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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030121_electroinc_CorrFrom:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) To:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) Subject:Governor Inslee Press Conference: February 11th 2:30 pm Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:19:02 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Governor Inslee will address the media today at 2:30 pm to give an update on the state's response to the ongoing pandemic, including rental and business assistance, and vaccine distribution. The governor will be joined by: Lisa Brown, director, Department of Commerce David Schumacher, director, Office of Financial Management Lacy Fehrenbach, deputy secretary for COVID response, Department of Health (Q&A) Nick Streuli, executive director of external affairs, Office of the Governor (Q&A) The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. SCHUYLER F. HOSS Director of International Relations and Protocol Office of Governor Jay Inslee State of Washington, United States of America Cell: 360.239.1317 www.governor.wa.gov | schuyler.hoss@gov.wa.gov Email communications with state employees are public records and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. From:Vanessa Herold To:jeffbocc Subject:Regarding horse park Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:01:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I'm a concerned citizen wondering what will happen to the late 'horse park' property. I purchased my horse property across the street from the proposed park in 2010 in hopes that someday it would come to reality for our horsey community. In the meanwhile it has become a part of my life by means of horse rides, dog walks and the like. What will happen to the land now? Will it still be open to the public? What about an annual pass for those who want to use it? That way the recycle/waste management could make some money on it? Horse folks would gladly volunteer their time on upkeep. Thank you for your time. Vanessa Herold From:Judy Anderson To:jeffbocc Subject:Reforestation of previous county horse park Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:14:22 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To who it may concern Will the public still be able to use the land after the proposed reforestation project on both sides of Cape George Rd.? Specifically will the trails still be available or will the logging project destroy them? As an avid walker through the previous horse park area I would strongly like to see the area preserved for walking, biking and equestrian use. Thank you, Judy McCall Anderson Sent from my iPad From:Vezina, John Subject:WSF Weekly Update Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:27:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. banner Recap of this week’s virtual public meetings Thanks to everyone who joined us for our online community meetings on Tuesday and last night. Following a brief presentation on our continued response to COVID-19 and progress made on key projects in 2020, I joined members of the WSF Executive Team in answering questions from participants about a range of topics. More than 200 people registered for the virtual meetings! If you missed them, meeting recordings are posted online. The WSF Executive Team and I answered questions from webinar participants during this week's virtual community meetings. New Mukilteo terminal elevators open When the new Mukilteo terminal opened on Dec. 29, its three elevators were not yet in service. They were awaiting an additional safety feature and final inspection. This week, state inspectors approved the two east elevators, and they are now in service! The west elevator should be open in a few days. The overhead passenger walkway, expected to open at the end of March, will further streamline loading and offloading as walk-on passengers and vehicles will be able February 11, 2021 Stay tuned for possible severe weather schedules due to snow With snow in the forecast through the weekend, we may operate our severe weather schedules on some routes. We’ll let you know when a route switches to the alternate timetables through email alerts and Twitter. Our severe weather schedules, developed because of the February 2019 snowstorms, provide appropriate service to match demand and align with other reduced transit. On Jan. 15, 2020, we switched to our San Juan Islands severe weather schedules after a foot of snow fell in Anacortes. Lane closure at Fauntleroy terminal One of the two vessel loading/offloading lanes at our Fauntleroy terminal has to embark and disembark the ferry at the same time. The new Mukilteo terminal's east elevators (left near stairs) are now open. They're located just a few steps from the transit center. USCG sector commander visits new Mukilteo terminal Capt. Patrick Hilbert, the sector commander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, toured our new Mukilteo terminal last week. During the Feb. 4 visit, he and his staff, Petty Officers John Pieron and James Robison, reviewed our safety and security measures during operations at the new facility. Captain of the Port Patrick Hilbert and his staff with our Security Officer Curt Hattell and Fleet and Facility Security Officer John Litzenberger. Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division been closed during daylight hours for much this week as crews install three new H- piles at the dock to replace rotting timber piles. The piledriving work has wrapped up, but the deck needs to be patched up. This may cause minor vehicle embarking/ disembarking delays. The timber piles crews are replacing this week were identified as needing replacement during a recent routine inspection. Tokitae back on Mukilteo/Clinton route after repairs in drydock Tokitae returned to our Mukilteo/Clinton route last week, just 11 days after it was pulled from service for emergency repairs to a propeller. To replace the propeller blades, the vessel was drydocked in Anacortes at Dakota Creek Industries Inc., whose staff completed the work almost a week ahead of schedule! The quick fix can also be attributed to our vessel engineers and contracting staff, who identified the scope of the work through multiple dive inspections and vibration studies prior to drydock and negotiated the contract with the shipyard. Amazing work! Tokitae in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries Inc. (photo from Anacortes Terminal Supervisor Wayne McFarland) WSF Weekly Updates are available online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/about-us/weekly-update Questions? Contact us at WSFWeeklyUpdate@wsdot.wa.gov Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information If you would like to learn more about accessibility and the tools we have available, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Accessibility STAY CONNECTED: From:theresa percy To:jeffbocc Subject:What is going on??? Horse park parking closed???? Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:39:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings, I just learned that the horse park parking lot is closed and there is going to be a charcoal operation established. My understanding from Al Carins was that a planning process was going to be initiated a planning process that would incorporate the existing trail system with the needs of the transit operation.This process would include the numerous trails users: walkers, bikers and equestrians and would take about 3 years so there would be no change until then. I am confused…..Thank you for any help you can give me to understand these developments and overall situation. Theresa Percy Friends of the “Horse Park” or trails From:Johnson, Randy To:steve.tharinger@leg.wa.gov Cc:"Marcus.Riccelli@leg.wa.gov"; jeffbocc Subject:RE: High Level Overview and Section by Section Overview of 1152 Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:51:41 PM Attachments:image003.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Steve, First, thank you for the information. Sorry, but my common sense outlook reminds me of a HBS Case study. The first thing, before the overlay of an organization, is to define the problem and the desired outcomes. We all know that improvements can be made at all levels of government regarding health care, but I believe an examination of what works (in my opinion) will be quite different between rural and urban areas. This requirement is an information gathering exercise that should point us to real improvements in the system and the disparate differences in county organizations. In addition, I believe everyone recognizes there has been a short fall in public health funding for a long time across all jurisdictions, and I know at the Clallam County level, we recognize this and are already making changes. Additional funding will certainly help, but obviously it needs to go to the greatest need. The other issue that has become clear to me with the pandemic is the interface required between the Public Health Doctor and our EOC Director as co-managers of our County’s response, and their joint interface with the hospitals, tribes, and all others to be effective. Randy From: Tharinger, Rep. Steve [mailto:Steve.Tharinger@leg.wa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 3:15 PM To: Johnson, Randy; Kate Dean Cc: Riccelli, Rep. Marcus Subject: FW: High Level Overview and Section by Section Overview of 1152 Importance: High Hi commissioners - I don’t know if you have seen this; it is the latest info on HB 1152. This is an iterative process so comments are welcome. I think we are making some progress. There is a work grou *** EXTERNAL EMAIL *** This message was sent from outside our County network. sophospsmartbannerend Hi commissioners - I don’t know if you have seen this; it is the latest info on HB 1152. This is an iterative process so comments are welcome. I think we are making some progress. There is a work group to develop what the regions might look like and the authority of the local boards and depts. is retained. Additional funding is dependent on some regional structure is what I am hearing. The meeting that is referred to in the email was with a group of stakeholders last night. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have questions or send them along to Rep. Riccelli. He is willing to meet with you if that would be helpful. Representative Steve Tharinger 24th Legislative District Office: (360)786-7904 Toll Free: (800)562-6000 steve.tharinger@leg.wa.gov From: Riccelli, Rep. Marcus <Marcus.Riccelli@leg.wa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 1:04 PM To: Tharinger, Rep. Steve <Steve.Tharinger@leg.wa.gov> Subject: FW: High Level Overview and Section by Section Overview of 1152 Importance: High A lot still to work through… but here is a higher level look as a start and what June and I used for a discussion last night. Marcus From: Riccelli, Rep. Marcus Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 5:00 PM Subject: High Level Overview and Section by Section Overview of 1152 Hello, To help guide our discussion tonight and break things down in a bit easier format, attached is a high level overview and a section by section overview. Thanks, Marcus Representative Marcus Riccelli Washington State House of Representatives 3rd Legislative District – Spokane House Majority Whip Click here to visit my website and click here to subscribe to my newsletter. This email and any documents you send this office, may be subject to disclosure requirements under the state Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. From: Riccelli, Rep. Marcus Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:13 PM Subject: Public Health Stakeholder Meeting - Tomorrow at 6:00pm Good Evening, Sen. Robinson and I look forward to meeting with you tomorrow evening. Tomorrow late morning or early afternoon I will send out a Proposed Substitute for 1152 for you to begin reviewing. We will spend the meeting discussing the sub and the changes made. I want you to know how appreciative I am for the input that you all have given and the thoughtfulness in which people have been engaging in this discussion. A great deal of input that has been brought forward by this group will be reflected in the updated draft. Before you get the draft I do think it is important to relay that the concept moving forward will be one of shared service districts – Comprehensive Health Services Districts – that will work with local health jurisdictions and that local health jurisdictions would remain. Comprehensive health services districts (CHSD’s) would be formed to help diversify and stabilize funding services for public health. Comprehensive health services districts would be established to encourage the systemic sharing of resources and functions among state and local governmental public health entities, sovereign tribal nations, and Indian health programs to increase capacity and improve efficiency and effectiveness. I want you all to wait to reflect on the language presented tomorrow in the sub until the evening, but wanted to prime the pump on the direction things are headed. Think of the model of Educational Service Districts (ESD’s) and how they work with local school districts, but for public health. Again, I believe the substitute draft will show that there has been clear movement/changes that occurred due to the feedback of this group particularly on some points of strongly identified contention. It is also important to remember that this is an ongoing conversation and one that will be continued at multiple steps of the legislative process. Talk to you all tomorrow! Best, Rep. Marcus Riccelli Representative Marcus Riccelli Washington State House of Representatives 3rd Legislative District – Spokane House Majority Whip Click here to visit my website and click here to subscribe to my newsletter. This email and any documents you send this office, may be subject to disclosure requirements under the state Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. From:Winterchill Farm To:jeffbocc Subject:Jefferson County Horse park access Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 6:43:46 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning, I am writing as a concerned citizen regarding the recent change in access to the Jefferson county horse park area adjacent to the Larry Scott trailhead. I have been using this area for many years- riding, walking and occasionally for biking from Hastings across to the trailhead. It has been a safe space to ride, without the dangers of being bottlenecked on the Larry Scott with a horse or risk the road hazards of cycling. Have there been changes to the land use agreement? Is there anything that I can do to continue using this space? Was there a public forum that I was unaware of? This area has been a huge asset to the community of Port Townsend. Even in its undeveloped state its potential has attracted many new residents here. Imagine it developed as a multi use community space, for riding, biking, walking, running events, outdoor educational space... as a community we can. Please consider the quality of life these outdoor spaces bring to the quiet members of your community as well as those who are speaking up. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Keely Stranahan From:Ross Anderson To:jeffbocc Subject:legal notices Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 11:08:08 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Commissioners: Nearly 20 years ago, when my wife and I decided to get out of Seattle, we chose Port Townsend in large part because it had a local newspaper in the PT Leader. This is not because we wanted baseball scores or comics, but because we understand that the civic life of any community depends on good local journalism, and the Leader has a long history of providing such journalism. We have been subscribers ever since. And, as retired journalists ourselves (a combined 60 years a the Seattle Times and PI), we have occasionally contributed articles. So imagine our shock last year when Jefferson County voted to move its legal notices to the Peninsula Daily News. With that vote, the county moved from a locally-owned newspaper that reaches 6000 Jefferson homes, to a Clallam County paper, owned by a Canadian company, which reaches one-third that number of Jefferson taxpayers. I was baffled by that decision, but I understand its consequences. We certainly agree that the Leader had gone through a rough spell – new owners and a complete turnover in its news staff. But pulling that contract only aggravated the Leader’s financial status, which inevitably impacts its journalism. In the past year, the Leader has brought in new people, professional journalists who have begun to bring the paper back to the quality journalism this region is accustomed to. Ironically, these new people are all refugees from Sound Publishing, and they came here for the opportunity to do something better. Now that contract is up for renewal, and I urge you to reverse last year’s error, and return our legal notices to the paper that actually serves your constituents. Please feel free to contact me if I can be any help as you weigh this decision. Ross Anderson Cape George 360 531 1390 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. From:Kathleen Keenan To:Greg Brotherton; KPTZ VTeam; Kate Ingram; Keppie Keplinger; Tom Locke; Willie Bence; Heidi Eisenhour; jeffbocc Subject:Questions for the BOCC Meeting February 16th, 2021. Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 3:21:11 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon...burrrrrr. Efforts to maneuver getting a vaccination continue to frustrate our listeners, as well as the short supply of vaccines plaguing all counties and states. Using the plague reference is not intended to be a pun...but appropriate for our current predicament. One listener described her feeling thusly.....”I’m asking as I’m trying to adjust my expectations.....emotional budgeting, you might say”. Again, thank you all for your efforts and willingness to answer the KPTZ listener’s questions. Respectfully, Kate Keenan, KPTZ Virus Watch Team Member Questions for the February 16th, 2021, BOCC Meeting (Due to February 15th holiday) Dr. Tom Locke: 1. I am a person who relies on my wheelchair/scooter to get around town. I’m not able to easily transfer to a car for the drive-thru vaccination site near the hospital. Is there some accommodation that can be made for those of us with limited mobility other than the drive-thru clinic. Please be specific as a few of my friends have the same problem and will be listening for your advice. 2. Novel variants of SARS-CoV-2 pose a problem to the current control of Covid-19 and vaccination efforts. What fraction of SARS-CoV2 positive samples from Washington state are being submitted for viral mRNA sequencing? What fraction of SARS-CoV-2 positive samples from Jefferson County have been submitted for viral mRNA sequencing? What are the barriers preventing sequencing of 100% of Jefferson County samples? 3. First, can four or five vaccinated people socialize indoors, and should they wear a mask? Can a vaccinated relative visit a vaccinated family after a five(5) hour flight, with or without a mask? 4. How do you convince someone to be vaccinated who is concerned about the long term unknown effects of the vaccine, even after they have been made aware of the deadly consequences of getting the disease? What is the best approach for those of us who want to be around other fully vaccinated persons? 5. I heard that many states are reporting very few cases of influenza, which is great evidence that the CDC recommendations of masking, distancing and handwashing is working. However, how will we know which strains to include in the next winter influenza vaccine, when we have so few cases nationally and worldwide? Covid-19 Testing: 1. What are the barriers preventing Jefferson County from having rapid spit testing for viral mRNA or antigens as part of the effort to get all kids back in classrooms? We might be able to use this one(1) to two(2) times a week for children and teachers. Public Health Strategies/Vaccines: 1. What is the current priority age group being given the SARS-Cov-2 vaccine? What percentage of this group has been vaccinated with the prime shot to date? What age group is the next in line to get vaccinated once supplies come in? 2. Is there any consideration to break down the available vaccine appointments by a five(5) year age span versus ten(10) years. Otherwise I am competing with persons younger than me for a limited supply of vaccines, yet I’m at a higher risk of severe disease and death. 3. I received the Pfizer vaccine. How many days does it take for the vaccine to reach maximum effectiveness after you get the second(2nd) shot? Is this the same for the Moderna vaccine? 4. I’m reading and wondering why Jefferson County has not received any vaccine allocations for first doses in over a month now. Are we being penalized for our low case counts? Is the state giving our share to mass vaccination sites in the urban communities? I’m asking as I’m trying to adjust my expectations….emotional budgeting, you might say. 5. Is there one website we can use to find appointments for vaccines? I’m so frustrated with having to go to several sites to check. And I have registered to get notified, but I haven't heard anything yet, even though I am 72 years old, with congestive heart failure and other medical complications. Is there anyone who can help me? Board of County Commissioners: 1. What is the status of reorganizing the area health districts that Kate Dean mentioned in recent BOCC meetings? Is there any further rationale why this is being attempted in the middle of a pandemic? EOC: (none submitted) From:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) To:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) Subject:Governor Inslee Media Availability: February 16th 2:30 pm Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:56:59 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Governor Inslee will address the media today at 2:30 pm to give an update on the state's response to the ongoing pandemic, including school testing programs and returning to in-person learning. The governor will be joined by: Lacy Fehrenbach, deputy secretary for COVID response, Department of Health Shaun Carey, superintendent, Enumclaw School District Sarah Sutton, project manager, Health Commons Project The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. SCHUYLER F. HOSS Director of International Relations and Protocol Office of Governor Jay Inslee State of Washington, United States of America Cell: 360.239.1317 www.governor.wa.gov | schuyler.hoss@gov.wa.gov Email communications with state employees are public records and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Ch. 42.56 RCW. From:Barbara Morey To:jeffbocc Subject:Establish a court-based eviction resolution pilot program Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 7:04:42 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello Commissioners, As we are all aware, the Covid -19 Pandemic has created a crisis for both tenants and landlords that has been addressed by the governor's Eviction Moratorium. As we move out of the moratorium, it is estimated that housing evictions will result in a 37% increase in homelessness in Jefferson County. I encourage you to support SB5160 which has been proposed to proactively address this coming crisis in Jefferson County and WA: "SB 5160: Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing certain tenant protections during and after public health emergencies, providing for legal representation in eviction cases, establishing an eviction resolution pilot program for nonpayment of rent cases, and authorizing landlord access to state rental assistance programs." I especially urge you to adopt a county wide eviction resolution pilot project for Jefferson County as proposed in SB5160 and described below: "EVICTION RESOLUTION PILOT PROGRAM NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 59.18 21RCW to read as follows: (1) The administrative office of the courts shall contract with dispute resolution centers as described under chapter 7.75 RCW within or serving each county to establish a court-based eviction resolution pilot program operated in accordance with Washington supreme court order no. 25700-B-639 and any standing judicial order of the individual superior court. (2) The eviction resolution pilot program must be used to facilitate the resolution of nonpayment of rent cases between a landlord and tenant before the landlord files an unlawful detainer action. The Washington state Office of the Attorney General has this notice in multiple languages as well as information on available resources to help you pay your rent, including state and local rental assistance programs, on its website at http://www.atg.wa.gov/landlord-8tenant. Free or low-cost mediation services to assist in nonpayment of rent disputes before any judicial proceedings occur are also available at dispute resolution centers throughout the state. You can find your nearest dispute resolution center at https://www.resolutionwa.org. State law also provides you the right to receive interpreter services at court." *** Thank you for taking pro-active measures to address the potentially devastating increase in evictions and establishing an effective local response to this impending expanded crisis in affordable housing. It takes the whole village... Barbara E. Morey, Housing Advocate 206 326-9022 Nevertheless, she persisted... From:Niles To:jeffbocc Subject:Strong Towns Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 2:04:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, I assume that after hearing Charles Marohn’s presentation to the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) on February 4th, you are rethinking the way money is spent on infrastructure in our county. After having read his book, Strong Towns, I am clear that we need to stop digging, so that the financial hole we are in doesn’t get any deeper. I hope and assume that you are too. Marohn says we are beyond solutions and now have only the opportunity to ameliorate the damage and decline ahead. If his model applies here in Port Townsend, I guess that means that at least some of the significant infrastructure investments we have made in the last decade alone were ill- advised: roundabouts on Upper Sims Way, the Howard Street Extension, the sidewalk on Landes Street, beautifying downtown, et cetera. If I understand his recommendations, it follows that, going forward, we need to avoid any expenditures which do not make a profit – no rationalizations like, “jobs creation,” “good of the community,” “public art, ” “it will draw in new business” or any of the other excuses we use to justify losing money. Most of all, it sounds as if we need to stop using the promise of future revenue to pay today’s bills. Specifically, this means no more beautifying downtowns, repairing the Hudson Point jetty or undertaking the Port Hadlock sewer project, just to name a few. We should also stop granting building permits outside of towns and for new developments even in a town. Marohn makes it clear that those are money losers too. We need to pare down our expenditures until we can provide the absolute minimum of services to those who already live here. To support money losing projects now, knowing what we all just learned, would be to give public money to a Ponzi scheme. I sincerely hope you will not do that. I would like to hear your thoughts on this subject. Thank you. Niles Powell 2508 Holcomb Street Port Townsend (360) 379-1282 From:Kenneth Thompson To:jeffbocc Subject:Covid Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 12:00:20 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners: I am concerned about the relaxation of the Covid rules here in Jefferson county. Since Jefferson county is still in a high risk category, why are restaurants and health facilities allowed to reopen? Please explain in Tuesdays Covid update your thinking about this change in status. Ken Thompson 360-821-1340 From:Raelene To:Mike.Bell@Rayonier.com Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Jefferson County Water District #1 Logging request Date:Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:18:20 PM Attachments:Final Signed Letter.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Mr. Bell, Please see attached letter. Raelene Rossart From:Vezina, John To:Vezina, John Subject:Update: WSF Severe Weather Schedules Date:Sunday, February 14, 2021 2:09:20 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. City/County WSF-service Elected Officials, Good afternoon. While the weather is forecast to improve over the next 24 hours, roads remain hazardous, so we will stay on our severe weather schedules, with yesterday’s adjustments, through tomorrow, Monday, February 15. In the San Juan Islands, we’ll be running a regular Monday- Friday reduced service schedule. The Triangle route will remain on a one-boat schedule. Best, John From: Vezina, John Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:22 Subject: WSF Severe Weather Schedules City/County WSF-served Elected Officials Good (snowy) morning. Due to current weather conditions, the difficulty vessel crews and terminal staff are having getting to work, and extremely low ridership, we are currently transitioning to our severe weather schedules. This will be in effect through tomorrow’s service day. In addition to our usual severe weather schedules, due to specific crewing challenges this weekend, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes will be operating on their severe weather schedule minus the #1 vessel (Samish) and the Fauntleroy/Southworth/Vashon routes will go from its current two-boat schedule to a one-boat schedule with the #2 vessel (Kittitas). We appreciate the public’s understanding as we adjust our schedules to assure continued passenger and safety. Notifications are going out through passenger alerts and traditional/social media. Best, John John B. Vezina Government Relations Director Washington State Ferries Cell - 206.473.9945 Pronouns: He/Him/His From:Amy Greenbaum To:jeffbocc Subject:Cape George Horse Park concerns Date:Sunday, February 14, 2021 11:33:24 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County is about to log/thin and utilize the Cape George Trailhead where equipment will be used to accomplish the forestry thinning between Cape George Rd, Sand, and the Larry Scott Memorial Trail. I also understand from report outs of recent (Jeffoc recs dept / waste dept) meetings held that the plans for the Cape George Horse Park (Special Use Area as listed on Parks & Rec overall plan) will be used to drop the debris from this forestry project and set it up for staging / processing. I've also heard that this property is going back to waste management oversight completely, where they may develop a new entrance to the dump facilities and lock the public out of that 80 acres. I am an avid horsewoman and use the Horsepark several times a week, this action concerns me deeply. It probably was the only public place equestrians could park multiple trailers for an event / or potential emergency evac in Jefferson County other than at the sad state of our county Fairgrounds. YET - there was no public notice, no discussion with the community, all done behind closed doors. What about all that volunteer labor provided towards a common recreational goal devised jointly with and by the county? I guess our county has no northstar recreational plan it can actually stick to. Many hours and hours put in by Back Country Horseman Buckhorn Chapter, Jefferson Equestrian Assoc. and by public volunteers, horse riders, bike riders, hikers and dog walkers who enjoy that recreational space. It feels more like our rights were blown over to assist the waste management in charting a course for their project they dusted up and pulled off a shelf. Basically, it feels like we do NOT count to the county. No public discussion, no transparency, plans changing midstream to suit someones or a dept agenda. Staff at Parks & Rec has reduced hours to help cut costs - really? Our outdoors is what brings tourists to our county, enjoying our public spaces, which needs to be maintained and improved upon, well at least up to the standards of our neighboring counties. Why is it always the recreational spaces and their management that get the shortage cuts. Super disappointed in JeffCo :-( Respectfully, Amy Greenbaum The fish-friendly faces of Montana Banana From:Minta Crafts To:jeffbocc Subject:Fishues - Enews from Long Live the Kings Date:Sunday, February 14, 2021 8:02:53 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Fishues - Regular Fish Updates from LLTK - Web Developers Code for Salmon Partners in salmon conservation come in many forms. LLTK partnered with Montana Banana, a talented local web development firm with a team that is passionate about environmental conservation. LEARN: Partnering for Good New! Strategic Roadmap to 2025 Have you heard? We released our 2025 Strategic Roadmap! Our priorities and key projects for salmon and steelhead are set YOU can help us achieve lofty goals for fish over the next five years. About half of migrating juvenile steelhead will not survive past the Hood Canal Bridge. LLTK Staff, Ashley Bagley, checking a rake for eelgrass and herring spawn. - get ready for five years full of action. Do you agree with our priorities? What are ways you're excited to get involved? READ: A Path to 2025 Hood Canal Bridge Funding at Stake Governor Inslee proposed $3.618 million dollars to advance fish passage at the Hood Canal Bridge. LLTK and our partners are working to make sure this funding becomes a reality in the state budget. Funding would construct and test underwater fish guidance devices at the bridge which are intended to reduce fish mortality. Want to get involved? Talk to your legislator about this issue. ADVOCATE: Contact Your Legislator Nisqually Projects Update LLTK staff have been busy in the field working on a collection of projects with the Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. We are surveying eelgrass meadows for herring eggs and monitoring the effectiveness of newly installed evergreen trees as herring spawning habitat. Of importance to salmon, herring provide a significant food source for returning adults and serve as a buffer prey to predators that target juvenile salmon. Stay tuned for more, we'll keep you updated as we monitor results! Event & Happenings - Join Us! April is one of the steelhead you can pick in the 2021 Survive the Sound race. LLTK Webinar: Spawning Habitat for Herring in the Nisqually Estuary Thursday, Feb. 25th - 6-7pm PDT Join Willie Frank III, Nisqually Indian Tribe Council Member, David Troutt, LLTK Board Member and Nisqually Indian Tribe Natural Resources Director, and Iris Kemp, LLTK Senior Project Manager, for a discussion, presentation, and Q&A on this work and partnership (40 minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A). RSVP LLTK's Salmon Stream - A (free) Virtual Gathering for Fish Thursday, March 18th - 6-7pm PDT Hear tales of what's happening throughout Puget Sound to save our iconic salmon (and the food web they depend on). You can support the fish you love via an online auction and chances to give directly to salmon recovery. RSVP & Info And don't forget to add it to your calendar! A Gap in Adventure? This past summer we had the opportunity to hear James Mills of The Joy Trip Project speak at a webinar hosted by Oregon Wild. James is an award-winning journalist focused on outdoor recreation and conservation. He is also the creator of the term "The Adventure Gap". In fact, he wrote the book on it. You may have heard of the "Opportunity Gap" before, which refers to disparate access to education, and therefore gaps in academic achievement between students of color and their white peers, as well as gaps between students from different socioeconomic statuses. The Adventure Gap is similar in that it highlights how people of color are underrepresented in outdoor recreation of all sorts. As an organization that regularly enjoys support from, and engagement with, fishers and recreationists we were interested to learn from James. Want to learn along with us? READ: BUY Mills' Book Survive the Sound - Attention Educators! Thanks to a grant from Boeing, LLTK is revamping our classroom webpage, improving educational materials, and providing more training and support for educators. Before the launch of the new website, educators can register for training sessions that provide ongoing education credits in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM clock hours). PARTICIPATE: Register for Clock Hours A Fishy Funny Credit: The Far Side by Gary Larson Thank you for being part of the Long Live the Kings community Questions? Contact mcrafts@lltk.org Long Live the Kings, 1326 Fifth Ave., Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98101 SafeUnsubscribe™ jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by mcrafts@lltk.org powered by Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:Board of Health; Tom Locke; Allison Berry, Clallam County Health Officer; news@ptleader.com; news@peninsuladailynews.com; PT Free Press Subject:Calls for double masks are tacit admissions of mask ineffectiveness Date:Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:42:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, At last Monday's County Commissioner meeting, Dr. Locke called face shields "virtually worthless". Yet his recent calls for double masking imply that face masks are similarly ineffective, per new media messaging that "a single-layer mask isn't really effective in blocking aerosols". So he advocates wearing an outer cloth mask to reduce leakage around an inner surgical mask, which OSHA says is "not designed to seal tightly against the user's face". But this hardly helps because the 600-times-larger pore areas in cloth masks are an open door for viruses, as proven by vape cloud experiments showing 10-times-larger vape particles passing freely through and around all kinds of masks. It's absurd to mandate face masks while discouraging face shields, since both are good for blocking viruses in spit but not much else. WHO's new Dec. 1 guidance concluded there is no solid "scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of masking of healthy people in the community to prevent infection with respiratory viruses". And New England Journal of Medicine's Dec. 17 study found marine "recruits consistently wore double layered masks yet there was still spread in the most heavily monitored-for-compliance ... military environments". The new calls for double masks are tacit admissions that single masks don't protect from viruses and should never have been mandated. Multiple masks don't work either, and the more masks, the more oxygen restriction, the more chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other dangers. See my PortTownendFreePress.com mask article for further discussion and references. Last week I heard a Commissioner say health issues are "out of our wheelhouse", but as Board of Health members your job is to independently judge health information with an open mind and not blindly follow pied pipers. Thanks for your hardworking efforts on our county's behalf. Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 --- sources links --- https://www.ptleader.com/stories/more-than-one-cluster-blamed-for-increase-in-jeffco-covid-numbers,73629 https://abc17news.com/news/health-news/2021/02/03/double-masking-for-covid-19-protection-a-trend-with-a- purpose/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200319001530/https://www.osha.gov/Publications/respirators-vs-surgicalmasks- factsheet.html https://www.aier.org/article/the-year-of-disguises/ https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~dshuster/e-Cigarettes/Ingebrethsen_2012.pdf https://youtu.be/sRFtVsL9dzE https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/337199/WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-eng.pdf https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2029717 https://www.aier.org/article/masking-a-careful-review-of-the-evidence/ https://www.porttownsendfreepress.com/2021/01/30/masks-dont-stop-viruses-and-could-harm-you-the-latest- research/ From:Vezina, John Subject:WSF Severe Weather Schedules Date:Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:22:29 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. City/County WSF-served Elected Officials Good (snowy) morning. Due to current weather conditions, the difficulty vessel crews and terminal staff are having getting to work, and extremely low ridership, we are currently transitioning to our severe weather schedules. This will be in effect through tomorrow’s service day. In addition to our usual severe weather schedules, due to specific crewing challenges this weekend, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes will be operating on their severe weather schedule minus the #1 vessel (Samish) and the Fauntleroy/Southworth/Vashon routes will go from its current two-boat schedule to a one-boat schedule with the #2 vessel (Kittitas). We appreciate the public’s understanding as we adjust our schedules to assure continued passenger and safety. Notifications are going out through passenger alerts and traditional/social media. Best, John John B. Vezina Government Relations Director Washington State Ferries Cell - 206.473.9945 Pronouns: He/Him/His donate // learn more Wild Fish Community, Beyond any other issue, protecting and saving wild steelhead has always been particularly personal for me. In fact, it was observing the alarming decline of this very species that led me to found Wild Fish Conservancy over thirty years ago and dedicate my life to protecting and preserving the northwest's wild fish heritage. Today, wild steelhead throughout the northwest are teetering on the edge of extinction, leaving the future of Washington's State fish, and all who cherish them at a crossroads. There are many challenges facing wild steelhead and some will undoubtedly take decades to resolve, while others can be resolved today, with immediate wide sweeping benefits for the recovery of wild steelhead. Below I've shared two new legal actions Wild Fish Conservancy took this week to hold government and industry responsible for adhering to our environmental laws vital to ensuring wild steelhead and other threatened and endangered species will be protected for future generations to come. From:Kurt Beardslee To:jeffbocc Subject:Two New Legal Actions to Protect Wild Steelhead in Puget Sound Date:Friday, February 12, 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. To the future of our wild steelhead, Kurt Beardslee, Executive Director We're Filing Suit Against Cooke Aquaculture Over Puget Sound Net Pens Harm to Threatened and Endangered Steelhead, Chinook, Orcas, and Other Species Earlier this week, we sent legal notice to Cooke Aquaculture giving the company 60 days to stop harming threatened and endangered steelhead, Chinook, orcas, and other species through operations at their Puget Sound net pens. By killing, capturing, trapping, or harming these protected species through routine operations and catastrophic events at the company's Puget Sound net pens, Cooke is violating the Endangered Species Act and undermining the public's investment in the recovery of these iconic species. Learn More Wild and Hatchery Summer Steelhead in the North Fork Skykomish River Photo by Russ Ricketts This Week, We Filed Suit Against Washington Fish and Wildlife for Killing Federally Protected Wild Steelhead Throughout 2019 and 2020, and continuing today, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has been capturing, holding captive, and killing protected wild summer steelhead without permits or authorization for a new summer steelhead hatchery program on the Skykomish River. Yesterday, we filed suit against WDFW to stop them from continuing to violate the Endangered Species Act and to hold the Department accountable for killing protected steelhead without the federal review and approval required for all hatchery programs that affect threatened and endangered species. All of the work you just read about is made possible with the support of our members. Consider making a donation to Wild Fish Conservancy. wildfishconservancy.org oursound-oursalmon.org WFC's campaign to protect Puget Sound form industrial net pen aquaculture. Copyright © 2021 Wild Fish Conservancy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Wild Fish Conservancy PO Box 402 Duvall, Wa 98019 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Learn More Donate today. Celebrating 36 years! The Port Townsend Main Street Program is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1985. Our mission is to preserve, promote, and enhance our historic business districts. From:The Port Townsend Main Street Program To:jeffbocc Subject:We LOVE Port Townsend! Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 5:03:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Main Street News: Creative District Art Marker Project Update The Port Townsend Creative District's first project will be to create a wayfinding project that celebrates the Creative District and links Downtown, Uptown and Fort Worden. The project is funded in part by a grant from ArtsWA through the Washington State Legislature, and matching donors. Thanks to these donors for matching funds: PT Main Street Program, Port Townsend Public Library Foundation, Port Townsend Food Coop, Centrum, 1st Security Bank, The Kuhn Building, Northwind Arts, KPTZ 91.9 FM, and Key City Public Theatre. The Creative District Subcommittee received eight diverse and impressive proposals for this wayfinding project. Local artist Jonah Trople was chosen for the commission. He will design and create five sculptures nearly seven feet tall, which are both contemporary and primitive at the same time. be made of cedar, which will be sourced and milled locally. The cedar will be sealed, white-washed, and weather-rated in coastal conditions for 20+ years. There will be two markers located Downtown, two markers located Uptown, and one placed near the entrance to Fort Worden. For more information about the Port Townsend Creative District CLICK HERE. What do you Love About Where you Live? We love all of the unique businesses Uptown and Downtown! Be sure to support our local businesses and show them your LOVE! For more information or to sign up for the Love Where you Live campaign visit our website. Port Townsend Treasures Trivia Hunt Are you looking for a fun, FREE, socially distanced activity to get you out of the house? The Port Townsend Main Street Program has put together a trivia hunt that takes you around the Historic Downtown where you will find and learn things about Port Townsend's colorful past. This hunt is great for families or individuals and is ADA accessible. If you would like to do The Port Townsend Treasures Trivia Hunt, download the Action Bound app on your smart phone and then scan the QR code, which will take you right to the hunt. The Port Townsend Main Street Program is pleased to offer the opportunity to put your state B&O tax dollars to work here in Port Townsend through the work of the Main Street Tax Incentive Program. It's never too early to start thinking about next year! Put your State B&O Taxes to work here in Port Townsend through the 2021 Main Street Tax Incentive Program. 75% of your donation is returned to you via B&O tax credits in 2022. In addition, your entire contribution may qualify as a 501(c)(3) charitable deduction on your 2021 federal income tax return. Details about the Main Street Tax Incentive Program are available on our website. Find out more here! Rotary Bulletin Board on Taylor Street: On hiatus during Covid-19 restrictions. News Around the Block: Jefferson County will moving into Phase 2 Monday, February 15th, 2021! Jefferson County has been approved to move onto Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan! Starting on Sunday, February 14th, 2021, Indoor dining will be available at 25% capacity through 11 pm with a maximum of six per table and a limit of two households per table, retail will still remain at 25% occupancy. For more information about Gov. Inslee's Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery Plan, CLICK HERE. Nominations for the 2021 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards are now open! The Chamber of Jefferson County will host the Jefferson County Community Leadership awards on May 15, 2021 via zoom. Congressman Derek Kilmer will be the keynote speaker for the event. This year the event will honor the many leaders in our community who have stepped up in response to the Covid crisis and are working toward the revitalization of Jefferson County. Nominations for the event will be open from February to March. For more information and to download a nomination form, CLICK HERE. Key City Public Theatre is now offering In-Person Youth Theatre Classes! All in-person classes will be limited to 5 students, masks and social distancing requirements are required. For a list of available classes CLICK HERE! The Spice and Tea Exchange is for Sale! "At The Spice & Tea Exchange, we offer a variety of fine spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more! Explore gifts and accessories in the best local gift shop in town. Whether you’re new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect menu additions! We’re known for our over 85 handcrafted seasonings, which we hand-mix in store daily. Stop on by to watch our Spice Masters at work!" If you love tea, spices and other culinary accouterments and are looking to have a business right on Water Street, now is your chance! Contact owner Judy Kowalski for more information. Home Smith Insurance introduces a referral program to help local charities! "At Homer Smith Insurance (HSI), we appreciate your business and are honored when you refer us to your friends and neighbors. As our way of saying thank you, we give back to Jefferson and Clallam Counties with our “Help Our Communities” referral program." Here’s how it works: Each time we receive a referral from you, we will donate $10 to the “Charity of the Quarter”. What qualifies as a referral? A referral is when we are contacted for a quote by someone saying you referred them to us. For each referral you send our way, your name will be entered into our drawing. (This drawing is open to anyone, either through Facebook or at one of our offices, and doesn't require sending a referral. One entry per person per month.) At the end of each month a name will be drawn, and this person will receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Every 3 months Homer Smith Insurance will donate an additional $500 to one of the chosen "Charities of the Quarter" as follows: - Mar. 2021 - ECCHO - June 2021 - Sequim Food Bank - Sept. 2021 - Jefferson County Food Banks - Dec. 2021 - WAG The Charity of the Quarter for the first 3 months of 2021 is ECHHO. Did you know that ECHHO's volunteers provide free transportation to hospitals, clinics, and stores for older, disabled, or low-income residents of East Jefferson County? They also loan medical equipment to people in need. ECHHO supports our community by helping seniors to achieve the ambition to "age in place". We will feature this charity and HSI's donation in our quarterly newsletter article. To learn more CLICK HERE. Frameworks Northwest has large Acrylic Sheets available! Frameworks has a couple of large Acrylic sheets, one 22x36 and one 32x38 available to anyone interested. Send them an email for more information. Virtual Events The Chamber Cafe February 19th, 2021 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the team from SCORE who are partnering with the Chamber to bring you access to individual and multi-date trainings and workshops to assist you in building your business for post-pandemic sustainability. Do you need an overarching basic class in how to start a business? Looking for a better way to leverage social? Need financial training? all these and many more are available online free or at low cost to all Jefferson County businesses. SCORE joins us on February 19th to explain their workshops as well as their ongoing opportunities for mentorship. CLICK HERE to register. “Imagine the Possibilities” Silent Auction Monday – Saturday March 15 – 27, 2021 A live Event for the Imagination Library will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021, starting at 4pm.The proceeds from the silent auction are used to support and enrich residents and students throughout the community by way of grants for local charities and non-profits, and scholarships.We have transitioned to a virtual event format with Silent Auction and raising a Raise the Paddle to support an Imagination Library in Jefferson County. For more information or if you would like to donate an item to the silent auction, CLICK HERE. Commercial Space Available Prime retail space available on Water Street in the Historic Mount Baker Block Building. CLICK HERE for a list of available spaces. For more information about availability in Flagship Landing and Port Townsend Plaza email Julia Price. For more commercial retail opportunities, visit our website. Help save our Port Townsend Businesses! Port Townsend Athletic Club This unique and "Not your average gym", Is steeped in history and character. It is truly a 'one of a kind' facility with deep local roots that has survived for over 120 years. The Port Townsend Athletic Club has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to COVID-19 and they have been working hard to renovate the club for member safety and enjoyment. For more information on how you can help CLICK HERE. Hilltop Tavern The Hilltop Tavern has been supporting our community for 20 years with their Barstool Bingo every Wednesday night. Some of the organizations that have benefited from this charity event are Kiwanis, Gathering Place, Olympic Neighbors, Salmon Coalition, Camp Beausite, Xmas for Children, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life and many more. Judy is currently the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for all the great work she does for our community. CLICK HERE for more information on how you can help. More COVID-19 "Safe Start" Updates: For more information about grant opportunities and resources, visit our website. For more information about COVID-19 visit these sites: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1429/COVID-19 Main Street Makes a Difference, Join Us! Main Street Volunteer Mary Kellogg helping plant flowers at our 2020 Earth Day Clean-Up event. Did you know that our nonprofit works in four volunteer committees-- Organization, Design, Economics, and Promotion? With partners, we are working on business recovery plans in response to COVID-19 impacts. We care for the downtown gardens and Adams Street Park. We coordinate Creative District efforts, work on design projects, promote our local economy, and help light up Port Townsend for the holidays. We offer low-interest loan funds to property owners for commercial building renovations and microloans to business owners to offset the financial impacts of emergencies. Our work enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors. Become a member today! Head over to our Port Townsend Main Street website for a complete list of our activities and business resources. Follow us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram. Visit our website for more information ptmainstreet.org view this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 Port Townsend Main Street Program, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 211 Taylor Street, Suite 3 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Vezina, John Subject:WSF Public Meetings Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 4:19:24 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. County and City officials from ferry-served communities, Over the last week WSF management hosted three webinars – one specifically focused on members of our 13 Ferry Advisory Committees (with the general public invited to attend as well), and two for the public at large. These virtual meetings began with a welcome and year in review from our new Assistant Secretary Patty Rubstello, an update on current and upcoming service from Community Services and Planning Director Stephanie Cirkovich, and then the majority of time reserved for questions to all 12 members of the WSF executive team. The webinars had better participation (40+ at the FAC meeting, and 75 & 85 respectively at the two public meetings) than the total attendance of many of previous in- person meetings. The entire WSF executive team is interested in our customers’ questions and suggestions, so we were pleased to receive these emailed comments at the end of the meetings: I did enjoy it thanks. I'm a new full timer on Shaw and appreciate the hard work of the WSF system. Keep up the great work! Very helpful and informative. Nice to understand what is happening, and why, and what to expect. :) I was impressed by the smooth format of the virtual meeting, each presenter was concise and used their slides to provide useful information. I appreciate the meeting tonight and the ongoing opportunities for questions and comment. I love the ferries, and think it a privilege to get to ride on them as my transportation system! I appreciate all your work to keep them running and all of us connected. The State of Washington is doing a great job with what they've been given regarding the age of the ships involved. Thanks for letting me comment. We plan to conduct another round of (likely virtual) outreach in summer. Best, John John B. Vezina Government Relations Director Washington State Ferries From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Analysis and Action: Support State, Local Aid in Next COVID-19 Federal Relief Package Date:Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:45:36 PM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:45:07 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Analysis and Action: Support State, Local Aid in Next COVID-19 Federal Relief Package 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT STATE AND LOCAL AID IN THE NEXT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE Yesterday, the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee introduced the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds, part of the next potential round of COVID-19 federal relief. The bill includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments. Join us in taking action to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct aid to state and local governments on the front lines. View NACo's joint statement with the National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors here. Below, you will find NACo's estimates of county-level allocations, including your county's projected total, and a press release template. There are additional resources and registration details for our upcoming national calls. KEY RESOURCES NACo Legislative Analysis for Counties: U.S. House Committee On Oversight & Reform's State & Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds Explore NACo's full analysis and the key provisions for counties. VIEW ANALYSIS Estimated Allocation Through the Proposed State and Local Coronavirus Recovery Funds Access NACo's estimates of county-level allocations, and include your county's projected total in our press release template. VIEW ALLOCATION ESTIMATES | TEMPLATE PRESS RELEASE Please note that the allocations are estimates only. NACo Coronavirus Communications Toolkit 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. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT New NACo Report: Positioning America for Recovery Explore our new research report on the fiscal impact of coronavirus on our communities and how counties are uniquely positioned to support U.S. job growth, GDP expansion and economic recovery. VIEW REPORT Highlight the Critical County Role in Coronavirus Response Using #WeAreCounties Take action on social media using #WeAreCounties. Access our toolkit for social media graphics and more. VIEW TOOLKIT | TWEET USING #WEARECOUNTIES NATIONAL MEMBER CALLS FEB 10 Update on COVID-19 Relief for Counties ACCESS RECORDING FEB 12 National Call with the bipartisan congressional Problem Solvers Caucus FEBRUARY 12 | 3:30 P.M. EST REGISTER FEB 18 National Call with White House Officials FEBRUARY 18 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER 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 a 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. Tuesday, February 11 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | February 11, 2021 Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:59:38 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:59:31 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | February 11, 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 COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update from the Washington State Department of Health The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration efforts. As of Feb. 6, more than 940,000 doses of vaccine have been given across the state, which is nearly 80% of the 1,195,207 doses that have been delivered to our providers and long-term care programs. Washington is currently averaging 26,857 vaccine doses given each day. This information can be found on the DOH data dashboard under the vaccines tab, which is updated three times per week. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL Local Governments Welcome Introduction of Coronavirus Relief Package with Essential Aid The National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, and The U.S. Conference of Mayors welcomed the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee’s State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds legislation - to be considered as part of a comprehensive COVID-19 federal package. The bill includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments. Read more NACo - House Summary for State and Local Aid The House has provided a summary for their plan on state and local aid during the pandemic. The bill would create new State and Local Coronavirus Relief Funds to keep first responders, frontline health workers, and other providers of vital services safely on the job as states, local governments, Tribes, and territories roll out vaccines and fight to rebuild Main Street economies. Read more NOTEWORTHY Should Washington Residents Start Wearing Two Masks Instead of One? Here's What the Experts Say With new more contagious COVID-19 variants spreading throughout King County and Washington, public health officials are once again calling for people to double down on precautions. As researchers begin to learn more about these new strains, some officials are weighing in on a new question: are two masks better than one? Read more Pilgrim Firs Houses Community Members Touched by COVID-19, Welcomes 100th Guest A sacred oasis for creativity and community. That’s the purpose of Pilgrim Firs, a camp and retreat center owned by the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ. Since March of last year, Pilgrim Firs has been serving as an oasis for people in its community touched by COVID-19. Read more COVID-19 Vaccines: Don’t Waste a Single Drop It was an obvious choice for Josephine County, Ore. Public Health Director Mike Weber. “Wasting vaccine really wasn’t on the table,” he said. Weber found himself and staff members from the Josephine County Public Health Department stranded on Highway 199 after a snowstorm stopped them in their tracks. The group had just finished a vaccination event at a local high school and had six unused doses. The storm prevented Weber and his staff from transporting the vaccines to intended recipients in the county seat of Grants Pass before they would expire. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS February 22, 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: Clallam Jefferson Job Fair Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 1:26:46 PM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 1:26:37 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Clallam Jefferson Job Fair CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org Clallam Jefferson Job Fair - 2.16.21 Once again the Chamber of Jefferson County has facilitated your participation in this virtual job fair. Whether you are a company seeking to expand or a potential employee seeking a new role, this is a great way to connect those dots. You can download and print these attached image files and if you need additional information or want more info please click the link below. More Info - Reservations 2021 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards Nomination open February 4th Fillable form click here! send completed form to: director@jeffcountychamber.org www.jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by director@jeffcountychamber.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Gov Inslee Announced Clallam Restaurants & Gyms can reopen at 25% on Monday! Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:34:25 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:34:22 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Gov Inslee Announced Clallam Restaurants & Gyms can reopen at 25% on Monday! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Clallam County will advance in reopening plan, allowing more restaurants to add indoor dining amid COVID-19: Beginning next Monday Clallam County will enter into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee's Roadmap to Recovery! What does that mean? In Phase 2, restaurants and indoor fitness centers can reopen indoor dining at 25%. Sports competitions may also resume in Phase 2 with limited spectators. Wedding and funeral ceremonies are able to increase their capacities from current limits as well. Clallam County's COVID-19 cases have been in the moderate range recently which means Clallam County has one of the lowest case rates in the state, along with Jefferson and San Juan Counties. The Governor's regionalized evaluation system, however, put Clallam and Jefferson Counties into a region with Kitsap and Mason Counties that have had dramatically higher case rates which prevented us from being able to open our restaurants and fitness centers. To advance from Phase 1 to Phase 2, our region (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason) had to show a 10% decreasing trend in case rates; a 10% decrease in COVID hospital admission rates; an ICU occupancy rate that’s less than 90%; and a test positivity rate of less than 10%. The region collectively has now achieved that. The table below is from the Clallam.net site: http://www.clallam.net/Coronavirus/ Join Josh Weiss on Coffee with Colleen Wednesday at 8am! Josh is the North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) lobbyist representing the business communities and local governments is Clallam and Jefferson Counties.  He will provide everyone an update on NOLA's top three priorities as they are being debated in Olympia by our legislators. 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) 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. 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 | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by info@clallam.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – February 11, 2021 Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:35:51 PM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:35:34 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – February 11, 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 FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg NACo Legislative Analysis for Counties: U.S. House Committee On Oversight & Reform's State & Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds Tuesday, the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee introduced the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds, part of the next potential round of COVID-19 federal relief. The bill includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments. Explore NACo's full analysis, including county-level allocation estimates and resources to take action. FULL ANALYSIS TOMORROW: Join NACo and U.S. Reps. Reed and Gottheimer for Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties NACo will hold a national membership call tomorrow with U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed, co-chairs of the bipartisan congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. FEBRUARY 12 | 3:30 P.M. EST REGISTER New NACo Report: Positioning America for Recovery Explore NACo's new research report on the fiscal impact of coronavirus on our communities and how counties are uniquely positioned to support U.S. job growth, GDP expansion and economic recovery. VIEW REPORT FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES CDC plans nationwide event to boost vaccine confidence February 22-24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a virtual forum communicating national standards for how to best build trust and confidence in vaccines and to ensure an equitable uptake to all populations. Targeted for health care providers, faith-based organizations, education and labor groups, and private and public sector partners, the forum will share scientific updates and include opportunities for town hall discussions and roundtables. REGISTER White House announces members of the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced the members of the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. The Task Force is charged with issuing recommendations to help inform the COVID-19 response and recovery, including on equitable allocation of COVID-19 resources and relief funds, outreach and communication to underserved and minority populations, and improving cultural proficiency within the federal government. READ MORE President Biden to launch the Community Health Centers Vaccine Program President Biden has announced the launch of the Federally Qualified Health Center Vaccine program, which will provide more vaccines for community health centers that are reaching underserved communities. The first centers will be able to start ordering vaccines the week of February 15, with the initial phase including at least one community health center in each state. READ MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) SPOTLIGHT VACCINE DISTRIBUTION Macomb County, Mich.York County, Pa. York County distributed a portion of its CRF sub-allocation to its Emergency Management Agency for the purchase of mass vaccination supplies. The allocation is also intended to fund the county’s efforts to coordinate vaccine distribution with hospitals in the region. Although it does not currently have its own health department, the county has conducted a study to examine the costs and feasibility of creating one. LEARN MORE Buchanan County, Mo. Buchanan County allocated a portion of its CRF sub-allocation to a local health care provider for support of its vaccination clinic. The clinic is operating from a shopping center within the county and additional funds were distributed to the provider for antibody testing and PPE costs. 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 FEB 12 NACo Membership Call: COVID-19 Federal Relief and an Update from the Bipartisan Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus FEBRUARY 12 | 3:30 P.M. EST REGISTER FEB 17 National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation Settlement Forum: Lessons Learned from County Leaders FEBRUARY 17 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER FEB 18 National Call with White House Officials FEBRUARY 18 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MORE UPCOMING EXPLORE ON-DEMAND NACo PARTNER RESOURCES PEW vaccine distribution research: PEW explores how digital vaccination sign ups may be missing key constituents and how counties are working to reach those populations. Universal Storage Containers vaccine safety: Universal Storage Containers provide temporary structures to assist drive through testing and vaccination sites. 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. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Gov Inslee Announced Clallam is moving into Phase 2 on Monday Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 4:24:43 PM Attachments:image001.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 4:19:23 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Gov Inslee Announced Clallam is moving into Phase 2 on Monday CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , Gov Inslee Announced Clallam Restaurants & Gyms can reopen at 25% on Monday! Here is a link telling you what you can do in Phase 2. From Clallam EDC: Clallam County will advance in reopening plan, allowing more restaurants to add indoor dining amid COVID-19: Beginning Monday, February 15th Clallam County will enter into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee's Roadmap to Recovery! What does that mean? · In Phase 2, restaurants and indoor fitness centers can reopen indoor dining at 25%. · Sports competitions may also resume in Phase 2 with limited spectators. · Wedding and funeral ceremonies are able to increase their capacities from current limits as well. Clallam County's COVID-19 cases have been in the moderate range recently which means Clallam County has one of the lowest case rates in the state, along with Jefferson and San Juan Counties. The Governor's regionalized evaluation system, however, put Clallam and Jefferson Counties into a region with Kitsap and Mason Counties that have had dramatically higher case rates which prevented us from being able to open our restaurants and fitness centers. To advance from Phase 1 to Phase 2, our region (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason) had to show a 10% decreasing trend in case rates; a 10% decrease in COVID hospital admission rates; an ICU occupancy rate that’s less than 90%; and a test positivity rate of less than 10%. The region collectively has now achieved that. The table below is from the Clallam.net site: http://www.clallam.net/Coronavirus/ Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! 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: Agenda for HCCC Board of Directors Meeting 17 February 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 5:55:23 PM From: Jennifer Poole Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 5:54:42 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Charlotte Garrido; Dave Herrera; Dave Ward; Edward Wolfe; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Jeromy Sullivan; Joseph Pavel; Kate Dean; Kevin Shutty; Paul McCollum; Randy Neatherlin; Robert Gelder; Scott Brewer; Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Cc: Diane Zoren; Gretchen Dunmire; Julie Shannon; Kaitlyn Floyd; Alicia Olivas; Haley Harguth; Heidi Huber; Nathan White; Patty Michak; Terry Fischer Subject: Agenda for HCCC Board of Directors Meeting 17 February 2021 at 1:00 p.m. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To the HCCC Board of Directors Linked here is the Draft Agenda for the next HCCC Board of Directors regular meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific. The currently available materials can be accessed via this link. The agenda with links to all available supporting materials will be sent to you on Tuesday, February 16. HCCC will be closed on Monday, February 15. Kind regards, Jennifer Jennifer Poole | Administrative Manager Hood Canal Coordinating Council | www.HCCC.wa.gov | OurHoodCanal.org 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118, Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-900-9063 | jpoole@hccc.wa.gov Note: All emails may be subject to public disclosure. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 3:53 PM Jennifer Poole <jpoole@hccc.wa.gov> wrote: To the HCCC Board of Directors The next regular meeting of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific via Zoom video/teleconference. A link to the draft meeting agenda and materials will be distributed to you later this week. The Zoom meeting link is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93676405777 Meeting ID: 936 7640 5777 Passcode: 626393 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 936 7640 5777 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/avBfcV0EF Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Poole Administrative Manager Hood Canal Coordinating Council 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430 (360) 900-9063 mobile Note: Communications may be subject to public disclosure. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Join NACo and U.S. Reps. Reed and Gottheimer Today for Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 8:40:31 AM From: NACo Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 8:40:09 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join NACo and U.S. Reps. Reed and Gottheimer Today for Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties 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-primary-center_700px_1683049.png Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg REMINDER: JOIN NACo AND U.S. REPS. REED AND GOTTHEIMER TODAY FOR UPDATES ON COVID-19 RELIEF FOR COUNTIES Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) TODAY at 3:30 p.m. EST for a national member call to hear the latest updates from Congress on COVID-19 relief. U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed, co- chairs of the bipartisan congressional Problem CALL DETAILS DATE: Friday, February 12 TIME: 3:30 p.m. EST DIAL-IN: RSVP here to receive dial-in information. Solvers Caucus, will provide their latest updates to counties on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. QUESTIONS: Email your questions to 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 affecting 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 LATEST RESOURCES NACo Legislative Analysis: U.S. House Committee On Oversight & Reform's State & Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds Tuesday, the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee introduced the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds, part of the next potential round of COVID-19 federal relief. The bill includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments. Explore NACo's full analysis, including county-level allocation estimates and resources to take action. VIEW ANALYSIS NACo Coronavirus Communications Toolkit 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. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT New NACo Report: Positioning America for Recovery Explore our new research report on the fiscal impact of coronavirus on our communities and how counties are uniquely positioned to support U.S. job growth, GDP expansion and economic recovery. VIEW REPORT Highlight the Critical County Role in Coronavirus Response Using #WeAreCounties Take action on social media using #WeAreCounties. Access our toolkit for social media graphics and more. VIEW TOOLKIT | TWEET USING #WEARECOUNTIES NATIONAL MEMBER CALLS FEB 10 Update on COVID-19 Relief for Counties ACCESS RECORDING FEB 12 National Call with the bipartisan congressional Problem Solvers Caucus TODAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 3:30 P.M. EST REGISTER FEB 18 National Call with White House Officials FEBRUARY 18 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER 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 a 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. February 12, 2021 COVID NEWS Five Regions to Progress to Phase 2 Gov. Jay Inslee announced five new regions have met the metric requirements to progress to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan, starting this weekend. The West and Puget Sound regions have maintained their metric requirements to stay in Phase 2. The new regions progressing to Phase 2 are: From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Friday 5 | Opioid Litigation | Business Assistance Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 10:06:23 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 10:05:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Friday 5 | Opioid Litigation | Business Assistance CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. North (Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island) North Central (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant) Northwest (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason) East (Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Garfield) Southwest (Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Skamania, Clark, Klickitat) FEDERAL NEWS National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation Settlement Forum: Lessons Learned from County Leaders Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) for a forum on the national multidistrict opioid litigation settlement.This interactive forum will cover the latest developments with a proposed deal between major opioid manufacturers and distributors and impacted state and local governments, lessons learned from intrastate settlement allocation models. And how county leaders and partners are developing new governance, revenue share and funding priorities, and strategies for allocating and investing settlement proceeds. COUNTY NEWS SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Washington Businesses and Residents Affected by Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Learn More Learn More Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Washington businesses and residents affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred September 1-19, 2020. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following the denial of the state’s request for a major disaster declaration for individual assistance on February 5, 2021. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Lincoln, Spokane and Whitman counties. COUNTY NEWS Bill Would Allow Continuity of Operations for County Offices Amid Public Crises Working from home may be the “new normal” for many employees in the nation, but for some, it may not be the most ideal situation. Physically working at the courthouse may be preferable, but legislation like House Bill 1271 would allow local county officials to have more flexibility when it comes to courthouse operations. COVID NEWS New Data on COVID-19 Vaccination by Race and Ethnicity Highlight Inequities The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released a new data report showing low percentages of Hispanic, Black and Multiracial people have received COVID-19 vaccine when compared to those groups’ proportion of the state population. Learn More Learn More FEBRUARY 12 NACo Membership Call: U.S. Reps Reed and Gottheimer 12:30 pm | Free Webinar FEBRUARY 17 An Introduction to Public Works Contracting 10:00 am | $35 | Webinar 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 Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS View More Upcoming Events FOLLOW US From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: NACo and Nationwide Renew Partnership for 10 More Years Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 1:02:30 PM From: NACo Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:02:12 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: NACo and Nationwide Renew Partnership for 10 More Years 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 LOGO_NACo_Primary_916868_1816366.jpg Nationwide_1816369.jpg NACo and Nationwide renew partnership for 10 more years The National Association of Counties (NACo) and Nationwide are pleased to announce a renewal of our strong partnership for the next 10 years. Since its inception over 35 years ago, NACo and Nationwide’s deferred compensation program has grown to become the largest supplemental retirement income program available to county employees. NACo and Nationwide have strengthened retirement readiness for over 1.6 million county employees from more than 3,000 county entities. Today, with the endorsement of 41 state associations of counties, more than 422,000 county employees have accumulated over $25 billion in retirement assets. “Nationwide believes in doing the right thing at the right time to create a brighter future for our communities. We’re proud to continue our partnership with NACo, helping county employees and plan sponsors prepare for retirement,” said Scott Ramey, Senior Vice President, Nationwide Retirement Solutions Distribution. “We offer a variety of tools and solutions to educate participants, as well as breaking down challenges and offering clear solutions to help them prepare for retirement. NACo CEO/Executive Director Matthew Chase said, “Through this partnership, we will continue to support the dedicated public servants of the county workforce. Our deferred compensation program increases individuals’ financial stability and helps us attract the next generation of county employees. By renewing our longstanding partnership with Nationwide, we are expanding support for frontline county employees who are making significant contributions to communities across the country today and into the future.” NACo and Nationwide share the goal of providing world-class services and add value to county employees and their families, positioning them for a healthy, secure and prosperous retirement. Nationwide is a proven partner in delivering one-on-one support for plan sponsors to help county employees prepare for and live in retirement. Nationwide also brings a wealth of industry expertise and capabilities. For county plan sponsors, providing a retirement plan with Nationwide is a meaningful benefit that serves to attract and retain quality talent. Nationwide continues to provide supporting staff, tools and resources, including: In-person or phone meetings with experienced and licensed financial representatives Webinars and workshops from the Nationwide Retirement Institute, and Financial and retirement planning calculators, like My Interactive Retirement Planner. Counties will see new products and services introduced over the coming months that will help employees achieve a secure retirement and enhance their quality of life. Learn more about the partnership and the products and services offered to counties at www.nrsforu.com. For more information, contact Carlos Greene, NACo senior program director, at cgreene@naco.org or 770-881-0100. LEARN MORE 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. February 12, 2021 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Legislative Bulletin | February 12, 2021 Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 3:02:33 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 3:00:37 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Legislative Bulletin | February 12, 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. On the Hill Monday marks the 36th day of the 2021 legislative session and the house of origin policy committee cutoff. This means that all bills must have passed out of a policy committee, such as a health care, local government, or environment committee, by Monday evening, or they are “dead.” No bill is ever truly dead, of course, until the legislature adjourns sine die, but this is the first opportunity for WSAC staff to narrow the field of legislation on which they are focused. The next big step comes a week from Monday, February 22nd (the 43rd day), when all bills with state costs must have passed out of a fiscal committee, such as a finance, appropriations, or transportation committee, to continue through the process to the Rules Committee, where they await a vote by the full body (floor action). Bills with local government costs are not always heard in a fiscal committee before heading to Rules from a policy committee. Both the house of origin policy and fiscal committee cutoff dates are four days earlier than historical norms. In anticipation of the difficulties’ inevitable to Zoom-based floor action, the legislators are giving themselves additional time to work. WSAC’s Hot Sheet and bill tracking list will be updated to reflect which bills don’t make it past the cutoffs. Quick Links Weekly Legislative Hot Sheet Legislative Steering Committee Legislative Priorities Accessing the Legislature Remotely Committee Schedules House Remote Testimony Senate Remote Testimony County Zoom Backgrounds Upcoming Events LSC Meeting Friday, February 19 WSAC Virtual Assembly Monday, February 22 Fiscal Flexibility, OPMA Bills, and Expanded Police Misconduct Liability Continue to Advance RESOURCES Two of WSAC’s major COVID/pandemic-related priorities continue to move forward. 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 was still awaiting full floor action in the House, probably after next week’s policy cutoff. 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 passed out of the House unanimously will be heard in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections on Friday the 12th. Two other bills on remote public meetings, HB 1180 and HB 1329, are moving forward in a consolidated form (probably with HB 1329 as the vehicle). We have been working on a compromise between all of these bills. Ideally, we want maximum flexibility. We support new tools to lets us conduct business or take testimony remotely, but we are wary of new mandates or requirements being added to an already-complex area of law. We will continue to work with the sponsors on these bills to get to solutions that serve the public and help us do business remotely. Finally, as part of a more sweeping system of police reforms, HB 1202 would allow counties to be sued under a fairly broad definition of police misconduct. WSAC testified in opposition to the bill based on its expansive tort liability costs and our belief that court orders are a poor way to set policy and get at underlying reform. We have connected the sponsors with our risk pool experts so they can better understand the potential legal costs this will impose on local government, but it is unclear what compromises or concessions can be reached. The bill is presently in the House Appropriations Committee. The Inalienable Rights of the People “The people of the state, including future generations, have the right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, a stable climate, and to the preservation of the natural, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.” The sentence you just read is the first line of a new potential amendment to the Washington State Constitution. Proposed this week as House Joint Resolution (HJR) 4205 by several Legislative House members, the amendment designates all branches, agencies, and political subdivisions of that state as trustees of that state’s natural resources, and the people are designated as the beneficiaries. The people’s rights as beneficiaries are described to be on par with other protected inalienable rights. It’s difficult to criticize a proposed amendment like HJR 4205. After all, who doesn’t want a clean and healthy environment? Who wouldn’t want the same thing for their children and grandchildren? But a constitutional amendment, even one like this, is far from a sure thing. It takes a 2/3 vote from each legislative branch and then a majority vote of the people to change the state constitution. In a highly partisan atmosphere, getting that 2/3 majority will be difficult. WSAC is also looking closely at the language in Sections 2 and 3 of HJR 4205. Both sections discuss the relationship between the people and the state as trustee and beneficiary, respectively. Many of our counties have a unique trustee and beneficiary relationship with the state and the Department of Natural Resources concerning certain timberland classifications. Arguments have been made that the state’s responsibility in those lands is to all the people, not primarily the counties. While the courts have disagreed and affirmed the counties’ rights as trustees in the past, we are concerned the language in this amendment may impact that relationship. HJR 4205 is scheduled for its first public hearing Monday, February 15th, at 1:30 pm in the House Environment & Energy Committee. Housing, Homelessness, and the Covid-19 Relief Bill This week, the legislature passed HB 1386, the COVID-19 relief bill. The bill invests a total of $2.2 billion in areas from expanding testing and vaccine distribution to small business assistance grants. A majority of these dollars are from the second federal stimulus bill approved by Congress in late December. A large portion of these dollars, $365 million, is provided for rental assistance for tenants and landlords impact by the pandemic. A bulk of this allotment, $325 million, is allocated to the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to administer an emergency rental and utility assistance program in the form of grants to local housing providers. Another $30 million is provided to Commerce to administer an eviction rental assistance program. Rental payments through this program will be made directly to landlords based on certain eligibility criteria. Commerce is directed to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure with $4 million. And, another $2 million in grants is directed to landlords who have encountered significant financial hardship due to the loss of rental income during the eviction moratorium period. The final $4 million will be provided for a variety of legal processes and programs through alternative dispute resolution centers and programs, the office of civil legal aid, and the attorney general’s office. This bill will provide some much needed relief before the many housing related bills introduced this session will pass. Fiscal Cutoff Looms As we enter week six there is only one week left until the first fiscal cutoff. After Monday, February 22, bills are considered “dead” if they have not received executive action in a fiscal committee (transportation, capital budget, appropriations), that means this is a busy week for public hearings and executive sessions in the transportation and capital budget worlds. Some of the bills of interest to counties include: HB 1091, Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle): Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuel. Known as the “low carbon fuel standards or “LCSF” bill, this would require the Department of Ecology to adopt rules establishing a clean fuels program to limit the aggregate, and the overall greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel. While WSACE has not taken a position on this legislation, we are watching it closely. It is scheduled for public hearing in House Transportation on Tuesday, February 16, at 1:30 pm. HB 1502, Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver): Concerning the procurement and design of electric ferries by counties. HB 1502 would allow any county to use “best-value” bidding for the procurement and design of electric ferries. This bill comes from Skagit County and their efforts to secure an electric ferry for the Guemes Island run. HB 1502 is scheduled for public hearing in House Transportation on Tuesday, February 16, at 1:30 pm. WSACE will be supportive of this legislation. SB 5032, Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Seattle): Concerning the re- authorization and improvements to alternative public works contracting procedures. SB 5032 would extend the use of alternative public works contracting procedures until July 1, 2031. This is the top priority of the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB). It is scheduled for public hearing in the House Capital Budget Committee on Tuesday, February 16, at 8:00 am. We are supportive of this legislation. Funding for Public Health – A True Priority in 2021? As we’ve seen over the last year, our public health system is woefully inadequate – after decades of suffering funding cuts, reallocations, and categorical funding silo work into specific areas. Over the last year, we saw this play out through state data systems that continued to crash, difficulties getting case investigators hired and trained, and many other gaps in our pandemic’s response. We need a strong, robust, and modern public health system. This doesn’t come cheap – in the last few sessions, WSALPHO and WSAC have testified before the Legislature about the need for public health funding and investments. In 2018, we estimated that $450 million is needed every biennium to fill critical gaps in our state public health agencies and local health jurisdictions. Slowly, we’ve been able to secure funding investments used to increase capacity and stability at the local level, implement service delivery models that bring innovation and technical expertise to local communities, and bolster state infrastructure. These small gains were critical in the early days of the COVID-19 response. A year in, public health remains in the center of attention and focus. We’ve heard clearly from the Governor’s Office, the Senate, and the House – funding public health is a top priority. But we must emphasize that this funding comes with a more extended vision than just the pandemic. Federal relief dollars continue to support our state and local work, and in Washington, we’ve been able to build up much of our system. But now we face a question – what comes after the pandemic? Will we lose the infrastructure, capacity, and workforce we’ve built back? Will we lose the momentum gained in improving data systems and building community partnerships? Once COVID relief is gone, will there be funding for public health? Several funding proposals are in play this session – SB 5149, SB 5020, SB 5371, and HB 1345 all dedicate funding toward the public health system. This is encouraging news and gives up that public health truly is a priority this year. We hope that the focus remains on securing stable funding that is resistant to economic volatility, which is predictable, so our administrators are confident in building their workforce, which is focused beyond COVID-19 and looks to the future. A future where public health is adaptive to emerging threats, responsive to our most vulnerable needs, and is focused on keeping our state safe and healthy. 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 Contact Your WSAC Policy Team 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. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: This Week in Photos Date:Saturday, February 13, 2021 5:07:33 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 5:05:57 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 COVID-19-packet-cover_top_1824065.png Join our efforts to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct federal aid to counties of all sizes. In NACo's new advocacy toolkit, access our legislative analysis, research, talking points and county-by-county funding estimations for the latest proposed relief bill. GET STARTED NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos NARC @NARCregions This Week in Photos Leaders from state associations of counties discuss the COVID-19 response and vaccine coordination with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Seminole County, Fla. Commissioner Lee Constantine (top left) and NACo’s Adam Pugh (top right) join the National Association of Regional Councils conference. Chelsea Koerbler @ChelseaKoerbler This Week in Photos Dauphin County, Pa. commissioners discuss an addiction anti-stigma campaign, which involves the county’s Drug & Alcohol Services Department, district attorney and police. MD Assoc of Counties @MDCounties This Week in Photos U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (top left), Howard County, Md. Executive Calvin Ball (top right) and Montgomery County, Md. Councilmember Craig Rice advocate for the next round of COVID-19 aid. Laura Curran @NassauExecutive This Week in Photos El Paso County, Colorado @epcpio This Week in Photos County leaders monitor COVID-19 vaccine operations: Nassau County, N.Y. Executive Laura Curran (front left) visits the county's new vaccination distribution center at Long Island University Post; and at right, El Paso County, Colo. Commissioner Cami Bremer (right) tours the Centura Health vaccine site. NACo @NACoTweets Clark County Nevada @ClarkCountyNV This Week in Photos Curry County, N.M. employees wear red in recognition of American Heart Month. This Week in Photos Clark County, Nev. Commissioner Michael Naft (second from right) joins law enforcement at a public safety awareness event. 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: Transit Plan Date:Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:50:20 PM From: Rebecca Kimball Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:50:17 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; Ariel Speser; David Faber Subject: Transit Plan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Transit Authority Board, I am a member of a Local 20/20 action group that is focusing specifically on how to reduce Jefferson County’s greenhouse gas ( GHG) emissions. As all of you are aware it is essential that we reduce global GHG emissions as quickly as possible. Some of this work must be done locally. In Jefferson County, transportation is responsible for 66% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Research has shown that reducing vehicle miles traveled by single occupancy vehicles ( SOV) has the potential to reduce local GHG emissions and we believe transit has the capacity to reduce SOV trips in our county by becoming more convenient and less expensive than driving. As a first step we would like to work with you to develop a community-wide survey asking people why they don’t take transit and what it would take to get them on a bus. The information from such a survey would be invaluable for transit planning. We look forward to working with the Transit Authority Board and the Transit Citizen Advisory Committee to achieve the goal of increased transit ridership. Thank you for the opportunity to engage in this process with you. Rebecca Kimball From:Mary Craft To:jeffbocc Cc:Juelie Dalzell; Linda Mattos; Teren MacLeod Subject:80 acre tract on Cape George Road Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:30:57 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello Commissioners My husband and I retired here from Houston about 10 years ago. I’ve been a rider and horse owner for many years and also a pilot. My husband, Carl Nepute, is also a pilot and teaches the young adults at the Aero Museum to fly. In Houston, I had to drive an hour to ride because I worked as a District Judge for many years and needed to live in the city. So when we found Port Townsend with a lovely airport community and plenty of places to keep horses and ride we moved here as soon as we could retire. About a year ago we bought the 5 acres on the corner of Cape George and Loftus. I keep my horses here and ride on the trails in the 80 acre park as well as down Crutcher Rd. to the Larry Scott Trail. I have made a number of friends who ride and enjoy their companionship and the beauty of the land. Recently I learned there is a plan to turn the 80 acre park over to the solid waste department and perhaps close the trails to the equestrians, dog walkers and bicyclists who presently use it. That would really be a shame. The Larry Scott Trail is used by parents with strollers, dog walkers, bikers and horse riders. It can be congested, especially during our beautiful weather and on weekends. So it’s nice to have the park as an alternative venue. Has a decision been made by commissioners on the use of the 80 acre parcel? Is there a possibility of input from the community of horseback riders as to its use? I look forward to hearing from you. Mary Craft From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Save the Date for 2021 Virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 7:45:59 AM From: Lynn Fiorillo-Lowe Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 7:44:54 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Coastal Caucus Cc: Lynn Fiorillo-Lowe Subject: FW: Save the Date for 2021 Virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.A note from Brynn Brady! PSDOTH2021EmailBanner1 Dear Partners and Friends, Since we still can't convene in person, this year's Puget Sound Day on the Hill will again be a series of virtual events with the Washington congressional delegation, federal officials, and special guests. Puget Sound Partnership and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission invite you to participate in our virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill. These events are currently scheduled on Fridays from 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Pacific Time), April 23–May 21. Additional notes will be provided prior to each session. We plan to discuss Puget Sound restoration and protection, salmon recovery efforts, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and infrastructure, among other topics. We will announce registration information soon. You can also check https://www.psp.wa.gov/psdoth2021.php for the latest information. 2021 Virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill are organized by: PSDOTH2021EmailFooter1 Puget Sound Partnership STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Help This email was sent to BRYNN@CEIBACONSULTING.COM using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Puget SoundPartnership Washington · 326 East D · Tacoma, WA 98421 -- Brynn Brady Ceiba Consulting | Martin Flynn Public Affairs, Inc. | 253.686.3387 From:Heidi Eisenhour To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Horse park Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 9:14:17 PM ________________________________________ From: becky@paradigmsporthorse.com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 9:14:04 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: kdeat@co.jefferson.wa.us; Heidi Eisenhour; Greg Brotherton; kdeat@co.jefferson.wa.us; Greg Brotherton; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Horse park CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello, My name is Rebecca Cushman, and I own a horse farm in Port Townsend. Though I am new to the community, arriving in July of last year, it took a very short amount of time for the local equestrians to point me in the direction of the 'horse park' as a place to enjoy not only riding my horses, but hiking with my dogs as well. Given the narrow shoulders of the roads around my home, the copious amount of traffic (much of it large trucks and rattely dump trailers), the horse park has become a haven that can be enjoyed safely by myself and my companions, used several times weekly. I truly hope that the rumors of the closure of the park to equestrians is erroneous. Sincerely, Rebecca Cushman From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Chamber Cafe with Workshop Partner SCORE Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:40:16 AM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:40:12 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Chamber Cafe with Workshop Partner SCORE CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org SCORE Workshop Partner Cafe - 2.19.21 10 - 11 am on Zoom Join the team from SCORE who are partnering with the Chamber to bring you access to individual and multi-date trainings and workshops to assist you in building your business for post- pandemic sustainability. Do you need an overarching basic class in how to start a business? Looking for a better way to leverage social? Need financial training? all these and many more are available online free or at low cost to all Jefferson County businesses Chamber Cafe 10-11am There is no fee to attend and no membership required. Registration is necessary for Zoom access. More Info - Reservations 2021 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards Nominations Open Now! Fillable form click here! send completed form to: director@jeffcountychamber.org Nominate NOW! www.jeffcountychamber.org Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by director@jeffcountychamber.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! Tuesday, February 16 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | February 16, 2021 Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:00:17 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:59:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | February 16, 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 South Central Region Hospital Misreports COVID Admissions; Department of Health Moves Region to Phase 2 The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced that a hospital in the South Central Region of the Healthy Washington Plan misreported data which led to a determination that the region remain in Phase 1 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery phased reopening plan. When the region did not move to Phase 2, it was brought to the attention of DOH that a hospital in the region appeared to be incorrectly reporting its hospital admission data. Read more Announcements and Resources STATE Washington State to Focus on Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine This Week Appointments to get a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be extremely limited in Washington state the week of Feb. 14 as the Washington Department of Health (DOH) focuses on second doses. DOH is still determining exactly how many first doses will be available next week. For these available first doses, DOH will prioritize state and local mobile vaccination teams for long term care facilities and adult family homes; mass vaccination sites in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane counties; and other sites throughout the state that address equity. Read more One Million Vaccines and Climbing! After only eight weeks since the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Washington, we reached a major milestone. Today, we can proudly announce that health care providers have administered over one million vaccine doses across our state. This number includes first and second doses. Read more New Data on COVID-19 Vaccination by Race and Ethnicity Highlight Inequities The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released a new data report showing low percentages of Hispanic, Black, and Multiracial people have received COVID-19 vaccine when compared to those groups’ proportion of the state population. Read more New Report Furthers Understanding of COVID-19 Transmission in Schools The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the COVID-19 Outbreaks in Washington State K-12 Schools report . The report is yet another tool that school districts and local health jurisdictions (LHJs) can use to inform decisions about when and how to bring students, educators and staff back for in-person learning. Read more EMPLOYMENT Weekly New Unemployment Claims Report During the week of January 31 - February 6, there were 15,644 initial regular unemployment claims (down 2.8 percent from the prior week) and 489,442 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.5 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more TIP OF THE DAY The OPMA and Phase 2 Still confused regarding the rules for BOCC and other meetings? A revised Miscellaneous Venues COVID-19 Requirements was issued on February 1, 2021. The revised document clarifies that “All in-person business meetings are prohibited” in Phase 1. In-person business meetings are permitted in phase 2, with limited occupancy. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS February 22, 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: Join NACo and White House Officials for Biweekly Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:09:05 PM From: NACo Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:08:58 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Join NACo and White House Officials for Biweekly Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties 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-primary-center_700px_1683049.png Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg JOIN NACo AND WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS FOR BIWEEKLY UPDATES ON COVID-19 RELIEF FOR COUNTIES FIRST CALL: THURSDAY, FEB. 18 AT 2 P.M. EST Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and White House officials for biweekly national member calls beginning this Thursday, February 18, and hear the latest updates on COVID- 19 relief and vaccine distribution. See below for the CALL DETAILS DATES: Every other Thursday beginning February 18 TIME: 2 p.m. ET full schedule and to register today. NACo is working with President Biden and the 117th Congress to address some of the nation's most pressing challenges affecting counties, including securing bipartisan coronavirus relief, upgrading the nation's infrastructure and achieving the balance of federalism to optimize intergovernmental partnerships. DIAL-IN: RSVP below to receive dial-in information. QUESTIONS: Email your questions to question@naco.org. SCHEDULE OF CALLS WITH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS FEB 18 FEBRUARY 18 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 04 MARCH 4 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 18 MARCH 18 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER APR 01 APRIL 1 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER Join our efforts to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct federal aid to counties of all sizes. In NACo's new advocacy toolkit, access our legislative analysis, research, talking points and county-by-county funding estimations for the latest adv_packet_250_1825443.png proposed relief bill. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT MORE UPCOMING COVID-19 WEBINARS & EVENTS Follow the Data on the Pathway to Recovery FEB. 18 | 1 P.M. EST Nationally recognized Treasurer Scott German of Genesee County, N.Y. will discuss how he has maximized the value of Genesee County's cash through liquidity data and treasury service monitoring. REGISTER COVID-19 Cost Recovery: Ways to Maximize Federal Funding FEB. 25 | 1 P.M. 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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. From:mike mackelwich To:raelene.rossart@gmail.com; jeffbocc Subject:response to recent correspondence Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 2:30:54 PM Attachments:Jefferson County Water District response 2_16_21.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please see the attached letter/response to your recent correspondence with Rayonier. Mike Mackelwich, Rayonier From:Annette Huenke To:jeffbocc Subject:2/16 Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. What transpired this morning at the BOCC meeting was not acceptable. Commissioner Brotherton’s song should have been recorded and offered separate and aside from the public meeting for those who were interested in hearing it. As most of us do, I share deep empathy for the homeless population, and look after them as my budget allows. The decision to use a public meeting platform for this, which required a potentially-problematic tech shift, was not responsible. Beyond that, what pet project of any of the commissioners might pop up in an homage next time? This is a slippery slope. As far as governance goes, the public has already been kicked to the curb by the policies put in place since last spring. We get 3 minutes a week, if we’re lucky, to have our concerns communicated to our community and this body, which is acting more than ever as an echo chamber. We can’t even speak them ourselves. So-called open meetings are a relic. Simply writing to the board offers no assurance that what we write is read. How are you going to accommodate the comments that did not get read today? I see no notice on the county website thus far. I suggest you set aside an extra half hour in next week’s agenda so that this week’s and next week’s public contributions can be heard. Thank you. Annette Huenke From:Linda Martin To:jeffbocc Subject:Secular healthcare Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:48:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To the Commissioners, Since many Washingtonians have no access to secular hospitals and/or clinics, I urge you to support legislation that will undo the restrictions Catholic health systems have placed on patient care or require additional scrutiny of future hospital acquaitions. Thank you, Linda Martin, MPH Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday for our weekly Chamber meeting! Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:34:44 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:31:05 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday for our weekly Chamber meeting! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17th when we welcome Joy Sheedy and Yvette Cline Co-chairs of Prevention Works! Child Care Task Force. Prevention Works is a Clallam County non-profit volunteer community coalition that began 22 years ago. The coalition’s mission is to promote positive childhoods with a vision that all children in Clallam County will thrive. Child Care Task Forces was created in 2019 by Prevention Works to address the shortage of quality, licensed child care in Clallam. 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 February 17 – The Prevention Works! Child Care Task Force February 24 – TBA March 3 – Monthly Business Meeting along with Deanna Green and Larry Hull from Maury and Betty Hull Scholarship 2020 Best Of Awards Thank you to everyone who joined us (and tried to join us) at last week’s Best Of Awards! We are so proud to have so many great nominees! The following are the winners of the 2020 Best Of Awards… 2020 Volunteer of the Year David Hurn 2020 Citizen of the Year William R. Fleck 2020 Business of the Year Home Slice Take N Bake 2020 Inez Halverson Community Service Award Recipients CDK Ladies of Forks Feeding 5000 - Eugene Fraker 2020 Cornerstone Award Recipients Forks Community Hospital Quillayute Valley School District FROM CLALLAM EDC Join North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) Update, Josh Weiss on Coffee with Colleen Wednesday Morning at 8am! 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) Feb 17 – North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) Update, Josh Weiss Feb 24 – OMC Update, Jennifer Burkhardt March 3 - Childcare in Clallam County, Dr. Lynn Keenan st CHAMBER RENEWALS for 2021 were due on January 31 . We are in the process of delivering/mailing the certificates. Please let us know if you don’t receive yours. If you have not paid we have a grace period so don’t worry! 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. FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS COLLECTION Forever Twilight in Forks Collection reopens to the general public on February 26th. We are continuing to schedule private tours until then. Please see link for more details. 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 – February 16, 2021 Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:37:35 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:36:39 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: County News Now – February 16, 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 February 16, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines: Don’t waste a single drop Local county efforts add up in an economic comeback December numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64 percent of counties were experiencing unemployment levels above a healthy level. READ MORE Outdoor tourism offers Covid-safe opportunities With open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Pandemic keeps Space Coast county tourism on its toes Brevard County, Fla.'s tourism promotion pivoted from cruising to space launches. Read more Honolulu County reimagines a resilient, sustainable economy Honolulu County is aiming to focus on a green, resilient economy that can rely upon itself in times of a climate or health-related crisis. Read more Measuring economic recovery Economic recovery is a large umbrella with multiple facets including recovery of the labor market, business and production, the service sector and consumer spending. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Legislative Updates Department of the Interior revokes counties’ veto power over Land and Water Conservation Fund federal land acquisitions Secretarial Order 3396 follows a bipartisan letter sent from 90 members of Congress outlining concerns around the implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the ending the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership. Read more Biden Administration announces federal retail pharmacy program The program will allow eligible people to receive vaccinations at one of 21 national pharmacy partners. Read more FTA awards $15.8 million to improve public transit during COVID-19 The Federal Transit Administration funded several counties as part of a total of 37 projects in 35 states. Read more Pete Buttigieg, former mayor, confirmed as next U.S. transportation secretary Secretary Buttigieg will face a busy year with a president and Congress who have repeatedly called for a big, bold infrastructure package, the looming expiration of the surface transportation law on Sept. 30 and how to enforce President Biden’s mask mandate. Read more MORE NEWS AIT Bridges The Latest From NACo National multidistrict opioid litigation settlement forum: Lessons learned from county leaders Please join NACo for a forum on the national multidistrict opioid litigation settlement. This interactive forum will cover: The latest developments with a proposed deal between major opioid manufacturers and distributors and impacted state and local governments Lessons learned from intrastate settlement allocation models, and How county leaders and partners are developing new governance, revenue share and funding priorities and strategies for allocating and investing settlement proceeds. Register for the forum, held 2–4 p.m. EST Feb. 17. Biweekly White House updates Please join NACo and White House officials for biweekly national member calls beginning this Thursday, Feb. 18, and hear the latest updates on COVID-19 relief and vaccine distribution. Register for the 2 p.m. EST call. National Civic Review Winter Edition With a deadly pandemic, an economic crisis, events highlighting racial inequity and a political crisis, 2020 was a year of hardship and turmoil for America’s communities. As we begin a new year, the National Civic Review offers these unique perspectives on how the public, private, and nonprofit sectors can work together on innovative strategies to promote civic renewal, community resilience, and individual well-being. You can access this edition by going directly to the table of contents and entering your access code (NACo21) when prompted. 2021 Achievement Awards early bird deadline March 9 Submit your 2021 NACo Achievement Awards entry by March 9 for early bird prices! Apply now at www.naco.org/achievementawards for our special discounted application rate. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Agenda with links attached for HCCC Board of Directors Meeting 17 February 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:46:58 PM Attachments:Agenda - Draft HCCC Board Regular Meeting Agenda 20210217 with links.docx From: Jennifer Poole Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:45:51 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Charlotte Garrido; Dave Herrera; Dave Ward; Edward Wolfe; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Jeromy Sullivan; Joseph Pavel; Kate Dean; Kevin Shutty; Paul McCollum; Randy Neatherlin; Robert Gelder; Scott Brewer; Sharon Trask, Mason County Commissioner Cc: Diane Zoren; Gretchen Dunmire; Julie Shannon; Kaitlyn Floyd; Alicia Olivas; Haley Harguth; Heidi Huber; Nathan White; Patty Michak; Terry Fischer Subject: Re: Agenda with links attached for HCCC Board of Directors Meeting 17 February 2021 at 1:00 p.m. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon - Attached for your convenience is the Draft Meeting Agenda with links to materials for the February 17th HCCC Board of Directors meeting. To join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93676405777 Meeting ID: 936 7640 5777 Passcode: 626393 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Poole | Administrative Manager Hood Canal Coordinating Council | www.HCCC.wa.gov | OurHoodCanal.org 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118, Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-900-9063 | jpoole@hccc.wa.gov Note: All emails may be subject to public disclosure. On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 5:54 PM Jennifer Poole <jpoole@hccc.wa.gov> wrote: To the HCCC Board of Directors Linked here is the Draft Agenda for the next HCCC Board of Directors regular meeting scheduled for February 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific. The currently available materials can be accessed via this link. The agenda with links to all available supporting materials will be sent to you on Tuesday, February 16. HCCC will be closed on Monday, February 15. Kind regards, Jennifer Jennifer Poole | Administrative Manager Hood Canal Coordinating Council | www.HCCC.wa.gov | OurHoodCanal.org 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118, Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-900-9063 | jpoole@hccc.wa.gov Note: All emails may be subject to public disclosure. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 3:53 PM Jennifer Poole <jpoole@hccc.wa.gov> wrote: To the HCCC Board of Directors The next regular meeting of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board of Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific via Zoom video/teleconference. A link to the draft meeting agenda and materials will be distributed to you later this week. The Zoom meeting link is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93676405777 Meeting ID: 936 7640 5777 Passcode: 626393 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 936 7640 5777 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/avBfcV0EF Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Poole Administrative Manager Hood Canal Coordinating Council 17791 Fjord Drive NE, Suite 118 Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430 (360) 900-9063 mobile Note: Communications may be subject to public disclosure. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Reminder: NACo Forum on the Opioid Litigation Settlement Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:24:22 AM From: NACo Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:24:09 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Reminder: NACo Forum on the Opioid Litigation Settlement 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 DoD_graphic_923401.png National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation Settlement Forum: Lessons Learned from County Leaders TODAY | 2 – 4 P.M. EST Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) TODAY for a forum on the national multidistrict opioid litigation settlement. This interactive forum will cover: The latest developments with a proposed deal between major opioid manufacturers and distributors and impacted state and local governments Lessons learned from intrastate settlement allocation models, and How county leaders and partners are developing new governance, revenue share and funding priorities and strategies for allocating and investing settlement proceeds. Click here to view the full agenda with speakers and register today. REGISTER NOW AGENDA 2:00 P.M. EST Welcome and Overview of the County Exchange Forum 2:10 P.M. EST The State of Litigation and the Outlook for America’s Counties 2:30 P.M. EST State Association and County Strategies and Lessons Learned from Intrastate Allocation Models 3:15 P.M. EST Emerging County Models from Landmark Opioid Litigation Settlements 3:55 P.M. EST Wrap-up and Closing Comments 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: Reminder-Join Josh Weiss, our state Lobbyist this Morning at 8am on Coffee with Colleen Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:47:48 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:47:33 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Reminder-Join Josh Weiss, our state Lobbyist this Morning at 8am on Coffee with Colleen CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join Josh Weiss on Coffee with Colleen at 8am this Morning! Josh is the North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) lobbyist representing the business communities and local governments is Clallam and Jefferson Counties.  He will provide everyone an update on NOLA's top three priorities, Broadband and different types of COVID business support as different bills progress through the legislature. 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) 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 | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by info@clallam.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Jim Jacobson To:jeffbocc Subject:Health Department Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:55:44 AM Attachments:Screen Shot 2021-02-17 at 10.51.02 AM.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners, On what planet is this acceptable on social media and for minors in our community? This is indoctrination in perversion and offensive to many in the community. Whomever made the decision to make this kind of thing accesible to children should be immediately terminated. -Jim Jacobson -Voter From:Annette Huenke To:jeffbocc Subject:mea culpa Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:46:05 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners: I’ve received an explanation from Greg Brotherton for yesterday morning’s events, one that I did not catch if it was given prior to 10:30. My apologies for coming to a wrong conclusion. sincerely, Annette Huenke From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:Board of Health; Tom Locke; Allison Berry, Clallam County Health Officer; news@ptleader.com; news@peninsuladailynews.com; PT Free Press Subject:Calls for double masks are tacit admissions of mask ineffectiveness Date:Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:42:45 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, At last Monday's County Commissioner meeting, Dr. Locke called face shields "virtually worthless". Yet his recent calls for double masking imply that face masks are similarly ineffective, per new media messaging that "a single-layer mask isn't really effective in blocking aerosols". So he advocates wearing an outer cloth mask to reduce leakage around an inner surgical mask, which OSHA says is "not designed to seal tightly against the user's face". But this hardly helps because the 600-times-larger pore areas in cloth masks are an open door for viruses, as proven by vape cloud experiments showing 10-times-larger vape particles passing freely through and around all kinds of masks. It's absurd to mandate face masks while discouraging face shields, since both are good for blocking viruses in spit but not much else. WHO's new Dec. 1 guidance concluded there is no solid "scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of masking of healthy people in the community to prevent infection with respiratory viruses". And New England Journal of Medicine's Dec. 17 study found marine "recruits consistently wore double layered masks yet there was still spread in the most heavily monitored-for-compliance ... military environments". The new calls for double masks are tacit admissions that single masks don't protect from viruses and should never have been mandated. Multiple masks don't work either, and the more masks, the more oxygen restriction, the more chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other dangers. See my PortTownendFreePress.com mask article for further discussion and references. Last week I heard a Commissioner say health issues are "out of our wheelhouse", but as Board of Health members your job is to independently judge health information with an open mind and not blindly follow pied pipers. Thanks for your hardworking efforts on our county's behalf. Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 --- sources links --- https://www.ptleader.com/stories/more-than-one-cluster-blamed-for-increase-in-jeffco-covid-numbers,73629 https://abc17news.com/news/health-news/2021/02/03/double-masking-for-covid-19-protection-a-trend-with-a- purpose/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200319001530/https://www.osha.gov/Publications/respirators-vs-surgicalmasks- factsheet.html https://www.aier.org/article/the-year-of-disguises/ https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~dshuster/e-Cigarettes/Ingebrethsen_2012.pdf https://youtu.be/sRFtVsL9dzE https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/337199/WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020.5-eng.pdf https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2029717 https://www.aier.org/article/masking-a-careful-review-of-the-evidence/ https://www.porttownsendfreepress.com/2021/01/30/masks-dont-stop-viruses-and-could-harm-you-the-latest- research/ From:Judy Alexander To:Public Comments Subject:question for Dr. Locke NEXT Monday Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:49:00 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I am wondering if Dr, Locke has any information about the forthcoming single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine, such as: if / when it will come to Jefferson County once it is approved, whether Jefferson Healthcare has any plans to purchase it once it is approved, and any comparative commentary on how it differs from Pfizer and Moderna’s ‘type’ (MRNA) of vaccines or its efficacy. What does it mean to be 66% effective - - is it still worth getting? Thank you for asking Dr. Locke these questions for me! Judy Alexander From:Annette Huenke To:Public Comments Cc:Board of Health; Tom Locke Subject:comment, Feb. 16/17 BOCC meeting Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 12:38:20 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. At last week’s BOCC meeting, Dr. Locke said that “there is a lot of evidence” to support double-masking. I wrote to ask for that evidence. I received a pdf of a 4-page paper and a brief reply that ended with “no amount of data will convince people who are consumed by pandemic denialism and wish to rationalize their pseudoscientific, sociopathic beliefs.” For ten months now a handful of concerned citizen researchers have been highlighting bona fide studies from reputable sources to broaden the perspective of local policy makers. Those sources include the CDC, WHO and top universities and scientists around the globe. Are those premiere virologists, pathologists and epidemiologists pseudoscientists because they’ve arrived at different conclusions than Dr. Locke about the crisis that is consuming us? Are we sociopaths because we consider the research and opinions of those experts? What Dr. Locke called “a lot of evidence" for double-masking is actually several small mechanistic experiments conducted with manikins, reported in a NIH ‘commentary’ that summarizes studies which clearly support the goals of its funders while ignoring the plethora of research that does not. It was not peer reviewed. It is data-deficient. During a fireside chat on January 28th, Anthony Fauci said "There’s no data that indicates that that [2 masks] is going to make a difference. And that is why the CDC has not changed their recommendation.” He’d advised double-masking shortly before that, surely aware that this NIH paper was in its final stages. In a recent interview, Dr. Michael Osterholm, a top health adviser to President Biden, warned that double-masking could be counterproductive and harmful. “If you put more of it on, all it does is it impedes the air coming through and it makes it blow in and out along the sides. The fit becomes even less effective," he said. "Double masking could be a detriment to your protection." Legitimate research we’ve supplied that report known harms from masking has been categorically rejected. There has been scant attention paid to the near-universal improper use and care of masks, which has been proven to increase risk of infection. And now, based on experiments with manikins, we’re being told to wear two masks, which will further reduce our oxygen supply and increase our own carbon dioxide intake. A true cost/benefit analysis of these extreme masking policies has not yet been conducted. Neither has the rigorous scientific research required to support them. Annette Huenke From:tprosys@gmail.com To:Public Comments Subject:PUBLIC COMMENT - Question for Dr. Locke Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 12:33:38 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning Commissioners and staff. It’s been reported that only about 75% of Jefferson Healthcare’s employees have received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. We don’t know how many have received both doses, and it takes several weeks after the second dose for the vaccine to become fully effective. The CDC says that people who have been vaccinated, even with both doses, can still be carriers of the disease, although the odds of those people being infectious appear to be relatively low***. When people visit their healthcare provider (for example, their primary care doctor), shouldn’t those patients be entitled to know whether or not the doctor, nurses, aides, and staff have all been fully inoculated against COVID-19? If people are going to be required to prove their vaccination status to, for example, board an airplane or cruise ship, it seems reasonable to expect them to be informed about the individual status of the medical professionals to whom they’ve entrusted their health. Please discuss this with Dr. Locke, and please address what regulatory authority the Board of Health has with respect to this question. Stay safe, Mask Up. Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County *** Please don’t spend Public Comment time reading the following citations; provided for reference only. CDC COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19 All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19. Learn more about the different COVID-19 vaccines. All COVID-19 vaccines that are in development are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19. Learn more about how federal partners are ensuring COVID-19 vaccines work. Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases and early data from clinical trials, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Healthline Experts say people can still spread and even develop COVID-19 after getting a vaccine. They note the immunity from the vaccine doesn’t begin to emerge until at least 12 days after inoculation. They add the vaccine doesn’t prevent coronavirus infection. It helps protect against serious illnesses. Experts advise people who get vaccinated to continue wearing a mask, washing their hands, and maintaining proper physical distancing. From:Amanda Funaro To:Public Comments Subject:Sanitation Safety and COVID-19 Date:Monday, February 15, 2021 9:47:48 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Board of County Commissioners, This time of pandemic has created many challenges. None of which we ever wanted to face. I am grateful to live in a community that takes seriously the health and wellbeing of its friends and neighbors. However, I think we can agree that these challenging times have highlighted our weak spots and presented opportunities to do better. As the CEO of Good Man Sanitation, our local portable restroom and septic pumping business, I want to raise a concern. But first, let me underscore that during the pandemic we have provided necessary service throughout ALL sectors of our community. In the early days, we conserved and reserved hand sanitizer for our hospital staff and frontline workers. Good Man researched and located field hospitals and portable shower trailers for EMS. (Thankfully, we never needed them!) We have provided portable restrooms for downtown businesses, hand sinks for local supermarkets, sinks and toilets for our homeless population, bathrooms to hospital workers for the parking lot areas, and many, many more. I think it is fair to say that we too are front line and emergency response workers. I do not outline our community work for praise or accolade, but simply to illuminate that we are here working and have never stopped throughout this crisis. In addition to our toilets and sinks, Good Man arguably pumps the largest volume of septic waste across our county. On average we pump 8,000 gallons of septic waste per day. Often, when we are called, someone has septic waste coming up through the pipes in their home or on occasion surfacing in their yard. If you have ever had to deal with this situation you know how crucial it is to have a septic pumper be timely and responsive. We do our part to follow best practices and health guidelines in the field. My employees use the limited PPE that we can acquire. We physically distance ourselves from our customers when on job sites as best as we can. Unfortunately, not everyone always follows masking requirements on their own property. Nonetheless, every single time my employees turn on a pump to empty a toilet, a septic tank or a sink, there is a risk of vaporized particles from the material we are vacuum pumping being inhaled by my staff. Good Man Sanitation has a service area that spans from the Hood Canal Bridge, down to Mason County, up to Joyce, and all parts of Jefferson County’s east end. There is nary an area of the north peninsula that we do not cover. I am concerned for my employee’s health and safety AND that of my neighbors. I am concerned about the possibility of my staff creating a super spreader situation, through no fault of their own. Should one of my employees contract the COVID-19 virus, it would be necessary that I quarantine my staff for at least 14 days. Despite working out in the field independently, and our office is closed to the public, our home office and shop are a small space that we all share daily. We do our best to limit time and exposure to one another, but I would feel obligated to quarantine. I am concerned not only for the financial implications to our business but to the broader industry. This would mean, that not one single portable toilet, sink, or septic tank would be pumped by us during that time. My concern is not just for the health and safety of my staff but that of our larger community. What would it mean to all the local contractors to go without clean toilets and handwashing stations, would they keep working? I have asked Dr. Locke for guidance as to where we fall in line for vaccination and have been told to look to the state. Based on my understanding, it may be late spring or summer before we are able to have our employees vaccinated. (Keep in mind, that in spring we add 200 new stops to our route between Jefferson and Clallam Counties.) I understand the need to prioritize our elder and high-risk population. I am simply concerned that not prioritizing some of the service providers that keep us all safe and healthy puts more of us at a higher risk of contraction. Especially considering the new COVID variant. Should new guidelines for a vaccination schedule be developed, I would hope to be contacted. Please feel free to reach out directly if you have questions or concerns. Warmly, Amanda Funaro Principal Operations Officer Good Man, Inc. 2495 Cape George Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-7155 From:Patricia Lopker-W.Arkentin To:Public Comments Subject:Displaced people emergency camping permit and temporary tenancy Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:19:51 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. It is important when displaced folks try to respect community needs for safe public health during pandemic, this year, by negotiating camping in designated County Campground spaces, with "city services" water n electricity n sanitation... that they be assisted by the agency responsible for the community... county council, and permit agency designating emergency public campsites spaces as needed. Please. Set cost limits and support rules or service requirements for self management by campers. The pending end to Wa state eviction moratorium may cause increased need for emergency camping spaces this summer in peak tourist season during Port Townsend's recognized limited affordable housing crisis. If possible to help neighboring owner occupied homes for each month of emergency accomodation of campers in town can a percentage of budget be set aside to enhance neighborhood amenities with bicycle trails, or other community improvements requested by majority of property owners adjacent properties? so that the temporary emergency displacement of (limited? number) of citizens in county fairgrounds or other county suitable property creates a lasting net gain for neighborhood property values and helps attitudes of locals (some who object to emergency use of fairgrounds by displaced citizens). Most are keeping the peace. and Thank you Patricia Lopker-W.Arkentin From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:Gun Noise from the gun range on Monday Feb 15 Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:21:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning, Yesterday, on Monday, President's Day, a required quiet day from the gun range, there was gun noise in the early afternoon coming from the gun range. I drove over to the range and sure enough, the nuisance gun noise was coming from the range. Mondays are the one day in a week that our neighborhood can predictably plan on quiet for outdoor events, in this case a small outdoor gathering was being held to show and tell winter beekeeping techniques. and then in the middle of this gathering...the gunfire started. Thereby making communication outside almost impossible with people having to yell over the gun noise from the range......on our supposed quiet day. The event was ruined. So we're asking the commissioners to dock the shooting range one full day to replace the day that was ruined for our neighborhood. This will be good start to put the gun range on notice that if they have shooting on days that are closed to shooting, they will be held responsible to remedy that situation. This is a good thing, not a bad thing. Please have the range people post and label that replacement day on their calendar so we can be sure to plan another beekeeping event, one that will be free from gun noise. If you don't require the gun range to make this remedy, you are simply giving these illicit shooters the green light for more abuse of their contractual agreement. Give and inch and take a mile.... Ps....there is nothing like stepping out of your house to a beautiful snowy morning, the day is glistening and peaceful and glorious...the birds are flying into the bird feeders and Port Townsend is transformed by the silent beauty of snowfall....then the gunfire starts...loud and obnoxious, and intrusive and the beauty and silence is gone....all by a few shooter who just don't give a damn about anyone or anything. Welcome to Jefferson County. yours, tom parks From:Rob Rennebohm To:Public Comments; Tom Locke; Board of Health Subject:Letter to be read at BOCC meeting Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:35:28 AM Attachments:COVID ANALYSIS 39 Letter to Commissioners.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I have attached a brief (400 word) letter that I would like to have read at this morning's BOCC meeting. Thank you, Robert Rennebohm, MD Port Townsend From:Frank Hoffman To:Public Comments Cc:frankinpt Subject:Winter storm Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:26:22 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Where did the county put up homeless people during the snow storm / FranR From:tprosys@gmail.com To:Public Comments Subject:PUBLIC COMMENT - Port Ludlow speed limits Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:26:59 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please take a look at the bottom of Page 121 of 147 in the agenda packet item [ 021621_cabs01.pdf ] for the resolution to change speed limits in Port Ludlow. I hope that those errors in calculation aren’t indicative of the quality of the rest of the study that we paid for. Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County From:Barbara Morey To:Public Comments Subject:Comments for Public Hearing on Emergency Ordinance Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:43:21 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. These comments are for the purpose of the hearing on the ordinance only and not my public comments: Section 4. (U) provides that "temporary encampment RESIDENTS SHALL cooperate with other providers of shelters and services within the county and SHALL make inquiry with these providers regarding the availability of existing resources." The best practices model for addressing homelessness, titled Housing First, specifically states: "This is what we mean by Housing First: that homelessness is a problem with a solution, and that the solution is housing. For everyone. Whether you follow the rules or not. Whether you are “compliant” with treatment or not. Whether you have a criminal record or not. Whether you have been on the streets for one day or ten years. Permanent housing is what ends homelessness. It is the platform from which people can continue to grow and thrive in their communities." Requiring "inquiring into and participation in social service programs," (as indicted by the use of the word "shall") while well intentioned, is contrary to best practices as established nationwide in the Housing First model. It is also a violation of individual's rights to self-determination. The homeless individuals should not be subject to "imposed dependence." They should be encouraged to participate and services should be offered when available, but neither enrollment nor participation should be mandatory as a condition to access emergency temporary housing. This doesn't mean they have no rules. Even under the eviction moratorium, they can be evicted if the management/landlord provides a written affidavit of behavior that creates a "significant and immediate risk" to others or property. And they also can be evicted by the police with a "verified report" of illegal activity, such as dealing drugs. However, the unsheltered continue to have the same rights to independence as the housed within these constraints. Please change the wording to read, "residents are encouraged to cooperate with other providers of shelters and services within the county and to make inquiry with these providers regarding the availability of existing resources." Barbara Morey, Housing Advocate Nevertheless, she persisted... From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Transit Plan Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:09:49 PM From: Rebecca Kimball Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:09:53 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton; Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; Ariel Speser; David Faber Subject: Re: Transit Plan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Ariel, Thanks for your reply. I understand now that you meant the Citizen Advisory Committee not the Climate Action Committee ( both are CAC). I would also like to thank you for all of your hard and important work. After spending hours yesterday in back to back meetings I was exhausted and I only do it when I feel like it, don't have to prepare, am retired now and don't have a child! I don't know how you do it. I think all City Council members should have a substantial salary increase. Best, Becci On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 12:50 PM Rebecca Kimball <rebeccajkimball@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Transit Authority Board, I am a member of a Local 20/20 action group that is focusing specifically on how to reduce Jefferson County’s greenhouse gas ( GHG) emissions. As all of you are aware it is essential that we reduce global GHG emissions as quickly as possible. Some of this work must be done locally. In Jefferson County, transportation is responsible for 66% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Research has shown that reducing vehicle miles traveled by single occupancy vehicles ( SOV) has the potential to reduce local GHG emissions and we believe transit has the capacity to reduce SOV trips in our county by becoming more convenient and less expensive than driving. As a first step we would like to work with you to develop a community-wide survey asking people why they don’t take transit and what it would take to get them on a bus. The information from such a survey would be invaluable for transit planning. We look forward to working with the Transit Authority Board and the Transit Citizen Advisory Committee to achieve the goal of increased transit ridership. Thank you for the opportunity to engage in this process with you. Rebecca Kimball From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: CRAB Quarterly Report Date:Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:48:30 PM From: Rhonda Mayner Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:47:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Luanne VanWerven (luanne.vanwerven@leg.wa.gov); Davina Duerr (davina.duerr@leg.wa.gov); Shanon Wylie (sharon.wylie@leg.wa.gov); Matt Boehnke (matt.boehnke@leg.wa.gov); Mike Chapman (mike.chapman@leg.wa.gov); Mike Volz (mike.volz@leg.wa.gov); Kelly Chambers (kelly.chambers@leg.wa.gov); Jim Walsh (jim.walsh@leg.wa.gov); Shelley Kloba (shelley.kloba@leg.wa.gov); Dent, Tom (tom.dent@leg.wa.gov); Beth Doglio (beth.doglio@leg.wa.gov); Lillian Ortiz-Self (lillian.ortiz-self@leg.wa.gov); Jeremie Dufault (jeremie.dufault@leg.wa.gov); Jesse Young (jesse.young@leg.wa.gov); The Honorable Marcus Riccelli (marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov); Vandana Slatter (vandana.slatter@leg.wa.gov); Debra Entenman (debra.entenman@leg.wa.gov); Morgan Irwin (morgan.irwin@leg.wa.gov); Emily Wicks (emily.wicks@leg.wa.gov); The Honorable Ed Orcutt (ed.orcutt@leg.wa.gov); The Honorable Jake Fey (jake.fey@leg.wa.gov); Carolyn Eslick (carolyn.eslick@leg.wa.gov); John Lovick (john.lovick@leg.wa.gov); Keith Goehner (keith.goehner@leg.wa.gov); Javier Valdez (javier.valdez@leg.wa.gov); Andrew Barkis (andrew.barkis@leg.wa.gov); Bob McCaslin (bob.mccaslin@leg.wa.gov); Jared Mead (jared.mead@leg.wa.gov); Dave Paul (dave.paul@leg.wa.gov); Bill Ramos (bill.ramos@leg.wa.gov); Sharon Shewmake (sharon.shewmake@leg.wa.gov); Commissioner Melanie Bacon (melanie.bacon@islandcountywa.gov); Commissioner Jill Johnson (district2@islandcountywa.gov); Commissioner Janet St. Clair (district3@islandcountywa.gov); Bill Oakes PE (BillO@islandcountywa.gov); Connie Bowers PE (ConnieB@islandcountywa.gov); Kate Dean; Heidi Eisenhour; Greg Brotherton; Monte Reinders Subject: CRAB Quarterly Report CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. 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Located on the ancestral land of the Suquamish, Muckleshoot, Duwamish, Stillaguamish, and Coast Salish People, this proposed project aims to acquire From:WA Wildlife & Recreation Coalition To:jeffbocc Subject:Proposed Project Action Alert: Glendale Forest Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 8:00:08 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. and develop a 5 acre urban forest in King County's Glendale neighborhood. This project will provide the first public greenspace in this neighborhood, as well as outdoor classroom opportunities within walking distance of nearby schools. If you live in Legislative District 33, contact your representatives today to tell them why you support robust funding for the WWRP and public lands projects in your district. Don't live in District 33 but still want to support projects like this? 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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:Julie Edwards To:jeffbocc Subject:ordinance on public nuisances Date:Friday, February 19, 2021 10:55:22 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello my name is Julie Edwards, I am hoping to communicate with Heidi as I am neighbors with her mother Dona. I live at 291 East Price St Port Hadlock Wa In a beautiful home. Directly across the street from me, which is their back yard but is directly in view of the entrance of my home. They are building a junk metal pile which gets bigger daily, it is awful, a real eye sore. Please can something be done about this? The house across the street next door to the metal junk pile 310 East Price St. is falling in, has trash all around it rats can be seen and sometimes the smell from the septic is terrible. A man lives in there with a wood stove going, I expect the whole thing to go up in flames at any moment. I am trying to be a nice neighbor, it is getting worse and directly affects my property and my visual. Lastly but not least the house directly behind 310 East Price St with a BIG HANCOCK sign which would put them on Eugene St have taken up to having large bonfires, I have nothing against celebrations around fire but these guys get loud with profane, language almost every friday night and sat and sometimes more. They play LOUD music into the wee hours of the night that scares me and my grand children and make it difficult for me to entertain my family at times, the language is beyond anything the ear would want to hear. They definatly are drinking and shooting off rifles. The spring is coming and I am afeared of what is next. I know there is a public nuisance ordinance RCW 36-32-120 I truly hope someone can help me! Sincerely, Julie Edwards 7073671640 From:Kathleen Keenan To:Greg Brotherton; KPTZ VTeam; Kate Dean; Keppie Keplinger; Tom Locke; Willie Bence; Heidi Eisenhour; jeffbocc Subject:Questions for February 22nd, 2021, BOCC Meeting Date:Friday, February 19, 2021 2:29:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon. Not surprisingly, questions abound regarding where in the “queue” we are...or more specially, when will I get a call once I have registered to be notified. Although a person registers to be notified, waiting is clearly causing angst. It was also surprising to see that some people still remain unaware they could call the Department of Emergency Management to get help with making an appointment. Kudos from KPTZ listeners: “Thank you for sharing your supportive, well informed, clear and helpful information every Monday morning.” “Thank you...with deep respect for the work of our healthcare professionals and public health workers, especially Dr. Locke.” Respectfully, Kathleen Keenan KPTZ Virus Watch Team Member 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 February 22nd, 2021, BOCC Meeting Dr. Locke: 1. Can you revisit the issue of when two unrelated households, without masks, can be together indoors, once everyone has both doses of the coronavirus vaccine? If can not do this now, what metrics would you be looking at that would allow us to socialize more freely? 2. I am planning to register again for notification as I have not heard from Jefferson Healthcare. My friends are suggesting this as we have not heard when we’ll be able to get the vaccine or where they are in the different age groups completed. Will this make a difference? 3. As a volunteer on the appointment phone line, under the current procedure, a person without an email address has no chance to get an appointment for the vaccine. One of my callers said he was 95 years old, hadn’t been to Port Townsend in 20+ years, no doctor at Jefferson Healthcare and no computer. Without an email address, I was unable to sign him up for an appointment. How is he supposed to get the vaccine, especially since he is at very high risk for severe disease and death? Covid-19 Testing: (none submitted) Public Health Strategies/Vaccines: 1. I’m a healthcare provider, 65 years old and have a confirmation letter from the state that I’m eligible for the vaccine. I have not, as yet, heard from the hospital when I can receive the vaccine. What do I need to do to get an appointment? 2. You have said that if someone has symptoms such as headache, chills, etc. after getting their second(2nd) vaccination, it means your immune system is working and not to worry. What if you don’t get any symptoms other than a sore arm for a few days? What if I didn’t get an active vaccine or that my immune system isn’t really working like it should? 3. In general, what are common reactions to a vaccine that we need to watch for, after each vaccination? What are the serious reactions that we need to worry about related to a vaccination? 4. Last week, you mentioned it didn’t matter where you got a vaccination, just get it. What’s to prevent people who don’t live in Port Townsend from getting the vaccine here, before our teachers, who need protection, get vaccinated? 5. My wife, who is 74 years of age, has no way of knowing if the 75 year olds and older are nearly done with getting their vaccines. Is there any estimate you can give us about the amount of time she’ll have to wait? It helps to know the timeline. 6. I’m trying several times a day to get an appointment for a vaccine. I haven’t heard a word from Jefferson HealthCare, after I registered to get notified. And when I go to the pharmacies, sometimes the sites have crashed, and I’m left so frustrated. Why isn’t there a central system to get an appointment? 7. Why do the 70 to 74 year olds have the least amount of vaccinations across the demographics of Jefferson County ( with the exception of the under 25 year olds)? When will this age group catch up to the rest of the County? 8. What are the medical conditions that put you at higher risk for severe disease if you are over 65 years old. If you have one of these medical conditions or more, does this put you ahead of a healthy 79 year old to get the vaccine? 9. It would be helpful to hear the status of how many individuals in each age group and how many of those have received the vaccine. The number of doses received is well publicized, but it is not very helpful without knowing the size and progress within each age group tier. Is this something that can be announced each week or added to the Jefferson Healthcare web link? Board of County Commissioners: (none submitted) EOC: (none submitted) From:Washington State Department of Transportation To:jeffbocc Subject:WSDOT Travel Advisory: US 101 near Lake Crescent reopens early Date:Friday, February 19, 2021 4:58:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. US 101 near Lake Crescent reopens early US 101 near Lake Crescent reopens early PORT ANGELES – There is good news for Olympic Peninsula travelers on US 101 between Port Angeles and Forks. At 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, the Washington State Department of Transportation reopened the roadway, one week ahead of schedule. US 101 near Fisher Cove Road was reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic on Jan. 25 after heavy rains triggered erosion below the road. Through an emergency contract, on Feb. 1, Interwest Construction Inc. crews began clearing debris, stabilized the hillside and repaired a damaged culvert. WSDOT appreciates traveler’s patience while crews completed this important work. Olympic Peninsula travelers are encouraged to sign up for email updates. Real- time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app and regional Twitter account. STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help This email was sent to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Transportation 310 Maple Park Ave SE · Olympia, WA 98504 From:ptcodt@mg2.lglcrm.net on behalf of "Brian Anderson" To:jeffbocc Subject:Olympic Discovery Trail - updates & events! Date:Sunday, February 21, 2021 9:36:56 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Letterhead Header • Key ODT Link approved by Clallam County Commissioners. Clallam County commissioners approve funds for land; construction possible in 2024 – to add 13 miles to west end of the ODT to La Push. See PDN Article: Key ODT link gets go-ahead • ODT Improvement Projects – Next Six Years (2021-2026) Transportation Improvement Projects • OAT Run - April 17th - Point-to-Point 12K and Half Marathon Trail Race that Traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca Check it Out! – OATRUN - This event raises money for the ODT!! • Only 30 Coupons left! Spring approaches and there's no better time to get your bikes tuned up for the riding ahead! Even better, our annual Bike Tune-Up Fundraiser is now underway!! Take advantage of our annual Bike Tune-Up Fundraiser while supporting the Olympic Discovery Trail. 100% of your donation goes to the ODT. Valid through April 30th, 2021, for labor on a Standard tune-up at any of the participating bike shops listed. Tune-up details vary. Contact the bike shops for info. Parts and/or additional services not included. Only 100 Coupons are available. Services Available at the Following Bike Shops: Port Angeles: Bike Garage, Sound Bikes & Kayaks Sequim: Sequim Bike Works, Ben’s Bikes, Pedego – Sequim Port Townsend: The Broken Spoke, P T Cyclery, The Recyclery, Williwaw Buy your Bike Tune-up Coupons HERE! ************************************************************************* News: Check out all our news at ODT News or ODT Calendar If you have any news to post, let us know @ News From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:news@ptleader.com; news@peninsuladailynews.com; PT Free Press Subject:Bring back open public meetings Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 8:59:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Thanks for your valiant efforts to conduct last week's Commissioner meeting despite technical difficulties, but the result was confusing to Zoom viewers and probably caused most to turn off. This points to some of the problems of conducting what are supposed to be open public meetings through an intermediary technology - sometimes the technology breaks down, some people are excluded because they don't have access to the technology, and the technology prevents citizens from presenting their own public comments face-to-face. The "new normal" including no more open meeting and unconstitutional restrictions on freedom to assembly were originally emergency measures based on a fanciful Imperial College model predicting that 2.2 million Americans would die if nothing were done. This model was soon contradicted by events and its own lead author, but the endless false state of emergency and the totalitarian measures it has spawned have been institutionalized into a dystopian science fiction scenario like something out of George Orwell's 1984 novel. Feel free to continue live streaming as an adjunct, but please bring back real open public meetings sooner rather later (or never). Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 From:Barbara Moore-Lewis To:Peter, Marie (ECY) Cc:Rick Mraz; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Eakens, Jess C. (ECY); Roma Call; Nicole Venneman; Laura Price; Zentner, Greg (ECY); jeffbocc; Schultz, Fern M (DOH); Celeste Dybeck; Dylan; Lys Burden; mark jochems; Barbara Jo Blair; MARIA MENDES; Shirley Reynolds Subject:Correcting the record Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 9:22:12 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. On December 2, 2020, Garth Mann wrote in an email to Marie Peter: "It has indeed been a long process, but after a winning a court case and then winning the appeal, we are on our way to moving forward with The HAMLET of PLEASANT HARBOR: a MARINA & RECREATION COMMUNITY". The facts are this: In 2019 the Brinnon Group won this LUPA decision. It was NOT appealed. It resulted in this 2019 development agreement. This is the current development agreement. In 2009 the Brinnon Group filed suit against the county ordinance to let the development planning continue. The Brinnon Group lost that suit in district court and again on appeal. In 2000 a group of Brinnon citizens won a Growth Management Board decision against the county and developer. The decision required environmental impact analysis. Please let us know any questions you may have about this. From:Barbara Jo Blair To:Barbara Moore-Lewis Cc:Peter, Marie (ECY); Rick Mraz; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Eakens, Jess C. (ECY); Roma Call; Nicole Venneman; Laura Price; Zentner, Greg (ECY); jeffbocc; Schultz, Fern M (DOH); Celeste Dybeck; Dylan; Lys Burden; mark jochems; MARIA MENDES; Shirley Reynolds Subject:Re: Correcting the record Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 9:42:14 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Who is Marie Peter? Jo On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com> wrote: On December 2, 2020, Garth Mann wrote in an email to Marie Peter: "It has indeed been a long process, but after a winning a court case and then winning the appeal, we are on our way to moving forward with The HAMLET of PLEASANT HARBOR: a MARINA & RECREATION COMMUNITY". The facts are this: In 2019 the Brinnon Group won this LUPA decision. It was NOT appealed. It resulted in this 2019 development agreement. This is the current development agreement. In 2009 the Brinnon Group filed suit against the county ordinance to let the development planning continue. The Brinnon Group lost that suit in district court and again on appeal. In 2000 a group of Brinnon citizens won a Growth Management Board decision against the county and developer. The decision required environmental impact analysis. Please let us know any questions you may have about this. From:Craig Durgan To:jeffbocc; Philip Morley Subject:Comment for next BOCC meeting Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 10:00:57 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello, I have written the Board of County Commissioners in the past about allowing more residential development. The Board member have seemed to imply that it is not allowed under the Growth Management Act. However, the following Washington Administrative Code seems to imply other wise: “WAC 365-196-425 Rural element. (6) Limited areas of more intense rural development. The act allows counties to plan for isolated pockets of more intense development in the rural area. These are referred to in the act as limited areas of more intense rural development or LAMIRDs.” Further it states: “Type 1 LAMIRDs - Isolated areas of existing more intense development. Within these areas, rural development consists of infill, development, or redevelopment of existing areas. These areas may include a variety of uses including commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use areas. These may be also characterized as shoreline development, villages, hamlets, rural activity centers, or crossroads developments. (A) Development or redevelopment in LAMIRDs may be both allowed and encouraged provided it is consistent with the character of the existing LAMIRD in terms of building size, scale, use, and intensity. Counties may allow new uses of property within a LAMIRD, including development of vacant land.” I would like to point out the last four words: “including development of vacant land” Sincerely, Craig Durgan From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:news@ptleader.com; news@peninsuladailynews.com; PT Free Press; Michelle Sandoval Subject:Re: Bring back open public meetings Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 10:46:00 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear BoCC - Per my public comment below, as far as I can tell there has been NO livestreaming at all of this morning's 9am Commisioners meeting for its first hour-an-a-half until now... just the message "The Live Stream has not yet started. Please stand by..." Under these circumstances, is this even a legal public meeting? - Stephen https://media.avcaptureall.com/session-live.html?sessionid=78e7f8ca-204c-4d53-bd47-2614e8ef6d0e --- previously sent --- Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Thanks for your valiant efforts to conduct last week's Commissioner meeting despite technical difficulties, but the result was confusing to Zoom viewers and probably caused most to turn off. This points to some of the problems of conducting what are supposed to be open public meetings through an intermediary technology - sometimes the technology breaks down, some people are excluded because they don't have access to the technology, and the technology prevents citizens from presenting their own public comments face-to-face. The "new normal" including no more open meeting and unconstitutional restrictions on freedom to assembly were originally emergency measures based on a fanciful Imperial College model predicting that 2.2 million Americans would die if nothing were done. This model was soon contradicted by events and its own lead author, but the endless false state of emergency and the totalitarian measures it has spawned have been institutionalized into a dystopian science fiction scenario like something out of George Orwell's 1984 novel. Feel free to continue live streaming as an adjunct, but please bring back real open public meetings sooner rather later (or never). Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 From:mark jochems To:Barbara Jo Blair Cc:Barbara Moore-Lewis; Peter, Marie (ECY); Rick Mraz; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Eakens, Jess C. (ECY); Roma Call; Nicole Venneman; Laura Price; Zentner, Greg (ECY); jeffbocc; Schultz, Fern M (DOH); Celeste Dybeck; Dylan; Lys Burden; MARIA MENDES; Shirley Reynolds Subject:Re: Correcting the record Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 11:30:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Marie Peter, Dept of ecology , water rights person. Likely Don Colman filled out an application, and blew it. Right now she is a hero. Sent Garth a lengthy letter, that’s probably going to need a consultant to sort out. It is her work, that determined there was insufficient water, for the proposed 890 units. She has stated it is not to exceed 617 units. Although we received another architectural drawing, produced after her 617 unit decree. And guess what it shows 890 units. Plus a stormwater plan that is illegal, and no where close to the original FSEIS plan. Will discuss at our next meeting in March - Mark. Sent from my iPad On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:42 AM, Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> wrote: Who is Marie Peter? Jo On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com> wrote: On December 2, 2020, Garth Mann wrote in an email to Marie Peter: "It has indeed been a long process, but after a winning a court case and then winning the appeal, we are on our way to moving forward with The HAMLET of PLEASANT HARBOR: a MARINA & RECREATION COMMUNITY". The facts are this: In 2019 the Brinnon Group won this LUPA decision. It was NOT appealed. It resulted in this 2019 development agreement. This is the current development agreement. In 2009 the Brinnon Group filed suit against the county ordinance to let the development planning continue. The Brinnon Group lost that suit in district court and again on appeal. In 2000 a group of Brinnon citizens won a Growth Management Board decision against the county and developer. The decision required environmental impact analysis. Please let us know any questions you may have about this. From:Schultz, Fern M (DOH) To:mark jochems; Barbara Jo Blair Cc:Barbara Moore-Lewis; Peter, Marie (ECY); Mraz, Richard A. (ECY); Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Eakens, Jess C. (ECY); Roma Call; Nicole Venneman; Laura Price; Zentner, Greg (ECY); jeffbocc; Celeste Dybeck; Dylan; Lys Burden; MARIA MENDES; Shirley Reynolds Subject:RE: Correcting the record Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 12:01:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Just to make sure everyone understands. The Department of Health sets the connection and ERU limits for water systems, not Department of Ecology. Marie deals with the water rights but DOH is the one in charge of approving the connection limit allowed under those water rights (and other factors). Fern Mary Schultz Regional Planner Southwest Regional Office of Drinking Water Environmental Public Health Division Washington State Department of Health fern.schultz@doh.wa.gov (360) 236-3031 | www.doh.wa.gov Gender Pronouns: She/Her _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Office of Drinking Water (ODW) is temporarily shifting a large number of our staff to assist with the pandemic response. For the next few months, we will have limited ability to perform routine duties such as reviewing planning submittals, answering questions, or providing technical assistance. Our primary focus will be responding to emergencies and acute public health risks. Please bear with us as we work through this with reduced capacity. We ask for your patience, and we want you to know we’re doing our best under these demanding circumstances. For self-help, please visit our website. There is an A-Z topics list that may be able to help with a quick answer until we can get back to you https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/AZTopicsList. If you have an Engineering or Planning Submittal for Review and Approval, we want you to know that our resources are very limited right now and we are working very hard to get our reviews and approval to you in a timely manner. We are working on the submittals that address high health risks and funding for those risks, so these systems can provide safe and reliable drinking water. Every effort is being made to get to all submittals for review and approval, it will just take a little extra time __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From: mark jochems <mdjochems@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 11:30 AM To: Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> Cc: Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com>; Peter, Marie (ECY) <mpet461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Mraz, Richard A. (ECY) <rmra461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY) <rebs461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Eakens, Jess C. (ECY) <JEAK461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Roma Call <RomaC@pgst.nsn.us>; Nicole Venneman <nikkia@pgst.nsn.us>; Laura Price <lives@pgst.nsn.us>; Zentner, Greg (ECY) <GZEN461@ECY.WA.GOV>; jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Schultz, Fern M (DOH) <fern.schultz@doh.wa.gov>; Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com>; Dylan <dbergman@pnptc.org>; Lys Burden <WPburden@aol.com>; MARIA MENDES <maria.mendes@snet.net>; Shirley Reynolds <sreynolds@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: Correcting the record External Email Marie Peter, Dept of ecology , water rights person. Likely Don Colman filled out an application, and blew it. Right now she is a hero. Sent Garth a lengthy letter, that’s probably going to need a consultant to sort out. It is her work, that determined there was insufficient water, for the proposed 890 units. She has stated it is not to exceed 617 units. Although we received another architectural drawing, produced after her 617 unit decree. And guess what it shows 890 units. Plus a stormwater plan that is illegal, and no where close to the original FSEIS plan. Will discuss at our next meeting in March - Mark. Sent from my iPad On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:42 AM, Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> wrote: Who is Marie Peter? Jo On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com> wrote:  On December 2, 2020, Garth Mann wrote in an email to Marie Peter: "It has indeed been a long process, but after a winning a court case and then winning the appeal, we are on our way to moving forward with The HAMLET of PLEASANT HARBOR: a MARINA & RECREATION COMMUNITY". The facts are this: · In 2019 the Brinnon Group won this LUPA decision. It was NOT appealed. It resulted in this 2019 development agreement. This is the current development agreement. · In 2009 the Brinnon Group filed suit against the county ordinance to let the development planning continue. The Brinnon Group lost that suit in district court and again on appeal. · In 2000 a group of Brinnon citizens won a Growth Management Board decision against the county and developer. The decision required environmental impact analysis. Please let us know any questions you may have about this. From:Paul To:Leslie Locke; jeffbocc Subject:State Lodging Tax Reporting Form Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 12:13:04 PM Attachments:LTAC State Reporting Form 2020.pdf Lodging Tax Report Attachment A.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Attached please find the Lodging Tax Reporting Form, and Attachment A to that form as requested from the Port Ludlow Village Council, Trails. I hope this is sufficient to your need. Please advise if more is required. Yours Paul Paul D Hinton Treasurer PLVC 817 291 5669 From:Teren MacLeod To:jeffbocc Cc:Teren MacLeod Subject:FW: 80 acre parcel off Cape George Rd. _ Letter to Commissioners and to Matt Tyler Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 1:32:58 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Oh goodness – re-sending! Thank you, Teren From: Teren MacLeod <teren@ptproperty.com> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 11:39 AM To: jeffcobocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Cc: Teren MacLeod <teren@ptproperty.com>; 'Mary Craft' <marymcraft@icloud.com>; gobi@olympus.net; 'theresa percy' <teopercy@gmail.com>; 'Linda Mattos' <linda@hopti.com>; Norm MacLeod <gaelwolf@gaelwolf.com> Subject: 80 acre parcel off Cape George Rd. _ Letter to Commissioners and to Matt Tyler Hello Commissioners and hello Matt. Thank you, Matt, for your timely update about the forestry work happening next door to us. We appreciate your communication and the opportunity to meet with Maloree Weinheimer at the site. I am writing as a neighbor adjacent to the Cape George Trailhead Park with a particular interest in the 80-acre County-owned land off Cape George Road, just across from Loftus Road. I am a business owner, an outdoor enthusiast, equestrian, and a member of Buckhorn Chapter of Back Country Horse of Washington (BCH). HISTORY Years ago, community interest in developing a multi-use recreational area to include and enhance equestrian activities became focused on the 40-acre "Ramage property" now known as the LST Trailhead Park. The initial organization approached the county with plans to develop significant equestrian areas (arenas, etc.). It was determined that the 40-acre parcel was unsuitable for more than trail use due to extreme topography. The plan then shifted up Cape George Road to encompass the 80-acre parcel across from Loftus Road. This shift did not alter the desire to develop a recreational and equestrian facility and had the full support of the neighboring communities. More than a decade of active involvement from volunteers in the community resulted in many costly and functional improvements to the 80-acre site, including the clearing of debris and noxious weeds, the creation of a large parking area with an apron and a gate, and hundreds of hours of trail work, primarily from our local BCH chapter. All of these activities and improvements were conducted by volunteers without cost to the county. Over time the vision for the use of the 80-acre parcel was modified from significant equestrian activities to trail and recreational multi-use that would accommodate horse owners. Preliminary work was done to create a connection to the Larry Scott Trail (LST). In recent months, we see the usage on the LST increasing, as more people seek recreational activities outdoors. NEED Demand for and use of trail systems will continue to grow in Jefferson County. Equestrians and other outdoor enthusiasts currently have limited options. Many parks are no longer accessible to horses. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds have seen changes in use that make equestrian activities difficult as there is no longer an area for trailer parking. COMMUNITY CONCERNS The now stated use of the 80-acre parcel to Essential Public Facility - Solid Waste appears to have taken place without adequate notice or public process. In particular, the equestrian community that worked so hard to create a recreational facility for horses and people within the parcel was not notified or brought into the discussion. Neighbors and outdoor enthusiasts expect a higher level of communication from our county, and ask for consideration before something so important is taken away or changed to disallow the current use from continuing. I ask that this land use question be brought forward so we can all understand the counties needs and plans to find a way to work together towards a long-term solution that will include our equestrian activities safely, and in concert with other outdoor uses. Sincerely, Teren and Norman MacLeod 241 Sand Road Teren MacLeod, Broker ReMax First, Inc. 1046 Water Street, Port Townsend 360-774-1441 Sent from my iPhone View as Web page From:Fred Hutch News Service To:jeffbocc Subject:Crunching the numbers to tackle COVID-19 Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 2:02:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. FEB. 22, 2021 ⋅ A MONTHLY DIGEST OF THE LATEST FRED HUTCH RESEARCH Models, blueprints are key to stopping the pandemic While the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, there is hope on the horizon as U.S. infection numbers decline and vaccination rates increase. 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Share this newsletter with family or friends If you don't want to receive further email updates from Fred Hutch, you can change your email preferences. © 2021 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. All rights reserved. Privacy policy. From:Peter, Marie (ECY) To:Schultz, Fern M (DOH); mark jochems; Barbara Jo Blair Cc:Barbara Moore-Lewis; Mraz, Richard A. (ECY); Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Eakens, Jess C. (ECY); Roma Call; Nicole Venneman; Laura Price; Zentner, Greg (ECY); jeffbocc; Celeste Dybeck; Dylan; Lys Burden; MARIA MENDES; Shirley Reynolds Subject:RE: Correcting the record Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 3:17:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. As Fern indicates, the Department of Health will ultimately determine the number of connections that may be served by Pleasant Harbor Water System. The water right permit authorizes 121 acre-feet/year for domestic and commercial supply and was actually intended for serving the proposed 890 domestic units (assuming 53% average occupancy). However, based on the average demand of 175 gallons per day per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU and the projected demand of 138.7 acre-feet presented in the Water System Plan, I commented that the water right would be exceeded unless the average demand per ERU or the number of proposed connections is reduced. Clarification of actual annual average use and the projected total demand at build-out is needed to demonstrate that the water right limit will not be exceeded but the water right does not otherwise limit the number of connections. Marie Peter Water Resources Program Southwest Regional Office Department of Ecology PO Box 47775 Olympia, WA 98504-7775 Cell: (360) 480-2979 marie.peter@ecy.wa.gov From: Schultz, Fern M (DOH) <fern.schultz@doh.wa.gov> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 12:01 PM To: mark jochems <mdjochems@gmail.com>; Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> Cc: Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com>; Peter, Marie (ECY) <mpet461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Mraz, Richard A. (ECY) <rmra461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY) <rebs461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Eakens, Jess C. (ECY) <JEAK461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Roma Call <RomaC@pgst.nsn.us>; Nicole Venneman <nikkia@pgst.nsn.us>; Laura Price <lives@pgst.nsn.us>; Zentner, Greg (ECY) <GZEN461@ECY.WA.GOV>; DOR Jefferson County Leg Authority <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com>; Dylan <dbergman@pnptc.org>; Lys Burden <WPburden@aol.com>; MARIA MENDES <maria.mendes@snet.net>; Shirley Reynolds <sreynolds@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: Correcting the record Just to make sure everyone understands. The Department of Health sets the connection and ERU limits for water systems, not Department of Ecology. Marie deals with the water rights but DOH is the one in charge of approving the connection limit allowed under those water rights (and other factors). Fern Mary Schultz Regional Planner Southwest Regional Office of Drinking Water Environmental Public Health Division Washington State Department of Health fern.schultz@doh.wa.gov (360) 236-3031 | www.doh.wa.gov Gender Pronouns: She/Her _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Office of Drinking Water (ODW) is temporarily shifting a large number of our staff to assist with the pandemic response. For the next few months, we will have limited ability to perform routine duties such as reviewing planning submittals, answering questions, or providing technical assistance. Our primary focus will be responding to emergencies and acute public health risks. Please bear with us as we work through this with reduced capacity. We ask for your patience, and we want you to know we’re doing our best under these demanding circumstances. For self-help, please visit our website. There is an A-Z topics list that may be able to help with a quick answer until we can get back to you https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/AZTopicsList. If you have an Engineering or Planning Submittal for Review and Approval, we want you to know that our resources are very limited right now and we are working very hard to get our reviews and approval to you in a timely manner. We are working on the submittals that address high health risks and funding for those risks, so these systems can provide safe and reliable drinking water. Every effort is being made to get to all submittals for review and approval, it will just take a little extra time __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From: mark jochems <mdjochems@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 11:30 AM To: Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> Cc: Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com>; Peter, Marie (ECY) <mpet461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Mraz, Richard A. (ECY) <rmra461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY) <rebs461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Eakens, Jess C. (ECY) <JEAK461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Roma Call <RomaC@pgst.nsn.us>; Nicole Venneman <nikkia@pgst.nsn.us>; Laura Price <lives@pgst.nsn.us>; Zentner, Greg (ECY) <GZEN461@ECY.WA.GOV>; jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Schultz, Fern M (DOH) <fern.schultz@doh.wa.gov>; Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com>; Dylan <dbergman@pnptc.org>; Lys Burden <WPburden@aol.com>; MARIA MENDES <maria.mendes@snet.net>; Shirley Reynolds <sreynolds@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: Correcting the record External Email Marie Peter, Dept of ecology , water rights person. Likely Don Colman filled out an application, and blew it. Right now she is a hero. Sent Garth a lengthy letter, that’s probably going to need a consultant to sort out. It is her work, that determined there was insufficient water, for the proposed 890 units. She has stated it is not to exceed 617 units. Although we received another architectural drawing, produced after her 617 unit decree. And guess what it shows 890 units. Plus a stormwater plan that is illegal, and no where close to the original FSEIS plan. Will discuss at our next meeting in March - Mark. Sent from my iPad On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:42 AM, Barbara Jo Blair <barbarablair@mac.com> wrote: Who is Marie Peter? Jo On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Barbara Moore-Lewis <brinnongroup@gmail.com> wrote:  On December 2, 2020, Garth Mann wrote in an email to Marie Peter: "It has indeed been a long process, but after a winning a court case and then winning the appeal, we are on our way to moving forward with The HAMLET of PLEASANT HARBOR: a MARINA & RECREATION COMMUNITY". The facts are this: · In 2019 the Brinnon Group won this LUPA decision. It was NOT appealed. It resulted in this 2019 development agreement. This is the current development agreement. · In 2009 the Brinnon Group filed suit against the county ordinance to let the development planning continue. The Brinnon Group lost that suit in district court and again on appeal. · In 2000 a group of Brinnon citizens won a Growth Management Board decision against the county and developer. The decision required environmental impact analysis. Please let us know any questions you may have about this. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Chamber Cafe with Workshop Partner SCORE Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 8:40:20 AM From: The Chamber of Jefferson County Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 8:40:11 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Chamber Cafe with Workshop Partner SCORE CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. www.jeffcountychamber.org 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org SCORE Workshop Partner Cafe - 2.19.21 10 - 11 am on Zoom Join the team from SCORE who are partnering with the Chamber to bring you access to individual and multi-date trainings and workshops to assist you in building your business for post- pandemic sustainability. Do you need an overarching basic class in how to start a business? Looking for a better way to leverage social? Need financial training? all these and many more are available online free or at low cost to all Jefferson County businesses Chamber Cafe 10-11am  There is no fee to attend and no membership required. Registration is necessary for Zoom access. More Info - Reservations 2021 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards Nominations Open Now! 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You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list From:Raelene To:"mike mackelwich" Cc:Mike.Bell@Rayonier.com; jeffbocc Subject:RE: response to recent correspondence Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 8:03:19 AM Attachments:Rayonier 2-23-21.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Please see the attached letter (Rayonier 2-23-21) Raelene Rossart 360-316-1435 From: mike mackelwich <mike.mackelwich@rayonier.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 2:31 PM To: raelene.rossart@gmail.com; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: response to recent correspondence Please see the attached letter/response to your recent correspondence with Rayonier. Mike Mackelwich, Rayonier From:Stephen Schumacher Subject:Must see: Naomi Wolf warns US becoming "totalitarian state before our eyes" via lockdown emergency powers Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:07:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. [Eye-opening yet surprisingly touching 6 minute video finding common ground beyond partisanship over this clear and present danger.] https://www.foxnews.com/media/naomi-wolf-tucker-clinton-adviser-biden-lockdowns Ex-Clinton adviser Naomi Wolf warns US becoming 'totalitarian state before our eyes' under Biden Author tells 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' Americans must wake up before it is 'too dangerous to fight back' By <https://www.foxnews.com/person/h/yael-halon>Yael Halon<https://www.foxnews.com> | Fox News - 16 hours ago <http://video.foxnews.com/v/6234512327001>Naomi Wolf sounds alarm at growing power of 'autocratic tyrants' Author and former Clinton adviser warns U.S. about to become 'police state' on 'Tucker' America is becoming a "totalitarian state before our eyes" under <https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/joe-biden>President Biden's leadership, feminist author and former Democratic adviser Naomi Wolf told "<https://www.foxnews.com/shows/tucker-carlson-tonight>Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday. Wolf, who served as an adviser on Bill <https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/01/us/adviser-pushes-gore-to-be-leader-of-the-pack.html>Clinton's reelection campaign in 1996, told host Tucker Carlson that in her view, the United States is swiftly "moving into a coup situation, a police state" as a result of Biden's ongoing <https://www.foxnews.com/category/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus>coronavirus-related economic shutdowns. Wolf added that she believes the orders are being improperly extended under the "guise of a real medical pandemic." "That is not a partisan thing," Wolf told Carlson. "That transcends everything that you and I might disagree or agree on. That should bring together left and right to protect our Constitution." Wolf has ramped up her warnings against extended lockdowns on Twitter in recent months. In November, the author <https://www.foxnews.com/politics/joe-biden-economic-lockdowns-coronavirus>wrote on Twitter that Biden's openness to reinstating additional shutdowns made her<https://www.foxnews.com/politics/joe-biden-economic-lockdowns-coronavirus> question her decision to vote for him. "The state has now crushed businesses, kept us from gathering in free assembly to worship as the First Amendment provides, is invading our bodies ... which is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, restricting movement, fining us in New York state ... the violations go on and on," she said. The outspoken liberal, who previously authored a book outlining the ten steps that "would-be tyrants always take when they want to close down a democracy," believes the United States is heading toward what she refers to as "step 10." "Whether they are on the left or the right, they do these same ten things," Wolf explained, "and now we're at something I never thought I would see in my lifetime ... it is step 10 and that is the suspension of the rule of law and that is when you start to be a police state, and we're here. There is no way around it." Wolf said she has interviewed U.S. citizens of various backgrounds and political affiliations who are in a state of "shock and horror" as "autocratic tyrants at the state and now the national level are creating this kind of merger of corporate power and government power, which is really characteristic of totalism fascism in the '20's," she told Carlson. "They are using that to engage in emergency orders that simply strip us of our rights; rights to property, rights to assembly, rights to worship, all the rights the Constitution guarantees." Wolf called the United State's overall response to the coronavirus pandemic "completely unprecedented," arguing that "lockdowns have never been done in society and really, we are turning into a of totalitarian state before everyone's eyes." "I really hope we wake up quickly," she said, "because history also shows that it's a small window in which people can fight back before it is too dangerous to fight back." From:Washington State Department of Transportation To:jeffbocc Subject:In-depth inspections require multiple daytime SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge closures to travelers Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:34:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. SHINE – Travelers who use the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge are encouraged to plan for additional time on weekdays in early March. Beginning March 1, the Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will conduct an in-depth inspection of the bridge that requires opening the draw span multiple times. During the draw span openings, the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians. Inspection schedule 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 1-5 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 8-12 The typical duration of each draw span closure to traffic can last 15 minutes to one hour. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to vehicular traffic and keep the closures as short as possible. This includes crews who will combine inspection-related openings with marine openings when possible. What is happening? The SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will undergo a required Blue-Ribbon inspection that includes an overall assessment of the bridge’s mechanical and electrical systems. All WSDOT floating bridges undergo similar inspections. 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DATE: February 19, 2021 BULLETIN NO: 2101B FROM: Dawn Drake, Ecology Grant and Loan Coordinator. SUBJECT: Maintenance to the Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) Database. APPLIES TO: Internal and external users of the EAGL Database. EFFECTIVE DATE: Friday, February 19, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ACTION REQUIRED: Ecology is performing needed system maintenance to the EAGL database on Friday, February 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please save your work and exit the system by 4:00 p.m. to avoid losing data. Once the maintenance is complete, users must use modern browsers Chrome, Edge or Safari to access the database. EAGL will no longer support the Internet Explorer browser. We are sorry for any inconvenience that no access to the system for this short duration may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding. QUESTIONS: Please email Dawn Drake. Best, Dawn Drake Washington State Department of Ecology Agency Grant and Loan Coordinator/Fiscal Office dawn.drake@ecy.wa.gov 360-407-7626 February 19, 2021 COUNTY NEWS Legislature Walks Back Plan to Dissolve Boards of Health A bill in the state Legislature to create regional public health districts has been altered to exclude its most controversial provision: dissolving local health jurisdictions. The move comes after lawmakers fielded concerns from a Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) workgroup, which includes Lewis County Public Health Director J.P. Anderson. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Friday 5 | Board of Health | Housing | Ecology | Redistricting | Earthquakes Date:Friday, February 19, 2021 10:00:27 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, February 19, 2021 9:59:40 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Friday 5 | Board of Health | Housing | Ecology | Redistricting | Earthquakes CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. STATE NEWS Housing Trust Fund Accepting Pre- Applications to Assess Need and Pipeline for Affordable Housing Projects Commerce is accepting pre-applications (formerly referred to as “Stage 1” applications) for affordable housing projects that plan to seek funding in the 2021 and 2022 competitive funding cycles. COUNTY NEWS Okanogan County Sues Ecology Over Water, Land-Use Directives Okanogan County has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Ecology, contending the agency’s interpretation of water laws prevents the county from exercising its authority to approve building permits and subdivisions, creating uncertainty and risk for the county and its residents. COUNTY NEWS Local Redistricting Efforts Still on Schedule Despite Census Delays Learn More Learn More Learn More Despite delays in census data caused by the pandemic, the effort to redistrict the state, and the Spokane area will soon be underway. Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton said despite those delays, state law requires redistricting to start this spring. The deadline for most new boundaries is the end of November. On Friday the U.S. Census Bureau announced that population data it planned to release to states on March 31 will be pushed back to September 30. 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Mike Mackelwich On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 8:03 AM Raelene <raelene.rossart@gmail.com> wrote: Please see the attached letter (Rayonier 2-23-21) Raelene Rossart 360-316-1435 From: mike mackelwich <mike.mackelwich@rayonier.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 2:31 PM To: raelene.rossart@gmail.com; jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: response to recent correspondence Please see the attached letter/response to your recent correspondence with Rayonier. Mike Mackelwich, Rayonier From:Greg Brotherton To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Reminder: Join NACo and White House Officials for Biweekly Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 9:04:04 AM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 9:03:51 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Reminder: Join NACo and White House Officials for Biweekly Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties 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-primary-center_700px_1683049.png Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg JOIN NACo AND WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS FOR BIWEEKLY UPDATES ON COVID-19 RELIEF FOR COUNTIES FIRST CALL: TODAY AT 2 P.M. EST Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and White House officials for biweekly national member calls beginning today and hear the latest updates on COVID-19 relief and vaccine distribution. See below for the full schedule and to CALL DETAILS DATES: Every other Thursday beginning TODAY TIME: 2 p.m. ET register now. NACo is working with President Biden and the 117th Congress to address some of the nation's most pressing challenges affecting counties, including securing bipartisan coronavirus relief, upgrading the nation's infrastructure and achieving the balance of federalism to optimize intergovernmental partnerships. DIAL-IN: RSVP below to receive dial-in information. QUESTIONS: Email your questions to question@naco.org. SCHEDULE OF CALLS WITH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS FEB 18 TODAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 04 MARCH 4 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 18 MARCH 18 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER APR 01 APRIL 1 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER Join our efforts to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct federal aid to counties of all sizes. In NACo's new advocacy toolkit, access our legislative analysis, research, talking points and county-by-county funding estimations for the latest adv_packet_250_1825443.png proposed relief bill. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT MORE UPCOMING COVID-19 WEBINARS & EVENTS Follow the Data on the Pathway to Recovery FEB. 18 | 1 P.M. EST Nationally recognized Treasurer Scott German of Genesee County, N.Y. will discuss how he has maximized the value of Genesee County's cash through liquidity data and treasury service monitoring. REGISTER COVID-19 Cost Recovery: Ways to Maximize Federal Funding FEB. 25 | 1 P.M. EST Join us to discuss ongoing response and recovery challenges and learn about potential solutions from recent federal policy changes, current federal funding opportunities and tangible ways to jumpstart your community’s financial recovery process. REGISTER NACo & CVS Sponsored COVID -19 Testing Solution: Return Ready Join NACo and CVS Health to learn about Return Ready, a new solution to get county employees back to work with a new level of safety. FEB. 24 | 11 A.M. EST – REGISTER FEB. 25 | 2 P.M. EST – REGISTER IN CASE YOU MISSED IT NACo Coronavirus Communications Toolkit 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. ACCESS THE TOOLKIT New NACo Report: Positioning America for Recovery Explore our new research report on the fiscal impact of coronavirus on our communities and how counties are uniquely positioned to support U.S. job growth, GDP expansion and economic recovery. VIEW REPORT Highlight the Critical County Role in Coronavirus Response Using #WeAreCounties Take action on social media using #WeAreCounties. Access our toolkit for social media graphics and more. VIEW TOOLKIT | TWEET USING #WEARECOUNTIES 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 a recurring digest. Click below to subscribe to updates. 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February 18, 2021 Disaster Zone: The Next Phase of the Pandemic By Eric Holdeman This blog post looks at what might happen with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic over the next few months. More from MRSC Insight From MRSC Who’s the Boss? Separation of Powers in Local Government By Linda Gallagher This blog post discusses the importance of the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials working together in local governments. More from MRSC Insight Local Government Contracting and Agreements Ask MRSC I am interested in training resources to become more adept with finding what I need in our municipal code and the RCW and WAC. Do you have any suggestions? We are a small city and I get asked from citizens if for Non-Public Works Projects By Flannary Collins This blog explores the options available for local government contracting and agreements related to non-public woks projects. More from MRSC Insight Ethics Codes for Local Governments, Part 2: Processing Complaints, Imposing Discipline By Steve Gross Part Two of this series on local ethics codes reviews items in a code that help when dealing with a possible violation. More from MRSC Insight Incorporating Bicycles into Your Municipal Code By MRSC Insight This blog explores some potential “gaps” that local governments may have in their code provisions addressing bicycles, including helmet use, bicycle lanes and access, and how to regulate electric-assist bicycles. 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 they can vote on the city keeping our law enforcement contract, or starting our own city police force. Is there a way for citizens to vote in this topic? Have a question? 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On-Demand Webinars are now available to view for a fee; credits are available for some. In Focus Lessons from the Pandemic on Keeping People Housed in a Crisis and Beyond The pandemic catalyzed many emergency initiatives to address housing instability. Cities and communities stood up new rental assistance programs, passed temporary laws, implemented new policies, and built partnerships between providers both within and outside local governments. More from CitiesSpeak Evidence on Post-Pandemic Telecommuting More studies have been published indicating that telecommuting is likely to be far more important after the pandemic than it was before. More from New Geography 5 Lessons Trader Joe’s Can Teach the City of the Future Making the cities of tomorrow more resilient to pandemics and other threats won’t require completely rethinking planning and design as we know them, but it will require functional problem- solving, practical solutions, better data mining and analysis, and more flexibility. More from Urban Edge GFOA E-Learning Course The 1st Annual Federal Funds Fair (March 22 and 24) is an opportunity for finance professionals to learn about federal grants available to state and local governments. Hosted by speakers from federal agencies issuing state and local grants, attendees will get the chance to become familiar with different federal grant programs that could benefit their communities. Learn more and register Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Through Effective Communication and Community Engagement Ensuring acceptance and trust for the COVID-19 vaccines is critical to achieving herd immunity, protecting the most vulnerable populations, and reopening social and economic life. More from CitiesSpeak Digitization Helps Ohio Fire Department Save on Costs The Parma, Ohio, Fire Department’s transition to an all-digital operation became official late last year with Fire Chief Michael Lasky touting a more than $10,000 annual savings for the city. More from Government Technology Washington News Proposal that would ban homeless camping stirs debate on Mercer Island Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA Yakima County health forum combats vaccine misinformation in the Latino community Experts say it will be 2022 before local, state jobs recover to pre-pandemic levels Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office National News 3D-printed homes build hope for U.S. affordable housing Cities are putting artists back to work Pandemic’s toll on housing: falling behind, doubling up Salt Lake City Mayor announces new innovation department Affordable housing shows no impact on real estate values in Colorado Springs neighborhoods, study shows Yakima County jail to get two rapid COVID-19 testing machines Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities King County sheriff fires detective who posted ‘All Lives Splatter’ meme, mocked racial justice protesters State and city cutbacks stifle broader U.S. economic recovery Policing the police: Germany's lessons for the U.S. Mobile home dwellers hit even harder when facing eviction 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 | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by it@mrsc.org Thursday, February 18 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | February 18, 2021 Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 11:01:26 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 10:59:37 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | February 18, 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 State Experts to Host Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Phases The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will host a live webinar February 18 to discuss the phasing and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in our state. The webinar, “Understanding WA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Phases,” will feature Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health, SheAnne Allen, COVID-19 vaccine director, and Dr. Christopher Chen, medical director – Medicaid, Washington Health Care Authority. The conversation will be moderated by Louis Shackelford, HIV Vaccine Trials Network project manager at Fred Hutch. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL Join NACo and White House Officials for Biweekly Updates on COVID-19 Relief for Counties Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and White House officials for biweekly national member calls beginning today and hear the latest updates on COVID-19 relief and vaccine distribution. Register now! Read more STATE DOH Expands School Testing Initiative to Encourage More In-Person Learning The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Washington Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI) and Health Commons is expanding its COVID-19 testing service for schools and adding voluntary testing options to its toolkit for school districts. This is part of the ongoing effort to expand in- person learning to more Washington students. Read more Here are the Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers Confirmed Wednesday in Washington State The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,055 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 deaths Wednesday. Statewide totals from the illness caused by the coronavirus are 330,807 cases and 4,759 deaths. Those numbers are up from 329,752 cases and 4,709 deaths Tuesday. The case total includes 17,174 cases listed as probable. DOH revises previous case and death counts daily. Read more Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims for Week of February 7 - 13, 2021 During the week of February 7 - 13, there were 13,607 initial regular unemployment claims (down 13.0 percent from the prior week) and 447,412 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 7.3 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more TIP OF THE DAY Coping with COVID: Depression and Anxiety In this episode of the Washington State Department of Health behavioral health podcast on coping with COVID-19, Kira Mauseth, PhD and Doug Dicharry, MD discuss how depression and anxiety can show up during a disaster, and simple steps for managing those feelings. Read more NOTEWORTHY Our COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers are Rising Every Week! If you already got your first shot (or dose), it’s time to start thinking about getting your second one. Even though planning for it might add to your to-do list, please don’t skip it! You need both doses of the vaccine to get the best protection against COVID- 19. Read more Outdoor Tourism Offers Covid-Safe Opportunities With open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS February 22, 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: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – February 18, 2021 Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:00:41 PM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:00:14 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – February 18, 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 FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg ADVOCACY TOOLKIT: COUNTIES AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Join our efforts to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct federal aid to counties of all sizes. In NACo's new advocacy toolkit, access our legislative analysis, research, talking points and county-by-county funding estimations for the latest proposed relief bill. ACCESS TOOLKIT CALL RECORDING: Biweekly Call with NACo and White House Officials on Vaccine Distribution and COVID-19 Relief for Counties NACo held the first biweekly national membership call with White House officials today. CALL RECORDING REGISTER FOR UPCOMING CALLS: MAR. 4 | MAR. 18 | APR. 1 FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Education release new guidance on safely reopening schools On February 12, the CDC provided updated guidance for state and local governments, schools, staff and parents on safely reopening schools. In collaboration with the CDC, the Department of Education released a handbook that details best practices for schools to maintain low COVID-19 transmission rates. READ MORE CDC updates COVID-19 variant surveillance resources In an effort to track emerging COVID-19 variants, the CDC has published the reported number of cases of the three leading variant strains across all states, territories and the District of Columbia. The data will be updated three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional information about variant surveillance can be accessed on the agency’s FAQ page. READ MORE President Biden announces new actions to expand COVID-19 testing Yesterday, President Biden announced a series of new actions to expand COVID- 19 testing, which will help to identify, track and mitigate emerging COVID-19 variants. READ MORE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION SPOTLIGHT Macomb County, Mich.Sacramento County, Calif. Sacramento County plans to allocate $3 million in CRF funds to purchase supplies and resources necessary to effectively distribute a COVID-19 vaccine. These expenses include the purchase of dry ice, syringes and refrigeration packages. READ MORE Rock County, Wis. Rock County is opening a community clinic for vaccine distribution to residents who lack access to healthcare. The clinic is a part of a larger effort on the part of Wisconsin counties and the state to provide six to 10 community clinics for vaccine distribution. It further highlights the state's overall success in leading the nation in daily administered COVID-19 vaccination shots. READ MORE Bucks County, Pa. Bucks County created a vaccine registration function on the county’s coronavirus help line. The center collects a caller’s information then sends it to the health department. As the county moved into the next category of vaccine recipients, the center was able to have 100 people per day pre-registered to receive the vaccine. READ MORE To find additional examples of how counties are administering vaccines, visit NACo’s vaccine resource hub. NKN_Banner_collection-covid_1729564.png FEB 24 NACo & CVS COVID -19 Testing Solution: Return Ready FEBRUARY 24 | 11 A.M. EST REGISTER FEB 25 COVID-19 Cost Recovery: Ways to Maximize Federal Funding FEBRUARY 25 | 1 P.M. EST REGISTER FEB 25 NACo & CVS COVID -19 Testing Solution: Return Ready FEBRUARY 25 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MORE UPCOMING EXPLORE ON-DEMAND HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING Overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires two-way communication Overcoming vaccine hesitancy takes patience, understanding, cultural competence and a united message with health care providers and social and community partners. READ MORE 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 Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the NACo County Tech Xchange for the Spring CIO Forum, highlighting technology essentials for the "new normal" counties are facing. REGISTER TODAY NACo PARTNER RESOURCES Broadnet Access Live: Looking for direct engagement with targeted constituencies about the complex rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine? Access Live™ is a proven, effective way of informing and motivating your community to do their part to protect public health. Vaccination best practices webinar: Join representatives from NACo, Cameron County, Texas, and Zencity for "Ready, Set, Vaccinate: Best Practices for Cities & Counties on Vaccine Operations and Communications," a webinar discussing insights and clear action items on how local governments can support vaccination efforts with data, strategic and effective messaging, and other expert tips. 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. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: WCRP County Connection Newsletter | February 2021 Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:31:28 PM From: PoolNews Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:58:10 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Subject: WCRP County Connection Newsletter | February 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. News from the Washington Counties Risk Pool View in your browser February 2021 WHAT'S NEW AT THE POOL? WCRP Virtual Spring Conference & Board Meeting REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The WCRP is excited to connect with the membership and we look forward to seeing you virtually, March 25 & 26, 2021, for the WCRP Spring Conference & Board of Directors’ Meeting! Registration is now open, and we invite you to visit the WCRP Conference webpage for a full schedule of events and to register! The WCRP Executive Committee will be meeting virtually ahead of the conference on March 11, 2021. Membership Surveys Coming Soon Your feedback is important to the WCRP and we would like to connect and learn how we can better serve each member. We will send small surveys throughout the year, specific to services provided by WCRP. The idea is to make them short and easy to complete and encourage room for ongoing feedback. Please expect to see membership surveys coming your way soon. Member Self-Assessments Self-Assessments will be sent out shortly. Self-Assessments are sent to Risk Managers each year to collect data for the upcoming renewals. WCRP appreciates your time and assistance in completing these surveys. WCRP RISK MANAGEMENT NEWS WA State Auditor’s Office Data Security Breach FAQ’s Recently Washington State Auditor’s Office released information on a third-party data breach. WCRP is monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as they are released. At this time SAO has directly notified any parties who have been affected by the breach. Please visit the SAO’s Data Breach FAQ webpage for a list of frequently asked questions about the data breach. WCRP MEMBER SERVICES NEWS WCRP Scholarships Association of County and City Information Systems (ACCIS) 2021 Spring Conference - WCRP members are eligible for a $150 scholarship per member county to attend the ACCIS 2021 Spring Conference, taking place virtually, April 19-23, 2021. ACCIS members can register up to 10 attendees for $150, while the ACCIS non-member fee is $150 per single attendee. To learn more and to register, please visit the ACCIS webpage. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager to request the scholarship code prior to registering. Washington State Association of County Auditors (WSACA) Finance Conference - WCRP members are eligible for two (2) scholarships per member county to attend WSACA Finance Conference, which will be taking place virtually March 29-31, 2021. To learn more and to register, please visit the WSACA event registration page. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager to request the scholarship code prior to registering. Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) - WCRP members are eligible for scholarships to attend the upcoming MRSC webinars listed below. To learn more and to register, please click the training title to be directed to the MRSC’s webpage. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager to request the scholarship code before registering. Facilitating Great Online Meetings | February 24, 2021 Roles & Responsibilities in Local Government | March 4, 2021 What to Consider When Closing Out a Public Works Contract | March 24, 2021 Planning Association of Washington (PAW) - WCRP members are eligible for one reimbursable scholarship per county, for the upcoming PAW webinar. To learn more and to register, please review PAW's webinar announcement, linked to event title below. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager if you wish to take advantage of this offer. Elevating Community Engagement with a Lens of Equity and Inclusion | March 12, 2021 Visit the bottom of the WCRP Training & Scholarships page for the most current listing of available scholarships or email MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov to learn more. WCRP Training Foundations of Implicit Bias 2-Day Webinar Course This course is true to its name in that it is an introduction to implicit biases and how they can impact the daily decisions we make without our conscious awareness. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of hidden biases, how they impact our relationships and communities, and will learn tools to help them engage in constructive conversations and interrupt their own unconscious biases. Please join by Janelle Tarasewicz, Principal Consultant at Aperture EQ, for this interactive two-day virtual course. Click on the training title above for a full description, specific details, and how to register. Space is limited to 30 attendees with very few spots remaining, so sign up today! February 24 & 25, 2021, 10:00am-1:00pm Management & Supervisory 101 Webinar Series This series provides basic tools for new supervisors and is a great refresher for those looking to add to their leadership toolkits. Please join Connie Poulsen, of Poulsen Management Training & Consulting, as she navigates solutions to real world examples of situations new supervisors will face. Click on the training title above for a full description, specific details, and to register. Space is limited to 50 attendees with very few spots available. Act fast! March 3, 10, 17, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm - previously full…spots just opened up! April 7, 14, 21, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm - SERIES FULL A Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials Webinar Series This series was designed specifically for WCRP members to prepare public sector managers and supervisors for their leadership role. At the end of the series, managers and supervisors will have an understanding of key employment laws, comprehension of their role and responsibilities, and be able to identify and respond to red flags, and develop collaboration with HR and management to successfully deal with issues early and effectively. Session titles are shown below along with the dates for each series. Click on the training title above for a full description, specific details, and to register. · Part 1: Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention for Supervisors · Part 2: An Overview of Leave Laws and Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation · Part 3: A Legal Guide to Due Process, Performance Management, Discipline and Discharge Three sets of the series to choose from, with space for 250 attendees per webinar! April 8, 15, 22, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm June 16, 23, 30, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm September 16, 23, 30, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm For the most current training line-up and to register, please visit the WCRP Training & Scholarships page. Not seeing your training need? Email MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov and let us know. No-Show Fee Implemented The WCRP will begin enforcing $25 no-show fees to those who do not attend webinars and have not provided cancellation notice 24-hours in advance. The intent is to encourage communication from those who cannot attend to cancel in advance so those on waitlists have an opportunity to attend. The WCRP is advertising the no-show fee on flyers, confirmation emails, and reminder emails for all new webinars. No-show fee invoices will be emailed directly to the registrant who no-shows, and the risk manager will be copied. SAVE THE DATE! WCRP Conferences & Board Meetings Spring Conference & Board Meeting | March 25-26, 2021 Virtual Event Summer Conference & Board Meeting | July 28-30, 2021 Hotel Murano, Tacoma | Pierce County Fall Conference & Board Meeting | December 1-3, 2021 Alderbrook Resort, Union | Mason County WCRP Committee Meetings Executive Committee | March 11, 2021 Virtual Meeting 2558 RW Johnson Rd SW, Suite 106 | Tumwater, WA 98512 (360) 292-4500 | info@wcrp.wa.gov website: wcrp.info February 19, 2021 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Legislative Bulletin | February 19, 2021 Date:Friday, February 19, 2021 3:00:41 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, February 19, 2021 3:00:26 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Legislative Bulletin | February 19, 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. On the Hill With the passage of the house of origin policy committee cutoff, it’s a good time to check in on the numbers. Legislators have largely kept their word by introducing fewer bills this year – just over 1000 so far compared to over 2200 in 2019. Commerce staff similarly note their requests for local government fiscal notes are around half of normal this year. However, some bills, like HB 1412 on legal financial obligations, combine multiple bills from previous sessions into one bill, so while the numbers may be lower, the bills may be more complicated. However, if it feels like the policy committees are not filtering out bills as much as they have in the past, that’s probably true as well. The Senate policy committees passed out just under 250 bills before cutoff, and the House committees passed out around 220. Not all of those bills will go to the fiscal committees – to be acted on by the house of origin fiscal committee cutoff on Monday, February 22 – but many will. According to Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins in an interview with the Washington State Wire, “we probably have more bills in appropriations than we’ve had in a very, very long time.” In the same article, House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan said about 15 fiscal bills per day will be scheduled for executive action through next Monday’s cutoff. The Washington State Wire also counted the number of bills passed out of committee by sponsor. There is an 8-way tie in the House with 6 bills passing for each of the 8 prime sponsors, but Senator Kuderer held the overall record with 14 bills of the bills she sponsored passing out of committee. Quick Links Weekly Legislative Hot Sheet Legislative Steering Committee Legislative Priorities Accessing the Legislature Remotely Committee Schedules House Remote Testimony Senate Remote Testimony County Zoom Backgrounds Upcoming Events WSAC Virtual Assembly Monday, February 22 LSC Meeting Friday, February 26 RESOURCES Fiscal Flexibility, OPMA Bills, and Expanded Police Misconduct Liability Continue to Advance Two of WSAC’s major COVID/pandemic-related priorities continue to move forward. 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 was still awaiting full floor action in the House, probably after next week’s policy cutoff. 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 passed out of the House unanimously and was heard in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections on Friday the 12th. Two other bills on remote public meetings, HB 1180 and HB 1329, are moving forward in a consolidated form (probably with HB 1329 as the vehicle). We have been working on a compromise between all of these bills. Ideally, we want maximum flexibility. We support new tools to lets us conduct business or take testimony remotely, but we are wary of new mandates or requirements being added to an already-complex area of law. We will continue to work with the sponsors on these bills to get to solutions that serve the public and help us do business remotely. Finally, as part of a more sweeping system of police reforms, HB 1202 would allow counties to be sued under a fairly broad definition of police misconduct. WSAC testified in opposition to the bill based on its expansive tort liability costs and our belief that court orders are a poor way to set policy and get at underlying reform. We have connected the sponsors with our risk pool experts so they can better understand the potential legal costs this will impose on local government, but it is unclear what compromises or concessions can be reached. The bill is presently in the House Appropriations Committee. A Good Bill Gone Bad Sometimes a good idea goes awry. Unfortunately, the same thing can happen with legislation. For the last few sessions, WSAC has been working with the Association of Washington Cities and the Department of Commerce to extend the mandatory comprehensive planning update cycle for counties and cities from 8 years to 10. The change intends to allow updates to utilize the most recent and accurate census data on the population as part of the planning effort. It would also allow more time for local governments to better understand the implications of previous updates before being placed in a position of updating their plans again. Finally, by extending the update cycle, less frequent updates would be required, and local governments would save money. This session, at least two separate bills included proposals for implementing the 10-year update cycle. HB 1241 is the sole remaining bill that provides for the change. However, HB 1241 contains other provisions that would likely negate any cost savings and may even cause additional expense for local governments. It also increases the workload on an annual basis for planning offices and increases liability risks. A new requirement for developing annual work plans to implement the comprehensive plan will burden local governments if HB 1241 is passed. While comprehensive plan updates are extended to 10 years under the bill, a new requirement for a mid-term (5-year) update that includes a full “best available science” assessment for critical areas regulations is also included. Finally, the bill contains new mandates for cooperation and collaboration with tribal governments in comprehensive planning, starting with updates to the county- wide planning policies. While we support more county and tribal coordination, these provisions were amended late in the process without much discussion. WSAC strongly supports extending the current 8-year update cycle for comprehensive planning to 10 years. But we can’t agree to all the new mandates attached to that extension in HB 1241. Temporary Committee Lull Before Pace Returns As we enter week seven, we start with the first fiscal cutoff, Monday, February 22. After Monday, bills must be out of their fiscal committee of origin, or they are considered dead. The first cutoff is a major milestone of any legislative session, and a large majority of bills will fail to advance. That does not mean there are not still hundreds of bills still advancing, but it does mean there are a lot less to keep track of. Bills that are fortunate enough to still be moving are likely sitting in the Rules committee awaiting their fate for floor action. If they make it through that process they will advance to the opposite house for the same process. It is still too early to do a full roundup of what died and what survived as of now. Check out the week eight article for those updates. What is next? With cutoff happening Monday it means fiscal committees will have marathon executive sessions all day. Bills must see executive action by 5:00 pm. The rest of the week will be dedicated to floor action while committee work will take a pause. Expect the next couple of weeks to be dedicated almost exclusively to floor work. Revenue proposals We continue to await more information on the various revenue proposals that have been unrolled. As a reminder, Senator Hobbs and Representative Fey have proposed large-scale, multi-year transportation revenue proposals. Read more about those here. After Action Plans – Pandemic Lessons to Improve Readiness and Response In times of emergencies, there are always successes and failings. Our state and local response to the pandemic is no different. While we should be proud that our state has worked hard to reduce the number of deaths and individuals with COVID-19, there are still areas in which coordination fell apart, input or decision- making created frictions, and communication messages were left wanting. After-action reports are an essential tool in emergency response. They provide the opportunity for response workers, policymakers, and other stakeholders the space for a critical review of the response. Their intent is not to lay blame or fault, but to find where the response could have been better, why failings happened, and what policy or programmatic changes need to occur in preparation for future events. A robust after-action plan for the pandemic will only strengthen our resiliency and ability for future emergencies and threats. HB 1340 – proposes to do just this. The bill creates a pandemic response task force made up of emergency management, state agencies, local government, public health, and other stakeholders who had key pandemic response roles. This bill is crucial because it offers the chance for genuine reflection, supports quality improvement principles, and would put forth vetted policy recommendations for structural changes to public health, emergency response, and others. By design, the after-action process provides deliberate discussion, objective critique, and collaborative suggestions. A robust after-action report and improvement plan will strengthen Washington and keep our state on a path of preparedness and resiliency. Washington State is Looking to Set Up 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Lines Today SHB 1477 will be heard in the House Appropriations Committee. This bill requires the state to create a 988 crisis hotline to which individuals facing mental health crises can call and be immediately directed to mental health services. This is an important bill with laudable goals. Our concerns along the way have been related to ensuring that the taxes raised are sufficient to cover the vast array of community-based response services envisioned in the bill, including multiple specialty mobile teams and the expansion of care coordination, ensuring there is investment in all areas of the behavioral health continuum to reduce crisis system utilization, and ensuring the taxes raised go toward building out the crisis response system in the bill. While there is a tax established on phone lines to fund the new line and services, it is unclear whether it will providing sufficient funding to maintain this new system. An incredible amount of stakeholder work has gone into making this a workable bill. And, we are appreciative of being included in all of the conversations. However, there are still changes that need to be made and we will continue to advocate for county needs. The coming weekend and week will provide us with greater clarity as to where this bill will end up. 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? 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The Tug Hercules works down Admiralty Inlet at Point Wilson by Dave Seabrook COVID-19 Update on Mon, Feb 22nd *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, “Recorded.” You can also listen live to Dr. Locke on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. And see below, in Community Notices, for how to be COVID S.M.A.R.T.! For Farmers Only: USDA Grant Programs Webinar and Farmer Q&A - Thurs, Feb 25th *New* *Online* USDA Grant Programs can be very useful for farms, yet the application process and knowing when the right time to apply can be daunting. Join the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program as they moderate an info session and discussion about upcoming USDA Grant Program applications and how each program may work for your farm. Two major programs to be covered are the Value Added Producer Grants and the Rural Energy for America Program. They will also have a Q&A session with a local farmer and recipient of multiple USDA programs to share lessons learned and share their experience. Guest speakers include Carlotta Donisi with USDA Rural Development and Ryan McCarthey from Dungeness Valley Creamery in Sequim. Moderators include Mark Bowman with North Olympic Development Center and Kellie Henwood with WSU Extension. Register here in advance for this webinar to receive the Zoom link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This free webinar is made possible by funding from USDA Rural Development and will be recorded and available for viewing. Time: 10-11 am Location: Online History and Operation of the Port Townsend Olympic Gravity Water System - Thurs, Feb 25th *Online* This presentation is part of a larger project: The Port Townsend Paper Mill--Past, Present, and Future. The Jefferson County Historical Society and the Port Townsend Public Library are teaming up with the City of Port Townsend, the Port Townsend Paper Mill, KPTZ 91.9, the Swan School, and other partners to present a suite of programming this winter all about the Mill – its history, economic and workforce impact, recycling practices, and of course its product – paper! Hosted via Zoom No registration required, FREE Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Online Dam It - How Beavers Shape our Landscape - Sat, Feb 27th *New* *Online* A Zoom presentation by Ben Goldfarb, an environmental journalist from Spokane, Washington, sponsored by the Quimper Geological Society In his book, Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern conception of healthy ecosystems is misguided, distorted by the fur trade that removed millions of beavers from North America’s waterways. The consequences of losing beavers were profound, and a growing coalition of “Beaver Believers” now recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier. Many work to restore these industrious rodents to their former haunts. Ben will discuss the history of this world-changing species; how they help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, and climate change; and how we can coexist with this vital, but occasionally challenging, species. Zoom Meeting ID: 964 1790 8762, Passcode: quimper Time: 4:00 pm WSU Spring Growing Groceries Class - Register Now - Starts March 1st *Online* This spring Master Gardeners and local experts will teach gardeners about local soils, seed starting, best cultivation practices, pest management, composting and more. Each participant will pick-up a packet of supplies for homework and online hands-on skill building activities*. Pick up locations will be in Port Hadlock and Port Townsend. Monday and Wednesday mornings from March 1st - 31st from 10:00 - 11:30 AM . Plus: two optional class check- in/Q&A sessions on April 19th and 21st from 10:00 – 11:20 AM. Cost: $50 Classes will be held via Zoom. Register via this link or fill out this 2021 Spring GG-Registration-Form, and mail it with your payment of $50 to 121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock, WA. Questions? Please feel free to email Bridget. First Annual Olympic Cooperative Gathering - Thurs, Mar 4th *Online* You are invited to an on-line Cooperative Gathering to meet folks from other Olympic Peninsula cooperatives to explore how we might help grow each other’s cooperatives and the cooperative movement locally through establishing a network. All are welcome to attend. To register for zoom link, go here. Time: 6 to 8 pm (zoom room opens at 5:30 pm) Location: Online Fermentation with Midori Farm - Fri, Mar 5th *Online* Jefferson County Historical Society's First Friday Speaker Series this month features Hanako Myers and Marko Colby from Midori Farm. They will share the basics of naturally fermenting vegetables through the process known as lactic acid fermentation. The demonstration will include the fundamentals of making sauerkraut and kimchi. Suggested donation: $10. Register here via Simpletix. Livestreamed via Zoom. Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Online Farmers Market Annual Meeting: Vendor Attendance Required - Sun, Mar 7th The Annual Meeting will include essential information for a successful 2021 Market season, including the ways the markets will continue to align with Covid-19 safety guidelines. A holistic community and financial report for 2020 will be presented. For vendors, the meeting is mandatory, and Friends of the Market are also welcome. The meeting will be held via online platform, with a link shared in mid-February. Look for upcoming news about Board Elections; we're working to make that happen in a separate secured online forum. Time: 6-7:30 pm Location: Online Climate and Energy Forum: Federal Climate Legislation - Wed, Mar 10th *New* *Online* Come learn about climate action in the 2021 Legislative session from: - Derek Kilmer, US Representative, 6th District - Maria Cantwell, US Senator, WA State (Invited) This Climate Town Hall will include strong advocates for climate action on Bainbridge Island. Rep. Kilmer will provide an update on federal climate legislation and take questions from attendees. Join with this Zoom Link. For more information, go here. Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Location: Online Sponsored by: Local 20/20, Climate Action Bainbridge, Sustainable Bainbridge, Citizens Climate Lobby, EcoAdapt,, and Olympic Climate Action Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting - Thurs, Mar 11th *New* *Online* Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy. Time: 3pm – 5pm Location: Zoom online Community Notices Local 20/20 COVID-19 Resources l2020.org/COVID-19/ *Online* A central location for community-wide information relating to COVID-19, updated frequently. Includes Reliable Information Sources, Vaccine info link, Food Sources, Community Covid-19 Resource pages, Giving and Getting Assistance, Community Events Online, Community Face Mask Program, and information web posts related to COVID-19. Look in the red box at the top of the page for all the newest information. Rising COVID Case Rates - Rising COVID Risk! The Jefferson County community has done exceptionally well holding widespread COVID at bay. Good Job!! We are now faced with a third wave and rising rates in our county. We must not let up and get lax in our vigilance! The Department of Emergency Management is asking you to: Be COVID S.M.A.R.T.! S: Sanitize Frequently M: Mask appropriately - even with family & friends outside your household A: When socializing - stay in good air flow. Outside or Inside with fans and open windows R: Room Between People - Social Distancing reduces virus transmission T: Technology for Gatherings - Use zoom or other conferencing technology instead of in-person visits SpringRain Farm Now Hiring Several positions are available, and interviews are happening now. The sustainable integrated-systems farm has a "limited hierarchy," with team members participating where they are needed. Job descriptions and online application are available on their website. Jefferson Land Trust Is Hiring a Half-Time Communications Coordinator and a Half-Time Stewardship Assistant The Jefferson Land Trust has a track record of high quality and innovative conservation work preserving habitat, working farms and forests in Jefferson County. The half-time (with benefits) Communications Coordinator will report to the Communications Manager and will support the mission of the Land Trust by showcasing our work and ensuring the organization has positive and widespread visibility in the region. See the full job posting and read the complete position description here. The Stewardship Assistant will report to the Stewardship Director and will support the mission of the Land Trust by completing both administrative and field-based stewardship tasks associated with the perpetual protection of conservation lands in Jefferson County. See the full job posting and read the complete position description here. Veg Rx: Fresh Produce at The Food Co-op January through March, the Food Co-op's partnership in the Veg Rx program offers $20/month in fresh produce buying-power. If your family qualifies for Apple Health and you have at least one person in your household under age 18, talk with your Jefferson Healthcare clinician about your food budget. Veg Rx can help stretch your fresh-food dollars. During the Farmers Market season, you can use your VegRx for fresh produce at the Markets. Farmers Market Launches BIPOC Business Start-up Fund Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) has launched a Farmers Market BIPOC Business Start-up Fund. Applications are now being accepted, and will be open until funds are exhausted. The Fund seeks to reduce barriers for small business entrepreneurs to join the farmers market with low overhead and have a successful market season. Those applying to the Fund may receive $250-$1000 to procure supplies, mobile equipment, marketing/signage, etc., or other start-up costs. There are no strings attached, and applicants are welcomed to a 4-hour ‘Bootstrap Business’ class, to hone a business plan, led by the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, a Fund partner. The Farmers Market Vendor Application, and new Fund Application are available here. Peter’s Place: A Local Documentary about Housing *New* *Online* Peter's Place is an ongoing project to build Community Spirit Villages to house our local homeless. This video about the project has already been viewed over 700 times in this past week. Watch it HERE , get inspired, and consider how you might choose to contribute, from donating funds HERE, procuring donated furniture for shelter interiors, or volunteering for the build effort, itself. If interested, contact Judy HERE . Free Biochar! *New* Spring must be in the air. The Olympic Carbon Fund is giving away biochar again! Farms are eligible for whole cubic yards of biochar. Backyard food growers are eligible for the Bucket Share: All the biochar you want, ten gallons at a time. Read about both programs and about biochar generally on the OCF website. Housing Solutions Network Call to Action Now more than ever, affordable housing is key to our health and economic recovery from the pandemic. Finding solutions is going to require action from all of us. Housing leaders and advocates across Jefferson County have created a Community Call to Action for Housing. They are calling on everyone to take action; individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government all have a role to play. Today, they ask you to stand with them and: READ THE DECLARATION & CALL TO ACTION SIGN YOUR NAME SPREAD THE WORD BY SHARING THIS MESSAGE Join the Jefferson County Farmers Market Board of Directors The Jefferson County Farmers Market Board is an enthusiastic group of market vendors and community members who love local food and strengthening our local economy. We have two open board member positions. If you have: experience with fundraising, marketing, policy writing, graphic design; connections with organizations or groups; or experience inspiring people to volunteer their time, please consider applying! Submit a completed application here. Learn more here. Local 20/20 Social Justice Workgroup Webpage Now Live *Online* Besides the Local 20/20 Social Justice Statement and Addendum, the newly launched pages feature sources we are reading and discussing, community organizations and businesses to support, a spotlight on a regional community artist, and links to other reading and visual resources. Our intent is to learn and share how to be an antiracist, how to support antiracist policies and ideas, and how to incorporate anti- racism into our core purpose, identifying the relationship between climate justice and social justice. To view the new pages, go here. You can find it here or at the Resiliency of the Heart group webpages. Check out our New Music section (on the first link) to share the voices of young Native Americans. Local 20/20 Statement on Systemic Racial and Social Inequities As our hearts, minds, and bodies survive and move through the COVID 19 pandemic and into the uprising of voices demanding social and racial justice sparked by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement, Local 20/20 acknowledges the existence of systemic racial and social inequities in our country. With compassion, we “take a knee” in solidarity with victims of oppression in any form. We pledge to work harder at understanding what it takes to make positive change toward our collective goals for policy that reflect antiracist actions and ideas. Local 20/20’s mission is to promote sustainability and resilience through advocacy and education. We recognize that our goals of a healthy existence for all can ONLY be achieved through policies that uphold racial and social equity. As we enjoy the benefits of living in this incredible paradise, we also acknowledge that we live on land usurped by European Settlers from the Jamestown S’Klallam, the Lower Elwah Klallam, the Port Gamble S’Klallam, the Skokomish, the Quinault, the Quileute, the Hoh, and the Makah tribes. Read about actions that have emerged since we first posted this statement. See updated readings in our Resilience Review section below on this topic. Host a Meeting on the Local Housing Emergency *Online* The HSN's Outreach Housing Action Team is releasing the Cultivating Community Solutions to the Housing Crisis video online to continue reaching broader audiences and inspiring more action. You can view the video here. You can continue spreading this call to action by sharing this video in the community. COVID-19 is a threat multiplier to the challenges our struggling community members were already facing. You can join the HSN Giving Circle here. Just Soup on Tuesdays On Tuesday, 11:30-1:30, Just Soup provides free, hot soup lunches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St, on the Tyler St. bus line [by the Bell Tower.] Enter the rear church parking lot on Franklin, and whether you are on foot, bike, or car, you will be in line for curbside pickup, with masks, gloves, and safe distancing protocols in place. Pick up a lunch for yourself or your neighbor in need. No questions asked. Many partners and supporters have come together to feed Port Townsend one bowl at a time!!! This information also appears on Local 20/20 COVID- 19 Resources Meals Page here. Times and Locations: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Download Port Townsend Walking Times Map Local 20/20 Transportation Lab's popular walking times map is downloadable here. It provides approximate travel time on foot between points. Estimates are based on an average speed of 3 mph. Walking is healthy, social, fun, costs nothing, keeps your carbon footprint small and allows you to maintain social distance. Use the map to find new routes across our beautiful town. Emergency Text Alerts from Jefferson County Sign up to receive Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management’s emergency alerts by text on your mobile phone and/or by email. NIXLE messages provide crucial information in an emergency & are sent directly to your text-enabled device and/or email. The sign up web page also has information about other alert and warning systems, including the tsunami warning system and the WSDOT alert system. A Tool for Neighborhood Organization Nextdoor is a private social network for YOUR neighborhood. Use this link to join one of 59 Nextdoor Neighborhoods in Jefferson County. Currently there are 12,139 subscribers, with many new members joining each day. Email Pete Hubbard with questions or comments. Calling Local Photographers! Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email, we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets or recognizable faces. Kindly send to events@l2020.org. Please include your name in the jpeg filename. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks. Resilience Readings Do you have readings, podcasts or videos to share that are aligned with our Local 20/20 mission? Please submit them here for consideration. What does an Ecological Civilization look like? *New* Yes! Magazine’s Spring 2021 issue is focused on “Ecological Civilization.” In their introduction they lay out the case that climate change is far more serious than most people understand and existing plans for responding to it are doomed to fall short unless we make deep and sweeping systemic changes. “We need to forge a new era for humanity —on that is defined, at its deepest level, by a transformation in the way we make sense of the world, and a concomitant revolution in our values, goals, and collective behavior.” They then describe “six rules” for humans rejoining the natural world including diversity, balance, fractal organization, life cycles, subsidiarity, and symbiosis. While the authors admit that we have a long way to go towards making this vision a reality they maintain that it is possible, and that young people especially are looking for a future worldview that they can believe in. I urge everyone, young and old and in- between, to read this essay and think about being part of the solution revolution rather than riding the business-as-usual train all the way to the end of the line. Find the essay (14 minute read) and the many really great accompanying articles here. Massive Landslide Cools Fjord From Hakai Magazine, a journal of “coastal science and communities,” author Nicola Jones reports from the waters of the Salish Sea but north of us. At the head of the Bute Inlet on approximately November 28th of last year, a massive landslide was triggered by melting permafrost and a retreating glacier. It went undetected for days even though it is estimated that the wave created when it got to the glacial lake may have been as high as 110 meters in places. The water scoured out the river channel as it traveled some 70 km down the inlet. As a result the waters of the inlet, which had been significantly warming, were suddenly cooled back to where they had been in the year 2000. While there salmon habitat has been thoroughly disrupted for now, the overall impact longer-term is unknown. Please find this interesting article here. If you have not visited Hakai Magazine before, I encourage you to do so. There are a wide variety of articles on topics of interest to marine ecosystems with special, but not exclusive, focus on the Salish Sea and the coastal communities along its shore. And the photography is amazing. Hakai Magazine. photo credit: Grant Callegari/Hakai Institute Activating the Local Food System in Emergency Responses This article is from the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development and highlights the work of the non-profit organization Fresh Approach, which operates in the Bay Area. They present their response to the pandemic as they reached out to local farms in order to fill food boxes for those who in need. They used local food banks as distribution points and provided appropriately sized deliveries as USDA contractors for the 'farmers to families' food box program. It's a short report that illustrates the ability of small diverse local farms to be nimble as the backbone of a community food system. Locally, we had some of the same activity going on through our primary USDA contractor, OlyCAP. This is a great reminder of the central importance of a community’s food system to emergency resilience: please find this article here. photo credit: Fresh Approach. Why Avoiding Climate Change Maladaptation Is Vital Sometimes in discussions relative to climate change people get tripped up over the semantic difference between mitigation and adaptation. In general mitigation refers to reducing our carbon footprint so we help slow or stop global warming. Adaptation typically refers to action taken in preparation for or response to the effects of climate change. However, there is also such a thing as maladaptation, making changes that either further contribute to climate change or have other unintended consequences. This guest post recently published in Carbon Brief discusses how we should think about proposed solutions to problems we face now or in the future. For one thing they advocate focusing on vulnerabilities. A good adaptation solution would help alleviate current problemd but also address underlying vulnerabilities. Potential solutions must be considered from the perspectives of all stakeholders, including those not typically present at the policy making tables, also typically those most vulnerable. Please consider the implications and applications for our local situation. You can find the article here. photo credit: Lisa Schipper/Climate Brief The Great Awakening: An Excerpt As we consider the challenges of global climate change and myriad intersecting crises, we first try to understand why it is happening and then try to imagine rational responses. Multiple thinkers identify “overshoot” the core of the problem. In our effort to grow endlessly, we are burning through resources faster than our planet can provide them. Most of the proposed solutions to current challenges continue to rely upon growth and market capitalism as an organizing paradigm. This post at Resilience.org is the first chapter of a book titled "The Great Awakening: New Modes of Life amidst Capitalist Ruins," by David Bollier and Anna Grear. Bollier and Grear propose “new” ways of understanding our challenges and “new” solutions. They discuss how previous societies have also run into overshoot situations and argue that a common response is for societies tp transform themselves to freely share knowledge and management of property and production, moving away from capitalism to a more local, substance economy, with examples from previous civilizations. They identify certain milestones that sound familiar to our present situation.This excerpt includes a link to where you can purchase it and a link to download it for free. If you’re ready for some good paradigm busting reading and thinking please find the Chapter 1 excerpt here. Photo credit: Ship of Fools by Hieronymus Bosch/ Resilience.org The Terrifying Warning Lurking in the Earth’s Ancient Rock Record To understand what’s happening to the Earth you need a multi-dimensional perspective. When we consider climate change, we usually come at it from a human or at best a biological perspective. We study the rise and fall of civilizations and wonder if the dominance of homo sapiens across the globe might threaten other species. Modern ecological theories such as the Gaia hypothesis and Holling’s socio-ecological resilience envision Earth as a self-regulating biosphere whose purpose is to maintain an environment fit for life. But there is much more to the story. The sheer mass and momentum of Earth’s geology and its dance with the geochemical influence of atmospheric CO2 levels may in fact be the more dominant driver of climate change. This long-read from The Atlantic science writer Peter Brannen takes us on a fascinating romp back through geologic time. Tracking CO2 levels and tying them to the paleoclimate record, Brannen also keep us connected to biologic conditions to see what the science is telling us. Although The Atlantic has a paywall, it usually allows a few free articles per month to each IP address, please find this highly recommended article here. Photo credit: Brendan Pattengale/The Atlantic. The Efficiency Curse Well-known food author Michael Pollan writes this op-ed in The Washington Post on food system resilience. He discusses how our food system has developed to be very efficient and how this helps to keep prices low. But efficiency comes at the price of diminished system resilience. Pollan helps us understand how different supply chains exist for retail customers and for institutional customers such as restaurants or schools. He covers the problems that can arise when production becomes too centralized or big and discusses the issue of farming mono crops versus diversified cropping. Diverse small farms, such as those in the PT/Chimacum area, can more easily adapt to challenges. Pollan also offers the perspective that while efficiency is easy to measure, resilience is not. If a community purposely seeks to improve the resilience of its food systems it should understand that it will be making an investment in lowering the risk of adverse outcomes for hard-to-predict hard times. Please find the article here. The Washington Post has a paywall but usually allows several free articles per month before the paywall cuts you off. Illustration credit: Mark Allen Miller/Washington Post Rondout Riverport 2040 Vision. Local 20/20’s name refers not to the year we lost down the COVID hole, but to vision. We can use the power of imagination to look together towards our future and decide what we want it to look like. This involves the process of thinking critically and searching our souls for what values we want to preserve and amplify and choosing what things we can do without. This wonderful article from Andrew Willner at resilience.org imagines a future on the Hudson River and is an admirable example of how we can reconfigure a post-carbon future in response to climate change. It is a shining example of how place shapes the imagination of a people. Those of us now living in the coastal Salish communities have ample food for thought from our indigenous ancestors as well as other more recent arrivals. We are limited only by our imaginations. Please read this article and have fun imagining what things might look like in the place where we live at the branching of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Kalama Methanol Refinery and the Thin Green Line The January column for Local 20/20’s Resilience Review in The Port Townsend Leader is from Polly Lyle, a member of the Local 20/20 Climate outreach group. She describes the ramifications of a proposed methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington, and shares some good news on the recent developments from WA Department of Ecology. Learn more about that proposal, as well as another one in Oregon, in this article. Insurrection, Pandemic, and Censorship In this article, thinker Richard Heinberg reviews recent tumultuous political events and places them in context. In a previous essay he discussed the breakdown of consensus reality (see article below). Here he returns to that theme as he focuses on communication and censorship. At first he seems to be defending the rights of people to say whatever they want and that we will have to learn to live with cognitive dissonance. But then he turns a corner. He suggests holding the line not merely at spreading lies but also at speech that threatens harm to others. Although Heinberg avoids discussion of how we should consider anti-public health (e.g. vaccination conspiracy theories) speech, he does remind us to think critically. He urges us to build emotional resilience so that we might best help our communities navigate “the craziness to come.” Please find the article here A Farmer and His Extra Row From the Transition Town of Jericho, Vermont, author Laura Markowitz shares this inspirational story of how a community responded when a local farmer said he would love to plant an extra row of butternut squash but didn’t have the labor he would need to pull that off. The Transition Town community responded they could support that need, so the farmer planted in early summer. Harvest time is always weather dependent, and in this case the threat of an early frost required short notice to gather the laborers. About a dozen people showed up and picked 584 squash in little more than an hour. A ton of food for locals in need was grown by a partnership between a skilled farmer and a community supportive of local agriculture. This is a great concept that would work for us. Please find the article here. Mom, We Crashed The Planet Our neighbor across Admiralty Inlet, Vicki Robin, shares her thoughts about planetary physics, consumption, oil, and overshoot. Vicki asks a lot of “what if” questions and then wonders why we are not making any real progress on solving the climate crisis we face. She offers up the analogy of addiction and the approach of the “Anonymous” programs, with their first step of recognize that whatever we are doing is not working, its not helping to leave the planet in a better place than we found it. She then asks why we can’t see that unless we actually change our behaviors we threaten the future of everything we love with collapse. What follows is a wide- ranging exploration through literature and philosophy, Shakespeare and Monty Python, focused on our predicament. Please find the article at Resilience.org or at the Vicki Robin blog. Saving Farmland, Supporting Young Farmers This article focuses on reforming our concepts of land use and preserving land for Common Purpose. Author David Bollier gives an overview of his latest podcast, Agrarian Commons, titled “Frontiers of Commoning.” It starts with an important observation, especially for theses times: “At the root of peace is sufficiency and wholeness, and that means people having their needs met, people being fed.” Bollier interviews a young organic farmer from Maine and her multi-pronged strategy to promote “community-supported and collectively stewarded farmland.” Bollier mentions a program there called “Seaweed Commons” that promotes seaweed aquaculute and “ecological literacy of stakeholders in the marine economy." Bollier discusses this and other such endeavors as critical to efforts to “build new types of food systems that are regenerative, diversified, and community minded.” Anyone who wants to be part of creating a new local and resilient food system here will find this discussion of value. Please find the discussion and link to the podcast at Resilience.org or at the David Bollier Blog. Global Warming Could Stop Relatively Quickly after Emissions Go to Zero From Inside Climate News, Bob Berwyn summarizes climate- related findings from 2020. Bven though our economy slowed during 2020 due to the pandemic, the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere continued to rise to record levels. But unexpected findings show that despite the La Niña oceanic cooling effect of 2020, we still had record warming even compared to 2016, a year when the El Niño warming effect dominated. The rate of warming in the polar regions was found to be about three times the global average, and the thawing of permafrost is now well underway releasing carbon in a positive feedback loop. Also as polar ice melting accelerated, we are now seeing global sea level rise of 2 inches per decade on average. Berwyn also reviews the findings that many places in the world most affected by climate change were the least studied. Finally, an unexpected but welcome result from research indicates that if we can get to net zero emissions we stand a good chance of breaking the vicious feedback cycle and warming may level off and stabilize within just a couple decades. Quite a hopeful thing that should motivate us to redouble efforts to stop our greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. Find the article here. In Pursuit of Better Agriculture (and a Better Society) The way we farm and the way we think are connected. When, 10-12 thousand years ago we started growing annual plants to feed ourselves and this permitted cities and civilization to take root. We started to think of ourselves as being in control because we grew food rather than simply gathering what nature provided. We started to think short term instead of long term. In this interview of Bill Vitek, a colleague of Wes Jackson, Olivia Malloy discusses the movement to explore the value of “New Perennials” as something both new and ancient.” Vitek sees growing perennial grains as a way to look to nature and observe how ecosystems exist. Vitek asks us to think critically that culture that is based on extraction, consumption. The way we try to turn land into a machine and make it work non-stop, and how we treat workers the same way. He observes that our education systems are geared to preparing kids to live a short-term, fast-paced life; the gig economy. They also discuss how the emergence of a new, truly sustainable, agriculture can scale up to meet the need and co-exist with our existing dominant paradigm during a period of transition. The concepts discussed are very much relevant to how we radically transition our systems to address converging crises and climate change. Initially published in a new journal titled Merion West, please find the article here. 2020: The Year Consensus Reality Fractured Let’s get real, people. 2020 has been a year that has at times seemed surreal or even unreal. In this year-end essay Richard Heinberg discusses the concept of consensus reality. He first describes how consensus reality develops then talks about how it has fallen apart. Heinberg argues that a breakdown of consensus reality during a period of economic, political, or social emergency may contribute to societal collapse when it undermines the social trust that is required for complex societies to function. Heinberg takes it a step further when he suggests part of the problem is a deep “blindspot” and lack of a “unifying vision” here in the U.S. If our “main guiding value is only ‘more” (consumerism) then we continue to dig ourselves a very deep hole indeed. In the last part of the essay Heinberg optimistically speculates that despite the challenges a new consensus is possible. He describes a very positive view of what that that could look like and though he acknowledges that such a reunification will be difficult, he leaves us with the notion that it is something worth striving for. Please enjoy a peaceful holiday season and find Heinberg’s article here. Citizens Climate Assembly: Report from the UK There are indicators that our existing national political system is not up to the task of responding to the climate crisis. For multiple reasons our political "leaders" seem unlikely to enact the significant change we need within the urgent timeframe required. One possible alternative providing a glimmer of hope is a “Citizens Climate Assembly." A citizens assembly is a form of participatory democracy in which members of the community are called to duty to listen to the evidence and craft recommended actions and strategies. The UK convened a climate assembly earlier this year with 108 members of the public randomly selected. They met over a period of five months and heard testimony from 47 subject matter experts. A 556-page report from this citizen group was recently released and an article from carbonbrief.org goes over some of its findings and offers links to the full report. The hope is that citizens working together can find solutions that will be acceptable to a majority of stakeholders and that it will help coerce and support politicians to enact needed policies. The report provides 50 key recommendations to help the UK reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In a world where both our ecosystems and our democracies seem imperiled this approach offers a way forward. Please see the post above on a Washington State Citizen Climate Assembly starting January 2021. For a detailed look at the UK effort and its findings please access the article here. Transforming Life on Our Home Planet, Perennially This essay by Wes Jackson et al is the first part of a new book, The Perennial Turn: Contemporary Essays from the Field, and it is a joy. The authors suggest analysis as the first step in facing “the multiple, cascading crises that humans have created.” He argues that agriculture may be “the worst mistake in the history of the human race" (argued by Jared Diamond among many others) and that by ramping up agriculture to industrial scales we have monkeyed with ecosystems that we do not fully understand or appreciate. The book discusses how our claim to dominion over the resources of the entire planet sets up an artificial separation of humans from nature. They key thing to understand, the authors write, is that earth’s atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere are not separate from the biosphere. Earth is alive in a holistic way. As they put it, “We hold this to be a truth that must become self evident: Our shared human responsibility is to live on, not dominate, our home planet.” Success will be measured by the “long-term flourishing of ecosystems, including people.” Their prescriptions do not reject reductionist science but call for greater appreciation of complex systems and a “revolutionary change in theory and practice.” They reject fantasies of unlimited growth. They close soberly by considering Wendell Berry, who says we live on “the human estate of grief and joy.” They acknowledge that our cumulative harms of the past mean that unless we change we face grief “unprecedented in human history.” Please find the article here. Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story This worthy yet entertaining documentary on YouTube is an eye opener. The documentary also goes into wasted land, water and inputs. The documentary is free, with a few ads. Filmmakers and food lovers, Jen and Grant, dive into the issue of food waste and pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food for 6 months. In addition, the film looks into expiry dates, perfect produce, and portion sizes, supposedly little things that add up to an overwhelming problem. You can watch the video here. It Took a Townsend The November column for Local 20/20’s Resilience Review in The Port Townsend Leader is from Tracy Grisman, who is a member of Local 20/20's Beyond Waste Action Group. Tracy provides a recap of the Repair Cafe she and others organized earlier this year. The title of the article is “It Took a Townsend: A Fond Memory from 2020." In the article we are introduced us to a new term, the Repairocene (noun): A time when common goals of healing, repairing, and restoring of our lands, our things, and our relationships are shared. Port Townsend’s Repair Café debut was a smash hit! (No pun intended.) You can find the article on our website here. The "Market" Won't Save Us from Climate Disaster This article from The Guardian’s Robert Devine argues that “expecting the free market to fix global warming is like trying to pound nails with a saw.” It quotes a former Chief Economist for the World Bank calling climate change “the greatest and widest-ranging market failure ever seen.” Devine goes into what “market failure” means and how a defect in communication has contributed to consumers not having the appropriate information when they choose to buy, say, a gallon of gasoline. He talks about how ecosystem services have been terribly undervalued for too long. Devine stops short of offering a prescription for radical departure from the free market but offers some ideas for how the current system can be greatly improved and perhaps work towards our goals instead of against them. Please find the article here. Food for Thought Author Leander Jones tackles the problems of our dominant industrial agriculture model and how a system that relies on global production and transportation contributes to risk for some communities when it is stressed by situations like Covid-19. Jones offers an alternative model practiced in Germany that combines collective land ownership with CSA membership. Such a model adheres to principles such as localism, ecological sustainability, common ownership and production for need rather than profit. It pays farm workers a living wage that is independent of crop fluctuations. CSA members are encouraged to help work on the farm and invest their labor as well as their capital to help ensure success. The operation Jones highlights resists growing in size beyond that which serves its members. Also, Jones illustrates how growing local food for local consumption can greatly help reduce agriculture’s greenhouse gas footprint. It's a model worth exploring locally. Please find the article here. No Matter Who Wins The 2020 election is behind us and many people feel optimistic for our future once again. Thus it is a good time to inject some big picture reality into the equation. Some may equate reality with pessimism but as our political leaders begin to transition to establishing new priorities and approaches to problem solving it would be good to base our plans on reality and science. Nate Hagens is with the University of Minnesota and the Institute for the Study of Energy and the Future. He is one of those big picture guys, especially in finance and energy systems. Just before the election he wrote an essay in which he draws our attention back to the really big problems we face, all of which have in recent months been forced off the radar screen of our limited attention spans. He covers the impact of COVID and its economic impact, pending oil supply problems, and our interdependence with the natural world as well as offering some great titanic iceberg analogies. Hagens offers a number of quotes that begin with the same phrase “No matter who wins the election” such as “we will have to face a more complex and less certain energy future.” Readers are encouraged to take the time and inform themselves on the Big Picture with Nate Hagens, find the article here. How to Fix Our Country's Empathy Problem, Starting with the Farmworkers Who Keep Us Fed This article from Salon’s Ashlie Stevens provides good food for thought. It takes up the situation of the migrant workers who play a key role in our food supply chain. Most of us are mostly unaware of the role these essential workers play and of the conditions with which they contend. Stevens argues that many of us have lost a sense of empathy, that we don’t consider the suffering that others must endure simply to earn the money needed to support themselves and their families. We have become deficient in empathy. As we consider how to make our local food system more resilient for the challenging times ahead, we should create a system that works for all stakeholders. Justice for front line workers fosters stability and resilience and, more importantly, it is simply the right priority for our fellow human beings. Please find the article here. Kiss the Ground This fantastic documentary presents the amazing potential of regenerative agriculture. Narrated by Woody Harrelson and featuring Ian Somerhalder, this 2020 Tribeca Film Festival selection was produced by Josh & Rebecca Tickell and provides viewers with the compelling story of how our soil can not only sequester carbon but even draw it down from the atmosphere. The film includes the perspectives of thought leaders, soil conservationists, ranchers, and farmers. This is one of those rare examples of something tangible we can undertake to head off a catastrophe. You can watch it now on Netflix, or on October 22nd you can stream it for $1. This 84 minute film will leave you feeling... hopeful. To watch a trailer, and to learn more, please visit the Film’s website here. The Great Climate Migration Compared to many places, we live in a region where the climate forecast offers reasonable temperature and adequate rainfall. While we cannot expect to escape the direct nor the indirect effects of climate change, we may be one of the places where people from other regions migrate to escape inhospitable temperatures and humidity, drought, or recurring natural disasters. It is, however, a complex situation. A recent report from ProPublica & The New York Times Magazine takes a look at the prospects for climate migration. They begin with analysis of the geophysical forecasts for the U.S. using county-level data displayed in a series of interactive maps. The accompanying article provides an in-depth analysis of the impacts on agriculture, water, and housing issues, as well as consideration of economic and social factors that are quite concerning. This is important information as we begin to think about how we might react and what community values we would like to uphold in such a scenario. The ProPublica article is here, and an interactive and comprehensive mapping feature is here. New Study Shows a Vicious Cycle of Climate Change Building on Layers of Warming Ocean Water It would have been easy to miss the alarming new report from researchers who describe how the Oceans are “stabilizing”. These days it would be quite understandable to welcome any sort of stabilizing but in our oceans this represents an ominous situation. The ability of our oceans to buffer the impacts of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has allowed us to delay the onset of the major impacts of climate change forecast for the future. However, it seems the ability of the oceans to perform this service is ending far sooner than scientists had expected. One of the study's co-authors is Michael Mann of Penn State who also says we now cannot rule out some of the more dire risks including that atmospheric CO2 could triple by the year 2100, and that global average temperature could rise by 8 degrees F. Even as so much of our attention seems focused on things like the death toll from COVID-19 and an uncertain political situation we should also take time to assess our world from the big picture perspective and to act accordingly. Find the article by Bob Berwyn at Inside Climate News here. 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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 Inslee Signs $2.2 Billion COVID Relief Bill Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the ongoing COVID emergency. The legislation takes effect immediately. “Our focus this year is relief, recovery and resilience, and this legislation will help us make tremendous progress in all of those areas. Washingtonians have been exemplary in helping limit the spread of COVID-19, but it has not come without its economic and emotional costs,” Inslee said. “The process of getting to a post- pandemic era has already begun, and we will come out of this stronger because of legislation like what I am signing today.” Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL Register Now: NACo National Membership Call Join the National Association of Counties this Wednesday, February 24 at 3 p.m. EST for a membership call with the latest updates on COVID-19 relief for counties, and how you can support our efforts to secure bipartisan, direct federal aid to counties of all sizes. Read more STATE First Case of B.1.351 Variant Identified in Washington State as Cases of B.1.1.7 Increase The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) along with Public Heath – Seattle & King County and the UW Medicine Virology Lab, announce that the B.1.351 variant of SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in King County, WA. The variant, initially identified in South Africa, was identified yesterday through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on January 29, 2021. Other details about the case, including travel history are not available as the person was not able to be reached through contact tracing efforts. Read more COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update from the Washington State Department of Health The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration efforts. Read more For the full update, Download the presentation made to WSAC by the Department of Health. Kreidler Extends Emergency Orders to March 21 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 March 21, 2021. Read more Mass Vaccination Sites Forced to Close Due to Weather-Delayed Vaccine Shipments Winter weather shipment delays across the nation have forced the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to close the four state-led mass vaccination sites this weekend and some locations will be impacted next week. Due to storms out east, most Pfizer vaccines will not arrive until Monday. Moderna expects to deliver its backlog throughout the early part of the week and no later than Wednesday. Read more TIP OF THE DAY Questions About the Vaccine? When it comes to vaccines, like many other complicated health topics, the line between fact and fiction can quickly get blurred. That’s where CovidVaccineWA.org comes in. Think of CovidVaccineWA.org as your all-in-one hub for the most up to date and reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. Read more NOTEWORTHY Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Me? You might have concerns about allergic reactions or your health conditions, and you just want to know if the vaccine is safe. Maybe, you’re waiting to see what happens when other people get the vaccine. You might even wonder if you should get a vaccine at all. Well, you’re not alone! These are all valid concerns. Read more New Hours for State COVID-19 Information Hotline The Washington State Department of Health is optimizing the hours for the state COVID-19 information hotline to better serve the public. Starting on February 22, the hotline will be open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Mondays and 6 :00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesdays through Sundays and observed state holidays. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS March 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: Reminder OMC on Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning at 8am Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:46:26 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:46:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Reminder OMC on Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning at 8am CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Join Jennifer Burkhardt on Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning at 8am. Jennifer is Olympic Medical Center's Chief Human Resources Officer & General Counsel. Tomorrow she will provide an update on OMC's work to support vaccinations in Clallam County, as well as a general update on their workforce, financial position, and legislative advocacy. To join the Zoom Meeting at 8 a.m., Wednesday Morning click on the following link at the time of the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81875115879? pwd=UnEzQjV1N09rM2ZLbFIzVVVxYzJoQT09 Meeting ID: 818 7511 5879 Passcode: 923050 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81875115879#,,,,,,0#,,923050# US (Tacoma) Are you a small business owner interested in doing business with our local, state or federal governments? In collaboration with several experts we will be hosting a series of courses in the month of April to help you win lucrative contracts with government entities. In general the majority of our local capital tax dollars are awarded to businesses located in the I-5 Corridor. We want to change that! During this series of courses You will meet our state consultants that offer free services to rural small business owners to help you compete; You will hear from WSDOT and local procurement officers what they purchase and how to compete for their business; How to receive an SBA guaranteed bond; How to ensure your accounting practices meet the requirements; How to effectively bid and estimate costs if your business is in the construction industry. Please email us at info@clallam.org if you would like to attend one or all of these courses! 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 | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by info@clallam.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Colleen McAleer, Clallam EDC - tomorrow at Noon! Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:37:27 PM From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:34:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Colleen McAleer, Clallam EDC - tomorrow at Noon! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24th when we welcome Colleen McAleer, Clallam EDC as our featured presentation. This will be a great informational session on what is on the horizon for area businesses, including new PPP information. Colleen will be taking questions from the membership as well. 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 February 24 – Colleen McAleer, Clallam EDC March 3 – Monthly Business Meeting along with Deanna Green and Larry Hull from Maury and Betty Hull Scholarship March 10 – David Hurn, Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction FROM CLALLAM EDC Join Jennifer Burkhardt on Coffee with Colleen tomorrow morning at 8am. Jennifer is Olympic Medical Center's Chief Human Resources Officer & General Counsel. Tomorrow she will provide an update on OMC's work to support vaccinations in Clallam County, as well as a general update on their workforce, financial position, and legislative advocacy. To join the Zoom Meeting at 8 a.m., Wednesday Morning click on the following link at the time of the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81875115879?pwd=UnEzQjV1N09rM2ZLbFIzVVVxYzJoQT09 Meeting ID: 818 7511 5879 Passcode: 923050 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81875115879#,,,,,,0#,,923050# US (Tacoma) Feb 24 – OMC Update, Jennifer Burkhardt March 3 - Childcare in Clallam County, Dr. Lynn Keenan CHAMBER RENEWALS for 2021 were due on January 31st. We are in the process of delivering/mailing the certificates. Please let us know if you don’t receive yours. If you have not paid we have a grace period so don’t worry! 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. FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS COLLECTION Forever Twilight in Forks Collection reopens to the general public on February 26th. Please see link for more details. 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 – February 23, 2021 Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:36:39 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:36:20 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: County News Now – February 23, 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 February 23, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines: Don’t waste a single drop From sharecropper’s son to county leader: Waymon Mumford The issues have changed in Florence County, S.C. over 25 years of the Rev. Waymon Mumford’s tenure on the County Council, but his approach hasn’t. READ MORE Texas winter storm: ‘Never seen anything like it’ Mobility issues, power outages, loss of water and loss of internet service plagued Texas counties during a massive mid-Feburary winter storm. Read more Overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires two-way communication Overcoming vaccine hesitancy takes patience, understanding, cultural competence and a united message with health care providers and social and community partners. Read more Counties open mass COVID-19 vaccination sites From Disneyland in Orange County, Calif., to Six Flags in Prince George’s County, Md., and even to the Texas Motor Speedway in Denton County, Texas, mass vaccination sites are popping up across the country. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Legislative Updates U.S. Treasury releases updated guidance on emergency rental assistance program Counties with populations above 200,000 were eligible for some of $25 billion in direct funding. Read more Biden administration takes steps to improve equity in vaccine distribution and COVID response efforts Counties play key a role in operating the more than 1,300 community health centers that serve about 30 million people, the majority of whom live at or below the poverty line. Read more CDC and Department of Education release new guidance on safely reopening schools Implementing federal recommendations for opening schools will require additional allocations to fund protective measures. Read more MORE NEWS AIT Bridges The Latest From NACo Receive American flag guidance updates The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs has set up a mailing list for state, local, tribal and territory staff responsible for flag guidance notifications. Sign up for notifications here. Comcast's support of digital inclusion and BIPOC small businesses Comcast made several announcements building on the company's longstanding commitment to advancing digital equity, closing the digital divide and addressing both digital literacy and the homework gap. Track and manage your county's COVID-19 cost recovery As counties continue to respond to COVID-19 and distribute vaccines, keeping up with federal funding opportunities and shifting eligibility requirements can be daunting to navigate. Share your story: Letter to the editor template Across the country, counties are making significant investments in services and supports for infants and toddlers. Use NACoRF’s new letter to the editor template to share your county’s efforts to expand early childhood services. Once published, share your piece with NACoRF by sending it to info@countiesforkids.org and we will recognize it through social media, newsletters and the Counties for Kids website. Download the resource and get tips on publishing your letter here. State and Local Government Prenatal-to-Three Collaboration in Action The National Association of Counties Research Foundation is partnering with the National League of Cities and the National Conference of State Legislatures for the State and Local Government Prenatal-to-Three Collaboration in Action series, which will help leaders identify common challenges and actionable strategies to strengthen alignments between city, county, and state governments in support of a prenatal through age three agenda for families in their communities. Learn more and register for the March 16 fireside chat here. Palm Beach County addresses economic mobility Check out our new member profile featuring Commissioner Mack Bernard of Palm Beach County, Fla. and some recent work from the county including a S.M.A.R.T. Landlord Program, poverty reduction efforts and use of CARES Act funds. This is the first in a series of profiles of members of NACo’s Economic Mobility Leadership Network, a cohort of county leaders working to improve the economic outcomes of their residents through peer learning and on-site convenings within communities. 2021 Achievement Awards early bird deadline March 9 Submit your 2021 NACo Achievement Awards entry by March 9 for early bird prices! Apply now at www.naco.org/achievementawards for our special discounted application rate. NACo & CVS Sponsored COVID-19 Testing Solution: Return Ready Return Ready provides the most comprehensive, flexible COVID-19 testing solution for employers. With a combination of rapid worksite testing and drive-thru testing at CVS Pharmacy test locations, we deliver the clinical insights needed to integrate health and safety measures into your return-to- work strategy and business continuity. NACo and CVS Health will provide a designated account and clinical team for your organization, on-site licensed professionals for testing and employee support, a communications toolkit with a dedicated support hotline and more. Register now for this week's webinars. The Modern Sewer Solution Prelos is a pressurized liquid-only sewer that’s based on Orenco’s four decades of community sewering experience. Prelos uses small-diameter, shallow-bury pipe that significantly lowers the cost and disruption of sewer installation. Read more. NKN_Banner_collection_CN-now(1)_1729551.png FEB 24 WEBINAR NACo & CVS Sponsored COVID -19 Testing Solution: Return Ready 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST FEB 24 WEBINAR NACo National Membership Call 3 p.m. EST FEB 25 WEBINAR COVID-19 Cost Recovery: Ways to Maximize Federal Funding 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST FEB 25 WEBINAR NACo & CVS Sponsored COVID -19 Testing Solution: Return Ready 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MAR SIMULATION NACo Cyberattack Simulation: Ransomware MAR WEBINAR Quarterly DDJ Criminal Justice Peer Engagement Group Call 1 1 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MAR 2 WEBINAR Quarterly DDJ Criminal Justice Peer Engagement Group Call 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MAR 3 WEBINAR Quarterly Behavioral Health and Social Services Peer Engagement Group Call 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MAR 4 WEBINAR NACo National Membership Call 2 p.m. EST MAR 5 WEBINAR Effectively Distributing Rental Assistance: Evidence for Local Governments 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST MAR 8 CONFERENCE NACo 2021 Virtual Legislative Conference March 8–26 | Virtual MAR 18 WEBINAR SLLC Supreme Court Midterm Webinar 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EDT MORE EVENTS Leg_Conf_header_v2_1801228_1816529.jpg 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20001 Did someone forward you this email? Sign up to stay up-to-date on topics affecting America's counties! Click here to unsubscribe. February From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: The Insider | February 2020 Date:Wednesday, February 24, 2021 7:01:04 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:59:56 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: The Insider | February 2020 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Continuing Education for Leadership As we remain at home during the rollout of the vaccines around the state, many find that the extra time on hand has allowed them to explore new hobbies and continue their education. As members of the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) and National Association of Counties (NACo), there are opportunities to help you grow professionally. NEWS Learn More INSLEE SIGNS $2.2 BILLION COVID RELIEF BILL Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the ongoing COVID emergency. The legislation takes effect immediately. Learn More RANKED CHOICE VOTING RESTORE TRUST IN ELECTIONS? The SOS’s Office testified in opposition to a bill that would permit the use of ranked choice voting in local elections. At the same hearing, proponents of the bill said ranked choice voting is a pro-democracy reform that will strengthen elections. Learn More LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ON THE HILL With the passage of the house of origin policy committee cutoff, it’s a good time to check in on the numbers. Legislators have largely kept their word by introducing fewer bills this year – just over 1000 so far compared to over 2200 in 2019. Commerce staff similarly note their requests for local government fiscal notes are around half of normal this year. However, some bills, like HB 1412 on legal financial obligations, combine multiple bills from previous sessions into one bill, so while the numbers may be lower, the bills may be more complicated. Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 24 Facilitating Great Online Meetings Online | Learn More WEBINARS MARCH 4 Roles and Responsibilities in Local Government Online | Learn More COUNTY BIRTHDAYS FERRY COUNTY | est. 1899 OKANOGAN COUNTY | est. 1888 GRANT COUNTY | est. 1909 PACIFIC COUNTY | est. 1851 For more information on these counties and others visit our County Spotlights page. 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? 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Click Here NACo-primary-center_700px_1683049_1832951.png Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT STATE AND LOCAL AID IN THE NEXT CORONAVIRUS RESCUE PACKAGE JOIN US TODAY FOR A NATIONAL MEMBER CALL & TOMORROW FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA DAY OF ACTION The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds in the American Rescue Plan. The bill includes $350 billion in critical aid to state, local and territorial governments. If this bill passes, your county would be eligible to receive a direct allocation from the federal government. Click here to see your county's estimated allocation. Take action to secure bipartisan coronavirus relief that includes direct aid to state and local governments on the front lines. Join us today at 3 p.m. EST for a national member call, and participate in our social media advocacy day tomorrow. NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CALL TODAY | 3 P.M. EST Join us today at 3 p.m. EST for the latest updates on COVID-19 relief for counties, and learn how you can support our advocacy efforts. Email your questions to questions@naco.org. REGISTER FOR THE CALL | FULL SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING CALLS SOCIAL MEDIA DAY OF ACTION Join us tomorrow, February 25, on social media to call on your members of Congress to support direct aid to counties on the front lines. Use our customizable tweets and graphics, and join us on social media. Frontline heroes are working to keep us healthy and safe. Join us in supporting the #AmericanRescuePlan for county heroes fighting to end #COVID19 and revive our struggling economies NACo.org/covid19/federal-advocacy Frontline heroes are working to keep us healthy and safe. Join us in supporting the #AmericanRescuePlan for our first responders and law enforcement officers NACo.org/covid19/federal-advocacy Frontline heroes are working to keep us healthy and safe. Join us in supporting the #AmericanRescuePlan for county heroes caring for patients in 1,000 hospitals nationwide NACo.org/covid19/federal-advocacy Frontline heroes are working to keep us healthy and safe. Join us in supporting the #AmericanRescuePlan for the 93,000 county first responders nationwide NACo.org/covid19/federal-advocacy Counties are using federal resources to invest in our local small businesses and the health of all our residents. Join us in supporting critical county aid in the #AmericanRescuePlan NACo.org/covid19/federal-advocacy workers_NACo_twitter_1832624.png DOWNLOAD: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM law-enforcement-alt_naco_IG_1832635.png DOWNLOAD: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM workers_NACo_twitter_1832624.png DOWNLOAD: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM law-enforcement-alt_naco_IG_1832635.png DOWNLOAD: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM VISIT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA DAY OF ACTION TOOLKIT FOR MORE For more social media resources, follow us on Twitter and visit our Coronavirus Social Media Day of Action toolkit page. 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VIEW REPORT NATIONAL MEMBER CALLS FEB 24 Update on COVID-19 Relief for Counties TODAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 3 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 04 National Call with NACo and White House Officials MARCH 4 | 2 P.M. EST REGISTER MAR 18 National Call with NACo and White House Officials MARCH 18 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER APR 01 National Call with NACo and White House Officials APRIL 1 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER 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 a 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. From:Heidi Eisenhour To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: The Next Phase of the Pandemic | Bicycle Code Provisions | COVID-19 Reopening Plan Date:Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:08:26 AM From: MRSC – Planning Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:08:15 AM To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: The Next Phase of the Pandemic | Bicycle Code Provisions | COVID-19 Reopening Plan CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. February 2021 From MRSC Incorporating Bicycles into Your Municipal Code By MRSC Insight This blog explores some potential “gaps” that local governments may have in their code provisions addressing bicycles, including helmet use, bicycle lanes and access, and how to regulate electric-assist bicycles. More from MRSC Insight Disaster Zone: The Next Phase of the Pandemic By Eric Holdeman This blog post looks at what might happen with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic over the next few months. More from MRSC Insight COVID-19 Reopening Plan, Proclamation Extensions, and Government Operations By Jill Dvorkin Ask MRSC I am interested in training resources to become more adept with finding what I need in our municipal code and the RCW and WAC. Do you have any suggestions? Is the establishment of a transportation benefit district subject to SEPA? Have a question? Officials and employees from eligible government agencies can use our free one-on-one inquiry service, This blog reviews recent updates to the Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery plan as well as the extension of several emergency proclamations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updated "miscellaneous venues" guidance for OPMA. More from MRSC Insight Ethics Codes for Local Governments, Part 1: Considerations, Scope, and Applicability By Steve Gross Part One of this two-part blog series looks at why a local government would want to adopt an ethics code, who the code could apply to, and what behavior the code might cover. More from MRSC Insight Ethics Codes for Local Governments, Part 2: Processing Complaints, Imposing Discipline By Steve Gross Part Two of this series on local ethics codes reviews items in a code that help when dealing with a possible violation. 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 Ask MRSC. Ask MRSC Upcoming Trainings Facilitating Great Online Meetings (Webinar) February 24, 11 AM - 12 PM Cost: $35 | Credits: CML Learn more and register Roles and Responsibilities in Local Government (Webinar) March 4, 11 AM - 12 PM Cost: $35 |Credits: CLE, CML Learn more and register Public Records Act Basics & More - Virtual Workshop (Webinar) March 17, March 23, March 31, April 6, 2021 Morning Session: 9 AM - 12:00 PM Afternoon Session: 1 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: $140/person for two sessions | Credits: CLE, WAPRO, CML Learn more and register FREE: Developing an Effective Housing Element (Webinar) March 25, 1 PM - 2:30 PM Learn more and register In Focus Boise’s Affordable Housing Land Trust Strategy Includes Office Conversions More cities around the country are looking into the possibility of converting unused office space into The Urban Play Framework: An Approach for Understanding the Play Experience in Cities In order to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world, children need rich learning opportunities in and out affordable housing. More from Next City Lessons from the Pandemic on Keeping People Housed in a Crisis and Beyond The pandemic catalyzed many emergency initiatives to address housing instability. Cities and communities stood up new rental assistance programs, passed temporary laws, implemented new policies, and built partnerships between providers. More from CitiesSpeak Charlotte May Have Cracked the Code on Affordable Housing. Here’s how A $58 million fund is being used to buy up affordable buildings and keep the rents low. More from Fast Company of school that allow them to adapt and engage in independent and lifelong learning. More from Brookings Surveying Restrictive Regulations: What Do Planners Know? How do researchers inventory restrictive regulations and assess their relationship to the underproduction of housing? More from APA Blog Make Way for the ‘One-Minute City’ While the “15-minute city” model promotes neighborhood-level urban planning, Sweden is pursuing a hyper-local twist: a scheme to redesign every street in the nation. More from CityLab Washington News From landfill to houses — after 11-year battle with neighbors Mercer Island restricts camping on public property in near-unanimous vote Transcript of county Council's discussion on Vacation Rental regulations Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities Derelict housing program fills gaps Seattle has finally reached peak car, and only one other densely populated U.S. city has more cars per capita Everett pallet shelter plan moves forward, with key caveat City of Kirkland begins rollout of its commitment to sustainability plan National News Mobile home dwellers hit even harder when facing eviction Bryant Street project offers model for faster, cheaper affordable housing construction 3D-printed homes build hope for U.S. affordable housing Pandemic’s toll on housing: falling behind, doubling up Affordable housing shows no impact on real estate values in Colorado Springs neighborhoods, study shows People of color face the most pandemic housing insecurity Growth of remote work during the coronavirus pandemic is causing many employers and workers to leave Massachusetts The most important chart in housing right now 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 heisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by it@mrsc.org From:Stephen Schumacher Cc:news@ptleader.com; news@peninsuladailynews.com; PT Free Press Subject:Bring back open public meetings Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 8:59:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Thanks for your valiant efforts to conduct last week's Commissioner meeting despite technical difficulties, but the result was confusing to Zoom viewers and probably caused most to turn off. This points to some of the problems of conducting what are supposed to be open public meetings through an intermediary technology - sometimes the technology breaks down, some people are excluded because they don't have access to the technology, and the technology prevents citizens from presenting their own public comments face-to-face. The "new normal" including no more open meeting and unconstitutional restrictions on freedom to assembly were originally emergency measures based on a fanciful Imperial College model predicting that 2.2 million Americans would die if nothing were done. This model was soon contradicted by events and its own lead author, but the endless false state of emergency and the totalitarian measures it has spawned have been institutionalized into a dystopian science fiction scenario like something out of George Orwell's 1984 novel. Feel free to continue live streaming as an adjunct, but please bring back real open public meetings sooner rather later (or never). Yours truly, Stephen Schumacher 2023 E. Sims Way #200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:Still Waiting.... Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 8:37:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. A week ago today, gunfire erupted from the gun range here in Port Townsend. It was on Monday, Presidents day, Feb 15. That is a clearly defined and scheduled closure of the gun range to gunfire. Plain and simple. We asked for a replacement day of gunfire silence to give back to our neighborhood the day that was destroyed by gunfire. But, as usual, nothing. Nada, Zilch. We're asking nicely....Please schedule a replacement day of gunfire silence so we can reschedule events that were destroyed by by the gunfire last monday. Let me know what day is selected as a replacemnt, and we'll pass it along to the neighborhood association. thanks tom parks From:tprosys@gmail.com To:Public Comments Cc:Tom Locke Subject:PUBLIC COMMENT - Questions for Dr. Locke Date:Sunday, February 21, 2021 4:03:22 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good Morning Commissioners and staff. Because of technical difficulties at your meeting last week, you did not read my question for Dr. Locke until after his report, and you ignored my request to raise the question at the Board of Health meeting. So, I’m asking again, and I would appreciate a response. Only about 75% of Jefferson Healthcare’s employees have received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC says that people who have been vaccinated, even with both doses, can still be carriers of the disease, although the odds of those people being infectious appear to be relatively low. Two questions for Dr. Locke: 1. If people are going to be required to prove their vaccination status to, for example, board an airplane or cruise ship, it seems reasonable to expect them to be informed about the individual status of the medical professionals to whom they’ve entrusted their health. When people visit their healthcare provider, shouldn’t those patients be entitled to know whether or not the doctor, nurses, aides, and staff have all been fully inoculated against COVID-19? 2. The FDA expects manufacturers whose COVID-19 vaccines are authorized under an EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) to continue their clinical trials to obtain additional safety and effectiveness information and pursue approval (licensure). Once licensed vaccines are available, public agencies can require people to be vaccinated to prevent the spread of COVID-19, just as they would for any other deadly, highly contagious disease like smallpox, TB, etc. How long do we expect it to take before the currently-available COVID-19 vaccines are fully licensed? Please address these questions to Dr. Locke, with a focus on what regulatory authority the Board of Health has with respect to this question. Stay safe, Mask up. Tom Thiersch, Jefferson County