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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032921_electronic_CorrFrom:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) To:Hoss, Schuyler (GOV) Subject:Governor Inslee Press Conference: March 18th 2:30 pm Date:Thursday, March 18, 2021 9:20:42 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 COVID-19 pandemic. The governor will be joined by: Dan Laster, director, COVID-19 Vaccine Action Command and Coordination System (VACCS) Center, Department of Health Michele Roberts, assistant secretary, Department of Health (Q&A only) Nick Streuli, executive director of external affairs, Office of the Governor (Q&A only) The press conference will be livestreamed by TVW. I also wanted to share with you an enhanced tool that can be used to find locations for COVID-19 vaccinations in your area. Enter the appropriate zip code and locations that have available vaccine appointments within 50 miles will be displayed. https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/locations SCHUYLER F. HOSS Director of International Relations and Protocol Regional Representative – Southwest Washington 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:CindyJ To:jeffbocc; citycouncil@cityofpt.us Subject:Community Vision Survey Report Now Available Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 1:10:50 PM Attachments:Local_2020_Visioning_Report.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council, I wanted to let you all know about a community vision survey report that is now available. As you may be aware, last summer, Local 20/20 invited Jefferson County residents to share not only how the pandemic was impacting them, but what values, priorities, and visions for our future they had. 170 residents responded with over 140 pages of details on their views of our existing challenges and strengths, and hopes and priorities for our future. These responses from our community have been summarized into a Community Visioning report that is now available at l2020.org/survey, and attached. The responses include a wide diversity of opinions, and at the same time, a number of common themes arose. These included the economy, communities & neighbors, healthcare, environment and energy, housing, community services and resilience, attitudes, government, food, and more. These themes touched on our vision for the future, strengths of our community, challenges we will face, and ideas for rebuilding. The main report provides detailed summaries of the responses to each question, as well as an executive summary, and an appendix is available of all anonymous responses of those who gave their permission to reproduce them. We hope the report is useful to the city and county, and other organizations throughout the county, as we all work together to rebuild as we emerge from the pandemic. I sent the email below to the various organizations and contacts that had helped distribute the survey, but wanted to share it with you all as well. Best Regards, Cindy Jayne, for the Local 20/20 Visioning Team ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: CindyJ <cindyj911@yahoo.com> To: Clifford Carl Moore <moorecc@wsu.edu>; Deborah Stinson <debstin@live.com>; Will O'Donnell <wodonnell@jeffpud.org>; Chris OHiggins <cohiggins@jeffersonhealthcare.org>; Siobhan Canty <siobhan@jccfgives.org>; Melody Eisler <meisler@cityofpt.us>; John Mauro <jmauro@cityofpt.us>; Kate Dean <kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us>; tmeredith@jclibrary.info <tmeredith@jclibrary.info>; Judy Surber <jsurber@cityofpt.us>; jcirawa@gmail.com <jcirawa@gmail.com>; director@edcteamjefferson.org <director@edcteamjefferson.org>; Peg Hunter <spiritbearpeg@gmail.com>; justine@jcfgives.org <justine@jcfgives.org>; Danny Milholland <danny@theproductionalliance.org>; Eric Toews <eric@portofpt.com>; Katherine Baril <lkatherinebaril@gmail.com>; Ben Bauermeister at Skillmation <ben@skillmation.org>; Debbie Steele <debroahksteele@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021, 8:53:39 PM PDT Subject: Local 20/20 Vision Survey Report Now Available As you may remember, Local 20/20 conducted a visioning survey last summer, in the early part of the pandemic. Our goal was to capture how the crisis was affecting the people of our county, to give folks the opportunity to consider and express their concerns and hopes for the future, and to capture that vision during that unusual time. Some of you provided feedback to us early on regarding the survey, and/or helped distribute it, which was much appreciated. We were grateful to have 170 detailed responses from residents of Jefferson County, and the Local 20/20 Visioning Survey Report is now available, attached. The results are fascinating, with some of the top themes emerging including the economy, communities & neighbors, healthcare, environment and energy, housing, community services and resilience, attitudes, government, food, and more. The report includes an Executive Summary at the beginning of the report for those who just want the highlights. We hope you find the report useful for your organization. Best Regards, Cindy Jayne, for the Local 20/20 Visioning Team PS: We initially expected to distribute this report in the fall of 2020, but the primary author fell ill and is still recovering. We apologize for the delay, but hope the results will still be valuable to organizations and individuals throughout the county. From:Mari Mullen To:jeffbocc Cc:Philip Morley Subject:Draft Concept Paper for review and comments for ADO RFP Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 1:33:20 PM Attachments:DISCUSSION DRAFT CONCEPT PAPER for ADO RFP - 03 15 21.docx ATT00001.htm CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners, Re: the Draft Concept Paper for the ADO RFP—the BOCC’s priorities are clear and expansive; It is a well thought out RFP and we appreciate that it includes working with Main Street and other economic development groups. Thanks for reaching out to us for input. Mari Mari F. Mullen Executive Director The Port Townsend Main Street Program 211 Taylor Street, Suite #3 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-7911 www.ptmainstreet.org Find Us on Facebook Join Us! Our mission is to preserve, promote and enhance our historic business districts. Dear Arlene, North Hood Canal Chamber, Karen, Siobhan, Mari, and Mike, Enclosed for review by governing body representatives and/or staff of the County Chamber, NHC Chamber, NODC, Jefferson Community Foundation, Main Street, and Jefferson Healthcare is a DRAFT Concept Paper that would guide the development of a Request For Proposals for organizations wishing to be designated at the County’s Associate Development Organization for the upcoming state Biennium. The County Commissioners would very much welcom your organization’s feedback on the attached Concept Paper by the close of business this Friday, March 19. Comments should be addressed to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us . Thank you for giving this your consideration. Philip Philip Morley Jefferson County Administrator pmorley@co.jefferson.wa.us (360) 385-9100 x-383 This is a reminder that all email to or from this email address may be subject to the Public Records Act contained in RCW 42.56. Additionally, all email to and from the county is captured and archived by Information Services. ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** From:Siobhan Canty To:jeffbocc Subject:Feedback on ADO RFP Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 2:47:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the RFP for the role of ADO. Following are some suggested changes and items to consider adding to the priorities. The overarching comment I have is that the ADO does not need to try to be THE one economic development organization. A good ADO leader will recognize that there is a network of organizations that work on various elements of economic development and will not try to do it all or to duplicate services or roles. COMMENTS ON CURRENT DOCUMENT Many of these are right on: shared economic framework, communications & accountability, diverse representation, etc. Specific comments on sections: Bring added capacity – to have a goal of growth in and of itself is short sighted, especially when the role, strategy and landscape of other partners are not clear. I suggest removing this. Enhance partnership – partners might also include those working on issues like affordable workforce housing, child care, senior care, and other obstacles that limit workforce. (This is mentioned later but also good in partnerships section.) Expand scope – why is the assumption that the ADO will be the place that both creates vision and provides classes? Couldn’t the ADO hold the vision and create a kind of Economic Development Network while the Chamber provides classes? The ADO needs to be the leader of an economic development landscape, not a single player that tries to do it all. The RFP could invite some of that thinking. SUGGESED ADDITIONS Request that the vision for economic development includes separate strategies for local sustainable economic development and those that are tourist related Throughout the pandemic, Jefferson County has reaffirmed that our significant investment in and reliance on tourism makes us even more vulnerable in times of economic turmoil. The ADO(s) should Invest more explicitly in a programming, resources and support for local, sustainable businesses that drive the economy with or without tourists. Examples include maritime, wood products, food products, metal forging, art, housewares, etc. that are hand crafted and can be sold online. (Our community has hundreds of such businesses.) This issue of tourism overtaking all of our economic development structures and conversations plays out continually. It should be lifted up as a goal of the new ADO contract explicitly. Ask proposals include efforts to establish a kind of “Economic Development Network” where there are unique value propositions for each economic development organization to they can work in concert and build our economic development capacity overall There are multiple organizations in our community dedicated to economic development. Each one should define its role in the context of the other so the field general has more capacity. For example (only for illustrative purposes, not a real proposal), The ADO could create and hole the economic vision (local/sustainable + tourism) for Jefferson County, provide the proactive services like the business opportunities list and succession planning and gather partners to create a network of support for economic development in Jefferson County generally The Chamber could be the place where businesses find classes, training and resources to grow from a 1 person shop to 5 people to 10 to 50 The Port or other entity could create a advance an policy agenda that supports economic development in Jefferson County The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship could ensure diversity of ownership of businesses Ask proposal to include a focus especially on ensuring that support and guidance are available to businesses for mid-level growth strategies Jefferson County is excellent at starting new businesses and not good at getting businesses through mid-level growth stages. The ADO should specifically analyze the reasons for this and ensure that the Economic Development Network includes resources to address those. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. I and the Community Foundation as a whole are committed to being to be an asset to economic development and we appreciate your efforts to improve the current landscape. Siobhan Canty Siobhan Canty, President & CEO O: 360 385 1729, C: 202 821 6706 Mailing: PO Box 1394, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Physical: 63 Julian Street, Glen Cove From:Brian Kuh To:jeffbocc Cc:"Ben Bauermeister" Subject:EDC Comments to DRAFT Concept Paper for ADO RFP Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 2:55:32 PM Attachments:DISCUSSION DRAFT CONCEPT PAPER for ADO RFP - EDCTJ Comments.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Concept Paper. Please see attached, and let us know if you have any questions. We otherwise eagerly await your decision on the RFP process for the ADO designation. Cheers, Brian Kuh Executive Director 2409 Jefferson St, Port Townsend WA 98368 Office: (360) 379-4693 Cell: (360) 406-1123 edcteamjefferson.org Special COVID-19 resources for businesses can be found at edcteamjefferson.org/covid19 From:Pamela Roberts To:Adiel F. McKnight; jeffbocc Subject:Obstacles to entering 3-22-21 BOCC Meeting and submitting public comments Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 9:53:56 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear BOCC: This morning I was unable to enter the BOCC meeting. Below is the incorrect information published in the PDN about how to participate in the 3-22-21 meeting of the BOCC - the phone number has no similarity to the actual numbers to get into the meeting. The email for submitting public comments bounces back. "The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear recommendations from the planning commission regarding amendments to the 2020 comprehensive plan when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday" To view the meeting live go to https://global.goto meeting.com/join/959630253. To listen only call 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069#. Public comment can be emailed to publiccomment@co.jefferson.wa.us. " On the county website there is a link titled "Videos of Meetings." That title is confusing and implies that it is an archive, not the path through which to enter a current meeting. When I saw that the list of videos were all from past dates I left the page. Staff directed me to click on the "Upcoming" link to enter the BOCC meeting, which resulted in the "circle of death" on my computer and an inability to enter the meeting. I called staff again and was finally given the correct phone number to enter the meeting. These obstacles to public participation in the BOCC meeting are unacceptable. I attempted several times to submit public comments through the published email mentioned above and they all bounced back. I sent the comments instead directly to the BOCC email. Again, this was an unacceptable obstacle to public participation. There is also no clear path on the website to direct someone who wishes to submit public comments. Staff at the BOCC number were unable to find the publiccomment@co.jefferson.wa.us anywhere on the website for public reference. Pamela Roberts -- PAMELA ROBERTS 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com Inspiring students to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow From:Mike Regan To:Mike Regan Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Comprehensive Plan comment re Hadlock sewer Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 8:30:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Commission: Comments on proposed Hadlock sewer system: The first point of contention is that the residents of Port Hadlock have had no say in the decision to designate this UGA, and the sewer that goes along with it. Oh, there have been requests to comment buried in the papers at one time or another, but somehow the opinions of those in our community have carried no weight unless you were in support of the sewer idea. This is one more example of the rich colonizing those in the areas of lower income, and it has to stop. At the outset of this plan, ICAN (Irondale Community Action Neighbors) was formed as a neighborhood group that opposed the sewer. The community group that had been appointed to make recommendations to the planning department had been improperly ignored when their vote was to recommend that there be NO sewer, and a report was instead made and entered into the record claiming the opposite. I was a member of that group and became a member of ICAN. We then spoke to people at 103 households and got 98 signatures on our petition opposing the sewer. You could go to 100 households today and get roughly the same result. If I'm wrong, prove that I'm wrong, and do an official survey, vote, or outreach. Whatever you wish to call it, please get a true measure of the desires of the community affected. This is a huge project, an expensive commitment, and should not be pushed through without the positive support of our community. If, however, you have evidence that this should be built over the wishes of the population, for some real and pressing reason, then such evidence should be proven and brought before peer- reviewed scientific judgment. It is irresponsible to just feed a rumor mill about septic systems harming the creek, when the last study of fecal coliform cites several sources of the levels measured, including upstream cattle farms and naturally decaying vegetation, yet it reports that water quality is well within the standards for fresh water at the mouth of the creek. The Hadlock Sewer consultant, Tetra-Tech wrote that the proposed pressurized sewer system may only last about 20 years. If it has to be be ripped out and replaced, probably with a gravity system, it will have been much cheaper just to install a gravity system in the first place. The “Working Group” for some reason is pushing this substandard system even though the consultant does not recommend it. Additional points that show that building a sewer system now is ill-advised: It is expected that land prices and property taxes will increase further. This has been making it difficult for people to find housing and is contributing to the problem of homelessness. The project will cost over tens of millions of dollar$, which could be better spent in building green spaces, parks, tiny home services, or, if needed, improvements to existing septic systems. Property owners are to be stuck with the purchase, maintenance, repair, and replacements of grinders and pumps and the electricity costs to run them. Destroying the individual septic systems is counterproductive, and when the big sewer system fails there will be nothing to fall back on. Small town character in Hadlock would be destroyed by the intrusion large box stores, and we don't want to end up like many small towns when they close and move out, leaving huge empty buildings and vacant parking lots. . 90% of Hadlock residents do not support this project. Traffic impacts along Ness's corner road will make it more dangerous and difficult for children to access the elementary school and the library. The County would be putting itself in a bad light to go against the wishes of the population in attempting to impose this mega-project on us, as well as opening itself up to the possibility of a class-action lawsuit. Please consider these ramifications and do not move ahead with any sewer installation in Hadlock. Sincerely, Michael Regan, 92 2nd ave, Port Hadlock, Wa, 98339 <staroid@wavecable.com> From:Mike Regan To:jeffbocc; ", jeffbocc"@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject:Comprehensive Plan comment re Hadlock sewer Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 8:03:54 AM Attachments:staroid.vcf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Commission: Comments on proposed Hadlock sewer system: The first point of contention is that the residents of Port Hadlock have had no say in the decision to designate this UGA, and the sewer that goes along with it. Oh, there have been requests to comment buried in the papers at one time or another, but somehow the opinions of those in our community have carried no weight unless you were in support of the sewer idea. This is one more example of the rich colonizing those in the areas of lower income, and it has to stop. At the outset of this plan, ICAN (Irondale Community Action Neighbors) was formed as a neighborhood group that opposed the sewer. The community group that had been appointed to make recommendations to the planning department had been improperly ignored when their vote was to recommend that there be NO sewer, and a report was instead made and entered into the record claiming the opposite. I was a member of that group and became a member of ICAN. We then spoke to people at 103 households and got 98 signatures on our petition opposing the sewer. You could go to 100 households today and get roughly the same result. If I'm wrong, prove that I'm wrong, and do an official survey, vote, or outreach. Whatever you wish to call it, please get a true measure of the desires of the community affected. This is a huge project, an expensive commitment, and should not be pushed through without the positive support of our community. If, however, you have evidence that this should be built over the wishes of the population, for some real and pressing reason, then such evidence should be proven and brought before peer- reviewed scientific judgment. It is irresponsible to just feed a rumor mill about septic systems harming the creek, when the last study of fecal coliform cites several sources of the levels measured, including upstream cattle farms and naturally decaying vegetation, yet it reports that water quality is well within the standards for fresh water at the mouth of the creek. The Hadlock Sewer consultant, Tetra-Tech wrote that the proposed pressurized sewer system may only last about 20 years. If it has to be be ripped out and replaced, probably with a gravity system, it will have been much cheaper just to install a gravity system in the first place. The “Working Group” for some reason is pushing this substandard system even though the consultant does not recommend it. Additional points that show that building a sewer system now is ill-advised: It is expected that land prices and property taxes will increase further. This has been making it difficult for people to find housing and is contributing to the problem of homelessness. The project will cost over tens of millions of dollar$, which could be better spent in building green spaces, parks, tiny home services, or, if needed, improvements to existing septic systems. Property owners are to be stuck with the purchase, maintenance, repair, and replacements of grinders and pumps and the electricity costs to run them. Destroying the individual septic systems is counterproductive, and when the big sewer system fails there will be nothing to fall back on. Small town character in Hadlock would be destroyed by the intrusion large box stores, and we don't want to end up like many small towns when they close and move out, leaving huge empty buildings and vacant parking lots. . 90% of Hadlock residents do not support this project. Traffic impacts along Ness's corner road will make it more dangerous and difficult for children to access the elementary school and the library. The County would be putting itself in a bad light to go against the wishes of the population in attempting to impose this mega-project on us, as well as opening itself up to the possibility of a class-action lawsuit. Please consider these ramifications and do not move ahead with any sewer installation in Hadlock. Sincerely, Michael Regan, 92 2nd ave, Port Hadlock, Wa, 98339 <staroid@wavecable.com> From:Pamela Roberts To:jeffbocc Subject:Re: Public Comments for 3-22-21 BOCC Meeting Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 2:37:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. PUBLIC COMMENTS AS SIMPLE TEXT: March 22, 2021 Dear Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, As a Quilcene resident, I am submitting these comments to you as an advocate and communications specialist for the Concerned Residents of Port Hadlock. They have a website at hadlocksewer.com that expresses many of their concerns about the proposed sewer in Port Hadlock. You can read their names and individual comments on the website’s “Signers” page. The Hadlock Sewer proposal has doggy-paddled around now for about 20 years. The Hadlock community was against it from the start. They saw it evolve into a political football, but hoped it would eventually just go away. So when the county recently requested bids related to the project the community became upset and angry. They felt like things were moving forward without any real consideration given to their input. Now they hear that amendments to our county’s Comprehensive Plan are being considered that further open the door to this sewer idea. We ask that you vote against those amendments to the Comp Plan. Many people in our county worked for years to help define a positive future for Jefferson County and Port Hadlock alike through our Comprehensive Plan. Amending it without full consideration from the community basically throws all that democratic, community-based work and process in the trash. Recently I went door to door to speak with people in Port Hadlock and I would estimate that close to 100% of the residents there are against the proposed sewer. Hearing their voices in the democratic process is a serious economic and social justice concern, since most of the residents there are lower-income working families who cannot afford Internet services or newspaper subscriptions. This inhibits their ability to stay informed about the sewer. These families are working hard to pay rent and mortgages and don’t have free time to follow the ins and outs of the sewer planning process. Outreach to them has been completely lacking. None have ever received mail from the county regarding the sewer proposal, which is one way of ensuring they have a chance to know what is going on. I found the people of Port Hadlock to be knowledgeable and visionary about their community. They are proud of the re-establishment of the salmon in Chimacum Creek and protective of the aquifer that provides their drinking water. The idea of increasing density in Port Hadlock frightens them because they don’t want their only source of drinking water depleted through overuse of the wells. They don’t want to see their property taxes and monthly costs increase because they are already cash strapped and paying more than 30% of their monthly salaries towards rent or mortgages. They love the small town, rural character of Port Hadlock and want to keep it that way. Jefferson County (JC) has made claims that concern Hadlock residents. See responses to some of those claims from the Concerned Residents of Port Hadlock (CRPH) below. JC: The Hadlock Sewer proposal is a solution to affordable housing in Jefferson County. CRPH: Port Townsend has a sewer system and yet a significant portion of its business and residential land still sits empty. There is insufficient demand and no need to open up areas for expansion in Port Hadlock. OLYCAP recently received a grant to build a 43-unit low income apartment building in Port Townsend. Habitat for Humanity also has plans to build 20 houses there. There are many vacant lots in Port Townsend zoned for multi-families. These are much less expensive solutions for affordable housing than building a $100 million sewer in Hadlock. JC: A sewer in Hadlock would facilitate higher density housing there. CRPH: Obviously a sewer is no guarantee that developers will build affordable homes in Port Hadlock (see statement above about Port Townsend where there is a sewer). Port Hadlock is the embodiment of affordable housing currently. However, the existing mobile home properties in Port Hadlock that are zoned multi-family are at risk in this sewer proposal. Mobile home parks are among the most affordable housing stock in our county. A sewer system would allow the landowners to build high density apartments on those properties and evict current tenants. Mobile homeowners could be forced to abandon their homes if they are unable to relocate them, increasing potential solid waste and homelessness problems here. Apartment rents would be higher than the current mobile home rents so many working families would be priced out of living here as a result. Higher density housing would also place pressure on the wells that provide drinking water to the town. JC: Growth demands that we build more housing in high densities in Port Hadlock. CRPH: According to worldpopulationreview.com Port Hadlock’s population peaked at about 3750 in 2018 and decreased to its current 3200. This shows that growth projections are overstated for Port Hadlock as its growth statistics are far below those of Washington State in general. In the Jefferson County 2014 Community Health Assessment, Port Hadlock/Irondale had the lowest median household income levels among the county’s census tracts, recorded then at $35,000 compared to Washington’s median household income of about $60,000 at that time. Decreased student enrollment in local schools are another indicator of decreasing populations in Port Hadlock. Almost 50% of the children attending the Chimacum Schools qualify for free/reduced lunch, a strong indicator of high levels of poverty in the community. Lower rents and home values in Port Hadlock help maintain lower-income working families in our county. JC: Only the landowners in the “Core Area” around the Port Hadlock business district will be impacted by this sewer project. CRPH: This statement is simply false. The Core Area is defined as Phase I in the sewer planning document. There are two other phases as well - Phase 2 and Phase 3 - which involve the rest of the properties in the Urban Growth Area of Port Hadlock. The planning document from Tetra Tech makes it clear that the 100 hookups possible in the Core Area are not sufficient to pay for the sewer. JC: Chair of the Sewer Working Group, Craig Durgan, is a strong advocate for the sewer. CRPH: Craig Durgan wrote on Facebook in response to a sewer opponent, “I do not even need the sewer. But, I need the zoning that you stopped 15 years ago because you did not know what you were doing.” Craig owns a couple pieces of property in Port Hadlock that are zoned R-10. Craig frequently talks about building apartments so perhaps that is his goal, however there is no reason that someone who purchases an R-10 zoned property should expect the county to allow them to build apartments on that land. As currently zoned, Craig can build one house and one ADU on each of those two properties. Craig should resign from the Sewer Working Group because of these conflicts of interest. JC: We need a sewer because of failing septic systems impacting Chimacum Creek. CRPH: The county’s 2014 Chimacum Watershed Water Quality and Fishes Comprehensive Review, starting on page 36 states (quotes are in italics, pertinent points are underlined): Although station 32 (at the mouth of Chimacum Creek) easily met the standard, it is noteworthy that it had the next to the highest GMV of the 17 stations monitored in Port Townsend Bay and the highest 90th percentile. Let that sink in. The water monitoring station at the mouth of Chimacum Creek not only met standards, but it easily met standards. Continuing on page 83 it states about the important condition and history of Chimacum Creek: Water Quality Results versus Water Quality Standards The reader should understand that although water quality parameters analyzed in this study often failed Ecology’s water quality standard, water quality in the Chimacum watershed is not as bad as it may appear. Fecal coliform is required to meet the most stringent classification, termed “extraordinary primary contact recreation.” This classification provides extraordinary protection against waterborne disease and includes shellfish harvesting. The next classification, termed “primary contact recreation” provides protection against complete submergence as in skin diving, swimming, and water skiing. The GMV must not exceed 100 FC/100 mL and not more than 10% of sample may exceed 200 FC/100 mL. A third classification, termed ”secondary contact recreation,” provides protection from activities requiring limited contact with water including wading and fishing. The GMV must not exceed 200 FC/100 mL and not more than 10% of the samples may exceed 400 FC/100 mL. As has been previously mentioned, it is likely that the fecal coliform levels that have been consistently high in the summer, when there was no rain runoff, were due to fecal coliform reproduction in the stream. Standards for temperature (16oC) and dissolved oxygen (9.5 mg/L) were not met in some reaches at some times of the year. However, salmon do survive at temperatures greater than 16oC and at dissolved oxygen levels less than 9.5 mg/L. Although salmon production (biomass/area) may not be optimum in the Chimacum watershed, this does not negate the presence of healthy salmon populations as the Coho and Chum returns demonstrate (see the following Chimacum Watershed Fishes section). Even in pre-settler times, this nutrient-rich watershed probably produced a lot of organic material that drew the dissolved oxygen level down when it decomposed. Also, the extremely low gradient existing in much of the Chimacum watershed limits aeration in these reaches. Chimacum Watershed Fishes There are nine species of fish known to inhabit the streams and lakes of the Chimacum watershed: Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow/Steelhead Trout, Stickleback, Sculpin, Largemouth Bass, Western Brook Lamprey, Pumpkinseed, and a minnow (currently unidentified). Additionally, the following species are known to use the Chimacum Creek estuary: juvenile Chum and Pink Salmon, Starry Flounder, English Sole, Herring, Surf Smelt, Sand Lance, Green Gunnel, Pipefish, and Sculpin. Much of the District’s restoration projects and water quality monitoring are pertinent to factors affecting salmon. Although we can discern much from monitoring temperature, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality parameters, the million-dollar question is, “Have the restoration projects made a difference to the salmon”?... Below is a reminder of how governmental decisions based on no science at all destroyed the Chimacum Creek watershed. I have underlined the most pertinent points of damaging government action. In the 1900’s the U.S. Soil Conservation Service (now the Natural Resource Conservation Service), together with the Jefferson County Conservation District, assisted farmers in making the land more productive. Because land in the valleys was low gradient, had a high water table, and was prone to flooding, these agencies assisted farmers with the installation of tile drains and drainage ditches. To make the land more productive, the stream was channelized and trees were removed all the way to the water’s edge. Because the newly channelized reach was not always located in the lowest part of the terrain, the land became more prone to flooding and requiring more time to dry out. Removal of the tree canopy opened the stream up to unmitigated sunlight, allowing vegetation in the channel to flourish. Around the 1950’s, Canary Grass was introduced into the area as a wet-tolerant forage species for cattle. Canary Grass proved to be extremely wet-tolerant, and left unchecked, can completely fill the stream channel. When this happens, stream velocity decreases, suspended matter settles out, which improves conditions for more Canary Grass. The build-up of Canary Grass can result in pastures being flooded and water coming in contact with manure. Flooded pastures can result in a temperature increase and dissolved oxygen decrease. A forested buffer would in time effectively shade out the Canary Grass, but in the meantime, the trees would prevent access to the channel for mechanically removing the Canary Grass. Furthermore, the forested buffer could be used by beaver to build dams, resulting in pasture flooding. To keep the stream flowing and the water table down, Chimacum Creek and associated drainage ditches were cleaned periodically. The Chimacum Drainage District was formed in the early 1950’s for this purpose. The District has continued to assist farmers with vegetation removal where it causes flooding on agricultural land. However, permitting for this type of maintenance work has become increasingly time consuming and costly. When permitting becomes too cumbersome and expensive, this important maintenance work is often postponed or delayed, leading to a proliferation of vegetation, silt, and lowered water quality. In more recent years, government agencies, including those that assisted with channelizing streams, are now involved with re-meandering them, installing LWD, and establishing riparian buffers. In other words, best management practices are now attempting to restore the channelized streams to their pre-settler state. It is the planting of riparian buffers that has exacerbated an existing problem to emerge in stream restoration work – beaver…. Sadly, the government characterization of beavers as “problems” continues the pattern we see above. Beavers are an important part of healthy watershed ecosystems. They create dams and pools that help filter pollutants from water and recharge the aquifer. The pools become breeding areas for salmon, waterfowl and other wildlife. Their removal helped with the channeling of Chimacum Creek when it should meander. Salmon, shellfish, trumpeter swans, beef cattle, dairy cows, row crops, people, clean water - can the Chimacum watershed support them all? The answer is yes, but not to the extent that it would if we managed each one by itself. To have them all is going to require some compromise. Will Chimacum Creek ever meet the "extraordinary contact" standard for fecal coliform bacteria? Probably not. The Chimacum watershed is the most populated watershed in Jefferson County in terms of both people and livestock. It is probably unrealistic to expect it to meet an "extraordinary" standard when it is no longer a pristine watershed. So we have seen the damage that government actions can create, especially when based on weak or non-existent science. The people of Port Hadlock feel they are witnessing yet another example of government overreach with the Hadlock Sewer proposal. It is a solution looking for a problem. There is no problem. Port Hadlock is wonderful as is! Respectfully, Pamela Roberts 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com END OF COMMENTS On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 2:13 AM Pamela Roberts <pamelaroberts1@gmail.com> wrote: Please see the attached Public Comments for the 9 am BOCC meeting on 3-22-21. They are published as a PDF. If these comments are too long to read in their entirety at the meeting I would very much appreciate it if you would read them after the meeting. NOTE: I attempted to send these comments to the public comments email that was printed in the PDN, but they did not go through. That is why I am sending them to this email address. Pamela Roberts -- PAMELA ROBERTS 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com Inspiring students to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow -- PAMELA ROBERTS 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com Inspiring students to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow From:Pamela Roberts To:jeffbocc Subject:Public Comments for 3-22-21 BOCC Meeting Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 2:14:07 AM Attachments:Pamela Roberts 3-22-21.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 Public Comments for the 9 am BOCC meeting on 3-22-21. They are published as a PDF. If these comments are too long to read in their entirety at the meeting I would very much appreciate it if you would read them after the meeting. NOTE: I attempted to send these comments to the public comments email that was printed in the PDN, but they did not go through. That is why I am sending them to this email address. Pamela Roberts -- PAMELA ROBERTS 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com Inspiring students to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow From:Gail Chatfield To:jeffbocc Subject:Fwd: Public comment on Hadlock sewer proposal Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 6:12:44 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Begin forwarded message: From: gailchatfield@hotmail.com Date: March 21, 2021 at 5:59:00 PM PDT To: publiccomment@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Public comment on Hadlock sewer proposal Dear County Commissioners, Recently I have spent several hours walking in the developed areas of Port Hadlock where individual homes are located. I have not talked with a single person who is not totally opposed to the installation of a sewer system in Port Hadlock, and the cost they would be required to pay to hook up to such a system. They understand that large owners of undeveloped parcels would benefit from the installation of a sewer and could then subdivide and profit from developing those smaller lots, but they don't think they, the small households which are doing just fine with their septic systems, should have to pay so that developers can make large amounts of money. Putting a sewer in Hadlock, at great expense to people who can't afford it, will not yield the hoped for affordable housing. Instead, the County should look to locate affordable housing in the greater Port Townsend area which already has sewer and plenty of lots ready for development. Respectfully, Gail Chatfield Port Hadlock 360 437 0177 From:Gail Chatfield To:jeffbocc Subject:Public comment on Hadlock sewer proposal Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 6:06:09 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. > > Dear County Commissioners, > > Recently I have spent several hours walking in the developed areas of Port Hadlock where individual homes are located. I have not talked with a single person who is not totally opposed to the installation of a sewer system in Port Hadlock, and the cost they would be required to pay to hook up to such a system. > > They understand that large owners of undeveloped parcels would benefit from the installation of a sewer and could then subdivide and profit from developing those smaller lots, but they don't think they, the small households which are doing just fine with their septic systems, should have to pay so that developers can make large amounts of money. > > Putting a sewer in Hadlock, at great expense to people who can't afford it, will not yield the hoped for affordable housing. Instead, the County should look to locate affordable housing in the greater Port Townsend area which already has sewer and plenty of lots ready for development. Respectfully, Gail Chatfield Port Hadlock From:The Walters To:jeffbocc Subject:Misuse of County Equipment and County Employees Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:16:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear County Commissioners: I came past the Chimacum School grounds around 1:30 today (Sunday) and observed County employees (flaggers) and equipment (reader boards and pickups) “working” the parking lot at Chimacum School apparently for the Covid vaccinations. I am confidant that these are not “volunteers” like they use in Port Townsend, but are paid union employees earning time and a half on a Sunday. Using county reader boards infringes on private businesses (Highway Specialties). Road Tax monies are to be utilized ONLY for roads, not for endeavors like this. If these were all volunteers, I withdraw my objection and apologize. If they are paid employees using County equipment, this should be addressed with the Road Superintendent. Sincerely Paul Walters, former Road Superintendent From:No Park Warfare To:jeffbocc Subject:S.O.S. WA STATE PARKS ALERT! Date:Saturday, March 20, 2021 7:25:51 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. S.O.S. WA STATE PARKS ALERT! Fellow Park Lovers, We are challenging the recent State Parks Commission decision to allow Navy SEAL covert training in our coastal Washington State Parks. We are a group of everyday citizens who believe we can stop this horrible plan if we all pull together right now. Read & Sign our Citizens' Complaint Letter Here. Please sign before March 31 when we will submit this letter. Please forward this to your friends. "The power of the people is greater than the people in power." https://noparkwarfare.wordpress.com/ From:Siobhan Canty To:jeffbocc Subject:Re: Feedback on ADO RFP Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 8:43:12 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. PS: My apologies for the many mistakes in grammar and punctuation....I only had a very short time and did not have time to proof! From: Siobhan Canty <Siobhan@jcfgives.org> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021, 2:47 PM To: jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us Subject: Feedback on ADO RFP Dear Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the RFP for the role of ADO. Following are some suggested changes and items to consider adding to the priorities. The overarching comment I have is that the ADO does not need to try to be THE one economic development organization. A good ADO leader will recognize that there is a network of organizations that work on various elements of economic development and will not try to do it all or to duplicate services or roles. COMMENTS ON CURRENT DOCUMENT Many of these are right on: shared economic framework, communications & accountability, diverse representation, etc. Specific comments on sections: Bring added capacity – to have a goal of growth in and of itself is short sighted, especially when the role, strategy and landscape of other partners are not clear. I suggest removing this. Enhance partnership – partners might also include those working on issues like affordable workforce housing, child care, senior care, and other obstacles that limit workforce. (This is mentioned later but also good in partnerships section.) Expand scope – why is the assumption that the ADO will be the place that both creates vision and provides classes? Couldn’t the ADO hold the vision and create a kind of Economic Development Network while the Chamber provides classes? The ADO needs to be the leader of an economic development landscape, not a single player that tries to do it all. The RFP could invite some of that thinking. SUGGESED ADDITIONS Request that the vision for economic development includes separate strategies for local sustainable economic development and those that are tourist related Throughout the pandemic, Jefferson County has reaffirmed that our significant investment in and reliance on tourism makes us even more vulnerable in times of economic turmoil. The ADO(s) should Invest more explicitly in a programming, resources and support for local, sustainable businesses that drive the economy with or without tourists. Examples include maritime, wood products, food products, metal forging, art, housewares, etc. that are hand crafted and can be sold online. (Our community has hundreds of such businesses.) This issue of tourism overtaking all of our economic development structures and conversations plays out continually. It should be lifted up as a goal of the new ADO contract explicitly. Ask proposals include efforts to establish a kind of “Economic Development Network” where there are unique value propositions for each economic development organization to they can work in concert and build our economic development capacity overall There are multiple organizations in our community dedicated to economic development. Each one should define its role in the context of the other so the field general has more capacity. For example (only for illustrative purposes, not a real proposal), The ADO could create and hole the economic vision (local/sustainable + tourism) for Jefferson County, provide the proactive services like the business opportunities list and succession planning and gather partners to create a network of support for economic development in Jefferson County generally The Chamber could be the place where businesses find classes, training and resources to grow from a 1 person shop to 5 people to 10 to 50 The Port or other entity could create a advance an policy agenda that supports economic development in Jefferson County The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship could ensure diversity of ownership of businesses Ask proposal to include a focus especially on ensuring that support and guidance are available to businesses for mid-level growth strategies Jefferson County is excellent at starting new businesses and not good at getting businesses through mid-level growth stages. The ADO should specifically analyze the reasons for this and ensure that the Economic Development Network includes resources to address those. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. I and the Community Foundation as a whole are committed to being to be an asset to economic development and we appreciate your efforts to improve the current landscape. Siobhan Canty Siobhan Canty, President & CEO O: 360 385 1729, C: 202 821 6706 Mailing: PO Box 1394, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Physical: 63 Julian Street, Glen Cove From:Carol Gonnella To:jeffbocc; Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Philip Morley; Public Comments Subject:Marijuana Facilities in RR Zones Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 6:28:44 PM Attachments:3-22-2021 BOCC Ltr.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. From:Kathleen Keenan To:Greg Brotherton; KPTZ VTeam; Kate Dean; Keppie Keplinger; Tom Locke; Willie Bence; Heidi Eisenhour; jeffbocc Subject:Questions for the March 22nd, 2021 BOCC Meeting Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 4:44:33 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi everyone.....it must be a sign of the times....less questions, less time to prepare. As much as everyone is anticipating the return of some activities, there remains some hesitancy as reflected in some of these questions. Compliments and gratitude: “Thank you for everything you have guided us through this last year. I wanted you to know that we have written to Governor Inslee asking him to retain the current county-based public health structure that’s has served us so well in this pandemic.” “I have referred several residents to the vaccine phone line for a variety of reasons and I felt you should know how grateful they are for this service. Seniors who have used this option for scheduling appointments have mentioned that the volunteers were so patient and helpful.” Again, my apologies for the delay today. Respectfully, Kate Keenan, Member, KPTZ Virus Watch Questions and related topics KPTZ would like to have presented on the air to Dr. Tom Locke, Public Health Officer, Jefferson County and Willie Bence, Director of Emergency Management (DEM), Jefferson County, as time permits. Questions for the March 22nd, 2021, Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Dr. Tom Locke, Public Health Officer, Jefferson County: 1. I have friends who have made plans to travel to Southern California in a month. Can you advise us if we do the same, should we quarantine for 14 days upon our return to Port Townsend? 2. I just heard the CDC revised their recommendations on social distancing in schools, down from at least 6 feet to 3 feet. Can you explain the reasoning for this change when we are still finding new Covid-19 infections? How will this impact our schools in Jefferson County? 3. Although I’m fully vaccinated, I feel reluctant to go to a restaurant and eat a meal indoors. Since we have to remove our masks to eat, and stay for more than 15 minutes to eat our meal, it still seems risky to me. If I do go, would I increase my safety if I only went with others who are fully vaccinated? 4. Last week Dr. Locke mentioned he would be looking at whether or not he would open up eligibility to more residents if the supply of vaccines allocated to Jefferson County was steadily being increased over time. Could he comment on this or give us an update this week? 5. The announcement for the opening of the municipal pool is so exciting. I’m not old enough to get the vaccine yet, so I’m concerned about how safe this would be for me, given the closed, indoor setting. Has Dr. Locke reviewed their safety measures for reopening? Covid-19 Testing: 1. Dr. Locke explained last week that Covid-19 infections can be classified as confirmed or probable, based on the types of tests used. What proportion of the cases listed in Jefferson County are confirmed versus probable Covid-19 cases? Public Health Strategies/Vaccines: 1. My wife got her first Covid-19 vaccine shot on March 12th. (3/13/21). Before getting the shot she took a Naproxen 220mg (NSAID). We have since read that taking an NSAID before being vaccinated can interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine. Do we have any reason for concern, and if so, what would you advise us to do at this point? 2. Could Dr. Locke please explain why it takes up to 14 days after the second(2nd) vaccine dose to be considered fully vaccinated? Does immunity build slowly each day or does a flush of immunity occur after two(2) weeks? 3. I just heard that there is a vaccine clinic for those with limited mobility? How can I qualify and make an appointment for this clinic? Board of County Commissioners: (none submitted) Willie Bence, Director, DEM/EOC, Jefferson County: 1. If I am a retired nurse and want to help with vaccinations, but do not have an active license in this state. Has the state made any provisions for quickly reactivating my license for a limited amount of time so I can be of some use? From:Douglas Henderson To:Greg Brotherton; Monte Reinders; Joe Nole; Philip Morley; jeffbocc Cc:Bert Loomis; Steve Hammond; Peggy Lee Flentie; Peggy Ponto; Douglas Henderson; Inga and Bruce Bartlett; Jim LAKER; Jim Scarantino; Don Johnson; Douglas Henderson; Dennis Cowan; Ed Herner; Alex Mintz; Caleb Summerfelt; Bill Schaefer; Joe Kaare; Ken Przygocki; Jan Ralls Subject:School bus complaint Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 12:54:02 PM Attachments:School bus complaint.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Were your kids or others from the neighborhood riding this bus? Sent from Outlook From:Pamela Roberts To:Public Comments; jeffbocc Cc:DCD Front Staff Subject:Public Comment: Rezoning R-10 properties to R-5 Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 2:17:38 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear BOCC, I was surprised when listening during the BOCC meeting on 3-22-21 that there was a request to rezone a 22 acre property from R-10 to R-5. The map of the property from the air appeared to be of forest land, which we should be protecting given the climate challenges we are all facing. By keeping this property zoned R-10 it would continue to be possible for someone to place a house or other structure on the property and still qualify as a certified tree farm for tax purposes. Five acres of forest are the minimum required for a tree farm. If you rezone the property to R- 5, once a house or other structure is placed on the property, one acre is taken off the property's tree farm tax designation and the remaining 4 acres are then below the minimum amount required to be a certified tree farm. So by rezoning that property to R-5 we would permanently remove any possibility of the property to be a certified tree farm unless a buyer purchases at least two of the 5 acre pieces or does not build on the property. If you kept the R-10 zoning, but allowed the owner of the 22 acres to subdivide it into two parcels that would have less negative impact than allowing the land to be subdivided into four R-5 zoned parcels. This forest impact was not raised in the discussions with the planning commission representatives and community development staff. It is an extremely important point that should concern all of us when trees play such an important part to address climate change. R-5 properties cannot be designated as certified tree farms unless there are no buildings constructed on the property. We should continue to incentivize people to grow trees and keeping our R-10 zones should be part of that effort. Respectfully, Pamela Roberts -- PAMELA ROBERTS 752 Hectors Way Quilcene, WA 98376 360-765-0124 pamelaroberts1@gmail.com Inspiring students to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow From:ptcodt@mg2.lglcrm.net on behalf of "Brian Anderson" To:jeffbocc Subject:Olympic Discovery Trail 3-2021 •• Exciting News! Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 7:50:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Letterhead Header NEWS! • Spruce Trail Landslide Clearing has Begun! Work began March 15th to clear the landslide on Spruce Railroad Trail- see PRESS RELEASE • PTC Receives $10,000 Doppelt Fund grant from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The $10,000 Doppelt Fund grant is supporting the work of a part-time consultant to accelerate the completion of the ODT which serves as the western terminus of the Great American Rail-Trail. See RTC Awards • Bike Tune-up Fundraiser - SOLD OUT - $7,500 Raised! Thanks to 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 UPCOMING EVENTS • 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!! • Run the Peninsula - Railroad Bridge - April 24th Railroad Bridge Run is the 2nd of 5 races in the 5 Race Run the Peninsula Road Race Series, Railroad Bridge 5K / 10K. Check it Out! – RTP-Railroad Bridge This event raises money for the ODT!! Support the ODT with your donation - Click to Donate ************************************************************************* News: Check out all our news at ODT News or ODT Calendar If you have any news to post, let us know @ News From:Drew Lusk To:jeffbocc Subject:Tree harvesting hours of Operation. Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:38:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon, I have a question about hours of operation for tree harvesting. There is a clear cut being worked where Eaglemount intersects with old Eaglemount. The operation starts up a 3:30am every morning. There are residential homes within 300 feet or so of the operation and more up and down Eaglemount. This is becoming a very regular practice and is very disruptive. Is there a noise ordenence in the county? Can we please look into hours of operation? These outfits are not being good stewards or neighbors. Thank you Andrew From:Barbara Morey To:justine@jcfgives.org; Liz Coker; jeffbocc; Michelle Sandoval; jrutowski@fortworden.org Cc:"Beulah Kingsolver"; Cherish Cronmiller; Gary Keister; John Hayes; Amy Howard; David Faber Subject:Ft Worden PDA and Affordable Housing Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:53:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I have had a thought that is well beyond my abilities to pursue. So, of course, I am coming to all of you. As you are aware, the PDA that covers the upper level of Ft Worden State Park is facing bankruptcy. I propose that we, the community, find a way to become a temporarily repurposed PDA and use the upper grounds buildings of Ft Worden, that are currently used for transient housing such as B&B or event housing, as affordable housing for a period of 5 years while more permanent housing can be developed. Specifically, I suggest that "we" establish one of the dormitory style buildings as both temporary emergency shelter centers and long term shelter housing beds. The other buildings could also continue to serve as event housing. Further, the Housing that currently exists for transient accommodations, such as the houses on Officers Row, could be allocated as supported transitional housing and affordable workforce housing, in which individuals or families pay 30% of their incomes for rent and additional costs be supplemented via Section 8, VASH, and similar vouchers. The upper campground could serve as a location for a supported village of transitional tiny shelter houses with utilities and sanitation services already in place, similar to an expanded Peter's Place village in Port Hadlock. The entire project would need to be managed by an appropriate non-profit or under the PDA with a board with the specific responsibility of operating the Housing project for a period of 5 years. The project should also include a self-governing board made up of tenants who reside in the Housing, similar to a home owners association, but with more direct leadership and operations and responsibility. This board could be elected from among the residents or a combination of agency and residents. A housing agreement for residents could be developed as a "rental contract" that includes limited basic rental stipulations (rent, due date, maintenance and property management) but also a "social contract" of cooperation, public behaviors and problem resolution. And, yes, this would be similar to many failed "Housing Projects", but of a limited term and with both external and cooperative operational constraints. And a credible "Housing First" paradigm to provide structure and organization to the project. The upper housing units are currently used for transient accommodations, B&B or program related housing. So this is not an unreasonable proposed use. The buildings are there and have been used for transient accommodations. The paradigm of Housing First, supported housing, has been acknowledged as an effective model in dealing with the unhoused population. And we have about 3 times as many Section 8 or VASH vouchers as we are able to place families in subsidized housing in our county. This is state owned property, a portion of which is already organized and managed by a PDA that needs to be financially reinforced for a limited period of time, due largely to the pandemic. And we have a desperate need for affordable, supported and workforce housing. Can the existing housing organizations and agencies support and help develop and implement this proposal, including placement of those with housing vouchers? Can our governmental leaders facilitate a temporary alternative use of existing publuc resources yo address our housing crisis? Could the PDA participate in and adopt this short term means to address their current fiscal and mission difficulties? Could the Housing Task Force support this concept as a means to address goals in our 5 year plan and assist in obtaining governmental funding? Could the HSN serve as a project development resource and get community support? Could the Jefferson Community Foundation assist with addressing fiscal expenses and establishing budgetary guidelines and help with fund raising? Can we, as a community, rapidly provide temporary, affordable workforce housing and increased shelter for our unhoused populations using existing resources? Yes, we can! It takes the whole village... Barbara Morey, Housing Advocate 206 326-9022 Bemorey@yahoo.com Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:Local 20/20 To:jeffbocc Cc:cpl@dnr.wa.gov Subject:Local 20/20 Asks for Your Support in Expanding the Dabob Bay Natural Area Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 1:43:06 PM Attachments:L2020 Dabob Bay Expansion.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. To: Jefferson County Washington Board of County Commissioners Cc: Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands March 23, 2021 Re: Expansion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area to protect Globally Imperiled Forests Dear Commissioners: Local 20/20, a Jefferson County, Washington non-profit focused on local sustainability and resiliency, strongly urges you to support the expansion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area boundaries to protect several globally imperiled forest plant associations that have been discovered by DNR Heritage botanists on state timberlands slated for logging. Dabob Bay is a crown jewel of Hood Canal: with rich ecological diversity and supporting a world-renowned shellfish industry that is one of the county’s largest employers. For over a decade, the Jefferson County Commissioners have played an important role in supporting DNR’s protection of the estuary – expanding the Dabob Bay Natural Area in 2009 and again in 2016 to better protect the ecosystem as a whole. Conservation efforts at Dabob Bay have been broadly supported by citizens, landowners, shellfish businesses, and local, state, federal and tribal governments. Yet, vital conservation work remains to be done and your leadership is essential. The Department of Natural Resources has identified areas of globally rare older forest types along the east shoreline of Dabob Bay and the Toandos Peninsula just outside the existing Dabob Bay Natural Area. These forests are categorized as high quality and are considered a priority for conservation in DNR’s own Natural Heritage Program. DNR is also obligated to protect these rare types of forests under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification standards. In addition to preserving imperiled plant communities, these Heritage Forests have many benefits that would be destroyed by converting them to tree plantations: their ability to support a high diversity of species dependent on older forests, store carbon, resist wildfire, protect downstream water quality in streams and Dabob Bay, and protect treaty-reserved resources for four Tribes: the Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha S’Klallam, and Skokomish Tribes. Expanding the Dabob Bay Natural Area - as proposed in the attached map - will allow DNR to permanently protect these globally imperiled forests and keep the Trust lands and beneficiaries whole through the time-tested Trust Land Transfer process. The boundary expansion will also enable DNR to seek grant funding to purchase critical habitats from willing landowners for conservation as part of the Natural Area. In addition, we strongly recommend for protection an exceptionally high-quality forest with old growth features (Unit 4 of the proposed Coyle Sorts timber sale) within the south portion of the proposed boundary. Unit 4 was recognized as a conservation priority in Forests for the Future, an assessment of state trust lands in east Jefferson County prepared by local conservation groups, biologists, and a retired DNR forester with 30 years of experience managing state lands in east Jefferson County. This assessment was endorsed by the Jefferson County Commissioners at a public hearing in 2011 and the property has long been a priority for protection. The exemplary conservation work at Dabob Bay by Jefferson County, DNR, and a host of project partners, businesses and landowners over the past decade has been recognized at the state and national level and is a spark of hope in the larger effort to protect and restore Puget Sound. The proposed logging of globally imperiled forests here is not consistent with the broad cooperative effort to conserve the legacy of Dabob Bay for all Washingtonians. In summary, the proposed expansion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area to secure protection of the Heritage Forests is the kind of action Local 20/20 wants to see to strengthen the climate resiliency and long term environmental and economic sustainability of Jefferson County. We urge you to support this expansion. (The attachments include a copy of this letter, and the map with the proposed additions.) Sincerely, Mark Cooper, President Local 20/20 L2020.org From:Kathleen Waldron To:Public Comments Cc:Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; heisenhour@co.jefferso.wa.us; Philip Morley Subject:Public Comment for March 22 BoCC Meeting ~ Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 5:41:26 PM Attachments:BoCC Marijuana Public Comment 3-22-21.pages CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. From:Carol Gonnella To:jeffbocc; Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Philip Morley; Public Comments Subject:Marijuana Facilities in RR Zones Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 6:28:44 PM Attachments:3-22-2021 BOCC Ltr.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. From:Tom Sparks To:Public Comments Subject:Gun Range Violations are piling up. Date:Sunday, March 21, 2021 7:42:26 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Greetings Commissioners and staff... Unfortunately there was yet another violation of the Operating hours agreement at the gun range on Sunday morning, March 20th. We were outside with some friends who dropped by for a Sunday morning cup of coffee and while we were sitting outside at a picnic table, gunfire erupted at about 9:30 am. The range is not open to shooting until 10 am on sundays . The nuisance noise coming from the gun range at hours when they are to supposed be closed, is ongoing. To date, you the Commissioners and staff have done nothing to bring this excess to a stop. We elected you to do your job and you are allowing the range shooters to continue to violate their agreed upon operating hours. By your inaction, you only embolden these boys to continue to break the law over and over and over. Where will this evolve? I think we can all guess. In all of my years of monitoring county "management" , this takes the cake. Your refusal to enforce the contractual agreement with the gun range, to protect the community from this wanton, illegal gunfire, and resultant gun noise, lies somewhere between collusion and incompetence. So Commissioners, ...which is it? Tom Parks From:Patricia Earnest To:Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour; Philip Morley; Public Comments Subject:re: 2020 Docket Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 9:39:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hello To: Kate Dean, Greg Brotherton, Heidi Eisenhour, Philip Morley From: Patricia Earnest Thank you for all you do to for your Jefferson County citizens and for what you do to encourage more upstanding folk to seek Jefferson County both as their place of business and as their home. In these days of lock down, that place often is the same. We read that with so many jobs computer related, that trend might continue post-pandemic. And what better location than in a County with still pristine rural residential lands, with clear mountain water for drinking and with fresh, clean air to breathe. By adopting MLA 19-00019, you will be telling folks a number of things… among them are that you believe that this county deserves to give its rural residents peace of mind and that as our thoughtfully elected officials, when new information comes to you, you are willing to re- examine carefully made decisions and to potentially change with the times, for the health and safety of your residents. For that also you deserve praise. Your Planning Commission and the Department of Community Development, with your special consultant, have researched and determined that Rural Residential Zones as well as Forest Resource Lands are not the place for cannabis production and processing, that there are more appropriate locations for such endeavors. As a good number of your citizens have stated over the years, we hope and trust that you agree and will sign this revision into law. Many thanks from us all! Cordially, Patricia Earnest Marrowstone resident P.O. Box 184 Nordland, WA 90358 From:Kathleen Waldron To:Public Comments Cc:Philip Morley Subject:PDF Version of March 22 Comment ~ Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 8:40:39 AM Attachments:BoCC Marijuana Public Comment PDF 3-22-21.pages ATT00001.htm CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Philip ~ Heidi said my comment did not open & requested a PDF. I will send you a PDF as well. Thank you. Kathleen Join us this morning! The room opens at 8:45 am. From:Heidi Eisenhour To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Conservation Breakfast is at 9:00 this Morning! Date:Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:29:25 AM From: Jefferson Land Trust Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:29:18 AM To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Conservation Breakfast is at 9:00 this Morning! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Wildlife, Wetlands, and We the People: Protecting the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Thursday, March 18th 2021 9:00 - 10:30 am Online via Zoom Complimentary The Zoom waiting room will open at 8:45 am for guests to come in and get settled. https://zoom.us/j/91206786194? pwd=NXZxOUxqVUF2OFdiV0M4d0hUSGNSUT09 Meeting ID: 912 0678 6194 Passcode: qwc2021 Audio Dial in Number: +1 253 215 8782 US Numeric Passcode: 7163713 If you'd like to get a little fancy with a beverage or a locally inspired scone for Conservation Breakfast, we’ve shared a few Conservation Link to Join the Zoom Event Breakfast-inspired recipes on our website. Some Quick Tips for Using Zoom Tips for Using Zoom Image Click the image above to expand. 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You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Special Offer: Attend the 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference Exhibit Hall Showcase at No Cost Date:Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:09:43 AM From: NACo Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:08:29 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Special Offer: Attend the 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference Exhibit Hall Showcase at No Cost 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 2021 NACo Legislative Conference 2021 NACo VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE SPECIAL OFFER ATTEND THE EXHIBIT HALL SHOWCASE AT NO COST TODAY| 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT We are pleased to offer special access to today's National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference Virtual Exhibit Hall Showcase. 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EDT 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT Building Data Bridges for Insight and Engagement 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT Vaccination and Economic Recovery – Informing Your Exit Strategy with Community Engagement 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT Commissioners and COVID Communication: Virtual Town Halls 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT Minimum Wage Comparison of U.S. Cities and Middle-Wage Jobs in Philadelphia 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT Optimizing Data for Program Excellence, Health Equity and Revenue Optimization 1 P.M. EDT 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT Cost-Free Video Showcase Program 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT Protecting the Vote with AT&T 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. EDT Serving Not Just Referring Constituents: Modernizing to Achieve Better Outcomes 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT Bringing Clarity to the Redistricting Process 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT Introduction to Starlink 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT Preventing Abuse of Homestead Exemptions and Other Principal Residence Tax Relief 2 P.M. EDT 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT NACo National Membership Call with White House Officials Join us for the latest updates on COVID-19 relief for counties. Register here. 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT How to Control Who Sees Your Data and How It's Used 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT Leveraging Data for County Budget Transparency 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT STOP COVID-19: Helping the Most Vulnerable in Your County 3 P.M. EDT 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT $1.9T American Rescue Plan – Implications for U.S. Counties 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT Digital Equity Partnerships as a Critical Recovery Tool 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT Managing Beyond the Crisis – DC Trends 4:30 P.M. EDT 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT PPP Case Study: The Chicago CREATE Project Friday, March 19 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT COVID-19 and a Return to the New Normal Click here to view the full conference schedule, including agendas and speakers. WEEK ONE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Watch Sessions from Week One EXCLUSIVE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS Last week featured policy steering committee, advisory committee and standing committee meetings, as well as NACo's Large Urban County Caucus, Rural Action Caucus and more. Many of these sessions are available to conference attendees on-demand. Visit the conference schedule page to access the recordings. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Explore On-Demand Resources EXCLUSIVE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS There is more to the conference than our virtual sessions. Explore the #NACoLeg on-demand portal, and find timely NACo resources and access exclusive videos, including conversations with county election experts, an armchair discussion with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Chairman Joel Black, cybersecurity updates and more. CONFERENCE ON-DEMAND Follow NACo's County News Conference Coverage County News is reporting daily throughout the conference. Follow along for session recaps, analysis and highlights of new resources for counties. COUNTY NEWS CONFERENCE COVERAGE NEXT WEEK SNEAK PEAK – FEATURED SPEAKERS Check out the lineup of high-level speakers we have in store for next week, and stay tuned for more exciting speaker announcements. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) Chair, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Children and Families Subcommittee Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) Ranking Member, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastrcture, Highways and Transit Subcommittee CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Ranking Member, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. 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Sign up to stay up-to-date on topics affecting America’s counties! Click here to unsubscribe. Thursday, March 18 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | March 18, 2021 Date:Thursday, March 18, 2021 10:14:52 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 10:14:25 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | March 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 Phase 1b-2 Expansion: Individuals With Disabilities that Put Them at High Risk Become Eligible for Vaccines As the state advances to the next tier of vaccine eligibility, the Washington State Department of Health wants to emphasize that the expansion will include some people with disabilities. People with disabilities continue to experience access barriers to the COVID-19 vaccine and certain disabilities can put someone at increased risk for severe illness. This prioritization is intentional to provide access to a high-risk group that experiences more barriers to access. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL Join NACo and White House Officials TODAY for an Update on COVID-19 Relief for Counties Please join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and White House officials as we continue our series of biweekly national member calls and hear the latest updates on COVID-19 relief and vaccine distribution. Join us TODAY at 11 am PDT. Read more EMPLOYMENT County Unemployment Numbers for January 2021 Released Washington’s economy added 4,400 jobs in January and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate decreased from 7.1 percent in December (revised) to 6.0 percent in January according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Read more TIP OF THE DAY Addressing the Vaccine Concerns of Older Adults As our state's vaccine supply increases, we are getting much closer to returning to some sense of normalcy. But many people, especially older adults, face challenges getting the vaccine. Read more NOTEWORTHY Skagit Public Health Administers 10,000th Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Yesterday, Skagit Public Health hit an immense milestone in the fight against COVID- 19: administering Public Health’s 10,000th total dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Public Health began vaccinating eligible individuals in December 2020, and has committed to being a clinical provider for as long as the community needs. Read more Washington State Projected to Get $3.2 Billion More in Taxes as Economy Brightens Amid COVID-19 Recovery State tax collections are roaring back, with an estimated additional $3.2 billion projected through 2023 as parts of the economy brighten and people get vaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday’s projections by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council project an additional $1.3 billion for this current, two-year budget cycle. An additional $1.9 billion increase is forecast for the 2021-23 budget cycle. Read more Despite Vaccines, WA Health Care Workers Struggle with Burnout Nurses, doctors and other health care team members train to handle disasters that last perhaps a few days. But the pandemic doesn’t function like other disasters, with predictable phases and a clear end; new waves of illness constantly reset the clock. And the stress of giving prolonged, intense care for a new, lethal and fast-spreading disease has lasted longer for Seattle’s health care workers than anyone else in the U.S. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS March 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? 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Click Here federal-policy-feed_969768.png NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | NACo.org/coronavirus MARCH 18, 2021 Vaccine-header_1815824.jpg Counties Pivot to Implementation Following American Rescue Plan Win The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds legislation, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, is now finalized. The legislation includes $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America, as well as increased support for federal public lands counties and other crucial investments in our local communities. Visit our COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse for timely resources, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more. VISIT THE COVID-19 RECOVERY CLEARINGHOUSE Vaccine-Plan_1804247.jpg NACo Provides Insight to Treasury on American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund NACo today sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury outlining county responses to NACo's survey on local government allocations. Counties indicated that the most helpful information the White House and U.S. Treasury could provide is guidance on the allowable use of funds. READ THE LETTER Vaccine-Plan_1804247.jpg Call Recording: NACo National Membership Call Miss today’s national membership call on the latest federal COVID-19 relief package and vaccination efforts? Access the recording below. CALL RECORDING Jails_1856632.jpg COVID-19 Reductions in County Jail Populations Could Help Reduce Rising County Jail Costs The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics recently studied the impact of COVID-19 on jails and found that populations dropped 25 percent from June 2019 to June 2020. According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, jail and other local corrections costs rose six-fold since 1977, reaching $25 billion. With counties spending 1 in 17 dollars on jails, reducing local correctional populations could help curb rising costs. READ MORE FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES HHS announces plans to distribute $10 billion to support testing in schools On March 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it would be allocating $10 billion to support COVID-19 testing in schools hhs_180x150_1023278.jpg across the country. The funding will allow states to establish new testing infrastructure for teachers, staff and students for regular screening to assist in reopening. READ MORE CDC provides $2.25 billion in grants to public health departments to address disparities On March 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it will be investing $2.25 billion over two years to address COVID-19 related health disparities and advance health equity among high-risk and underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural areas. The grants will be distributed directly to local public health departments. READ MORE FEMA_1808911.jpg FEMA releases updated Community Vaccination Centers Playbook The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published the latest version of the Community Vaccination Centers Playbook, a guidance framework for providing federal support to state, tribal and territorial community vaccination centers. The updated document includes information on critical considerations, preclinical actions, and staffing considerations. READ MORE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION SPOTLIGHT Denton County, Texas The 100,000th person was vaccinated in Denton County as a result of their Texas Motor Speedway clinic. The drive-thru clinic is run by hundreds of volunteers from across the county and the registration process takes place on the county’s website portal. In a span of 8.5 hours, the clinic managed to vaccinate nearly 11,000 residents. Denton County, Texas READ MORE Kenosha County, Wis.Kenosha County, Wis. Kenosha County’s health director announced a countywide COVID Equity Committee to work on outreach strategies promoting the vaccine to minority communities. Current plans include podcasts, interviews, visiting churches and posting flyers in community establishments. The county is hoping that the establishment of mobile and drive-thru vaccination sites will also increase vaccination supply and access to minority communities. READ MORE Nassau County, N.Y.Nassau County, N.Y. Nassau County announced a pop-up vaccination site in Glen Cove in partnership with Northwell Health. This site will create more equitable access to the vaccine for hard to reach and vulnerable communities, including seniors. READ MORE To find additional examples of how counties are administering vaccines, visit NACo’s vaccine resource hub. NKN_Banner_collection-covid_1729564.png MAR 31 Spring CIO Forum: Technology Essentials for the New Norm MARCH 31- APRIL 1 | 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. EDT REGISTER APR 1 NACo National Membership Call APRIL 1 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER APR 7 Educating for American Democracy with iCivics APRIL 7 | 2 P.M. EDT REGISTER MORE UPCOMING EXPLORE ON-DEMAND 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. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Friday 5 | Economic Revitalization | Trust Lands | Unemployment Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 10:00:21 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 9:59:45 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Friday 5 | Economic Revitalization | Trust Lands | Unemployment CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. STATE NEWS Anyone 60 and older, restaurant workers among new group eligible for vaccines on March 31 Anyone 60 years old and up, along with restaurant, manufacturing and construction workers, will soon be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine in Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the next group of state residents will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 31, giving two million more people a chance to get their shot. Learn More Learn More COUNTY NEWS Clallam County to Argue Against Trust Lands Lawsuit State trust lands should continue to be managed for designated beneficiaries like public schools despite a court challenge, Clallam County commissioners will argue in a legal brief. Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to prepare an amicus brief supporting the state’s position in a pending lawsuit that challenges the trust mandate that provides timber revenue to Clallam County and junior taxing districts. COUNTY NEWS Asotin County Unemployment Rate Continues to be Lowest in Washington State, Whitman County a Close Second According to new data released from the Washington Employment Security Department, Asotin County (4.0%) once again had the lowest county unemployment rate in the state (not seasonally adjusted) for January 2021. The 4.0% unemployment rate came in slightly lower than the 4.1% rate from December 2020. STATE NEWS Washington State Projected to Get $3.2 Billion More in Taxes as Economy Brightens Amid COVID-19 Recovery Washington’s state tax collections are roaring back, with an estimated additional $3.2 billion projected through 2023 as parts of the economy brighten and people get vaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday’s projections by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council project an additional $1.3 billion for this current, two-year budget cycle. An additional $1.9 billion increase is forecast for the 2021-23 budget cycle. Learn More Learn More Learn More MARCH 23 Nationwide Retirement | Social Security: The Decision of a Lifetime 11:30 am | Free | Webinar MARCH 24 What to Consider When Closing Out a Public Works Contract 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 UPCOMING EVENTS View More Upcoming Events FOLLOW US From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: President Biden to Headline 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 1:40:52 PM From: NACo Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 1:40:34 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: President Biden to Headline 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference 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 2020 NACo Legislative Conference PRESIDENT BIDEN TO HEADLINE 2021 NACo VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Additional speakers include: White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zientz, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Senator Bill Cassidy, Senator Bob Menendez and more The National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced President Joe Biden will headline the 2021 Legislative Conference at the general session on Wednesday, March 24. The conference will also feature a bipartisan lineup of speakers, including: White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D- N.J.). While the conference has officially begun, there are many more opportunities to participate. The event continues virtually next week, with bonus content throughout April. The Legislative Conference brings together county elected and appointed officials to focus on federal policies that impact counties and our residents. This is a one-of-a-kind advocacy opportunity you will not want to miss. REGISTER TODAY VIEW SCHEDULE FEATURED SPEAKERS - NEXT WEEK Explore featured speakers from week three below. Visit NACo.org/Leg for the latest updates and to register today. WEDNESDAY President Joseph R. Biden Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT Jessica Rosenworcel Federal Communications Commission Acting Chair Legislative Conference General Session WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 12:00 P.M. EDT Jeffrey Zients White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Health Care Checkup: The Rollout of the National Vaccine WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 3:30 P.M. EDT THURSDAY U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) Ranking Member, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, HIghways and Transit Subcommittee Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Ranking Member, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Capitol HIll Briefing: Securing Long-Term Local Investments in the FAST Act Reauthorization THURSDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M. EDT FRIDAY U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Legislative Conference General Session FRIDAY, MARCH 26 | 4:30 P.M. EDT Louise Dube Executive Director, iCivics Legislative Conference General Session FRIDAY, MARCH 26 | 4:30 P.M. 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March 19, 2021 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Legislative Bulletin | March 19, 2021 Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 3:19:02 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 3:18:31 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Legislative Bulletin | March 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 | Money, money, money (money)! The American Rescue Plan will send over $7 Billion to Washington State. The state’s share is a minimum of $2.4 Billion. Now, top that with the state’s economic and revenue forecast that was released on March 17. The bottom line? “Revenue collections have greatly exceeded our expectations.” The March GF-S (General Fund-State) revenue forecast has been increased by $1.244 billion in the current biennium and $1.894 billion in the next. The forecast of GF-S revenue for the 2023-25 biennium has increased by $1.846 billion. The GF-S forecast is now $570 million lower than the pre-pandemic February 2020 forecast in the current biennium but $81 million higher in the next biennium. Forecasted GF-S revenue is now $50.041 billion for the current biennium, $54.372 billion for the 2021-23 biennium and $57.778 billion for the 2023-25 biennium. The forecasted sum of GF-S, ELTA (education legacy trust account), OPA (Opportunity Pathways Account) and WEIA (Workforce Education Investment Account) revenue for the 2019-21 biennium is now $52.334 billion, 13.6% higher than 2017-19 biennial revenue, and forecasted total revenue for the 2021-23 biennium is $56.615 billion, an increase of 8.2% over expected 2019-21 biennial revenue. Forecasted total revenue for the 2023-25 biennium is $59.906 billion, an increase of 5.8% over expected 2021-23 biennial revenue. We entered this legislative session expecting a tough fiscal road ahead. There’s no doubt this forecast, the one that legislators wait for before releasing any budgets, must provide significant fiscal and psychological relief. It’s the Senate’s turn to release their budget proposals first this year. They’ve scheduled a hearing on the Transportation budget, which did not have such a rosy forecast, for March 23rd and they plan to hear their operating budget on March 26th – the House will release their versions a couple of days after the Senate. There is still some question regarding whether a plan for the federal stimulus funds will be included in the regular budget or will be released separately. Quick Links Weekly Legislative Hot Sheet Legislative Steering Committee Legislative Priorities Accessing the Legislature Remotely Committee Schedules RESOURCES House Remote Testimony Senate Remote Testimony County Zoom Backgrounds Upcoming Events WSAC Virtual Assembly Monday, March 22 LSC Meeting Friday, March 26 Fiscal Flexibility Bill Moves Forward & Delinquent Property Tax Bill Improved One of WSAC’s priorities, HB 1069, the so-called “fiscal flexibility” bill, continues to move forward. It has already passed the full House, and it was passed yesterday in the Senate Committee on Housing & Local Government. This bill would allow counties greater scope in spending certain criminal justice sales tax, lodging tax, real estate excise tax, and levy proceeds. In other news, HB 1410, relating to penalties and interest on delinquent properties, has been amended in the Senate Ways & Means Committee to reflect a compromise reached between the sponsors, counties, and treasurers. The bill reduces penalties and interest on delinquent property taxes. The main objection to the bill has been the fiscal hit to local government, which did not set these rates (the state did), but has come to rely on the revenue. WSAC worked to implement the bill in stages and narrow it to apply only to residential homeowners. The bill will take effect in 2022, with interest rates going to 12% for only that year. From 2023 onward, interest rates on residential properties go down to 9% for residential properties but stays at 12% for other properties. For 2022, penalties are eliminated, but, from 2023 onward, penalties may be assessed for non-residential properties. The reason for this strange 2022 v. 2023 split is to allow various property tax system software to be modified or replaced to accommodate the changes to the law. Several counties expressed concern that their systems could not accommodate changes without time to prepare, and WSAC worked to get that additional time. What do Climate Change and Salmon Have in Common? As we near the next cutoff date (March 26) for bills to stay alive, some of the most significant GMA policy proposals in years are still in the mix. If the session ended today and the bills that are still alive passed, we'd have two new goals for the GMA. Of course, that's if the session ended today. E2SHB 1099 adds a new goal to the GMA, requiring all local governments to plan for climate change. Depending on the size of the county, requirements will vary. This bill has been heavily negotiated and narrowed to reduce burden and cost while still reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in most urban areas and assuring all counties plan for climate-related impacts. Ten counties (Benton, Clark, Franklin, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, and Whatcom) have to meet all the bill's requirements, including planning to reduce GHG emissions. Small counties, those under 20,000 in population, need only to prepare for climate change-related impacts. The remaining GMA-planning counties must plan for climate resiliency and make climate-change-related updates to their comprehensive plans' land use and rural elements. The bill's climate resiliency requirements are closely aligned with the needs for All-Hazard Mitigation plans that counties can develop with FEMA grants. E2SHB 1117 also adds a new goal to the GMA for addressing salmon recovery. Counties and cities will be required to coordinate their planning with salmon recovery strategies and incorporate some aspects of salmon recovery plans into their comprehensive plans and development regulations. Local governments must also configure their plans to achieve an overall net ecological gain within watersheds. They must also adopt development regulations that will require individual public projects to achieve net ecological gain. Fish passage barrier removal also figures prominently in the bill, with requirements to include them in capital facilities plan and transportation plans. There are still five weeks to go in the 2021 session, so these bills' ultimate fates are still unknown. Both E2SHB 1099 and E2SHB 1117 include null and void clauses if the state does not provide funding for local governments to comply with the bills' requirements. Big Revenue Gains and Losses The Washington Revenue Forest Council released its updated economic revenue forecast on Wednesday, March 17, and it's a mixed bag. On the operating side revenues are up - by a lot. $1.9 billion to be exact. Unfortunately, as expected, revenues are still down in the transportation sector. We are $220 million below our November 2020 forecast for the 2021-23 biennium (-3.3%), and roughly $764 million down over our 10-year outlook (-2.2%). These revenue losses are almost exclusively the result of the pandemic. Gas tax, toll and ferry revenues are all down significantly. At the-county level we have experienced this first-hand. Fuel-tax revenues were down roughly 14% in 2020, and continue be down in 2021. According to state forecasts, gasoline consumption will continue to stay below the February and November 2020 projections through 2031. This projection only accounts for COVID and not necessarily the anticipated decrease of reliance on gasoline through the next ten years. This is bad news for the 2021-2023 biennial transportation budget. This hole, combined with a roughly $700-$800 million fish passage barrier removal investment that state needs to make this biennium, means we could be seeing cuts in the transportation sector. 2021-2023 transportation budget proposals are expected to drop Monday or Tuesday, and public hearings have been scheduled for the Senate and House Transportation Committees Tuesday, March 23. We will keep you apprised as we learn more. Fiscal and Procedural Concerns for Blake We expect the House and Senate to introduce their Operating Budgets at the end of next week. In these budgets, we hope the legislature will address the many fiscal and procedural concerns facing the state and counties created by the Blake Decision. Some of these concerns include court backlog, required re- sentencings, the need to refund legal and financial obligations, and the provision of services necessary for those who are released into the community. There exists speculation that the legislature will preempt local governments from enacting their own ordinances to re-criminalize personal possession of drugs. We anticipate that one or more policy bills will be introduced in the next week. FOLLOW US Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram WSAC.org View this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 Washington State Association of Counties, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are involved with county government. Our mailing address is: Washington State Association of Counties 206 10th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-1311 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Contact Your WSAC Policy Team From:Pamela Roberts To:Kate Dean Cc:jeffbocc Subject:Re: Response re: public comments Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 6:20:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Kate, Thank you for your reply and for the clarification of the public comment(s) email. I heard it loud and clear in the BOCC discussion this week about this 22-acre property that there was a strong feeling that the residential lots around this piece were not "consistent" in design. I wasn't suggesting that the 22-acre piece be forced to grow trees, but it certainly would be something worth discussing since it appeared from the map that it was already treed. I would be curious to know if it has been on forest tax status. If so, it would be great to try and protect that forest potential rather than simply approving the owner's request to subdivide it. In this particular situation meeting the request half-way would invite the idea of keeping the zoning intact (R-10) and allowing the owner to subdivide the forest in two. At least that would leave the potential for a future owner to keep the two properties in incentivized forest land. The county has no obligation to subdivide forest lands and I certainly hope will not allow that to happen in Jefferson County. About 36% of our forest lands are privately owned. Many counties across our state have seen forest lands converted to residential use, contributing to flooding, habitat loss and negative impact on community health as well. Having homes located around forest lands has many beneficial aspects for humans, as well as wildlife. I know that sometimes people get upset when there is a harvest, but dealing with that vs. eliminating for example a 22-acre forest from tree production is worth the trouble, especially considering climate change. Thank you for considering these thoughts. Pamela Roberts On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 5:22 PM Kate Dean <KDean@co.jefferson.wa.us> wrote: Hi Pamela, I wanted to let you know that we are trying to improve our online meetings and will be switching to Zoom next week for better functionality, including public comment. I’m not sure we’ll have the option for “live” public comments that first week, but we are getting closer. I’ve been begging for it for a year, but things move slowly in county government, as you likely know. And not sure if the PDN had the typo, but it is publiccomments@co.jefferson.wa.us As in, plural. That was the cause for the bounce-back. If you would like to re-submit comments to that address for reading on Monday, feel free to. As for the re-zone issue, one of the qualities we aim for is neighboring consistency and compatibility. I don’t believe the property owner had any interest in tree farming, and we certainly can’t force them to. Given the parcels are surrounded by smaller residential lots, it makes sense to have a consistent use (residential). And tree farms near residential areas are the cause of a lot of frustration, filling my inbox today, in fact. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Timber Counties Caucus Meeting Follow Up Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 5:39:19 PM Attachments:2SSB5141_FINAL.docx meeting_saved_chat.txt From: Paul Jewell Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 5:37:36 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Timber Counties Subject: Timber Counties Caucus Meeting Follow Up CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Timber Counties Caucus Members, Thanks for the commitment and the energy you all brought to the meeting on Thursday. I know it was a long one, but we felt the need to do a deep dive into the trust land performance assessment work published by the DNR. As a follow up to that meeting, or if you were unable to attend, here is the link to DNR’s presentation: link Also, we recorded the entire meeting. If you’d like to review it, or if you were unable to attend and would like to see it for the first time, you can find it here: https://wsac- org.zoom.us/rec/share/1NmVI0y4tVUU856N- 1FDKAOqcqhG7fAhm4us_3OokFa3F4CgkJE6ZEZSHfSfvVww.Mhe6vMN1mYp_rbPW As was mentioned during the meeting’s legislative report, we have some concerns, along with AFRC, on SB 5141. AFRC produced a white paper on their problems with the bill. It is attached to this email for your review. We are working on securing amendments to the bill to address our concerns and coordinating our efforts with others, including AFRC. Finally, I’ve also attached the questions and comments from the chat box during the meeting. It includes some interesting information, including some links to some of the items we discussed, such as the Conservation Northwest case headed to the Washington Supreme Court. Thanks again for your participation. I hope you found the meeting helpful and informative. Please let me know if there’s anything further that I can provide or anything else I can do to assist you. Sincerely, -- Paul Jewell | Policy Director – Water, Land Use, Environment & Solid Waste Washington State Association of Counties | wsac.org pjewell@wsac.org | 360.489.3024 Disclaimer: Documents and correspondence are available under state law. This email may be disclosable to a third-party requestor. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: comments re: ADO RFP Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 4:44:58 PM Attachments:image001.png 21.3.19-ADORFP - city of PT.pdf From: John Mauro Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 4:44:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Heidi Eisenhour Cc: Michelle Sandoval; Philip Morley Subject: comments re: ADO RFP CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Commissioners Please find our comments regarding the preliminary concept paper for ADO proposals attached. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or need for clarification. Enjoy the weekend! John John Mauro | City Manager City of Port Townsend | www.cityofpt.us 250 Madison Street, Suite 2 | Port Townsend, WA 98368 P: 360.379.5043 | M: 360.531.2916 Follow us on Facebook: fb.me/CityofPT CITYOFPT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: Public documents and records are available to the public as required under the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). The information contained in all correspondence with a government entity may be disclosable to third party requesters under the Public Records Act. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: What"s in the $1.9 Trillion Federal Rescue Package for Clallam County? Plus Working WA 4 info & Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Date:Friday, March 19, 2021 6:16:13 PM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:15:57 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: What's in the $1.9 Trillion Federal Rescue Package for Clallam County? Plus Working WA 4 info & Shuttered Venue Operator Grants CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. What's in it for me? We've created a Color-Coded Map for you to find the Funds and Programs for your Business or Non-Profit or as a household in the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan of 2021 You can download our color-coded map at our ChooseClallamFirst.com website to quickly search through the $1.9Trillion, 642 page document with direct links to the section that apply to you, so you can get prepared to apply for programs or funding. We also have many of the sections available for download in Word format. Join local experts, Graham Ralston, ESQ/CPA and Lena Washke next Wednesday morning at 8am as they take you through the complicated but VERY LUCRATIVE Employee Retention Tax Credit. This will be worth tens of thousands of dollars to you if you have employees. Please join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306? pwd=VlIrRHh5RG1nYVh3V3JXRzFSMmRodz09 Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 One tap mobile +12532158782,,89474510306#,,,,*187447# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 Upcoming Guests Include: March 24 - Employee Retention Tax Credit. Lena and Graham – confirmed May 5 – Hilary Franz - confirmed Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Opening April 8, 2021 The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much- anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. Working Washington 4 Grant Portal will open March 29th: Go to the Department of Commerce Site: Working Washington Grants: Round 4 program to learn the latest on the next round of $240M in COVID- 19 grants from the state. In addition, before finalizing the application portal, we are hosting three sessions inviting stakeholders to provide feedback early next week. You will have an opportunity to preview the functionality of the program and help us improve the experience in a group setting before we launch the portal on March 29th. The walk-though sessions will occur at the following times: Monday, March 22: 10:00 – 11:00 am Monday, March 22: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 23: 10:00 – 11:00 am In addition - download the Commerce One-pager on the Working WA 4 grant program HERE. Doing Business with PNNL (Battelle) Join the upcoming virtual seminar we are holding on March 25th from 8:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. The event is an opportunity for community and business owners to learn about the upcoming planned construction projects at the PNNL Sequim campus and to find out how to do business with PNNL. See the attached flier and agenda. For more information click here. To see the seminar agenda click here. Doing Business with Our Local Governments Infrastructure funding is expected to be at an all time high in the next few years! We're here to help you get your small business ready to win these contracts. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WSDOT over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. Your EDC in partnership with the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and USDoT Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center will be hosting weekly FREE technical classes for a month beginning on March 31st. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WA State Dept of Transportation over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. To register for the class go to: https://washingtonptac.org/bondingcontracting/ 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: This Week in Photos Date:Saturday, March 20, 2021 5:06:41 AM From: NACo Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 5:06:33 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 NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos During NACo's Board of Directors meeting, NACo President Gary Moore welcomes new Board members. NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos NACo Immigration Reform Task Force Chair Bill Truex (bottom right) participates in a Capitol Hill briefing on state and local perspectives on immigration reform. SmithCountyNews @SmithCountyNews Angela Alsobrooks @CEXAlsobrooks This Week in Photos This Week in Photos At left, Smith County, Texas Commissioner JoAnn Hampton (second from left) and, at right, Prince George's County, Md. Executive Angela Alsobrooks, with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, visit vaccination clinics at local churches. NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos NACo @NACoTweets This Week in Photos At left, NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase and NACo President Gary Moore welcome NACo members to a webinar on vaccination efforts with White House officials; and at right, during NACo's Board of Directors meeting, NACo Government Affairs Director Mark Ritacco outlines the American Rescue Plan's historic investments in all counties. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: What"s in the $1.9 Trillion Federal Rescue Package for Clallam County? Plus Working WA 4 info & Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Date:Saturday, March 20, 2021 11:00:51 AM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 10:50:20 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: What's in the $1.9 Trillion Federal Rescue Package for Clallam County? Plus Working WA 4 info & Shuttered Venue Operator Grants CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , FROM CLALLAM EDC What's in it for me? We've created a Color-Coded Map for you to find the Funds and Programs for your Business or Non-Profit or as a household in the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan of 2021 You can download our color-coded map at our ChooseClallamFirst.com website to quickly search through the $1.9Trillion, 642 page document with direct links to the section that apply to you, so you can get prepared to apply for programs or funding. We also have many of the sections available for download in Word format. Join local experts, Graham Ralston, ESQ/CPA and Lena Washke next Wednesday morning at 8am as they take you through the complicated but VERY LUCRATIVE Employee Retention Tax Credit. This will be worth tens of thousands of dollars to you if you have employees. Please join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306? pwd=VlIrRHh5RG1nYVh3V3JXRzFSMmRodz09 Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 One tap mobile +12532158782,,89474510306#,,,,*187447# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 Upcoming Guests Include: March 24 - Employee Retention Tax Credit. Lena and Graham – confirmed May 5 – Hilary Franz - confirmed Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Opening April 8, 2021 The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much- anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. Working Washington 4 Grant Portal will open March 29th: Go to the Department of Commerce Site: Working Washington Grants: Round 4 program to learn the latest on the next round of $240M in COVID-19 grants from the state. In addition, before finalizing the application portal, we are hosting three sessions inviting stakeholders to provide feedback early next week. You will have an opportunity to preview the functionality of the program and help us improve the experience in a group setting before we launch the portal on March 29th. The walk-though sessions will occur at the following times: · Monday, March 22: 10:00 – 11:00 am · Monday, March 22: 1:00 – 2:00 pm · Tuesday, March 23: 10:00 – 11:00 am In addition - download the Commerce One-pager on the Working WA 4 grant program HERE. Doing Business with PNNL (Battelle) Join the upcoming virtual seminar we are holding on March 25th from 8:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. The event is an opportunity for community and business owners to learn about the upcoming planned construction projects at the PNNL Sequim campus and to find out how to do business with PNNL. See the attached flier and agenda. For more information click here. To see the seminar agenda click here. Doing Business with Our Local Governments Infrastructure funding is expected to be at an all time high in the next few years! We're here to help you get your small business ready to win these contracts. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WSDOT over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. Your EDC in partnership with the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and USDoT Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center will be hosting weekly FREE technical classes for a month beginning on March 31st. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WA State Dept of Transportation over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. To register for the class go to: https://washingtonptac.org/bondingcontracting/ 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: 1 Min Video with PA Kokopelli Grill Owner; Plus What"s in the $1.9 Trillion Rescue Package for me? Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 7:45:45 AM From: Clallam EDC Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 7:45:27 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: 1 Min Video with PA Kokopelli Grill Owner; Plus What's in the $1.9 Trillion Rescue Package for me? CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. If you are an Employer affected by COVID-19 watch this 1 Minute Video with the owner of Kokopelli Grill explaining how to get going on serious federal funding. Don't Miss Out - Video Link Here. What's in it for me? We've created a Color-Coded Map for you to find the Funds and Programs for your Business or Non-Profit or as a household in the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan of 2021 You can download our color-coded map at our ChooseClallamFirst.com website to quickly search through the $1.9Trillion, 642 page document with direct links to the section that apply to you, so you can get prepared to apply for programs or funding. For more information and to download the information in Word format go to https://chooseclallamfirst.com/the-american-rescue-plan-act/. Join local experts, Graham Ralston, ESQ/CPA and Lena Washke next Wednesday morning at 8am as they take you through the complicated but VERY LUCRATIVE Employee Retention Tax Credit. This will be worth tens of thousands of dollars to you if you have employees. Please join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306? pwd=VlIrRHh5RG1nYVh3V3JXRzFSMmRodz09 Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 One tap mobile +12532158782,,89474510306#,,,,*187447# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 Upcoming Guests Include: March 24 - Employee Retention Tax Credit. Lena and Graham – confirmed May 5 – Hilary Franz - confirmed Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Opening April 8, 2021 The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much- anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. Working Washington 4 Grant Portal will open March 29th: Go to the Department of Commerce Site: Working Washington Grants: Round 4 program to learn the latest on the next round of $240M in COVID- 19 grants from the state. In addition, before finalizing the application portal, we are hosting three sessions inviting stakeholders to provide feedback early next week. You will have an opportunity to preview the functionality of the program and help us improve the experience in a group setting before we launch the portal on March 29th. The walk-though sessions will occur at the following times: Monday, March 22: 10:00 – 11:00 am Monday, March 22: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 23: 10:00 – 11:00 am In addition - download the Commerce One-pager on the Working WA 4 grant program HERE. Doing Business with PNNL (Battelle) Join the upcoming virtual seminar we are holding on March 25th from 8:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. The event is an opportunity for community and business owners to learn about the upcoming planned construction projects at the PNNL Sequim campus and to find out how to do business with PNNL. See the attached flier and agenda. For more information click here. To see the seminar agenda click here. Doing Business with Our Local Governments Infrastructure funding is expected to be at an all time high in the next few years! We're here to help you get your small business ready to win these contracts. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WSDOT over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. Your EDC in partnership with the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and USDoT Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center will be hosting weekly FREE technical classes for a month beginning on March 31st. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WA State Dept of Transportation over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. To register for the class go to: https://washingtonptac.org/bondingcontracting/ 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: WSAC Virtual Assembly Confirmation Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00:42 PM From: Washington Counties WSAC Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 12:00:28 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: WSAC Virtual Assembly Confirmation CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Kate Dean, Thank you for registering for "WSAC Virtual Assembly". Please submit any questions to: info@wsac.org Date Time: Mar 22, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Mon, until Apr 26, 2021, 6 occurrence(s) Mar 22, 2021 12:00 PM Mar 29, 2021 12:00 PM Apr 5, 2021 12:00 PM Apr 12, 2021 12:00 PM Apr 19, 2021 12:00 PM Apr 26, 2021 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: American Rescue Plan | Countering Racial Bias | Vacancies in Elected Office Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 1:40:47 PM From: MRSC – Local Government Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 1:40:27 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: American Rescue Plan | Countering Racial Bias | Vacancies in Elected Office CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. March 22, 2021 American Rescue Plan Provides More Relief to Local Governments By Eric Lowell The American Rescue Plan Act ("ARP" or "ARPA") provides significant new funds for local governments, as well as an optional expansion of FFCRA leave. While we don't yet know all the logistics, this blog post provides a preliminary overview. More from MRSC Insight From MRSC COVID-19 and Local Governments: Where Things Stand as of March 22, 2021 By Jill Dvorkin This blog details several updates and links to new guidance from Governor Jay Inslee's office regarding the state's move into Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan. More from MRSC Ask MRSC Can local governments provide anything of monetary value as an incentive to the public to participate in various community engagement Insight Countering Racial Bias and Harassment Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic By Byron Katsuyama This blog post looks at how local governments can counter racial bias and harassment that's arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. More from MRSC Insight Troublesome Behavior: Defending Against Harassment of Public Officials and Employees By Sarah Doar This blog explores strategies for dealing with members of the public who cross the line into harassing elected officials or local government staff. More from MRSC Insight Vacancies in Elected Office – Questions and Answers (Part 1) By Steve Gross This two-part blog series looks at vacancies of elected office. Part One covers questions related to how (and when) an elected position becomes vacant. More from MRSC Insight Vacancies in Elected Office – Questions and Answers (Part 2) By Steve Gross This two-part blog series looks at vacancies of elected office. Part Two covers questions related to filling a vacant elected position. More from MRSC Insight Disaster Zone: Lessons from Texas and Lebanon By Eric Holdeman This blog looks at the 2021 winter storm in Texas and the 2020 Beirut port explosion and asks how lessons learned from each might apply to earthquake preparedness in Washington. 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 efforts? How often are elected officials like council and board members required to do the OPMA training? Does the staff need to do the training too, or just the council and mayor? Have a question? Officials and employees from eligible government agencies can use our free one-on-one inquiry service, Ask MRSC. Ask MRSC Upcoming Trainings Public Records Act Basics & More – Virtual Workshop (Webinar) NEW DATE ADDED: April 21 (earlier dates sold out), 9 AM - 12 PM (morning session), 1 PM - 12 PM (afternoon sessions) Cost: $140 per person for two sessions | Credits available: CLE, WAPRO, CML Learn more and register What to Consider When Closing Out a Public Works Contract (Webinar) March 24, 10 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $35 | Credits available: APWA-CAEC Learn more and register FREE: Developing an Effective Housing Element (Webinar) March 25, 1 PM - 2:30 PM Cost: Free Learn more and register A Review of Purchasing Practices and Service Contracting (Webinar) April 7, 10 AM - 11:30 AM Cost: $35 | Credits available: APWA-CAEC Learn more and register Missed a webinar? On-Demand Webinars are now available to view for a fee; credits are available for some. In Focus CISA Issues Cybersecurity Emergency Directive Alert The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified a serious threat to local governments and others involving unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers. In response, CISA issued an emergency directive and published a web page that strongly urges all organizations to immediately address the vulnerabilities. They also published a simple one-pager for IT teams and nontechnical city leaders. Why Local Leaders Are Declaring Racism A Public Health Crisis The devastating impact of the pandemic on communities of color has prompted a new examination of public health crises leading to over 90 cities publicly declaring racism a public health crisis in 2020. More from CitiesSpeak New Index Ranks State Efforts to Alleviate Youth Homelessness The research findings suggest it’s an area where many states have room for improvement. More from Route Fifty Hack of Florida Water Treatment Plant Should Be a Wake-Up Call, Experts Say The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency should be involved every step of the way, a former presidential adviser said. More from Route Fifty How Cities Can Make Cybersecurity a Top Priority Recent cyberattacks have underlined risks to local infrastructure. Some of these attacks might have been prevented with “basic digital hygiene,” experts say. More from Bloomberg CityLab 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. More from NACo's County News Washington News Auburn studies first draft of proposed B&O tax Affordable housing vs. design standards Port Orchard City Council meetings now streamed on Facebook Renton to implement alternative to jail for low-level offenders Clark County Prosecutor’s Office: Get body cameras Clark County Charter Review panel eyes priorities National News Even with Biden stimulus, city budgets are still threatened Here’s how policing in Utah will change after this year’s legislative session The richest counties in the U.S. by state 4 Oregon cities could lose ‘metro’ designation, and federal funds could vanish next These cities could become the biggest winners and losers as more Americans shift to remote work King County approves hazard pay for grocery workers in unincorporated areas Yakima County offers drive-thru property tax payment option Empty office buildings squeeze city budgets as property values fall What the rental housing industry needs to bounce back from the pandemic 13 ways anyone can keep an eye on local housing trends Thank you to our generous sponsors Stay Informed MRSC publishes a number of e-newsletters related to local government issues. 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From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – March 22, 2021 Date:Monday, March 22, 2021 3:36:57 PM From: NACo Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 3:36:32 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Coronavirus Pandemic Resources for Counties – March 22, 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here federal-policy-feed_969768.png NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | NACo.org/coronavirus MARCH 22, 2021 GettyImages-1220174508_1791091.jpg Health Care Checkup: The Rollout of the National Vaccine Join us online Wednesday, March 24 | 3:30 p.m. EDT Join the National Association of Counties Virtual Legislative Conference this Wednesday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m. EDT for a conference session featuring White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Jeffrey Zients. Attendees will also hear from local communities about lessons learned and best practices, and discuss ongoing local needs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Jeffrey Zients White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Health Care Checkup: The Rollout of the National Vaccine WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 | 3:30 P.M. EDT REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE | VIEW CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Visit the NACo COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse for the Latest Resources for Counties To assist your county with response and recovery, visit the NACo COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse, which features timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more. VISIT THE CLEARINGHOUSE Treasury_1850204.jpg NACo Provides Insight to Treasury on American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Last week, NACo sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury outlining county responses to NACo's survey on local government allocations. Counties indicated that the most helpful information the White House and U.S. Treasury could provide is guidance on the allowable use of funds. READ THE LETTER COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Hub Explore key considerations for county COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans. LEARN MORE Communicate Effectively about COVID-19 in your County Use the power of the media to communicate how your county will use State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds. The toolkit includes sample talking points and press release, media advisory and op-ed templates. VIEW THE TOOLKIT Digital Counties Survey: Call for Entries The Center for Digital Government and NACo have launched the 19th annual Digital Counties Survey. The deadline for this year’s submissions has been extended to April 2, 2021. This is an opportunity for counties to share their innovative work over the past year in responding to the digital needs that evolved quickly as a result of the pandemic. TAKE THE SURVEY 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 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FULL NACO LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE There is still time to register for the 2021 National Association of Counties (NACo) Virtual Legislative Conference. President Joe Biden will headline the general session on Wednesday, March 24. The conference will also feature a bipartisan lineup of speakers, including: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D- N.J.). REGISTER TODAY VIEW SCHEDULE 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: Olympic Angels- Suicidality Training Recording Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:34:50 AM From: Ian Hanna Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:34:35 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean; Greg Brotherton; Anna McEnery Subject: Fwd: Olympic Angels- Suicidality Training Recording CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Kate, Greg, and Anna, Forwarding the below recorded training by Dr Lexa Murphy, a new Angels board member, on suicidality from last week. It was excellent and a great resource for the community. Feel free to share with the BHAG and/or Children & Families group. Be well, Ian ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Morgan Hanna <morgan@olympicangels.org> Date: Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 6:29 AM Subject: Olympic Angels- Suicidality Training Recording To: Morgan Hanna <morgan@olympicangels.org>, Stephanie Selle <stephanie@olympicangels.org>, Lexa Murphy <lexa@olympicangels.org> Greeting Angels and Community Partners, Thank you for attending the Olympic Angels training about suicidality with Dr. Lexa Murphy last week. We were so happy that the GAL's and YMCA mentors could join! You can view the zoom recording here using the passcode 5qI3*@s4- it will LIVE for 3 weeks and will expire on April 13th. Please feel free to share with other volunteers who were unable to attend. Morgan Hanna |Case Manager Cell: 360.531.3554 morgan@olympicangels.org PO Box 654 Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.olympicangels.org “Wrapping community around children, youth, and families in the foster care community through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship." Email Confidentiality Disclaimer and Notification: This message is intended for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and should not be disclosed under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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Tuesday, March 23 From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: COVID-19 News | March 23, 2021 Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:00:29 AM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:59:50 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: COVID-19 News | March 23, 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 Inslee Announces Extension of Eviction Moratorium, Expansion of Vaccine Eligibility, Long-Term Care Visitations May Resume Governor Inslee announced that the statewide eviction moratorium will be extended through June 20, as well as upcoming vaccine eligibility expansion, including restaurant workers and Washingtonians 60 and older. He also announced that effective immediately, visitations at long-term care facilities and nursing homes may resume. Read more Announcements and Resources FEDERAL FEMA Approves State's Request for Mass Vaccination Site in Yakima The Yakima Valley has been selected for a six-week federal mass vaccination program that will used fixed and mobile operations to administer more than 1,000 doses a day. Read more Health Care Checkup: The Rollout of the National Vaccine Join the National Association of Counties Virtual Legislative Conference this Wednesday, March 24 at 12:30 p.m. PDT for a conference session featuring White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Jeffrey Zients. Attendees will also hear from local communities about lessons learned and best practices, and discuss ongoing local needs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Read more STATE COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update from the Washington State Department of Health As of March 13, more than 2,517,506 doses of vaccine have been given across the state, which is nearly 80% of the 3,165,350 doses that have been delivered to our providers and long-term care programs. Washington is currently averaging 44,165 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 State-Led Mass Vaccination Sites Administer More than 130,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is proud of the success our four state-led mass vaccination sites continue to achieve. Thanks to the hard work of DOH staff, the Washington National Guard, and local and private sector partners, since opening January 26, a total of 131,483 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given out across the four state-led mass vaccination sites. Read more Kreidler Extends Emergency Orders on Coronavirus Testing and Surprise Billing to April 18 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 April 18, 2021. Read more NOTEWORTHY Washington Health Officials Race to Vaccinate Farmworkers as More Front-Line Employees Become Eligible This new immunization push — which also includes workers in public transit, corrections and grocery stores, along with pregnant women and those with disabilities that put them at high risk — comes as vaccine supply expands. Most restaurant workers are not yet eligible. Employers are networking with health care providers to try to quickly reach the workers at the backbone of our food production and distribution system, who are often laboring in remote areas without access to easy transportation. Read more Coping With COVID-19: Suicide Prevention Most of us have experienced feeling burnt out, exhausted, and overwhelmed as we navigate the challenges of COVID-19. The risk of suicide, depression, hopelessness, and substance use is typically highest during the disillusionment phase of a disaster, and it’s what we’re seeing right now. Contrary to common belief, the greatest risk of suicide is during the spring, not winter. It’s important we learn how to talk about suicide and suicide prevention when people in our lives may be struggling. Read more Vaccine Command and Coordination System (VACCS) Leverages Unique Public- Private Partnership Innovations to Help Washingtonians Find Vaccine Appointments The Vaccine Command and Coordination System (VACCS) Center continues to bring large and small Northwest employers together for a common goal: to help all eligible Washingtonians get vaccinated. This unique public-private partnership includes both large and small Northwest employers coming together for a common goal: making it easier for all Washingtonians, whether digitally savvy or not, to easily find information about vaccines and vaccine providers, schedule an appointment and then receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Read more U.S. COVID-19 Testing Has Dropped Dramatically Nationwide, COVID-19 testing has decreased by a third in the past two months, causing public health experts to worry they could miss future surges. The dramatic drop in testing could hamper epidemiologists’ ability to spot and stem new surges of the deadly infection, months before enough of the population is vaccinated to reach herd immunity. Read more VIRTUAL MEETINGS March 29, 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: Jefferson County Moves to Phase 3 - New Business Grants Available Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2:39:17 PM From: EDC Team Jefferson Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2:39:10 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Jefferson County Moves to Phase 3 - New Business Grants Available CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Jefferson County Businesses Have Moved to Phase 3 Beginning Monday, March 22nd, Jefferson County has entered into Phase 3 of Governor Inslee's Roadmap to Recovery! What does that mean? In Phase 3, restaurants and can expand indoor dining at 50% occupancy, and allow for tables of up to 10 with no household restrictions. Movie theaters can also operate at 50% capacity. Fitness Centers can expand to 50% capacity, and indoor classes can resume at 50% capacity so long as a 6-foot distance can be maintained. Racquetball, squash, and basketball courts can reopen (facial coverings required). Local sports competitions can expand to allow more spectators, and facial covering requirements are relaxed for competing athletes. Religious / Faith-Based Organizations can expand indoor activities to 50% capacity, and indoor choirs and congregations may resume singing. The Governor's office has issued Phase 3 guidance for businesses and workers in a variety of sectors here - https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19- resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers. Information continues to be updated, so we encourage you to check back frequently for the latest guidance issued. The state will also move away from a regional system in the reopening plan to a county-based system. Previously, counties were grouped into eight regions and moved forward or backward with their region. County progress will now be assessed individually. Working WA Round 4 Business Grants The Department of Commerce has just announced that the application portal for Working WA Round 4 Business Grants will go LIVE the morning of March 29th, and close at 5pm on April 9th. Up to $240M is available to businesses in Washington, and grant awards will be prioritized by the following criteria: Industries that had to close as a result of safety and public health measures. Size of the business (measured by 2019 revenue). Lost revenue between 2019 and 2020, as well as added expenses to maintain safe operations. To ensure equitable distribution, Commerce will also consider businesses operating in a rural or low-income community or that is owned by someone from a historically underserved population (minority, veteran, LGBTQ+ or women-owned). There will not be a specific set-aside for Jefferson County applicants, and the grants are not "first come, first serve". All eligible applications submitted between March 29th and April 9th will be considered in their entirety. More information can be found at https://commercegrants.com/grant-4/. SBA Shuttered Venue Operator Grants The SBA will launch a portal to begin accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications on April 8th. These grants are specifically for businesses who were forced to close because of COVID restrictions enacted by each state. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4pm ET on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. Further information, including eligibility requirements and other frequently asked questions, can be found at www.sba.gov/svogrant. Get Business Help Today! EDC Team Jefferson | 360.379.4693 | edcteamjefferson.org ‌ ‌ ‌ EDC Team Jefferson | 2409 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Unsubscribe kdean@co.jefferson.wa.us Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by help@edcteamjefferson.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: No meeting on March 24 but join Coffee With Colleen and West End Business and Professional Association! Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:01:43 PM Attachments:image001.png image003.png image004.png image005.png From: director@forkswa.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:00:58 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: No meeting on March 24 but join Coffee With Colleen and West End Business and Professional Association! CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Kate Dean , Due to some scheduling conflicts, we will not have a meeting on Wednesday, March 24th. There will be a new link for the upcoming Wednesday meetings. Upcoming Programs March 24 – NO MEETING March 31 – Dr. Allison Berry, Clallam County Health Officer, and April Business Meeting April 7 – Congressman Derek Kilmer April 14 – Larry Burtness, Quileute Tribe Move to Higher Ground Campaign April 21 – TBA April 28 – TBA WEST END BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEBPA) WEBPA meetings resume in person on March 24th at the Congregational Church, 7:30am. Dues are only $10 for an individual, and $25 for a business. WEBPA is a wonderful non-profit organization that provides business networking, and through fundraising, keep our lovely town decorated for Christmas! For more information, please contact Christi Baron 360-374- 3311 or cbaron@forksforum.com FROM CLALLAM EDC If you are an Employer affected by COVID-19 watch this 1 Minute Video with the owner of Kokopelli Grill explaining how to get going on serious federal funding. Don't Miss Out - Video Link Here. What's in it for me? We've created a Color-Coded Map for you to find the Funds and Programs for your Business or Non-Profit or as a household in the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan of 2021 You can download our color-coded map at our ChooseClallamFirst.com website to quickly search through the $1.9Trillion, 642 page document with direct links to the section that apply to you, so you can get prepared to apply for programs or funding. For more information and to download the information in Word format go to https://chooseclallamfirst.com/the-american-rescue-plan-act/. Join local experts, Graham Ralston, ESQ/CPA and Lena Washke next Wednesday morning at 8am as they take you through the complicated but VERY LUCRATIVE Employee Retention Tax Credit. This will be worth tens of thousands of dollars to you if you have employees. Please join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89474510306? pwd=VlIrRHh5RG1nYVh3V3JXRzFSMmRodz09 Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 One tap mobile +12532158782,,89474510306#,,,,*187447# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 894 7451 0306 Passcode: 187447 Upcoming Guests Include: March 24 - Employee Retention Tax Credit. Lena and Graham – confirmed May 5 – Hilary Franz - confirmed Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Opening April 8, 2021 The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much- anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. Working Washington 4 Grant Portal will open March 29th: Go to the Department of Commerce Site: Working Washington Grants: Round 4 program to learn the latest on the next round of $240M in COVID-19 grants from the state. In addition, before finalizing the application portal, we are hosting three sessions inviting stakeholders to provide feedback early next week. You will have an opportunity to preview the functionality of the program and help us improve the experience in a group setting before we launch the portal on March 29th. The walk-though sessions will occur at the following times: · Monday, March 22: 10:00 – 11:00 am · Monday, March 22: 1:00 – 2:00 pm · Tuesday, March 23: 10:00 – 11:00 am In addition - download the Commerce One-pager on the Working WA 4 grant program HERE. Doing Business with PNNL (Battelle) Join the upcoming virtual seminar we are holding on March 25th from 8:30 – 11:30 am via Zoom. The event is an opportunity for community and business owners to learn about the upcoming planned construction projects at the PNNL Sequim campus and to find out how to do business with PNNL. See the attached flier and agenda. For more information click here. To see the seminar agenda click here. Doing Business with Our Local Governments Infrastructure funding is expected to be at an all time high in the next few years! We're here to help you get your small business ready to win these contracts. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WSDOT over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. Your EDC in partnership with the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and USDoT Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center will be hosting weekly FREE technical classes for a month beginning on March 31st. Over $100M will be spent in Clallam County by the WA State Dept of Transportation over the next two years to remove fish barriers across our state highways. To register for the class go to: https://washingtonptac.org/bondingcontracting/ 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… FOREVER TWILIGHT IN FORKS FESTIVAL We are so excited to announce that our annual event, Forever Twilight in Forks Festival slated for September 9-12, 2021 has sold out of our VIT Ticket. Normally we would not sell out this early in the year, but have due to the cancellation of last year’s events and the fact that most people held onto their tickets and applied them to 2021. There is great news though - we have created a waiting list for tickets and in the past, we have been able to accommodate everyone wanting a ticket! Also, we have individual party tickets available, and tons of free events. Please see our schedule on this link https://forkswa.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/FTFSchedule.pdf 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 is open our regular winter hours, Fridays and Saturdays Noon – 4pm (last showing/entry is at 3:30pm). We also do tours Sunday – Thursday with advance notice. 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 (I will be on vacation from April 2-13, returning on April 14th) 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 – March 23, 2021 Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:26:56 PM From: NACo County News Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 3:26:14 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: County News Now – March 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 March 23, 2021 Thurston-WA-COVID-trucks-(1)_1854134.jpg NACo Board votes to hold hybrid 2021 Annual Conference in Prince George’s County, Md. The NACo Board voted to hold a hybrid (virtual and in-person) Annual Conference in Prince George's County, Md. July 9-12. More information is forthcoming. READ MORE Join NACo tomorrow for a livestream of the virtual Legislative Conference General Session President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will address NACo Legislative Conference attendees Wednesday at noon. Read more NACo Broadband Task Force seeks solutions for counties Three dozen county government officials are working to create a blueprint for governments working to bridge the digital divide on the NACo Broadband Task Force. Read more NACo-Nationwide Scholarship 2021 applications open soon Students are asked to write an essay outlining three creative and strategic ways to prepare and secure financial wellness in the new digital world. Read more NACo Board adopts interim policy resolutions The NACo Board of Directors adopted 27 interim policy resolutions to help guide advocacy through the Annual Business Meeting in July. Read more MORE COUNTY NEWS Legislative Updates CN-Now-3-16-(2)_1854258.jpg NACo sends member feedback and recommendations to White House and Treasury on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund NACo’s letter highlighted the need for guidance on allowable uses of funds, specifically regarding capital investment projects, lost revenue, broadband and administrative costs. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(3)_1854263.jpg Biden administration ends implementation of the ‘public charge' rule The policy had significantly expanded the criteria immigration officials use to determine whether an individual seeking immigration status was likely to become dependent on the federal government. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(4)_1854265.jpg Congressional committees hold hearings on COVID-19 immunizations and local response Vaccine distribution experts emphasized the importance of local governments’ authority, improving equity and building a stronger local health infrastructure. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(5)_1854268.jpg DOT issues implementation guidance for $9.8 billion in highway funds provided by FY 2021 appropriations, COVID relief bill The legislation directed funds to address the significant impacts of COVID-19 on the nation’s transportation systems, including historic drops in transportation-related funding and revenue at the county level. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(6)_1854272.jpg FHFA further extends foreclosure and REO eviction moratoriums The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would extend the foreclosure and real estate owned eviction moratoriums to June 30, 2021 from March 31, 2021. Read more Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on COVID-19 in nursing homes, CMS eases visitation guidance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relaxed nursing home visitation guidelines to allow for responsible indoor visits, CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg regardless of the vaccination status of the resident or visitor. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg EPA issues delay of Lead and Copper Rule effective date The rule is scheduled to go into effect on June 17, with a delay to allow EPA to provide a public comment period to receive input on a potential longer extension of the effective date and to further review the rule that was finalized under the Trump Administration. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduces bipartisan water infrastructure legislation The Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 would invest over $50 billion for the construction, repair and replacement of the nation’s network of wastewater and stormwater conveyance and treatment facilities from FY 2022 to FY 2026. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg Congress passes legislation to expand VA vaccine eligibility The bill further expands VA’s authorities to vaccinate caregivers and spouses of veterans who are enrolled in various VA home- based and long-term care programs. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg NACo sends letter to Secretary of the Interior on oil and gas leasing moratoria NACo is requesting county consultation during the oil and gas leasing moratoria review process. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg Department of Education releases state allocations for new K-12 education relief funds Along with sharing a tax base with local school boards and providing complementary services to local students, counties play a role in supporting and funding K-12 schools in six states. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg House Democrats unveil legislative package that would invest $312 in clean energy, broadband, public health and infrastructure The LIFT America Act would invest over $312 billion in the nation’s electric grid, public health and drinking water infrastructure, and energy efficiency upgrades from FY 2022 to FY 2026. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg Marcia Fudge confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Fudge served as a member of Congress representing Ohio. Read more CN-Now-3-16-(7)_1854279.jpg Debra Haaland confirmed as U.S. Secretary of the Interior Haaland, the first Native American cabinet member, served as a member of Congress representing New Mexico. Read more MORE NEWS CN-Now-3-16_1854169.jpg SPONSORED CONTENT How to Accelerate Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution for State and Local Governments Join us March 24 for a live webinar where we’ll discuss the five key components for vaccine distribution: scheduling, adverse monitoring, state reports, public dashboards and inventory management. READ MORE Mazik-Global-CN-Now-3.16-3_1853821.jpg The Latest From NACo Digital Counties Survey – call for entries The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties have launched the 19th annual Digital Counties Survey! The deadline for this year’s submissions has been extended to April 2, 2021. This is an opportunity for counties to share their innovative work over the past year in responding to the digital needs that evolved quickly as a result of the pandemic. Read more. cashvest® Bulletin: ARP Funding for Local Governments three+one has offered initial interpretation for allowable uses for the $65.1 billion going to counties following passage of the American Rescue Plan. Achievement Awards submissions due March 31 Apply now for a NACo Achievement Award to celebrate your county's successes and receive well- earned recognition. Submit your 2021 NACo Achievement Awards entry by March 31! Apply now at www.naco.org/achievementawards. NKN_Banner_collection_CN-now(1)_1729551.png MAR 31 WEBINAR Spring CIO Forum: Technology Essentials for the New Norm 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. EDT APR 1 NATIONAL CALL NACo National Membership Call 2 p.m. EDT APR 6 WEBINAR Building Bridges to Advance Equity 12 p.m. EDT APR 6 WEBINAR Reducing Child Poverty through the Child Tax Credit 3 p.m. EDT APR 7 WEBINAR Educating for American Democracy with iCivics 2 p.m. EDT APR 12 WEBINAR Rural Prenatal-Three Peer Learning Network 2 p.m. EDT APR 14 WEBINAR Educating for American Democracy 3 p.m. EDT APR 15 WEBINAR Urban Prenatal-Three Peer Learning Network 4:45 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. The Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is pleased to announce its new Connect & Learn series that is designed to provide county leaders the opportunity to learn more about the products and services available to counties through the WSAC Business Partners Program. From:Kate Dean To:Julie Shannon Subject:FW: Have you registered? | County Connect and Learn Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:00:35 PM From: Washington Counties (WSAC) Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:59:48 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Have you registered? | County Connect and Learn CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. March Presenter | three+one® Register Today! March 31 | 1 pm - 2 pm Your county's cash/liquidity position is likely to change due to the American Rescue Plan's recent passage. New liquidity data opportunities will allow your county to maximize value on all taxpayer dollars. This meeting will focus on how to get a clear picture of your liquidity needs, how to use data to communicate those needs to internal & external stakeholders, and how to meld cash flow management into liquidity management. Learning Outcomes: Learn what liquidity data is and how to use it. Investigate the impacts of an economic shock on your county's liquidity position. Forecast liquidity to plan for different scenarios in 2021. Evaluate financial partners to maximize value for the taxpayers. Use data to share your county’s changing financial picture with stakeholders. Join the following counties that have already registered for this meeting: Clallam, Cowlitz, Franklin, Grays Harbor, Lincoln, Skagit, and Skamania. Have questions? 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