Low broadband quality hinders counties’ ability to provide vital services and impedes telehealth access and the opportunity to participate in remote work and school activities meaningfully. Increasing broadband access to unserved and underserved areas is critical to successful emergency management, public health, and public safety programs, as well as economic opportunity. Deployment of broadband infrastructure is slow to rural communities, and there is little incentive to invest in system upgrades that would improve service levels. Also, the lack of redundancy in system architecture makes these communities vulnerable to system outages. Lack of sufficient fiber-optic infrastructure means these communities are not prepared to deploy enhanced capabilities and will likely not see those services available for many years to come. Multiple different initiatives and corresponding sources are currently underway, including the Public Works Board, the State Broadband Office, Community Economic Revitalization Board, and the federal level. Achieving affordable and quality broadband access for all Washington residents requires additional, sustained aligned state and federal investment as well as coordination with local governments and communities, including private, public, and nonprofit entities. WSAC Policy: The state and federal government must provide long-term sustainable funding and an ongoing commitment to expanding and maintaining quality, affordable broadband access. WSAC supports a simplified and coordinated effort among state agencies and offices working in partnership with their local governments, communities, and providers. Broadband governance should strengthen the alignment between authority, accountability, and resources. WSAC supports solutions that are flexible enough to fit specific geographic and regional needs. The state and local governments can better define and utilize local understanding and strategies to increase broadband access. Additionally, grant funding opportunities often focus on urban and rural areas, but un- and under-served communities also exist in mid-density counties; grant opportunities should be expanded accordingly. WSAC supports the state’s goals outlined in SB 5511 (2019) that all Washington businesses and residences have access to at least one broadband provider with both upload and download speeds of at least 150 Mbps and that new minimum service must be scalable to faster service. Quality broadband should not be limited to one particular source, such as fiber, that may not be the best solution in all areas. All viable options should be considered, and essential fiber optic cable must be available to ensure adequacy regardless of the technology used to access the internet. Likewise, the state should aim higher than current standards when implementing new infrastructure to delay obsolescence as long as possible. WSAC recommends the state work toward gigabit capacity in all areas. Built-in redundancies in system architecture must protect communities vulnerable to system outages, particularly in emergencies. Washington must have a friendly environment for technology neutral, affordable last-mile solutions. Subsidy programs should ensure the sustainability of fiber to the premises, and the state should expand its Wi-Fi hotspots program. County buildings should be considered as anchor institutions whenever feasible. Likewise, existing technological assets must be utilized to their maximum extent. All local governments should be allowed the flexibility to serve as retail network providers at their option, including cities, counties, port districts, and public utility districts. The quality standards for rights-of-way and franchise agreements should be the same for both cities and counties. Additionally, state and local land-use processes should consider incentivizing, and state and federal law should allow, adding broadband requirements to maximize efficiency when other development is occurring, including using open-access fiber or indefeasible rights of use agreements. Emergency planning should include consideration of broadband access and the safety of the broadband network. The state should support the creation of local Broadband Action Teams, both financially and with experienced personnel. Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:10 PM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com Subject: Re: Broadband bill [External Sender] Hi all, I am planning to testify on behalf of our regional legislative alliance, and I’m happy to leave in county talking points as possible. Mellani, could you please send me those? Thanks, Kate Kate Dean, Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1 Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse brevity or typos. On Jan 22, 2021, at 4:51 PM, Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. HB 1336<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1336&Year=2021&Initiative=false>, the broadband bill, is scheduled for hearing in Community & Economic Development at 10 am on Wednesday. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary? BillNumber=1336&Year=2021&Initiative=false Are any or all of you interested in testifying? Happy to help out with a panel or something if people want to. 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This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Broadband bill Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:25:39 AM ________________________________________ From: Mellani McAleenan Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:25:18 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Janet St. Clair; Greg Brotherton Cc: Derek Young work; Sharon Trask; Lindsey Pollock; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy Subject: RE: Broadband bill CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi - I thought you might be interested in this article about the bill. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwashingtonstatewire.com%2fqa-rep-alex-ybarra-breaks-down-the-public-broadband-act%2f&c=E,1,LrsmHVTy_tedZ-uGnbHEdDgX2IherYTaCO2Cf4YcxJMzJFyw0wsO7IH3_2WDkXSsJ_fbgDlxe- svv9cEk7URLm_wSKLy439iE_OgsfjkUA,,&typo=1 Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 1:29 PM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill [External Sender] Hi all, I think Commissioner Greg Brotherton is going to cover for JeffCo and WSAC as I have been pulled to another hearing that will overlap. Could you please loop him in for WSAC talking points? gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us Kate Dean Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360)385-9100 kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us -----Original Message----- From: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 12:49 PM To: Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I think this is really good. The only thing I'm hoping someone could add is that the bill also gives counties authority they haven't had in the past, and we are supportive of having that option for those who may need or want it. Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 11:28 AM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org>; Kate Dean <kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com; Virginia Shaddy <vj.shaddy@islandcountywa.gov> Subject: RE: Broadband bill [External Sender] Mellani, Attached is first draft for my testimony for HB 1336. It is relatively brief. I do not address the property tax elements of this bill although I would appreciate your analysis of this element of the bill. If you or other members here with to comment on my testimony, feel free. Thank you. Janet DRAFT testimony for HB 1336 Dear Madame Chair Ryu and Members of the Committee, My name is Janet St. Clair and I am a Commissioner in Island County and a member of the WSAC Broadband Committee. I am here to speak in favor of HB 1336. We know broadband is critical infrastructure. The pandemic has only amplified what we know to be true – Broadband is fundamental to economic, educational and health equity. The barriers to reliable and affordable broadband access has significant negative impact on the ability of workers, students and individuals to thrive. In addition, low broadband quality hinders counties’ ability to provide vital services and impedes telehealth access and the opportunity to participate in remote work and school activities meaningfully. Increasing broadband access to unserved and underserved areas is critical to successful emergency management, public health, and public safety programs, as well as economic opportunity. I am writing in support of HB 1336 as it provides a pathway to expanding broadband through Public Utility Districts and through our Port Districts. These entities are core partners in expanding broadband. In Island County, Port of Coupeville and Port of Skagit have been instrumental in our feasibility study to assess broadband infrastructure and are key partners in our strategic plan for expansion. In addition, the Snohomish PUD was influential and supportive in helping Island County partner with our local fire and rescue, Sno-Isle Libraries and a provider to apply for a federal grant for broadband infrastructure improvement. This is just one example of the collaborative and leveraged value of these partners from our small rural county that struggles significantly with broadband coverage. In addition, we know that innovative projects such as Mason County PUD and launch of newly connected fiberhoods and the Port of Whitman’s leadership in broadband is critical to helping us find solutions and support innovation across the State. As a sailor and a Commissioner from a county surrounded by water, you will understand when I use the following metaphor. I support HB 1336 because it is one additional solution to help us expand broadband availability across our state. We know that all boats float with the tide so please support this legislation and help us rise to navigate forward to flexible, sustainable and accessible broadband opportunities across our communities. Thank you. Janet St. Clair Island County Commissioner 1 NE 7th Street, PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239 121 NE Camano Dr. Camano Island, WA 98282 Phone: 360.679.7354 (Coupeville Office) 360.678.8264 (Camano Office) 360.544.2958 (Cell) UPDATED EMAIL: j.stclair@islandcountywa.gov https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.IslandCountyWA.gov&c=E,1,e8BAZuhLt3t-AzGtrpjHGLnYSYlR-98IhCjbmy5uTqpmGK5yL6AlQAMBld7Jvr7jOBUvKUfTMTuoR5mSlshq4c7lqEGsZgUcYyMoFPz8_PA,&typo=1 Email is subject to public disclosure requirements per RCW 42.56 -----Original Message----- From: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 4:01 PM To: Kate Dean <kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com Subject: RE: Broadband bill Hello! So far, Commissioner St Clair and Commissioner Dean have said they would/could testify, which I think would be great. In looking at the sign in sheet today, three people are signed in to testify pro - Share the Cities, Washington State PTA, and Suquamish Tribe. 53 people are signed in pro not wishing to testify. So 2-3 people with a county perspective is probably plenty. I do want to make sure our position is known so we don't somehow get removed from the bill. I'm happy to put together some talking points for you, although you both know your stuff so well I'm not sure you need me to. Just let me know! You can sign in at: https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSIRemote/House Community & Economic Development, 1/17 at 10 am - HB 1336 WSAC's statement on broadband is copied here: Broadband is critical infrastructure. Access is fundamental to the modern economy, essential for education, and vital to innovative health equity. It is increasingly essential to many activities of daily life and quality of life. However, due to geographic, economic, and other variables, access to quality high-speed broadband lacks for far too many Washington residents. Inadequate and unaffordable service exists in every county across the state. Low broadband quality hinders counties’ ability to provide vital services and impedes telehealth access and the opportunity to participate in remote work and school activities meaningfully. Increasing broadband access to unserved and underserved areas is critical to successful emergency management, public health, and public safety programs, as well as economic opportunity. Deployment of broadband infrastructure is slow to rural communities, and there is little incentive to invest in system upgrades that would improve service levels. Also, the lack of redundancy in system architecture makes these communities vulnerable to system outages. Lack of sufficient fiber-optic infrastructure means these communities are not prepared to deploy enhanced capabilities and will likely not see those services available for many years to come. Multiple different initiatives and corresponding sources are currently underway, including the Public Works Board, the State Broadband Office, Community Economic Revitalization Board, and the federal level. Achieving affordable and quality broadband access for all Washington residents requires additional, sustained aligned state and federal investment as well as coordination with local governments and communities, including private, public, and nonprofit entities. WSAC Policy: The state and federal government must provide long-term sustainable funding and an ongoing commitment to expanding and maintaining quality, affordable broadband access. WSAC supports a simplified and coordinated effort among state agencies and offices working in partnership with their local governments, communities, and providers. Broadband governance should strengthen the alignment between authority, accountability, and resources. WSAC supports solutions that are flexible enough to fit specific geographic and regional needs. The state and local governments can better define and utilize local understanding and strategies to increase broadband access. Additionally, grant funding opportunities often focus on urban and rural areas, but un- and under-served communities also exist in mid-density counties; grant opportunities should be expanded accordingly. WSAC supports the state’s goals outlined in SB 5511 (2019) that all Washington businesses and residences have access to at least one broadband provider with both upload and download speeds of at least 150 Mbps and that new minimum service must be scalable to faster service. Quality broadband should not be limited to one particular source, such as fiber, that may not be the best solution in all areas. All viable options should be considered, and essential fiber optic cable must be available to ensure adequacy regardless of the technology used to access the internet. Likewise, the state should aim higher than current standards when implementing new infrastructure to delay obsolescence as long as possible. WSAC recommends the state work toward gigabit capacity in all areas. Built-in redundancies in system architecture must protect communities vulnerable to system outages, particularly in emergencies. Washington must have a friendly environment for technology neutral, affordable last-mile solutions. Subsidy programs should ensure the sustainability of fiber to the premises, and the state should expand its Wi-Fi hotspots program. County buildings should be considered as anchor institutions whenever feasible. Likewise, existing technological assets must be utilized to their maximum extent. All local governments should be allowed the flexibility to serve as retail network providers at their option, including cities, counties, port districts, and public utility districts. The quality standards for rights-of-way and franchise agreements should be the same for both cities and counties. Additionally, state and local land-use processes should consider incentivizing, and state and federal law should allow, adding broadband requirements to maximize efficiency when other development is occurring, including using open-access fiber or indefeasible rights of use agreements. Emergency planning should include consideration of broadband access and the safety of the broadband network. The state should support the creation of local Broadband Action Teams, both financially and with experienced personnel. Mellani Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. -----Original Message----- From: Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:10 PM To: Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> Cc: Derek Young work <derek.young@piercecountywa.gov>; Janet St. Clair <J.StClair@islandcountywa.gov>; Sharon Trask <strask@co.mason.wa.us>; Lindsey Pollock <lindsey.pollock@lewiscountywa.gov>; branchelect@gmail.com Subject: Re: Broadband bill [External Sender] Hi all, I am planning to testify on behalf of our regional legislative alliance, and I’m happy to leave in county talking points as possible. Mellani, could you please send me those? Thanks, Kate Kate Dean, Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1 Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse brevity or typos. On Jan 22, 2021, at 4:51 PM, Mellani McAleenan <mmcaleenan@wsac.org> wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. HB 1336<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1336&Year=2021&Initiative=false>, the broadband bill, is scheduled for hearing in Community & Economic Development at 10 am on Wednesday. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary? BillNumber=1336&Year=2021&Initiative=false Are any or all of you interested in testifying? Happy to help out with a panel or something if people want to. 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This e-mail may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: JH Vaccination Update Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:13:46 AM From: Yaley, Amy Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:11:42 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: betshira@yahoo.com; firstbaptistpt@gmail.com; firstpres@cablespeed.com; lighthousebaptistchurchpt@gmail.com; info@ptadventist.org; lcr.office@redeemerway.org; office@sanjuanbaptist.com; stpauls_pt@outlook.com; walkerb@dshs.wa.gov; mossjm1@dshs.wa.gov; RJBTriAreaFB@outlook.com; shirley@chainmaker.com; quilcene@jeffersoncountyfoodbanks.org; langenbachme@earthlink.net; beulahk@dovehousejc.org; mlogan@olycap.org; mlockhart@olycap.org; Arlene Alen; lkatherinebaril@gmail.com; pbeathard@bsd46.org; fredmon@qsd48.org; tmanly@brinnonfire.com; Chief@qvfd.org; Apple Martine; Greg Brotherton; tmeredith@jclibrary.info; Jody.moss@dshs.wa.gov; Kate Dean; Sarah Rubenstein; Traci Meacham Subject: JH Vaccination Update CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello all, Thank you for your communication support last week regarding the Immunization Clinic at Jefferson Healthcare. Jefferson Healthcare successfully immunized over 2000 1A individuals and 1B 75 years and older over the last week. The seven-day vaccination push, by the hospital, began the monumental task of immunizing the frailest and most vulnerable in the community. The clinic opened Monday, January 18th at 8 am and ran daily until Sunday, January 24th. As of Friday, all further appointment scheduling is paused, due to inconsistency in vaccine shipments from the state. All confirmed 2nd dose appointments through the Drive-thru Immunization Clinic are still valid. At this time Jefferson Healthcare does not have any indication of shipment schedules and when appointment scheduling can resume. The hope is as more information becomes available in the coming weeks a better plan can be put in place to inform and schedule those who want to receive the vaccine. The website continues to serve as the most up to date information in an environment where factors are changing daily. Beginning, Tuesday, January 26th at 9:00 am, the website will allow for registration for those 65 years and older to be notified, via email, when their age band is eligible to schedule an appointment. Notification registration is limited to those 65 and older. The website will announce when notification registration opens to younger age bands. Thank you and please let me know if you have further questions. Amy M. Yaley Director of Marketing &Communications834 SheridanPort Townsend, WA 98368P: 360.385.2200 ext 2014C: 360.774.6669 From: Yaley, Amy Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 11:57 AM To: betshira@yahoo.com; firstbaptistpt@gmail.com; firstpres@cablespeed.com; lighthousebaptistchurchpt@gmail.com; info@ptadventist.org; lcr.office@redeemerway.org; office@sanjuanbaptist.com; stpauls_pt@outlook.com Subject: Jefferson Healthcare | COVID-19 Vaccine 85+ Hello, I hope you are all well and I hope you have heard that we opened COVID-19 Vaccine appointment scheduling for Jefferson County residents 85 years old and older! I’m reaching out to find out how we can partner with the communication efforts for your congregation? This is a huge endeavor and getting the word out about the vaccine is very important to us. We realize everyone isn’t on social media or online and not everyone reads the paper, but we still need to make sure everyone knows! This is where your organization can play an important role. We are using an age band system while our supply allocations become more consistent. This allows us to immunize those who are the most risk of being hospitalized and dying from the disease. As we receive more vaccine we are prepared to broaden the age band to include more of our community members. My ask to you is: Ensure all of your community is aware Promote a “good neighbor” campaign to help those who need it to sign up Make sure those who need help getting to an appointment have someone to help Appointment scheduling is all online and Jefferson County Emergency Management volunteers are taking calls for those with challenges to get scheduled. At this time, we only vaccinating on site at the Jefferson Healthcare Drive Thru Immunization Clinic. (The fragility of the vaccine makes remote locations difficult right now.) Link to press release Link to Vaccine page What can I provide to help support these efforts? Amy M. Yaley Director of Marketing &Communications834 SheridanPort Townsend, WA 98368P: 360.385.2200 ext 2014C: 360.774.6669 Tuesday, January 26 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | January 26, 2021 Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:59:51 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:59:29 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | January 26, 2021 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 New COVID-19 Variant Hits Washington State, but Washingtonians Know How to Handle it Almost a year to the day after the very first US case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Washington, we learned that the COVID-19 variant that has been spreading in London, has arrived here too. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL President Biden Unveils National COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Last week, the Biden administration released a five-part plan to increase the U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes additional funding to local governments and support for the public health workforce. The administration has taken immediate steps to enact these proposals in the first hours following the inauguration, however further action will need the support of Congress. Read more STATE Washington COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Hits 500,000 Total Doses Administered Governor Jay Inslee announced progress toward the state’s goal of administering 45,000 vaccine doses a day. As of Monday, the state’s current seven-day rolling average was 23,960 doses administered. The governor also announced a record number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in a 24-hour period, with around 40,000 doses reported as of Monday. Washington also officially passed 500,000 vaccine doses administered and reported. Read more Four Mass Vaccination Sites Opening Statewide this Week The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), with assistance from the Washington National Guard and local and private sector partners, will launch four mass vaccination sites throughout the state this week. Announced by Gov. Jay Inslee on Jan. 18, the sites are located in Kennewick, Ridgefield, Spokane and Wenatchee. They will be open by appointment only to people who pre-registered and are eligible for the vaccine under Phase 1A or 1B-1. Read more New "Roadmap to Recovery" Dashboard Now Live; All Regions to Remain in Phase 1 for Now The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced that based on Governor Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery phased reopening plan, all eight (8) regions in Washington will remain in Phase 1 until at least Monday, February 1, 2021. Read more Kreidler Extends Emergency Orders on Coronavirus Testing and Surprise Billing to February 21, 2021 Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has extended two emergency orders. His order requiring health insurers to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) and his order protecting consumers from receiving surprise bills for lab fees related to medically necessary diagnostic testing for COVID- 19 are both extended until Feb.21, 2021. Read more EMPLOYMENT Weekly New Unemployment Claims Report During the week of January 10-16, there were 19,212 initial regular unemployment claims (down 29.2 percent from the prior week) and 468,801 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 9.1 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS February 1, 12:00 pm | Virtual Assembly Register View this email in your browser This email was sent to Kdean@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 © 2021 WSAC, All rights reserved. 206 10th Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98501-1311 · USA | Contact Us From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 27th for the State of the CIty Address Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 2:32:43 PM Attachments:image005.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 2:11:19 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 27th for the State of the CIty Address CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , Thank you to everyone who nominated a West End person or business for our “Best Of” awards! We have so many great citizens, volunteers and businesses in the Forks area and we look forward to recognizing them on February 10th! Join us tomorrow, January 27th for two interesting meetings! At 8am Coffee with Colleen, and at Noon for our weekly Chamber meeting featuring Mayor Tim Fletcher with the State of the City Address. At 8am FROM CLALLAM EDC: Join our 3 Chamber Directors, Lissy, Marc & Anji, on Coffee with Colleen Wednesday at 8am: Please join us on Wednesday on Coffee with Colleen to hear from Lissy Andros, Marc Abshire, and Anji Scalf. They will share the important projects they are doing to help the small businesses in Forks, PA and Sequim. They will also share their perspective as to how their local industry sectors are holding up during the pandemic. 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) At Noon, we are pleased to present the annual State of the City Address by the honorable Mayor Tim Fletcher and key members of City Staff. Our meeting will begin promptly at Noon. Our meeting takes place online Noon – 1pm and is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. 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 January 27 – State of the City Address by Mayor Tim Fletcher February 3 – Monthly Business Meeting and State of the Chamber February 10 – Annual “Best Of” Awards (Location TBD) FROM FORKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL There is peace of mind in knowing that if you were to have a medical emergency and dial 911, highly trained local EMTs will be on their way to you no matter the day or time. Our logging companies, hikers, and local population depend on the team of first responders for over 850 calls for service each year. This ballot allows you to choose to keep 24 hour a day 7 day a week ambulance coverage with employed EMTs. Our local EMTs participate in community functions; donate time to things like the derby, twinkle light parade, vaccination clinics, and much more. They donate so much; allow the hospital to fully fund our EMS services. Forks Community Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital, meaning we are a part of our community. Long Term Care and Forks Ambulance are both operating at a budget deficit. We need your help to fill the smaller of the two financial burdens at this time. Long Term Care operates at a 1.5 million dollar deficit each year. Forks Ambulance operates at a $350,000 deficit. Voting yes to spend $0.32 per $1,000 will allow us to keep our services. 100% of the levy will go towards EMS. The last levy allowed us to ensure patient safety by updating ambulances and equipment that were 20 years old and older. Peace of mind, that when seconds count, help is on the way is $0.32. In order to maintain our ambulance services and EMS services for the next 6 years, we are asking for your continued partnership through a YES vote on the EMS Levy. FROM QVSD FROM CLALLAM TRANSIT We would like to ask for your help as a community partner. Clallam Transit is looking at ways to improve our current transit services and we need to gather as much input from community members as possible. If you could share the following information with your network of business partners, your employees, and post the attachment for your public visitors, it would be greatly appreciated. Together we can help build a strong transit system that serves the needs of our community. Have 5 minutes? Share your thoughts on how to improve transit service in Clallam County! Clallam Transit has launched a new project to evaluate and improve transit service in Clallam County. The goal of the project, called a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), is to better serve the community while adapting to new economic, demographic, and technological realities that influence how people use transit. Learn more and provide your feedback on our transit system through the Clallam Transit Public Engagement Portal. Take our survey and be automatically entered to win a $25 gift card! FROM CLALLAM EDC: 2021 PPP and SBA Rule Changes Explained: Join the complimentary webinar hosted by BDO Seidman and First Federal to learn about changes from tax and lending experts at BDO Seidman and First Federal. Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. PST | 50 minutes Webinar recording available: If you are unable to attend at that time, register for the webinar and we will send you a recording afterward. Mark the Date - Virtual Job Fair - Feb 16th This Virtual Job Fair is focused on Clallam and Jefferson County Businesses and Job Seekers. The date is set for February 16th from 10am - 2pm. If you are a business owner and you would like to create you FREE booth to participate in an incredibly effective way to meet job candidates, contact Mike Robinson at MRobinson@esd.wa.gov. Grants - EIDL (Grants) Advances & Shuttered Venue Operators The federal government has approved additional EIDL Advance (grant) funding for businesses in low- income communities. We expect Clallam County will qualify as a low income area so our businesses should be able to receive these grant funds. Here's a link to the grant web page at ChooseClallamFirst.com that has more information. This grant may be as much as $10K for each business that applies from Clallam County. The federal government approved $15 billion for closed venue operators to include theaters, live performing arts organization operators, and museums. For More Information go to the Grant webpage on ChooseClallamFirst.com. 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! From Forks Elementary PTO CHAMBER RENEWALS for 2021 have been mailed. Please feel free to contact me with questions. We accept cash, check and credit cards (we can take your card over the phone, or send you a Paypal invoice). We appreciate your continued support! Chamber News… FORKS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER (VIC) We are open 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. WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY. FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS COLLECTION Per the Governor’s mandate: “Private rentals/tours for individual households of no more than 6 people permitted. General admission prohibited.” We are open for private tours for up to 6 people from the same household. Masks are required. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE CONTACT US 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE TOUR. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 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. 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: County News Now – January 26, 2021 Date:Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:36:00 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:34:09 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: County News Now – January 26, 2021 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 January 26, 2021 Biden, Harris’ roots lie in county government Biden, Harris’ roots lie in county government Joe Biden and Kamala Harris come into the White House with the most county government experience in decades, carrying resumes that include years on the New Castle County, Del. Council and the Alameda and San Francisco counties' district attorneys' offices. READ MORE Local government aid headlines 2021 legislative outlook President Biden's proposed American Rescue Plan includes $350 billion in aid to state, local and territorial governments. Read more Indiana county notches ‘dark store’ victory An Indiana Tax Court ruling demonstrated that not all big box stores can be valued the same way, which was a boon to Boone County and others. Read more Counties enhance security protocols following Inauguration Day threats Tensions, and security measures, were at a peak surrounding Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C. and counties nationwide. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Legislative Updates Biden administration unveils national vaccine strategy The five-part plan includes additional funding to local government and support for the public health workforce. Read more National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness previews counties’ role The plan acknowledges the integral role that local governments play in eradicating the virus and addressing the pandemic’s economic fallout. Read more Biden 'American Rescue Plan' would cut child poverty in half The package includes SNAP benefit extensions, additional Economic Impact Payments, unemployment insurance extension and a fully refundable Child Tax Credit. Read more SBA and Treasury re-open PPP and issue new guidance An additional $284 billion for Paycheck Protection Program now available to assist small businesses in #counties across the U.S. impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more U.S. Treasury releases emergency rental assistance FAQ Counties with populations above 200,000 residents were eligible to receive direct payments from Treasury if they applied for program funding by Jan. 12. Read more NACo sets Feb. 8 deadline for interim policy resolutions The adopted interim resolutions will guide advocacy until the NACo Annual Conference in July 2021. Read more President Biden signs health-related COVID-19 executive actions The actions focus on expanding testing capacity, improving vaccine distribution and providing sufficient supplies and personal protective equipment. Read more President Biden signs executive order to increase federal food benefits and expedite stimulus checks The order expands and extends federal nutrition assistance programs, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to aid families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more President Biden signs executive orders and releases new immigration legislation The orders revoke previous orders issued by President Trump including excluding noncitizens from the 2020 census, banning Muslims and withholding federal funds from “sanctuary” cities. Read more Legislative framework addresses county priorities for health and economic equity The framework, A Bold Vision for a Legislative Path Toward Health and Economic Equity, provides an indication of how the Committee will address health and economic policies during the 117th Congress. Read more MORE NEWS The Latest From NACo Counties for Kids campaign and website offer early childhood resources Counties for Kids is a campaign for county leaders who are committed to making investments in young children, kicking off with two events this week: On Jan. 27, use the social media toolkit and letter to the editor template to share your efforts to improve outcomes for infants and toddlers. On Jan. 28, join the rural Early Childhood Peer Learning Network to discuss strategies for expanding the supply of child care. Register here. Reducing sexual abuse in jails The U.S. Department of Justice’s Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities program assists confinement facilities and the agencies that oversee them in implementing prevention, identification, and response mechanisms that reduce the incidence of sexual abuse in these facilities, and to promote compliance with the PREA standards. County governments are eligible. Applications are due by April 6, 2021. Learn more. NKN_Banner_collection_CN-now(1)_1729551.png JAN 27 WEBINAR Coordinating a System Response to 911 Dispatch 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST JAN 28 WEBINAR Early Childhood Rural Peer Learning Network: Strategies for Building the Supply of Child Care at the County Level 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST FEB 4 WEBINAR County Eviction Series: Solutions from Across the Country 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST FEB 5 WEBINAR Fighting Food Insecurity During COVID-19 and Beyond: Key Updates for County Leaders 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST FEB 5 WEBINAR NACo Webinar Series: Vaccine Management Solutions for Local Governments 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST FEB 10 WEBINAR Announcing the NACo Managed Cybersecurity Solution 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST MAR 8 CONFERENCE 2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference March 8–26 | Virtual MORE EVENTS 2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join NACoRF Today for the #CountiesForKids Social Media Day Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:36:44 AM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:36:22 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join NACoRF Today for the #CountiesForKids Social Media Day 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 Join NACoRF Today for the #CountiesForKids Social Media Day Today, January 27, the National Association of Counties Research Foundation (NACoRF) is hosting a social media day on Facebook and Twitter for the launch of the Counties for Kids website and public awareness campaign. Counties for Kids promotes the important role counties play in early childhood development. PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH: Join the #CountiesForKids social media day County leaders can use NACoRF's social media toolkit to access sample tweets and graphics to promote the importance of investing in infants and toddlers. We encourage all counties to participate on this day and share your local prenatal to age 3 efforts using the hashtag #CountiesForKids. Write a letter to the editor As part of #CountiesForKids social media day, county leaders are encouraged to use NACoRF's letter to the editor template to submit a letter to your local newspapers highlighting county-based efforts to expand children’s services and the importance of making early investments. Share your published piece with NACoRF by sending it to info@countiesforkids.org, as well as tagging @NACoTweets and using the hashtag #CountiesForKids. NACoRF will recognize your published article through social media, newsletters and the Counties for Kids website. Access the letter to the editor resources here. Last Chance: Register for a virtual peer learning network convening On Jan. 28, NACoRF will host a virtual peer learning network convening to share strategies for building the supply of child care at the county level. Join these interactive discussions among county leaders and national experts to explore how your county can increase child care options for infants and toddlers, and to learn more about the Bipartisan Policy Center’s child care gap tool. Register here. For more information about the Counties for Kids launch activities and to access Counties for Kids resources, visit www.countiesforkids.org/launch or email info@countiesforkids.org. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join NACo and Administration Officials for a National Call on President Biden"s American Rescue Plan Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:36:15 AM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:36:10 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join NACo and Administration Officials for a National Call on President Biden's American Rescue Plan 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 National Association of Counties NACo-HQ-facade_700px_1683094.png JOIN NACo AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS FOR A NATIONAL CALL ON PRESIDENT BIDEN'S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TOMORROW, JANUARY 28 | 4 P.M. EST Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) tomorrow, January 28 at 4 p.m. EST for a national member call to hear updates on President Biden's American Resue Plan. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the National Economic Council will outline the latest efforts to provide federal support to counties on the front lines in the CALL DETAILS DATE: Thursday, January 28 TIME: 4 p.m. EST DIAL-IN: RSVP here to receive dial-in information. QUESTIONS: Email your questions to fight against COVID-19.question@naco.org. NACo looks forward to working with President Biden and the 117th Congress to address some of the nation's most pressing challenges that affect counties, such as securing bipartisan coronavirus relief, upgrading the nation's infrastructure and achieving the balance of federalism to optimize intergovernmental partnerships. REGISTER FOR THE CALL COVID-19 UPDATES FROM NACo During this critical and unprecedented time, NACo is focused on advocating for the needs of counties at the federal level, disseminating useful information to our members and facilitating the exchange of effective strategies and approaches. We share the latest news and resources online at www.NACo.org/coronavirus. Click below to subscribe to updates. NACo.org/coronavirus SUBSCRIBE TO UPDATES 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:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Jefferson Community Foundation Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:22:58 PM From: Siobhan Canty Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:22:51 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kees Kolff (kkolff@olympus.net); Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Jefferson Community Foundation CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Members of the Jefferson County Board of Public Health, Thank you for all you are doing to deliver an orderly and thoughtful Covid vaccination process in Jefferson County, WA. I can only imagine the complexities of delivering such a broad community health program in an equitable way and the public communications efforts that must accompany it. I very much appreciate your leadership. I am writing to gently ask if - when these first rounds of vaccinations to the most physically vulnerable are complete and you start to consider younger folks and essential workers for their turns - you would consider arranging for the 4 people on staff at Jefferson Community Foundation to be vaccinated early in that stage. As a facilitator of financial transactions that supported the ongoing operations of many local nonprofit service providers, the JCF team has never stopped showing up to work throughout the pandemic. Between March 13, 2020 and February 1, 2021, the staff processed almost $2,000,000 in grants to local organizations to ensure that direct services would be available to those who need it most in a time of pandemic. Food, shelter, assistance with rent and mortgage payments and mental health assistance…these are the kinds of services the JCF team worked to scale and support through the Covid Fund effort. With the processing of physical checks and grant donations, we have had to regularly take the risk of being together in the office to keep money going to those who needed it most. If this is not possible, I understand completely. I just had to ask. I am so proud of the JCF team and I want to do everything I can to protect them and their families as we continue to work together on Covid response and recovery. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you again for your thoughtful leadership in these tough times, Siobhan Siobhan Canty, President & CEO O: 360 385 1729, C: 202 821 6706 Mailing: PO Box 1394, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Physical: 63 Julian Street, Glen Cove