From the UN NEWS CENTER:
Spreading violence in Central African Republic sets off 'loud alarm bells' – UN human rights chief
16 May 2017 – The United Nations human rights chief today expressed grave alarm over the spread of violence by armed groups against the civilian population in several parts of the Central African Republic in recent months, as well as attacks against UN peacekeepers in the country's southeast.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56760
Sexual violence in conflict ‘legitimate threat’ to peace and security – UN deputy chief
15 May 2017 – Although global understanding of sexual violence in conflict is shifting, there remains the need to tackle the root causes of such violations that lie in fundamental inequality and discrimination against women, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the United Nations Security Council today.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56758
UN chief condemns DPR Korea’s ballistic missile launch
15 May 2017 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56757
Amid ‘dramatic’ climate changes, UN launches plan to step-up polar weather and sea-ice monitoring
15 May 2017 – With relatively little data available about the Earth’s Polar Regions – posing risks for people and the environment – the United Nations weather agency has kicked off of a two-year international effort to close gaps in polar forecasting capacity and to improve future environmental safety at the farthest reaches of the planet.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56755
At China's Belt and Road Forum, UN chief Guterres stresses shared development goals
14 May 2017 – Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56751
More world news and events on page 2
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
WA STATE COMMERCE DEPT: CDBG General Purpose Grants
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grants are made available annually through a competitive application process to assist Washington State small cities, towns and counties in carrying out significant community and economic development projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Washington State CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
xamples of eligible General Purpose Grant activities include:
Public facilities, such as water, wastewater and streets
Community facilities, such as community centers, fire stations, homeless shelters and child care facilities
Economic development, such as microenterprise assistance and public infrastructure
Affordable housing and housing rehabilitation
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Eligible applicants are Washington State cities and towns with less than 50,000 in population or counties with less than 200,000 population not participating in a CDBG Entitlement Urban County Consortium.
Special purpose districts, public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, economic development councils, other non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes are not eligible to apply directly to the state CDBG Program for funding, but may be a partner in projects and subrecipient of funding through eligible jurisdictions.
Projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
Local governments may submit only one application each annual funding cycle, unless one of the applications is for local micro-enterprise assistance.
http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/current-opportunities/community-development-block-grants/cdbg-general-purpose-grants/
For more business and finace report see page 2
xamples of eligible General Purpose Grant activities include:
Public facilities, such as water, wastewater and streets
Community facilities, such as community centers, fire stations, homeless shelters and child care facilities
Economic development, such as microenterprise assistance and public infrastructure
Affordable housing and housing rehabilitation
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Eligible applicants are Washington State cities and towns with less than 50,000 in population or counties with less than 200,000 population not participating in a CDBG Entitlement Urban County Consortium.
Special purpose districts, public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, economic development councils, other non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes are not eligible to apply directly to the state CDBG Program for funding, but may be a partner in projects and subrecipient of funding through eligible jurisdictions.
Projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
Local governments may submit only one application each annual funding cycle, unless one of the applications is for local micro-enterprise assistance.
http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/current-opportunities/community-development-block-grants/cdbg-general-purpose-grants/
For more business and finace report see page 2
Saturday, May 13, 2017
CITY OF PA TACKLES ETHICS TUESDAY
Ethics Ordinance
Background/Analysis:
The City’s Ethics Code was developed in 2012 as a policy that outlines, in part, the City’s behavioral expectations of elected and appointed officials. It established a “Code of Ethical Conduct,” adding a new Chapter to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Prior to 2012, the City relied on State law, specifically Chapter 42.23 RCW, Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers.
Between February and May of 2016, four ethics complaints were filed, all alleging
Councilmembers had violated Section J of the Ethics Code. It should be noted that the complaints came during a controversial time for the Council. Unlike other boards and commissions that meet routinely and have established past practices, the Board of Ethics had never met. Council agreed that, once the complaint processes were complete, Council would review how the process worked and, if appropriate, make adjustments to the ordinance. ( see page G-1 in council packet for further details)
Other items on Tuesday's evening agenda include:
Ordinance Proposing Adjustments to Medic 1 Utility Fee
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Title
13, Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic 1 utility rates Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Pump Station 7 Reconstruction Purchase Agreement & Sole Source Resolution ..
Summary: The Fire Chief made a presentation to Council at the May 2, 2017 meeting. An overview of the Fire Department staffing situation was delivered, and proposed rate adjustments to the Medic 1 utility were presented which would fund the addition of four Firefighter/Paramedics. After that presentation, some minor adjustments to the rates were made in order to address concerns that were brought up during the comment period. Those adjustments are reflected in the proposed ordinance
Capital Facilities Plan / Continue the Public Hearing / Conduct Second Reading / Approve Resolution .
Summary: The Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan (CFP/TIP) are a required component of our Comprehensive Plan. In order to be eligible for some loans and grants the project must be listing in the City’s CFP.
Clallam County Economic Development Corporation – 2017 Contract On December 6, 2016 City Council approved the 2017 Budget with $5,000 allocated to Clallam County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The City has been presented with the EDC’s standard contract for approval which is also utilized by other supporting government entities
See full city council agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3890
Clallam County Work Session agenda highlight item (S) for Monday May 15th
EXECUTIVE SESSION - May 15 at 1:00 p.m.
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has requested an Executive Session with the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Human Resources/Risk Department..
The purpose of this session is to discuss with the Board of Commissioners the status of a lawsuit captioned as "Judy Lee v. Clallam County, Clallam County Board of Appeals." The lawsuit is filed in Kitsap County Superior Court under #16-2-02354-3. It is a challenge by a land use applicant to the December 15, 2016 decision of the County Board of Appeals regarding the proper building code to apply to the Lee application. The lawsuit is a Petition under the Land Use Petition Act, Ch. 36.70C RCW asserting the December 15, 2016 decision is erroneous and should be overturned. This matter is set for oral argument on the merits on June 19, 2017 before Judge Jeffrey Bassett in Kitsap County.
Discussing such matters in executive session is appropriate because public knowledge of the discussion would reveal the County’s legal strategies and likely result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) expressly authorizes a governing body to convene an executive session for the above-described purposes, specifically actual litigation against the County.
The Board may recess into Executive Session to consider employment or dismissal of personnel, to review the performance of a public employee, to consult with legal counsel, to consider the position to be taken in collective bargaining, to consider acquisition or sale of real estate, or other matters per RCW 42.30.110
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41&meta_id=9631
Agreement with City of Port Angeles for field tests of commercial HVAC efficient pumping system through retrofitting commercial HVAC pumping systems with integrated variable speed HVAC pumping system Participation Agreement with the City of Port Angeles on a BPA sponsored pilot program. This agreement will replace (1) Courthouse and (3) Juvenile facility motors with high efficiency motors and will be assessed for possible implementation in a region uride energy efficÍency program.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41&meta_id=9614
See full work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41
County Commission regular session on Tuesday agenda items highlights
Agreement with Jamestown S’Kallam Tribe for restoration services for the Lower Dungeness River corridor on lands that are within the floodplain restoration project area
Jamestown SKlallam Tribe provides restoration services - planting, vegetation management, and other activities - for the lower Dungeness River corridor on lands that are within the floodplain restoration project area. The Interlocal Agreement continues work that has been done through a previous Interlocal Agreement (attached), outlines the work to be done, and the compensation for the work" The restoration services outline in the agreement are funded by Ecology's Floodplains by Design grant.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9668
Letter of support for Pennies For Quarters for their efforts towards ending veterans homelessness
Executive Summary:
The Clallam County Commissioners recognize the sacrifices made for its citizens by the men and women that served in all branches of the Armed Forces. We further recognize that for various reasons there are tens of thousands of homeless veterans living Ín the United States, and that there are hundreds that have been documented living within Clallam County. The Board supports Pennies For Quarters in their efforts to end veteran homelessness in Clallam County.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9666
Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Olympic National Forest to perform noxious weed control activities
This is a request to enter into a participating agreement to perform noxious weed control activitíes on behalf of the USDA Forest Service.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9670
See full agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146
PORT OF PORT ANGELES AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS (Meeting is on Tuesday at 9:AM)
An excerpt of the letter drafted to Congressman Kilmer:
Proposed Letter to Representative Derek Kilmer
Dear Congressman Kilmer,
The Port of Port Angeles (Port) wants to express its support for your efforts to re-authorize the Secure Rural Schools Program. The Port appreciates you joining with Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson to co-author the March 27th editorial in the Peninsula Daily News. The editorial provided North Olympic Peninsula residents an excellent overview of the issue.
The federal government owns and manages much of the land base in this region. It is vital that our communities continue to receive federal support since these lands are exempt from property taxes which fund much of the services in this area. Reduced timber harvest on federal lands has contributed to the continuing importance of the Secure Rural Schools Program. As you know, 2015 was the last year the program was authorized. The hardships from the lack of funding continues to grow.
Thank you for co-sponsoring this important legislation.
Olympic Peninsula Timber Supply
The Port of Port Angeles’s responsibility under its enabling legislation is to promote economic prosperity for Clallam County. The forest products industry continues to play a vital role in the economy of the North Olympic Peninsula. However, past decisions on the management of federal and state lands have reduced the supply of timber on the Olympic Peninsula, with dramatic, and long-lasting impacts to our economy and communities.
See full letter in the Port Commission meeting packet
http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05162017-242
Other highlighted items include:
Resolution 17-1149 Authorization of CERB Funding Application
BACKGROUND:
The Port is in the process of applying for funding under the State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Committed Private Partner grant and loan program. This potential funding will be used to assist in improvements to the Port’s Multi-Tenant Industrial Building (MTIB) to support private business Airborne Environmental Control Systems (AECS). esolution 17-1149 Authorization of CERB Funding Application
Association of Washington Business Membership
BACKGROUND:
Formed in 1904, the Association of Washington Business is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business association, and includes nearly 8,000 members representing 700,000 employees. AWB serves as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. 90 percent of AWB members employ fewer than 100 people and more than half of AWB’s members employ fewer than 10.
During the August 22, 2016 Commission Meeting joining the Association of Washington (AWB) Business was discussed and the Commission chose not to join AWB. Resolution 17-1148 WSDOT Grant Application Airport Master
In other regional local meetings...
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE FOR May 15, 2017
Commissioner Work Session
A Commissioner work session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the Lake Crescent Boardroom at the District’s Main Office, located at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg. The purpose of the work session is for staff to present information related to activities towards meeting 2016/17 conservation targets, as mandated by the Energy Independence Act, as well as planning activities towards establishing a new target for 2018/19. The District’s INSPIRED solar incentive program will also be discussed.
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-May-15-2017.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS
Ordinance 3172 Related to Short Term Rental of Property; Establishing Land Use Development Regulations; Establishing or Amending Business Tax and License Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing Application Processes; Amending Lodging Tax Requirements; Amending Titles 3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Lifting a Moratorium
Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3172 Related to Short Term Rental of Property; Establishing Land Use Development Regulations; Establishing or Amending Business Tax and License Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing Application Processes; Amending Lodging Tax Requirements; Amending Titles 3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Lifting a Moratorium.
Resolution 17-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with the Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County Hospital District, Jefferson County, and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA for a Feasibility Determination Regarding Combined Use of the Mountain View Campus
Action: Move to approve Resolution 17-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with the Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County Hospital District, Jefferson County, and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA for a Feasibility Determination Regarding Combined Use of the Mountain View Campus.
Resolution 17-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Hospital District and Jefferson County to Implement the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership
Action: Move to approve Resolution 17-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Hospital District and Jefferson County to Implement the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership.
See full agenda for further details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1133
Jefferson County Commission agenda item Highlight items
AGREEMENT re: Appraisal Services to Support Land Acquisitions for the Purpose of Floodplain Restoration and Salmon Recovery; In the Amount Not to Exceed $20,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Epic Land Solutions, Inc
See full agenda: http://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WebLinkExternal/0/edoc/1684439/A051517.pdf
OMC BOARD MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS
PET CT Imaging Agreement –Scott Kennedy, MD, CMO/Safety Officer
See full agenda: http://www.olympicmedical.org/pdfs/AGENDA%20-%20May%2017%202017.pdf
LOCAL NEWS STORY SPOTLIGHT
From the Forks Forum: QVP&RD Seeking Opportunity Funds
The Economic Development Corporation announces that the Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board will hold a board meeting from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Lincoln Center, 905 West 9th Street, Port Angeles, Washington on the second floor in room 230.
http://www.forksforum.com/news/qvprd-seeking-opportunity-funds
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.---Proverbs 31:30 NKJV
Learn English using the bible as text, lessons offered by WEI
http://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/
Free bible study offered by WBS
https://www.worldbibleschool.org/
Come join us in worship in the Port Angeles Church of Christ services start at 11:00AM
http://www.pacofc.org/
Background/Analysis:
The City’s Ethics Code was developed in 2012 as a policy that outlines, in part, the City’s behavioral expectations of elected and appointed officials. It established a “Code of Ethical Conduct,” adding a new Chapter to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Prior to 2012, the City relied on State law, specifically Chapter 42.23 RCW, Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers.
Between February and May of 2016, four ethics complaints were filed, all alleging
Councilmembers had violated Section J of the Ethics Code. It should be noted that the complaints came during a controversial time for the Council. Unlike other boards and commissions that meet routinely and have established past practices, the Board of Ethics had never met. Council agreed that, once the complaint processes were complete, Council would review how the process worked and, if appropriate, make adjustments to the ordinance. ( see page G-1 in council packet for further details)
Other items on Tuesday's evening agenda include:
Ordinance Proposing Adjustments to Medic 1 Utility Fee
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Title
13, Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic 1 utility rates Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Pump Station 7 Reconstruction Purchase Agreement & Sole Source Resolution ..
Summary: The Fire Chief made a presentation to Council at the May 2, 2017 meeting. An overview of the Fire Department staffing situation was delivered, and proposed rate adjustments to the Medic 1 utility were presented which would fund the addition of four Firefighter/Paramedics. After that presentation, some minor adjustments to the rates were made in order to address concerns that were brought up during the comment period. Those adjustments are reflected in the proposed ordinance
Capital Facilities Plan / Continue the Public Hearing / Conduct Second Reading / Approve Resolution .
Summary: The Capital Facilities Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan (CFP/TIP) are a required component of our Comprehensive Plan. In order to be eligible for some loans and grants the project must be listing in the City’s CFP.
Clallam County Economic Development Corporation – 2017 Contract On December 6, 2016 City Council approved the 2017 Budget with $5,000 allocated to Clallam County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The City has been presented with the EDC’s standard contract for approval which is also utilized by other supporting government entities
See full city council agenda: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3890
Clallam County Work Session agenda highlight item (S) for Monday May 15th
EXECUTIVE SESSION - May 15 at 1:00 p.m.
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has requested an Executive Session with the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Human Resources/Risk Department..
The purpose of this session is to discuss with the Board of Commissioners the status of a lawsuit captioned as "Judy Lee v. Clallam County, Clallam County Board of Appeals." The lawsuit is filed in Kitsap County Superior Court under #16-2-02354-3. It is a challenge by a land use applicant to the December 15, 2016 decision of the County Board of Appeals regarding the proper building code to apply to the Lee application. The lawsuit is a Petition under the Land Use Petition Act, Ch. 36.70C RCW asserting the December 15, 2016 decision is erroneous and should be overturned. This matter is set for oral argument on the merits on June 19, 2017 before Judge Jeffrey Bassett in Kitsap County.
Discussing such matters in executive session is appropriate because public knowledge of the discussion would reveal the County’s legal strategies and likely result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) expressly authorizes a governing body to convene an executive session for the above-described purposes, specifically actual litigation against the County.
The Board may recess into Executive Session to consider employment or dismissal of personnel, to review the performance of a public employee, to consult with legal counsel, to consider the position to be taken in collective bargaining, to consider acquisition or sale of real estate, or other matters per RCW 42.30.110
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41&meta_id=9631
Agreement with City of Port Angeles for field tests of commercial HVAC efficient pumping system through retrofitting commercial HVAC pumping systems with integrated variable speed HVAC pumping system Participation Agreement with the City of Port Angeles on a BPA sponsored pilot program. This agreement will replace (1) Courthouse and (3) Juvenile facility motors with high efficiency motors and will be assessed for possible implementation in a region uride energy efficÍency program.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41&meta_id=9614
See full work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=41
County Commission regular session on Tuesday agenda items highlights
Agreement with Jamestown S’Kallam Tribe for restoration services for the Lower Dungeness River corridor on lands that are within the floodplain restoration project area
Jamestown SKlallam Tribe provides restoration services - planting, vegetation management, and other activities - for the lower Dungeness River corridor on lands that are within the floodplain restoration project area. The Interlocal Agreement continues work that has been done through a previous Interlocal Agreement (attached), outlines the work to be done, and the compensation for the work" The restoration services outline in the agreement are funded by Ecology's Floodplains by Design grant.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9668
Letter of support for Pennies For Quarters for their efforts towards ending veterans homelessness
Executive Summary:
The Clallam County Commissioners recognize the sacrifices made for its citizens by the men and women that served in all branches of the Armed Forces. We further recognize that for various reasons there are tens of thousands of homeless veterans living Ín the United States, and that there are hundreds that have been documented living within Clallam County. The Board supports Pennies For Quarters in their efforts to end veteran homelessness in Clallam County.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9666
Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Olympic National Forest to perform noxious weed control activities
This is a request to enter into a participating agreement to perform noxious weed control activitíes on behalf of the USDA Forest Service.
Details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146&meta_id=9670
See full agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=146
PORT OF PORT ANGELES AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS (Meeting is on Tuesday at 9:AM)
An excerpt of the letter drafted to Congressman Kilmer:
Proposed Letter to Representative Derek Kilmer
Dear Congressman Kilmer,
The Port of Port Angeles (Port) wants to express its support for your efforts to re-authorize the Secure Rural Schools Program. The Port appreciates you joining with Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson to co-author the March 27th editorial in the Peninsula Daily News. The editorial provided North Olympic Peninsula residents an excellent overview of the issue.
The federal government owns and manages much of the land base in this region. It is vital that our communities continue to receive federal support since these lands are exempt from property taxes which fund much of the services in this area. Reduced timber harvest on federal lands has contributed to the continuing importance of the Secure Rural Schools Program. As you know, 2015 was the last year the program was authorized. The hardships from the lack of funding continues to grow.
Thank you for co-sponsoring this important legislation.
Olympic Peninsula Timber Supply
The Port of Port Angeles’s responsibility under its enabling legislation is to promote economic prosperity for Clallam County. The forest products industry continues to play a vital role in the economy of the North Olympic Peninsula. However, past decisions on the management of federal and state lands have reduced the supply of timber on the Olympic Peninsula, with dramatic, and long-lasting impacts to our economy and communities.
See full letter in the Port Commission meeting packet
http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05162017-242
Other highlighted items include:
Resolution 17-1149 Authorization of CERB Funding Application
BACKGROUND:
The Port is in the process of applying for funding under the State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Committed Private Partner grant and loan program. This potential funding will be used to assist in improvements to the Port’s Multi-Tenant Industrial Building (MTIB) to support private business Airborne Environmental Control Systems (AECS). esolution 17-1149 Authorization of CERB Funding Application
Association of Washington Business Membership
BACKGROUND:
Formed in 1904, the Association of Washington Business is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business association, and includes nearly 8,000 members representing 700,000 employees. AWB serves as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. 90 percent of AWB members employ fewer than 100 people and more than half of AWB’s members employ fewer than 10.
During the August 22, 2016 Commission Meeting joining the Association of Washington (AWB) Business was discussed and the Commission chose not to join AWB. Resolution 17-1148 WSDOT Grant Application Airport Master
In other regional local meetings...
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE FOR May 15, 2017
Commissioner Work Session
A Commissioner work session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the Lake Crescent Boardroom at the District’s Main Office, located at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg. The purpose of the work session is for staff to present information related to activities towards meeting 2016/17 conservation targets, as mandated by the Energy Independence Act, as well as planning activities towards establishing a new target for 2018/19. The District’s INSPIRED solar incentive program will also be discussed.
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-May-15-2017.pdf
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS
Ordinance 3172 Related to Short Term Rental of Property; Establishing Land Use Development Regulations; Establishing or Amending Business Tax and License Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing Application Processes; Amending Lodging Tax Requirements; Amending Titles 3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Lifting a Moratorium
Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3172 Related to Short Term Rental of Property; Establishing Land Use Development Regulations; Establishing or Amending Business Tax and License Regulations; Establishing Initial and Ongoing Application Processes; Amending Lodging Tax Requirements; Amending Titles 3, 5 and 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and Lifting a Moratorium.
Resolution 17-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with the Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County Hospital District, Jefferson County, and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA for a Feasibility Determination Regarding Combined Use of the Mountain View Campus
Action: Move to approve Resolution 17-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with the Port Townsend School District, Jefferson County Hospital District, Jefferson County, and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA for a Feasibility Determination Regarding Combined Use of the Mountain View Campus.
Resolution 17-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Hospital District and Jefferson County to Implement the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership
Action: Move to approve Resolution 17-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Jefferson County Public Hospital District and Jefferson County to Implement the Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership.
See full agenda for further details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1133
Jefferson County Commission agenda item Highlight items
AGREEMENT re: Appraisal Services to Support Land Acquisitions for the Purpose of Floodplain Restoration and Salmon Recovery; In the Amount Not to Exceed $20,000; Jefferson County Public Health; Epic Land Solutions, Inc
See full agenda: http://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WebLinkExternal/0/edoc/1684439/A051517.pdf
OMC BOARD MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEMS
PET CT Imaging Agreement –Scott Kennedy, MD, CMO/Safety Officer
See full agenda: http://www.olympicmedical.org/pdfs/AGENDA%20-%20May%2017%202017.pdf
LOCAL NEWS STORY SPOTLIGHT
From the Forks Forum: QVP&RD Seeking Opportunity Funds
The Economic Development Corporation announces that the Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board will hold a board meeting from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Lincoln Center, 905 West 9th Street, Port Angeles, Washington on the second floor in room 230.
http://www.forksforum.com/news/qvprd-seeking-opportunity-funds
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.---Proverbs 31:30 NKJV
Learn English using the bible as text, lessons offered by WEI
http://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/
Free bible study offered by WBS
https://www.worldbibleschool.org/
Come join us in worship in the Port Angeles Church of Christ services start at 11:00AM
http://www.pacofc.org/
Friday, May 12, 2017
Agriculture and industry among top priorities for upcoming Washington trade delegation to Mexico
Representatives from Washington state, including Gov. Jay Inslee, will participate in a trade mission to Mexico later this month.The delegation of about 40 people will visit Guadalajara, Jalisco and Mexico City from May 15 through May 19.
Participants include the governor, representatives from the state departments of Commerce and Agriculture, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, local business leaders and other government representatives.
“Washington state has a long history of trade and cultural ties with Mexico. States are currently playing an increasingly important role in maintaining and growing important relationships with our international trade partners,” Inslee said.“Washington farmers and food producers rely on exports to keep our state’s farms, ranches and food processors strong to grow our economy and create jobs.”
“Mexico is an important trading partner for Washington agriculture and a key market for many of our commodities,” said Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison. “Last year, Mexico imported $313 million of Washington’s food and agriculture products. I am eager to join Gov. Inslee, Commerce Director Brian Bonlender and the other delegates in demonstrating just how much we value our customers in Mexico and the trade relationships we enjoy.”
The agriculture delegation will be composed of dairy industry representatives.
For Washington’s agricultural sector, Mexico is a valuable and important trading partner:
Washington ships more dairy products to Mexico than to any other country. Mexico imported $72 million worth of Washington dairy products in 2016.
Overall, Mexico was the seventh-largest export market for all Washington state food and agricultural products in 2016.
Mexico is a top market for several Washington products, including apples, hop extract, malt and tallow.
“Global demand for protein-rich dairy is rising,” said Scott Kinney, CEO of the Dairy Farmers of Washington.“That’s good news because dairy exports create Washington jobs and lift the state’s economy. In fact, dairy exports alone represent $317 million in economic impact to our state. The Dairy Farmers of Washington are proud to join Gov. Inslee’s delegation to Mexico — one of our biggest export partners.”
“Regions of the world where cooperation and cross border engagement is strong have prospered by doing so. Mexico is among the top destinations for Washington state products and services. Our trade relationship increases both economic activity and regional stability. The healthier that relationship, the more it helps strengthen communities throughout North America,” said Commerce Director Brian Bonlender.
The trade mission will start May 15 in Guadalajara, where Washington delegates will meet with Jalisco government officials. A representative in Mexico for the Washington Apple Commission and Northwest Cherries Association will lead delegates on a tour and hold meetings with representatives of a Mexican wholesale produce market.
The delegation will travel to Mexico City May 17 for meetings with the North American regional director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Latin America deputy director of the Food and Drug Administration. The delegation plans to hold a series of discussions on the North American Free Trade Agreement and meet with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the ministries of Economy and Energy.
Inslee will join the delegation May 19 when he will meet with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray, Secretary for the Environment Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Secretary of Agriculture José Eduardo Calzada Rovirosa and U.S. Ambassador Roberta Jacobsen, and other high ranking government officials.
Inslee and Videgaray intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on clean energy.
Inslee, Sandison and Bonlender will hold a phone briefing for Washington state and national media on Friday, May 19th. More details with time and call-in number to come. ---from a press release issued May 9th
http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/agriculture-and-industry-among-top-priorities-upcoming-washington-trade-delegation-mexico
For more state news from Olympia see page 2
Participants include the governor, representatives from the state departments of Commerce and Agriculture, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, local business leaders and other government representatives.
“Washington state has a long history of trade and cultural ties with Mexico. States are currently playing an increasingly important role in maintaining and growing important relationships with our international trade partners,” Inslee said.“Washington farmers and food producers rely on exports to keep our state’s farms, ranches and food processors strong to grow our economy and create jobs.”
“Mexico is an important trading partner for Washington agriculture and a key market for many of our commodities,” said Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison. “Last year, Mexico imported $313 million of Washington’s food and agriculture products. I am eager to join Gov. Inslee, Commerce Director Brian Bonlender and the other delegates in demonstrating just how much we value our customers in Mexico and the trade relationships we enjoy.”
The agriculture delegation will be composed of dairy industry representatives.
For Washington’s agricultural sector, Mexico is a valuable and important trading partner:
Washington ships more dairy products to Mexico than to any other country. Mexico imported $72 million worth of Washington dairy products in 2016.
Overall, Mexico was the seventh-largest export market for all Washington state food and agricultural products in 2016.
Mexico is a top market for several Washington products, including apples, hop extract, malt and tallow.
“Global demand for protein-rich dairy is rising,” said Scott Kinney, CEO of the Dairy Farmers of Washington.“That’s good news because dairy exports create Washington jobs and lift the state’s economy. In fact, dairy exports alone represent $317 million in economic impact to our state. The Dairy Farmers of Washington are proud to join Gov. Inslee’s delegation to Mexico — one of our biggest export partners.”
“Regions of the world where cooperation and cross border engagement is strong have prospered by doing so. Mexico is among the top destinations for Washington state products and services. Our trade relationship increases both economic activity and regional stability. The healthier that relationship, the more it helps strengthen communities throughout North America,” said Commerce Director Brian Bonlender.
The trade mission will start May 15 in Guadalajara, where Washington delegates will meet with Jalisco government officials. A representative in Mexico for the Washington Apple Commission and Northwest Cherries Association will lead delegates on a tour and hold meetings with representatives of a Mexican wholesale produce market.
The delegation will travel to Mexico City May 17 for meetings with the North American regional director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Latin America deputy director of the Food and Drug Administration. The delegation plans to hold a series of discussions on the North American Free Trade Agreement and meet with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the ministries of Economy and Energy.
Inslee will join the delegation May 19 when he will meet with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray, Secretary for the Environment Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Secretary of Agriculture José Eduardo Calzada Rovirosa and U.S. Ambassador Roberta Jacobsen, and other high ranking government officials.
Inslee and Videgaray intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on clean energy.
Inslee, Sandison and Bonlender will hold a phone briefing for Washington state and national media on Friday, May 19th. More details with time and call-in number to come. ---from a press release issued May 9th
http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/agriculture-and-industry-among-top-priorities-upcoming-washington-trade-delegation-mexico
For more state news from Olympia see page 2
Thursday, May 11, 2017
US SENATORS CANTWELL AND MURRAY BELLYACHES OVER FBI DIRECTOR'S CANNING
Sen. Murray Issues Statement After President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
May 09 2017
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement:
“It is deeply troubling that in the middle of the investigation into the Trump campaign, the President has removed the very person responsible for getting the American people the answers they deserve. The timing of this is suspect at best. It is abundantly clear that we need a special prosecutor to get to work immediately to get a full grasp of the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia so the public finally knows what happened, who was involved, and why. The importance of moving this investigation outside of the Administration’s reach cannot be overstated.”
https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=D8585FD2-01AA-46DE-8A59-B93236296027
Sen. Murray: “This is a critical moment in our nation’s history”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) called on her colleagues in the Senate to support a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into the Trump campaign’s connections to Russia. Sen. Murray has been pushing for an independent investigation for months, but the urgency reached a new level yesterday when President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, the person responsible for the investigation.
Excerpts of Sen. Murray’s speech below:
“… what happened yesterday was truly shocking, and this is coming from someone who didn’t think that was possible any more with this President. But if anyone was wavering before, if anyone wanted to give this Administration just a bit more time, I am hoping they’ve been paying attention to the events of the past 24 hours, because it’s hard to stay on the fence right now.”
“So right now, it could not be more clear: It’s time for a special prosecutor, who can run an independent investigation far from the reach of President Trump and his Administration, to take the case and finally get the answers the American public deserves.”
“Mr. Trump may think he can bully his way to a lucrative real estate deal—or bully the press—or even bully his way to the White House. That he can fire anyone, including the Deputy Attorney General, a U.S. Attorney, or the FBI Director, if they dare to get in his way or investigate his wrongdoing. But President Trump should not—he cannot—bully his way out of an investigation, especially not when so much is at stake.”
“As of noon today, my office had been flooded with hundreds of calls. The phones are ringing off the hook. On the other end of the line are the people we represent. They are picking up the phone and trying to get through to every one of us in the Senate. They want answers – and they deserve them. So M. President, let’s get to the bottom of this for once and for all—for the people we represent, and for the integrity of our elections and our very democracy.”---press release issued May 10th
https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=D476C480-D1B0-4239-BA80-5FF886857DAA
Cantwell Statement on the Firing of FBI Director James Comey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement in response to the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
“People are sitting at home, knowing that the Russians have interfered with our elections and now they see that this is the third person that's been fired by this administration. People want to know, was this because someone was closing in on information about that investigation that might have incriminated people within the administration? My constituents want answers about who knew about the Russian interference. My colleagues in the Senate and House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are going to continue to investigate, but we need a special independent prosecutor to get the answers for the American people and demand accountability,” said Senator Cantwell.--press release issued May 9th
https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cantwell-statement-on-the-firing-of-fbi-director-james-comey
For more news from our Congressonal Delegation to Washington DC , and advocacy headlines see page 2
May 09 2017
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement:
“It is deeply troubling that in the middle of the investigation into the Trump campaign, the President has removed the very person responsible for getting the American people the answers they deserve. The timing of this is suspect at best. It is abundantly clear that we need a special prosecutor to get to work immediately to get a full grasp of the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia so the public finally knows what happened, who was involved, and why. The importance of moving this investigation outside of the Administration’s reach cannot be overstated.”
https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=D8585FD2-01AA-46DE-8A59-B93236296027
Sen. Murray: “This is a critical moment in our nation’s history”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) called on her colleagues in the Senate to support a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into the Trump campaign’s connections to Russia. Sen. Murray has been pushing for an independent investigation for months, but the urgency reached a new level yesterday when President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, the person responsible for the investigation.
Excerpts of Sen. Murray’s speech below:
“… what happened yesterday was truly shocking, and this is coming from someone who didn’t think that was possible any more with this President. But if anyone was wavering before, if anyone wanted to give this Administration just a bit more time, I am hoping they’ve been paying attention to the events of the past 24 hours, because it’s hard to stay on the fence right now.”
“So right now, it could not be more clear: It’s time for a special prosecutor, who can run an independent investigation far from the reach of President Trump and his Administration, to take the case and finally get the answers the American public deserves.”
“Mr. Trump may think he can bully his way to a lucrative real estate deal—or bully the press—or even bully his way to the White House. That he can fire anyone, including the Deputy Attorney General, a U.S. Attorney, or the FBI Director, if they dare to get in his way or investigate his wrongdoing. But President Trump should not—he cannot—bully his way out of an investigation, especially not when so much is at stake.”
“As of noon today, my office had been flooded with hundreds of calls. The phones are ringing off the hook. On the other end of the line are the people we represent. They are picking up the phone and trying to get through to every one of us in the Senate. They want answers – and they deserve them. So M. President, let’s get to the bottom of this for once and for all—for the people we represent, and for the integrity of our elections and our very democracy.”---press release issued May 10th
https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=D476C480-D1B0-4239-BA80-5FF886857DAA
Cantwell Statement on the Firing of FBI Director James Comey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement in response to the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
“People are sitting at home, knowing that the Russians have interfered with our elections and now they see that this is the third person that's been fired by this administration. People want to know, was this because someone was closing in on information about that investigation that might have incriminated people within the administration? My constituents want answers about who knew about the Russian interference. My colleagues in the Senate and House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are going to continue to investigate, but we need a special independent prosecutor to get the answers for the American people and demand accountability,” said Senator Cantwell.--press release issued May 9th
https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cantwell-statement-on-the-firing-of-fbi-director-james-comey
For more news from our Congressonal Delegation to Washington DC , and advocacy headlines see page 2
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
WH: Presidential Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty
From a White House press release issued
PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, in order to guide the executive branch in formulating and implementing policies with implications for the religious liberty of persons and organizations in America, and to further compliance with the Constitution and with applicable statutes and Presidential Directives, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce Federal law's robust protections for religious freedom. The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views were integral to a vibrant public square, and in which religious people and institutions were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the Federal Government. For that reason, the United States Constitution enshrines and protects the fundamental right to religious liberty as Americans' first freedom. Federal law protects the freedom of Americans and their organizations to exercise religion and participate fully in civic life without undue interference by the Federal Government. The executive branch will honor and enforce those protections.
Sec. 2. Respecting Religious and Political Speech. All executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall, to the greatest extent practicable and to the extent permitted by law, respect and protect the freedom of persons and organizations to engage in religious and political speech. In particular, the Secretary of the Treasury shall ensure, to the extent permitted by law, that the Department of the Treasury does not take any adverse action against any individual, house of worship, or other religious organization on the basis that such individual or organization speaks or has spoken about moral or political issues from a religious perspective, where speech of similar character has, consistent with law, not ordinarily been treated as participation or intervention in a political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) a candidate for public office by the Department of the Treasury. As used in this section, the term "adverse action" means the imposition of any tax or tax penalty; the delay or denial of tax-exempt status; the disallowance of tax deductions for contributions made to entities exempted from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, United States Code; or any other action that makes unavailable or denies any tax deduction, exemption, credit, or benefit.
Sec. 3. Conscience Protections with Respect to Preventive-Care Mandate. The Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consider issuing amended regulations, consistent with applicable law, to address conscience-based objections to the preventive-care mandate promulgated under section 300gg-13(a)(4) of title 42, United States Code.
Sec. 4. Religious Liberty Guidance. In order to guide all agencies in complying with relevant Federal law, the Attorney General shall, as appropriate, issue guidance interpreting religious liberty protections in Federal law.
Sec. 5. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any individual or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of its other provisions to any other individuals or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
See more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/04/presidential-executive-order-promoting-free-speech-and-religious-liberty
For more national news headlines see page 2
PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, in order to guide the executive branch in formulating and implementing policies with implications for the religious liberty of persons and organizations in America, and to further compliance with the Constitution and with applicable statutes and Presidential Directives, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce Federal law's robust protections for religious freedom. The Founders envisioned a Nation in which religious voices and views were integral to a vibrant public square, and in which religious people and institutions were free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination or retaliation by the Federal Government. For that reason, the United States Constitution enshrines and protects the fundamental right to religious liberty as Americans' first freedom. Federal law protects the freedom of Americans and their organizations to exercise religion and participate fully in civic life without undue interference by the Federal Government. The executive branch will honor and enforce those protections.
Sec. 2. Respecting Religious and Political Speech. All executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall, to the greatest extent practicable and to the extent permitted by law, respect and protect the freedom of persons and organizations to engage in religious and political speech. In particular, the Secretary of the Treasury shall ensure, to the extent permitted by law, that the Department of the Treasury does not take any adverse action against any individual, house of worship, or other religious organization on the basis that such individual or organization speaks or has spoken about moral or political issues from a religious perspective, where speech of similar character has, consistent with law, not ordinarily been treated as participation or intervention in a political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) a candidate for public office by the Department of the Treasury. As used in this section, the term "adverse action" means the imposition of any tax or tax penalty; the delay or denial of tax-exempt status; the disallowance of tax deductions for contributions made to entities exempted from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, United States Code; or any other action that makes unavailable or denies any tax deduction, exemption, credit, or benefit.
Sec. 3. Conscience Protections with Respect to Preventive-Care Mandate. The Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consider issuing amended regulations, consistent with applicable law, to address conscience-based objections to the preventive-care mandate promulgated under section 300gg-13(a)(4) of title 42, United States Code.
Sec. 4. Religious Liberty Guidance. In order to guide all agencies in complying with relevant Federal law, the Attorney General shall, as appropriate, issue guidance interpreting religious liberty protections in Federal law.
Sec. 5. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any individual or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of its other provisions to any other individuals or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
See more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/04/presidential-executive-order-promoting-free-speech-and-religious-liberty
For more national news headlines see page 2
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
UN: United Nations Welcomes Release of Chibok Schoolgirls in Nigeria, But Remains Concerned about Those Still Held Captive
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
We welcome the release of an additional 82 of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in April 2014.
We remain deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the schoolgirls and other victims still in captivity.
We appeal to all Nigerians, including the families and local communities of the liberated girls, to fully embrace them and provide all necessary support to ensure their reintegration into society. We also urge the international community to continue supporting the Government of Nigeria in its efforts to ensure the release, rehabilitation and reintegration of all Boko Haram victims.
We also call for the provision of urgent financial support to prevent the worsening of the food security situation in the north-east of Nigeria and other parts of the Lake Chad Basin, and reiterate the continued commitment of the United Nations in this regard.
http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18512.doc.htm
Related story: Nigeria: Welcoming release of 82 Chibok girls, UN urges support for their rehabilitation
8 May 2017 – Welcoming Saturday’s release of 82 of the schoolgirls abducted from the Nigerian town of Chibok by the Boko Haram insurgent group three years ago, the United Nations has called for continued global support for the country’s efforts to release, rehabilitate and reintegrate all Boko Haram victims.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56707
For more world news and events see page 2
We welcome the release of an additional 82 of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in April 2014.
We remain deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the schoolgirls and other victims still in captivity.
We appeal to all Nigerians, including the families and local communities of the liberated girls, to fully embrace them and provide all necessary support to ensure their reintegration into society. We also urge the international community to continue supporting the Government of Nigeria in its efforts to ensure the release, rehabilitation and reintegration of all Boko Haram victims.
We also call for the provision of urgent financial support to prevent the worsening of the food security situation in the north-east of Nigeria and other parts of the Lake Chad Basin, and reiterate the continued commitment of the United Nations in this regard.
http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18512.doc.htm
Related story: Nigeria: Welcoming release of 82 Chibok girls, UN urges support for their rehabilitation
8 May 2017 – Welcoming Saturday’s release of 82 of the schoolgirls abducted from the Nigerian town of Chibok by the Boko Haram insurgent group three years ago, the United Nations has called for continued global support for the country’s efforts to release, rehabilitate and reintegrate all Boko Haram victims.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=56707
For more world news and events see page 2
Monday, May 8, 2017
WSDA: Season to treat invasive spartina starts in June
OLYMPIA — This year’s treatment season for spartina, an aggressive noxious weed, starts in June and will continue through November, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced today. Survey and eradication efforts will take place in multiple areas, including Grays Harbor, Hood Canal, Willapa Bay, Puget Sound, the north and west sides of the Olympic Peninsula and at the mouth of the Columbia River.
Commonly known as cordgrass, spartina can disrupt the ecosystems of native saltwater estuaries. If left unchecked, spartina outcompetes native vegetation and converts ecologically healthy mudflats into solid spartina meadows. The invasive species destroys important migratory shorebird and waterfowl habitat, increases the threat of flooding, and negatively impacts the state’s shellfish industry.
An encouraging development in 2016 was the eradication of spartina from six sites. That brings the total number of previously infested sites now declared eradicated to 49, or 28% of all the spartina sites tracked by the program. The eradication effort has been effective over the past 14 years with the state’s infestation reduced from a high of more than 9,000 solid acres in 2003 to about five solid acres this year.
Since 1995, WSDA has served as the lead state agency for spartina eradication, facilitating the cooperation of local, state, federal and tribal governments; universities; interested groups; and private landowners. These cooperators last year located and treated over 44,000 individual spartina plants.
This year, project partners expect to survey more than 80,000 acres of saltwater estuaries and 1,000 miles of shoreline in 12 counties. WSDA and its partners will dig out small infestations by hand and treat larger sites with herbicides.
“Our goal is to eradicate Washington’s remaining spartina infestations and prevent re-infestation of previously cleared areas,” said Jim Marra, manager of WSDA’s Pest Program. “This effort has protected and restored many of the state’s most productive shoreline habitats. This summer the cooperators continue the challenging work of finding and removing the thousands of spartina plants remaining in the Puget Sound and along Washington’s coast.”
Go to www.agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/weeds/Spartina to see progress reports on spartina control efforts.
press release issued May 5th
Source: http://agr.wa.gov/News/2017/NR2017-05-05SpartinaTreatmentSeasonStartsInJune.aspx
For more business and finance news see page 2
Commonly known as cordgrass, spartina can disrupt the ecosystems of native saltwater estuaries. If left unchecked, spartina outcompetes native vegetation and converts ecologically healthy mudflats into solid spartina meadows. The invasive species destroys important migratory shorebird and waterfowl habitat, increases the threat of flooding, and negatively impacts the state’s shellfish industry.
An encouraging development in 2016 was the eradication of spartina from six sites. That brings the total number of previously infested sites now declared eradicated to 49, or 28% of all the spartina sites tracked by the program. The eradication effort has been effective over the past 14 years with the state’s infestation reduced from a high of more than 9,000 solid acres in 2003 to about five solid acres this year.
Since 1995, WSDA has served as the lead state agency for spartina eradication, facilitating the cooperation of local, state, federal and tribal governments; universities; interested groups; and private landowners. These cooperators last year located and treated over 44,000 individual spartina plants.
This year, project partners expect to survey more than 80,000 acres of saltwater estuaries and 1,000 miles of shoreline in 12 counties. WSDA and its partners will dig out small infestations by hand and treat larger sites with herbicides.
“Our goal is to eradicate Washington’s remaining spartina infestations and prevent re-infestation of previously cleared areas,” said Jim Marra, manager of WSDA’s Pest Program. “This effort has protected and restored many of the state’s most productive shoreline habitats. This summer the cooperators continue the challenging work of finding and removing the thousands of spartina plants remaining in the Puget Sound and along Washington’s coast.”
Go to www.agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/weeds/Spartina to see progress reports on spartina control efforts.
press release issued May 5th
Source: http://agr.wa.gov/News/2017/NR2017-05-05SpartinaTreatmentSeasonStartsInJune.aspx
For more business and finance news see page 2
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Resolution and Certification/Designation Form designating the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation as the Associate Development Organization (3a)*
County Commission happenings
Monday's work session agenda highlight item(s)
Resolution and Certification/Designation Form designating the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation as the Associate Development Organization (3a)*
The BOCC received just one proposal to its RFP to coordinate economic development services for Clallam County, under a two year contract with the WA State Department of Còmmerce, as the Assocíate Development organization (ADo) for the county as listed in RCW 43.330.0g0. The proposal from the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was reviewed by the County Administrator, for compliance with the RFP and RCW lequirereìts, ãnd was found to be in compliance.
see further details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9416
Editorial Note: This item is also on the County's agenda for Tuesday for consideration.
Status report regarding Planning Commission deliberations on zoning updates related to vacation rentals and bed & breakfast inns
Executive Summary:
The Board held a public hearing on April tL, 20L7, on recommended updates to the Clallam County Zoning Code related to vacation rental and bed & breakfast inn uses of a single-family dwelling. The Board did not take any action and requested the Department to take back to the Planning Commission for further consideration on a number of issue areas. The Planning Commission met on April 19 and May 3, 20t7, to consider the areas of remand by the Board.
http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9414
Briefing regarding non-profit agency, Pennies for Quarters process of creating a housing support system for homeless veterans
Matthew Rainwater has asked for time to brief the BOCC on plans for his non-profit agency, Pennies for Quarters, as they begin the process of creating a housing support system for homeless veterans.
http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9418
See complete work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40
Tuesday's regular session agenda item highlights
Adopting an ordinance creating a chapter in the Clallam County Code title Public Records and a Resolution repealing Policy 320 and replacing it with Policy 321 – Public Records
An ordinance creating a chapter in the Clallam County Code titled Public Records
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Section xxx.010, Purpose, is created to read as follows:
The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure compliance with the provisions of Chapter 42.56 RCW
and other applicable laws relating to disclosure and production of public records. The citizens of
Clallam County insist on remaining informed and do not give their public servants the right to
decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know.
See details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=145&meta_id=9452
See full agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=145
City council happenings....
City Council Special Meeting Notice for May 9th
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
The purpose of the meeting is for Councilmembers to attend a Town Hall Meeting. The topic of discussion will be heroin, its impact on the community, and what is being done to address the problem.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Town Hall and ask questions of a panel of professionals who are working together in an effort to solve the problem. The panel will be made up of law enforcement officers, medical professionals, social service professionals, and others. A moderator will assist in fielding questions from the public.
http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=407
Port held a special meeting on Friday, topics of discussion were:
A. CFPC-Alcan Lease
B. Airborne ECS Lease
See agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05052017-241
Editor's note: Looks like another rush job by the Port that didn't have any staff reports attached on the two topics, or at least 48 hrs notice wasn't given.
Other local and regional meetings next week...
City of Sequim agenda Highlight: Letter of support Electric Vehicle Charging Grant
See full agenda for details: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1628
City of Forks agenda highlight: Resolution with WSDOT and the FAA for Quillayute Airport maintence grant
see agenda for details: http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/agenda5817.pdf
Jefferson County Agenda Highlight: RESOLUTION NO. ______ re: Temporary Road Closure on Old Gardiner Road, M.P. 1.72 to M.P. 1.84, County Road No. C501109; Jefferson County Public Works
See full agenda for details: http://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/weblinkexternal/0,0,0,0/edoc/1683271/A050817.pdf
City of Port Townsend Special meeting
Agenda topic: Ordinance 3173 Related to Floodplain Regulation; Updating Floodplain Regulations and Adopting Certain Amendments to the Narrative Text and Tables of Chapter 16.08 (Flood Damage Prevention) and Chapter 20.01 (Land Development Administrative Procedures) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Action: Move to approve first reading of Ordinance 3173 Related to Floodplain Regulation; Updating Floodplain Regulations and Adopting Certain Amendments to the Narrative Text and Tables of Chapter 16.08 (Flood Damage Prevention) and Chapter 20.01 (Land Development Administrative Procedures) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
See agenda for details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1206
In cased you missed it, the OMC board met May 3rd, see their agenda on what was discussed
http://www.olympicmedical.org/pdfs/AGENDA%20-%20May%203%202017.pdf
Board Meeting Wednesday, May 10 at Central Services
Port Angeles, Wash. - The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Services Building, 216 East Fourth Street.
Directors will hold an executive session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by the 7:00 p.m. meeting. The regular meeting is open to the public. Executive sessions are closed.
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
COMMISSION MEETING CANCEL NOTICE FOR MAY 8, 2017
There will be no meeting of the PUD Commissioner on Monday, May 8. The next meeting will
be a Commissioner work session to be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the PUD Main Office,
located at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-May-8-2017.pdf
Local news story spotlight report
SEQUIM GAZETTE: Earthquake studies are next topic of Sequim Science Café
Liz VanBoskirk, a field engineer studying tectonic events along the Cascadia and Juan de Fuca subduction zones, is the featured guest at the next Science Café, sponsored by the Sequim Education Foundation.
The event is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Paradise Restaurant, 703 N. Sequim Ave., and is free and open to the public.
http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/earthquake-studies-are-next-topic-of-sequim-science-caf/
Daily Devotional
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16 NKJV
Free bible study offered by World Bible School
https://www.worldbibleschool.org/
Monday's work session agenda highlight item(s)
Resolution and Certification/Designation Form designating the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation as the Associate Development Organization (3a)*
The BOCC received just one proposal to its RFP to coordinate economic development services for Clallam County, under a two year contract with the WA State Department of Còmmerce, as the Assocíate Development organization (ADo) for the county as listed in RCW 43.330.0g0. The proposal from the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was reviewed by the County Administrator, for compliance with the RFP and RCW lequirereìts, ãnd was found to be in compliance.
see further details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9416
Editorial Note: This item is also on the County's agenda for Tuesday for consideration.
Status report regarding Planning Commission deliberations on zoning updates related to vacation rentals and bed & breakfast inns
Executive Summary:
The Board held a public hearing on April tL, 20L7, on recommended updates to the Clallam County Zoning Code related to vacation rental and bed & breakfast inn uses of a single-family dwelling. The Board did not take any action and requested the Department to take back to the Planning Commission for further consideration on a number of issue areas. The Planning Commission met on April 19 and May 3, 20t7, to consider the areas of remand by the Board.
http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9414
Briefing regarding non-profit agency, Pennies for Quarters process of creating a housing support system for homeless veterans
Matthew Rainwater has asked for time to brief the BOCC on plans for his non-profit agency, Pennies for Quarters, as they begin the process of creating a housing support system for homeless veterans.
http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40&meta_id=9418
See complete work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=40
Tuesday's regular session agenda item highlights
Adopting an ordinance creating a chapter in the Clallam County Code title Public Records and a Resolution repealing Policy 320 and replacing it with Policy 321 – Public Records
An ordinance creating a chapter in the Clallam County Code titled Public Records
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Section xxx.010, Purpose, is created to read as follows:
The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure compliance with the provisions of Chapter 42.56 RCW
and other applicable laws relating to disclosure and production of public records. The citizens of
Clallam County insist on remaining informed and do not give their public servants the right to
decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know.
See details: http://clallam.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=145&meta_id=9452
See full agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=145
City council happenings....
City Council Special Meeting Notice for May 9th
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
The purpose of the meeting is for Councilmembers to attend a Town Hall Meeting. The topic of discussion will be heroin, its impact on the community, and what is being done to address the problem.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Town Hall and ask questions of a panel of professionals who are working together in an effort to solve the problem. The panel will be made up of law enforcement officers, medical professionals, social service professionals, and others. A moderator will assist in fielding questions from the public.
http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=407
Port held a special meeting on Friday, topics of discussion were:
A. CFPC-Alcan Lease
B. Airborne ECS Lease
See agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05052017-241
Editor's note: Looks like another rush job by the Port that didn't have any staff reports attached on the two topics, or at least 48 hrs notice wasn't given.
Other local and regional meetings next week...
City of Sequim agenda Highlight: Letter of support Electric Vehicle Charging Grant
See full agenda for details: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1628
City of Forks agenda highlight: Resolution with WSDOT and the FAA for Quillayute Airport maintence grant
see agenda for details: http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/agenda5817.pdf
Jefferson County Agenda Highlight: RESOLUTION NO. ______ re: Temporary Road Closure on Old Gardiner Road, M.P. 1.72 to M.P. 1.84, County Road No. C501109; Jefferson County Public Works
See full agenda for details: http://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/weblinkexternal/0,0,0,0/edoc/1683271/A050817.pdf
City of Port Townsend Special meeting
Agenda topic: Ordinance 3173 Related to Floodplain Regulation; Updating Floodplain Regulations and Adopting Certain Amendments to the Narrative Text and Tables of Chapter 16.08 (Flood Damage Prevention) and Chapter 20.01 (Land Development Administrative Procedures) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
Action: Move to approve first reading of Ordinance 3173 Related to Floodplain Regulation; Updating Floodplain Regulations and Adopting Certain Amendments to the Narrative Text and Tables of Chapter 16.08 (Flood Damage Prevention) and Chapter 20.01 (Land Development Administrative Procedures) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
See agenda for details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1206
In cased you missed it, the OMC board met May 3rd, see their agenda on what was discussed
http://www.olympicmedical.org/pdfs/AGENDA%20-%20May%203%202017.pdf
Board Meeting Wednesday, May 10 at Central Services
Port Angeles, Wash. - The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Services Building, 216 East Fourth Street.
Directors will hold an executive session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by the 7:00 p.m. meeting. The regular meeting is open to the public. Executive sessions are closed.
CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
COMMISSION MEETING CANCEL NOTICE FOR MAY 8, 2017
There will be no meeting of the PUD Commissioner on Monday, May 8. The next meeting will
be a Commissioner work session to be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the PUD Main Office,
located at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg
https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-May-8-2017.pdf
Local news story spotlight report
SEQUIM GAZETTE: Earthquake studies are next topic of Sequim Science Café
Liz VanBoskirk, a field engineer studying tectonic events along the Cascadia and Juan de Fuca subduction zones, is the featured guest at the next Science Café, sponsored by the Sequim Education Foundation.
The event is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Paradise Restaurant, 703 N. Sequim Ave., and is free and open to the public.
http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/earthquake-studies-are-next-topic-of-sequim-science-caf/
Daily Devotional
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16 NKJV
Free bible study offered by World Bible School
https://www.worldbibleschool.org/
Friday, May 5, 2017
Inslee statement on U.S. House of Representatives passage of legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act
“Today is a shameful day in American history. Republicans in Congress have voted to strip health care coverage from over 700,000 Washingtonians, and to remove the guarantee that all Americans cannot be denied coverage or charged more because they have a pre-existing condition. Their actions today threaten the health and financial security of millions of American families and undermine our health insurance markets, resulting in likely premium spikes. We have made great progress in Washington state's health care system through bipartisan work and support, yet Congress is now threatening to throw it all away in favor of poorly-conceived partisan legislation.
“I am proud that eight members of Washington's House delegation - two Republicans and all six Democrats - voted against this bill for the harm it would cause our state. I urge the United States Senate to reject the legislation passed today in the House, and I urge Washingtonians to continue making their voices heard as Congress considers taking our country in the wrong direction.”
Earlier this week, Gov. Jay Inslee wrote to all members of the Washington Congressional Delegation urging them to oppose the American Health Care Act, or "Trumpcare" - Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has helped Washington reduce its uninsured rate from 14 percent to under 6 percent. The rate of annual premium increases has fallen from 18 percent to 6 percent, and the ACA leveled the per-capita costs of serving Medicaid clients. The ACA has supported 51,000 new jobs in Washington and cut hospitals’ uncompensated care costs nearly in half. ---press release issued May 4th
http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-us-house-representatives-passage-legislation-repeal-affordable-care-act
For more state news see page 2
“I am proud that eight members of Washington's House delegation - two Republicans and all six Democrats - voted against this bill for the harm it would cause our state. I urge the United States Senate to reject the legislation passed today in the House, and I urge Washingtonians to continue making their voices heard as Congress considers taking our country in the wrong direction.”
Earlier this week, Gov. Jay Inslee wrote to all members of the Washington Congressional Delegation urging them to oppose the American Health Care Act, or "Trumpcare" - Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has helped Washington reduce its uninsured rate from 14 percent to under 6 percent. The rate of annual premium increases has fallen from 18 percent to 6 percent, and the ACA leveled the per-capita costs of serving Medicaid clients. The ACA has supported 51,000 new jobs in Washington and cut hospitals’ uncompensated care costs nearly in half. ---press release issued May 4th
http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-us-house-representatives-passage-legislation-repeal-affordable-care-act
For more state news see page 2
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Dept. of Labor blog: With Some Help, Vet Leaves Homelessness Behind
On a bitterly cold Jan. 27, 2017, Army veteran Rodney Taylor left his makeshift tarp shelter in a rural Mt. Vernon, Illinois cornfield, to check out a veterans’ job fair hosted by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. When he walked through the doors, Taylor did not allow his rough appearance to temper his unwavering resolve to move forward with his life.
A layoff from his job at a small engine repair shop in the fall of 2016 left Taylor unable to pay his rent. Eviction soon followed, leaving Taylor and his wife homeless. While his wife stayed with relatives, he survived with help of friends at the local American Legion chapter. Friends there told him about the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s first Job Club for Veterans to be held in Southern Illinois. His buddies encouraged Taylor to attend the event, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and staffed by the department’s Veterans Employment and Training Service.
“Before this, I really didn’t know about the type of help available to veterans,” said Taylor, who served in the Army from 1982-1988, “The VETS staff sat down with me and helped me out with everything. I am so grateful.”
Within in a couple of days, IDES VETS staff members Catherine Matyas and Timothy Scarbrough helped Taylor get accepted as a resident at the Hope House Shelter in Salem. The next day, when he returned to state’s employment security offices, Taylor was unrecognizable to the staff there – he was clean-shaved and looked rested. He was so grateful for their assistance he vowed to secure employment within 45 days.
Taylor and the staff quickly went to work, writing a resume and submitting it to an area temp agency for consideration by Schutt Sports Manufacturing, a long established Salem-based manufacturer of football helmets and other sporting goods. A company representative explained they had no current openings, but promised to call Taylor when one became available.
“I decided to stop in there the next day,” the determined veteran recalled. “They had just had a job come open, and I started as a production line operator within a few days. In about a week, I went from being homeless to having a place to live and a job. I could not have done it without the help of the VETS staff."
Taylor impressed his new employer so much that in just a few weeks, he became a lead operator at the facility. That success allowed his wife to rejoin him in their new apartment near his job. These days, Taylor is working hard and focused intently on the training he needs to be eligible for new opportunities and promotions at the company.
“I need to be successful,” he explained. “I try to put 200 percent into everything I do. That’s something I learned as a child, and the Army reinforced that. My determination has always been my strength.”
Source: US DEPT. of Labor blog post May 4th
https://blog.dol.gov/2017/05/04/some-help-vet-leaves-homelessness-behind
For more stories on advocacy, and news from our congressional delegation to Washington DC, see page 2
A layoff from his job at a small engine repair shop in the fall of 2016 left Taylor unable to pay his rent. Eviction soon followed, leaving Taylor and his wife homeless. While his wife stayed with relatives, he survived with help of friends at the local American Legion chapter. Friends there told him about the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s first Job Club for Veterans to be held in Southern Illinois. His buddies encouraged Taylor to attend the event, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and staffed by the department’s Veterans Employment and Training Service.
“Before this, I really didn’t know about the type of help available to veterans,” said Taylor, who served in the Army from 1982-1988, “The VETS staff sat down with me and helped me out with everything. I am so grateful.”
Within in a couple of days, IDES VETS staff members Catherine Matyas and Timothy Scarbrough helped Taylor get accepted as a resident at the Hope House Shelter in Salem. The next day, when he returned to state’s employment security offices, Taylor was unrecognizable to the staff there – he was clean-shaved and looked rested. He was so grateful for their assistance he vowed to secure employment within 45 days.
Taylor and the staff quickly went to work, writing a resume and submitting it to an area temp agency for consideration by Schutt Sports Manufacturing, a long established Salem-based manufacturer of football helmets and other sporting goods. A company representative explained they had no current openings, but promised to call Taylor when one became available.
“I decided to stop in there the next day,” the determined veteran recalled. “They had just had a job come open, and I started as a production line operator within a few days. In about a week, I went from being homeless to having a place to live and a job. I could not have done it without the help of the VETS staff."
Taylor impressed his new employer so much that in just a few weeks, he became a lead operator at the facility. That success allowed his wife to rejoin him in their new apartment near his job. These days, Taylor is working hard and focused intently on the training he needs to be eligible for new opportunities and promotions at the company.
“I need to be successful,” he explained. “I try to put 200 percent into everything I do. That’s something I learned as a child, and the Army reinforced that. My determination has always been my strength.”
Source: US DEPT. of Labor blog post May 4th
https://blog.dol.gov/2017/05/04/some-help-vet-leaves-homelessness-behind
For more stories on advocacy, and news from our congressional delegation to Washington DC, see page 2
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
WH: President Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 2017 as National Mental Health Awareness Month
National Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize the millions of American families affected by mental illness and to redouble our efforts to ensure that those who are suffering get the care and treatment they need. Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. Unfortunately, approximately 60 percent of adults and 50 percent of adolescents with mental illness do not get the treatment or other services they need. As a result, instead of receiving ongoing expert psychiatric care, these individuals often find themselves in emergency rooms, prisons, or living on the streets.
This month, and for the course of my Administration, I am committed to working with the Department of Health and Human Services, States, and communities throughout the country to find a better answer for the millions of Americans who need mental health services and their families We must further empower States, law enforcement, first responders, doctors, and families to help those with the most severe mental illnesses; to ensure that people with mental illness have access to evidence-based treatment and services; and to fight the stigma associated with mental illness, which can prevent people from seeking care. We must also resolve to enhance our understanding of mental illness and its relationship to other complex societal challenges, including homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide; and we reaffirm our commitment to improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through innovative medical strategies.
Addressing substance abuse, addiction, and overdose is often critical to improving mental health outcomes. An estimated 8.1 million adults in America suffering with a mental illness also struggle with substance abuse. Many of those who struggled with both were among the 52,000 people in our country who died from a drug overdose in 2015. Approximately 44,000 Americans took their own lives in the past year, a preventable tragedy that frequently correlates with mental illness and substance abuse.
On May 4, 2017, my Administration, along with more than 160 organizations and 1,100 communities, will commemorate National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. At this national event, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price will give special recognition awards to Awareness Day Honorary Chairpersons and United States Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt for speaking openly about their behavioral health challenges and for encouraging young Americans to lead healthy lives. The event will help promote the importance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, providing Americans with resources related to treatment and services for mental health and substance abuse.
No American should suffer in silence and solitude. During Mental Health Awareness Month, I encourage all Americans to seek to better understand mental illness and to look for opportunities to help those with mental health issues. We must support those in need and remain committed to hope and healing. Through compassion and committed action, we will enrich the spirit of the American people and improve the well-being of our Nation.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/01/president-donald-j-trump-proclaims-may-2017-national-mental-health
For more national news headlines see page 2
This month, and for the course of my Administration, I am committed to working with the Department of Health and Human Services, States, and communities throughout the country to find a better answer for the millions of Americans who need mental health services and their families We must further empower States, law enforcement, first responders, doctors, and families to help those with the most severe mental illnesses; to ensure that people with mental illness have access to evidence-based treatment and services; and to fight the stigma associated with mental illness, which can prevent people from seeking care. We must also resolve to enhance our understanding of mental illness and its relationship to other complex societal challenges, including homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide; and we reaffirm our commitment to improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through innovative medical strategies.
Addressing substance abuse, addiction, and overdose is often critical to improving mental health outcomes. An estimated 8.1 million adults in America suffering with a mental illness also struggle with substance abuse. Many of those who struggled with both were among the 52,000 people in our country who died from a drug overdose in 2015. Approximately 44,000 Americans took their own lives in the past year, a preventable tragedy that frequently correlates with mental illness and substance abuse.
On May 4, 2017, my Administration, along with more than 160 organizations and 1,100 communities, will commemorate National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. At this national event, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price will give special recognition awards to Awareness Day Honorary Chairpersons and United States Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt for speaking openly about their behavioral health challenges and for encouraging young Americans to lead healthy lives. The event will help promote the importance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, providing Americans with resources related to treatment and services for mental health and substance abuse.
No American should suffer in silence and solitude. During Mental Health Awareness Month, I encourage all Americans to seek to better understand mental illness and to look for opportunities to help those with mental health issues. We must support those in need and remain committed to hope and healing. Through compassion and committed action, we will enrich the spirit of the American people and improve the well-being of our Nation.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/01/president-donald-j-trump-proclaims-may-2017-national-mental-health
For more national news headlines see page 2
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
UN: Participants Hail Adoption of Strategic Plan for Forests as Forum Opens Twelfth Session
Intimate Link of Woodlands to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Stressed
Covering 30 per cent of the earth’s land surface and providing critical food security, energy and livelihoods for some 1.6 billion people, forests were intimately linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and their responsible management crucial to humanity’s future, speakers underlined today, as the United Nations Forum on Forests opened its twelfth session.
Environment Ministers, senior forestry officials and other Government representatives said the Forum — convening in the wake of the General Assembly’s adoption of the first-ever United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests (2017-2030) — was entering a new phase in which it stood poised to become the authoritative United Nations voice on sustainable forest management. Many also welcomed its new, annual meeting structure and its emphasis on smaller, more focused discussions tackling both policy and technical issues.
Opening the meeting, General Assembly President Peter Thomson (Fiji) declared: “Let us make no mistake on this matter — the health of the world’s forests is fundamental to humanity’s place on this planet.” The session came at a critical time for global efforts to protect the health of its forests, he said, noting that forests helped to regulate climate, prevent land degradation and reduce the risk of floods, landslides and avalanches, while also playing a critical role in staving off the worst effects of climate change. However, decades of unsustainable land use had destroyed, degraded and depleted enormous quantities of the earth’s natural forests, he said, pointing out that some 13 million hectares were lost every year.
Peter Besseau (Canada), Chair of the Forum’s twelfth session, noted that the Strategic Plan adopted by the Assembly last week was the first of its kind in the United Nations system. The Forum must now move to implement that ambitious framework’s 6 Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets, he said, emphasizing their link to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2010 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, among other international agreements.
Marie Chatardová, (Czech Republic), Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, said that, since its establishment in 2000, the Forum had been indispensable as the only intergovernmental policy body in the United Nations that discussed all aspects of forests. Noting that the Council’s current theme was related to the eradication of poverty through sustainable development, she said the 2030 Agenda reflected the importance of sustainably managed forests, and the Council would count on it to galvanize support in that regard.
Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, emphasized that “investing in forests represents an investment in people and their livelihoods”, especially the rural poor, youth and women. Recalling that a number of Sustainable Development Goals and targets referred to forests — notably Goal 6 on ensuring universal access to water and sanitation and Goal 15 on sustainable forest management, combating desertification, reversing land degradation and halting biodiversity loss, he said the Forum had elevated the significance of sustainable forest management to the highest level, culminating in the Assembly’s adoption of the Strategic Plan.-----read more
https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/envdev1781.doc.htm
(from a press release issued May 1st)
For more world news and events see page 2
Covering 30 per cent of the earth’s land surface and providing critical food security, energy and livelihoods for some 1.6 billion people, forests were intimately linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and their responsible management crucial to humanity’s future, speakers underlined today, as the United Nations Forum on Forests opened its twelfth session.
Environment Ministers, senior forestry officials and other Government representatives said the Forum — convening in the wake of the General Assembly’s adoption of the first-ever United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests (2017-2030) — was entering a new phase in which it stood poised to become the authoritative United Nations voice on sustainable forest management. Many also welcomed its new, annual meeting structure and its emphasis on smaller, more focused discussions tackling both policy and technical issues.
Opening the meeting, General Assembly President Peter Thomson (Fiji) declared: “Let us make no mistake on this matter — the health of the world’s forests is fundamental to humanity’s place on this planet.” The session came at a critical time for global efforts to protect the health of its forests, he said, noting that forests helped to regulate climate, prevent land degradation and reduce the risk of floods, landslides and avalanches, while also playing a critical role in staving off the worst effects of climate change. However, decades of unsustainable land use had destroyed, degraded and depleted enormous quantities of the earth’s natural forests, he said, pointing out that some 13 million hectares were lost every year.
Peter Besseau (Canada), Chair of the Forum’s twelfth session, noted that the Strategic Plan adopted by the Assembly last week was the first of its kind in the United Nations system. The Forum must now move to implement that ambitious framework’s 6 Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets, he said, emphasizing their link to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2010 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, among other international agreements.
Marie Chatardová, (Czech Republic), Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, said that, since its establishment in 2000, the Forum had been indispensable as the only intergovernmental policy body in the United Nations that discussed all aspects of forests. Noting that the Council’s current theme was related to the eradication of poverty through sustainable development, she said the 2030 Agenda reflected the importance of sustainably managed forests, and the Council would count on it to galvanize support in that regard.
Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, emphasized that “investing in forests represents an investment in people and their livelihoods”, especially the rural poor, youth and women. Recalling that a number of Sustainable Development Goals and targets referred to forests — notably Goal 6 on ensuring universal access to water and sanitation and Goal 15 on sustainable forest management, combating desertification, reversing land degradation and halting biodiversity loss, he said the Forum had elevated the significance of sustainable forest management to the highest level, culminating in the Assembly’s adoption of the Strategic Plan.-----read more
https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/envdev1781.doc.htm
(from a press release issued May 1st)
For more world news and events see page 2
Monday, May 1, 2017
WA LABOR & INDUSTRIES: Jail time for unregistered contractor who vacationed in Hawaii after swindling consumers out of $18K
Seattle – An unregistered contractor who accepted homeowners' down payments to install windows, then didn't buy a single window for them, has been sentenced to eight days behind bars.
Bradley John Tiehen, 43, also must serve two days of public service and repay three of his victims a total of $18,715. Pro Tem Judge Catherine McDowall imposed the sentence Thursday in King County District Court.
The judge suspended an additional 354 days of jail for two years on several conditions, including that Tiehen repay the victims under terms set by the court, and not work as a contractor unless he registers with the state.
The Edmonds man had pleaded guilty to two gross misdemeanor counts of unregistered contracting. In exchange for his pleas, one count of unregistered contracting in Snohomish County will be dismissed, along with an additional King County charge that's already been dismissed.
The King County Prosecutor and Snohomish County Prosecutor charged the case based on a construction compliance investigation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Homeowners took out loans for windows they never got
In his guilty plea in February, Tiehen admitted to advertising and offering to perform work as a contractor from November 2014 to January 2015, even though he was not registered as a contractor, as required by state law. Tiehen was doing business as Guardian Home Solution, based in Edmonds.
According to the investigation and charging documents, Tiehen took thousands of dollars in deposits from three homeowners in King and Snohomish counties to replace windows in their homes. In each case, Tiehen asked for a 50 percent deposit that he claimed he would use to buy the windows.
A Stanwood homeowner lost nearly $12,000 to Tiehen. A Seattle homeowner, who paid Tiehen more than $1,800, and a Bellevue homeowner, who paid $5,000, both took out loans for the windows — which they must repay.
Hawaiian vacation
Once they paid the deposits, the homeowners had trouble reaching Tiehen, who gave various excuses when they finally connected, charging papers said. He told the Bellevue consumer that the window manufacturer got the order wrong, and insisted to the Stanwood homeowner that the new windows were locked up in a contractor's shop.
The consumers and an L&I inspector later found that Tiehen never ordered the windows.
Charging papers noted that five days after receiving the Bellevue consumer's $5,000 deposit, Tiehen left for a Hawaiian vacation on Dec. 16, 2014. The next day, a window subcontractor whom Tiehen hired to install windows texted Tiehen, saying he realized he was in Hawaii, but asked when his company would get paid. Tiehen texted back: "I brought checks. LOL".--Press release issued April 28th
http://lni.wa.gov/News/2017/pr170428a.asp
For more business and finance news see page 2
Bradley John Tiehen, 43, also must serve two days of public service and repay three of his victims a total of $18,715. Pro Tem Judge Catherine McDowall imposed the sentence Thursday in King County District Court.
The judge suspended an additional 354 days of jail for two years on several conditions, including that Tiehen repay the victims under terms set by the court, and not work as a contractor unless he registers with the state.
The Edmonds man had pleaded guilty to two gross misdemeanor counts of unregistered contracting. In exchange for his pleas, one count of unregistered contracting in Snohomish County will be dismissed, along with an additional King County charge that's already been dismissed.
The King County Prosecutor and Snohomish County Prosecutor charged the case based on a construction compliance investigation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Homeowners took out loans for windows they never got
In his guilty plea in February, Tiehen admitted to advertising and offering to perform work as a contractor from November 2014 to January 2015, even though he was not registered as a contractor, as required by state law. Tiehen was doing business as Guardian Home Solution, based in Edmonds.
According to the investigation and charging documents, Tiehen took thousands of dollars in deposits from three homeowners in King and Snohomish counties to replace windows in their homes. In each case, Tiehen asked for a 50 percent deposit that he claimed he would use to buy the windows.
A Stanwood homeowner lost nearly $12,000 to Tiehen. A Seattle homeowner, who paid Tiehen more than $1,800, and a Bellevue homeowner, who paid $5,000, both took out loans for the windows — which they must repay.
Hawaiian vacation
Once they paid the deposits, the homeowners had trouble reaching Tiehen, who gave various excuses when they finally connected, charging papers said. He told the Bellevue consumer that the window manufacturer got the order wrong, and insisted to the Stanwood homeowner that the new windows were locked up in a contractor's shop.
The consumers and an L&I inspector later found that Tiehen never ordered the windows.
Charging papers noted that five days after receiving the Bellevue consumer's $5,000 deposit, Tiehen left for a Hawaiian vacation on Dec. 16, 2014. The next day, a window subcontractor whom Tiehen hired to install windows texted Tiehen, saying he realized he was in Hawaii, but asked when his company would get paid. Tiehen texted back: "I brought checks. LOL".--Press release issued April 28th
http://lni.wa.gov/News/2017/pr170428a.asp
For more business and finance news see page 2
Saturday, April 29, 2017
ONE RESOLUTION MAKES THE OTHER A MOOT POINT
Here's the tale of two resolutions that the City Council will tackle on Tuesday during their meeting starting at 6PM
Exhibit one: Fluoride Advisory Vote Ballot Resolution
Background/Analysis: At its meeting of August 2, 2016, Council voted to conduct an advisory
vote during the 2017 Municipal General Election, on the question of whether or not to fluoridate the City’s water supply. To submit the issue to the voters, Council must adopt a resolution directing the Clallam County Auditor to place the proposition on the November 7, 2017 ballot. Passage of the attached resolution will implement Council’s intention to place the question of fluoridation before voters. The County has reviewed the resolution for statutory compliance. The deadline for filing the resolution with the County Auditor is August 1, 2017.
Funding Overview: Election Costs for this proposition would be paid from the General Fund.
Costs for ballot measures are shared by the entire County, based upon the size of the jurisdiction and the number of items on the ballot. Typically, propositions placed on the General Election ballot are significantly less expensive because more questions come before the voters in November than during a primary or special election. The County estimates it will be between the low end of $900 and the high end of $2,500 to conduct the advisory vote in November.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
providing for the submission to the voters of the City of an advisory ballot
seeking citizen input regarding the fluoridation of the City’s municipal water
supply at an election to be held November 7, 2017.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Port Angeles seeks citizen opinion as to whether to resume fluoridation of the City’s municipal water supply. To accomplish that, Council hereby finds and declares an advisory ballot measure, asking whether fluoridation should be resumed, should be submitted to the voters of the City at the Municipal General Election on November 7, 2017.
Section 2. Election. In order to measure citizen opinion on fluoridation, the Council hereby authorizes the ballot measure as described below to be submitted at an election to be held on November 7, 2017.
The Clallam County Auditor is hereby requested to submit the proposition hereinafter set forth to the qualified voters of the City.
Section 3. Ballot Title. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following
proposition to the Clallam County Auditor in substantially the following form:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES PROPOSITION NO. 2
FLUORIDATION OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
Exhibit 2
Petition to Reclassify as a Second Class City – Ballot Resolution
Background/Analysis: Port Angeles now is classified as a non charter code city under Title 35A
RCW. On May 4, 2016, a citizens’ group, Our Water-Our Choice, filed with the City a petition for
“an election so the voters of the City of Port Angeles can decide whether to change from the current council-manager form of government under RCW 35A to the council-manager form of
government under RCW 35 in a second class city in order to elect a full new city council.”
On June 1, 2016, the Clallam County Auditor issued a Certificate of Sufficiency certifying that the
petition substantially complies with the statutory requirements. By state statute, a petition of this type must be voted on at the next municipal general election - November 7, 2017. To submit the issue to the voters, Council must adopt a resolution directing the Clallam County Auditor to place the proposition on the November 7, 2017 ballot. The deadline for filing the resolution with the
County Auditor is August 1, 2017.
At its April 4, 2017, meeting, Council was presented with the issues regarding the validity of the petition along with several options. After reviewing all of the available options, Council directed staff to present a resolution with a ballot title that utilizes the exact language of the petition.
Therefore, the ballot title presented in the attached resolution includes the exact language
contained in the body of the petition. This will ensure that the ballot language presented to the voters is the same language that was in the petition that was circulated for citizens’ signatures.
The County has reviewed the resolution for statutory compliance.
Funding Overview: Election Costs for this proposition would be paid from the General Fund.
Costs for ballot measures are shared by the entire County, based upon the size of the jurisdiction and the number of items on the ballot. Typically, propositions placed on the General Election ballot are significantly less expensive because more questions come before the voters in November than during a primary or special election. The County estimates it will be between the low end of $900 and the high end of $2,500 to place the ballot measure before voters in November.
Editorial Comment: At this point I think the folks who is pushing this city governmental change is sounding like Don Quixote chasing windmills! I say exhibit one pretty much makes exhibit 2 a moot point.
(For further city council highlights see City happenings)
County Commission Happenings..
County Commission work session on Monday, starting at 9:AM
Agenda highlight items:
Elwha Bridge alternate route discussion
Executive Summary:
A small group has been addressing the Elwha Bridge issue for several weeks with focus on the Dan Kelly alternate route. They belíeve it needs closer examination by an unbiased third pafi so that the best decision is reached. They are convinced that another bridge in the floodplain is risky and maybe even more expensive. Glenn Wiggins, Bill Kindler, John Teichert and KevÍn Yancy will be briefing the Board on the Elwha Bridge alternate Dan Kelly alternate route.
Certification of Applicant Match for the Spruce Railroad Grade/Daley Rankin Tunnel Restoration project
Executive Summary:
Clallam County has received notice from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) that the County's RCO grant for the Spruce Railroad Grade/Daley Rankin Tunnel Restoration is likely to be funded under either the House or Senate funding scenarios if the proposed program funding amounts remain the same in the adopted final budget. RCO requests that the county certify that it has the match money needed to fully fund this project if it is awarded grant funding
Full work session agenda: http://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=39
County Commission regular session Tuesday starting at 10AM
Agenda highlight item(s)
Agreement with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for funds for Developmental Disabilities Services
Executive Summary
The attached DSHS Long-Term Payable Agreement sets up procedures for Health & Human Services to receive "advance" funds from the State to make payments to local providers for Developmental Disabilities Services without spending down local funds prior to reimbursement. Currently, we have 998,842 in State advance funds. This Agreement is from July L,20L7 - June 30, 2018.
Notice of hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., May 16 regarding Policy 245 – Hazard Communication Program.
CITY HAPPENINGS
More City Council meeting agenda highlights
Ordinance Proposing Adjustments to Medic 1 Utility Fee / Open Public Hearing / Conduct First Reading /
Summary: The Fire Department has not added personnel resources for over 26 years. During that period, Departmental call volume (workload) has increased by over 257%. The Department recognizes that this increase in workload without any corresponding increase in personnel not only affects service delivery, it also negatively affects the ability to train effectively and provide essential fire prevention and safety services.
An independent inspection by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) confirmed this and they determined that, for a number of reasons, the City of Port Angeles fire insurance rating should be downgraded. In order to prevent the negative financial impacts of such a move, and to address the service delivery, training and prevention needs, the Fire Department is proposing the addition of four Firefighter/Paramedic positions. At their April 11, 2017 meeting, the Utility Advisory Committee voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation for the hiring of four Firefighter/Paramedics.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Title 13, Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic 1 utility rates.
See city council agenda for further details: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3860
Other city related notices
Online utility accounts unavailable May 5th to May 7th
Due to scheduled maintenance, the City will be unable to accept online bill payments from 5pm on Friday, May 5 until midnight on Sunday, May 7. Please complete account transactions prior to scheduled maintenance.
City Council to receive Capital Facilities Plan Presentation
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to receive a presentation on the Capital Facilities Plan. The special meeting is open to the public.
The regular City Council meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Other regional meetings
Clallam County PUD meeting agenda highlight
Invitation to Bid – Old Olympic Highway Water Distribution Construction Project
The Commissioners will consider approving an invitation to bid for performing the construction of the Old Olympic Highway water distribution project.
Jefferson County Commission agenda Highlight item(s)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Water Bottle Filling Station at
Forks Transit Center; Grant Funded by Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife; Jefferson County Public Health; City of Forks
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Water Bottle Filling Station;
Grant Fund by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; Jefferson County
Public Health; Forks Chamber of Commerce
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Two (2) Water Bottle Filling
Stations; Grant Funded by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; Jefferson
County Public Health; Quillayute Valley School District
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Amendment No. 1 re: 2017 Provision of
Extension Programs; In the Amount of $135,054; Jefferson County Administrator;
Washington State University(WSU), Jefferson County Extension
Editorial comment: Can anyone say...over kill! Four memorandums all related to the Water bottle filling station.
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA AGENDA HIGHLIGHT
Resolution 17-022 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Consultant Contract for Preparation of the Stormwater Management Plan
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The completion of the Stormwater Management Plan is a
priority for the City. Therefore, City staff would like to obtain the City Council’s
authorization to have the City Manager sign the consultant contract. Four consultants
submitted Request for Qualifications, City staff interviewed two consultants and selected
Parametrix.
The Stormwater Management Plan is currently in the 2016 Stormwater budget,
however, the estimated consultant contract amount is between $100,000 - $150,000,
which is more than currently budgeted. City staff are working on a supplemental funding
plan for 2017.
See full agenda of City of Port Townsend meeting
Local News Story Spotlight report:
From the Port O Call: Scott Lange implores County Commissioners: Investigate Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
(Scott Lange, a taxpayer from Clallam Bay, sends this letter to the county commissioners suggesting they initiate an investigation of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to determine if the county is liable for other expensive lawsuits such as the ones uncovered by Lange.)
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Friday, April 28, 2017
Sec. of State: Washington State Librarian urges Congress to support library funding
Press release issued April 27th
Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/office/news-releases.aspx#/news/1236
OLYMPIA… Washington state’s chief librarian is headed to the nation’s Capitol next week in an effort to protect a major source of funding for libraries throughout the state.
Cindy Aden says those funds are in danger of vanishing under the president’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which would eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal support for the 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums in the United States.
“This is a crucial issue for Washington’s libraries,” said Aden. “Losing this federal funding would significantly impact library services throughout our state. It would hurt not only the State Library but threaten the very existence of libraries in many small, rural communities.”
Many of the Washington State Library’s programs and staff positions are made possible through federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding provided by IMLS. Each year, the State Library receives an average of $3.2 million in LSTA money, which provides a variety of services to Washington libraries, their staff and residents statewide, Aden explained. LSTA fully or partially funds the Ask-WA 24/7 reference service and the software used to provide the Ask a Librarian service, statewide databases, two e-book and audiobook consortiums, and staff training and development.
The LSTA funding also provides grants, resources and services provided to local community libraries, such as summer reading programs, nonfiction books for school libraries, training for teacher-librarians, library trustee training, STEM training kits for local libraries to borrow and other services and support for libraries.
Additionally, the funding supports Washington’s prison libraries, a successful program operated by the State Library.
“Washington is the only state whose State Library provides in-prison libraries and staff,” Aden said. “Having libraries in our corrections centers has a huge impact on inmates and their preparation for life beyond prison. Those libraries keep inmates productively occupied, enhance inmate literacy, and prepare inmates with skills and information they will need when they are released and re-enter society. The Department of Corrections tells us that 80 percent of inmates will be released, so we need to be sure inmates are supported and educated for success.”
During a visit to Washington, D.C., earlier this year, Secretary of State Kim Wyman reached out to members of the state’s congressional delegation and asked them to support keeping LSTA funding in the federal budget.
For state news headlines see page two
Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/office/news-releases.aspx#/news/1236
OLYMPIA… Washington state’s chief librarian is headed to the nation’s Capitol next week in an effort to protect a major source of funding for libraries throughout the state.
Cindy Aden says those funds are in danger of vanishing under the president’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which would eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal support for the 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums in the United States.
“This is a crucial issue for Washington’s libraries,” said Aden. “Losing this federal funding would significantly impact library services throughout our state. It would hurt not only the State Library but threaten the very existence of libraries in many small, rural communities.”
Many of the Washington State Library’s programs and staff positions are made possible through federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding provided by IMLS. Each year, the State Library receives an average of $3.2 million in LSTA money, which provides a variety of services to Washington libraries, their staff and residents statewide, Aden explained. LSTA fully or partially funds the Ask-WA 24/7 reference service and the software used to provide the Ask a Librarian service, statewide databases, two e-book and audiobook consortiums, and staff training and development.
The LSTA funding also provides grants, resources and services provided to local community libraries, such as summer reading programs, nonfiction books for school libraries, training for teacher-librarians, library trustee training, STEM training kits for local libraries to borrow and other services and support for libraries.
Additionally, the funding supports Washington’s prison libraries, a successful program operated by the State Library.
“Washington is the only state whose State Library provides in-prison libraries and staff,” Aden said. “Having libraries in our corrections centers has a huge impact on inmates and their preparation for life beyond prison. Those libraries keep inmates productively occupied, enhance inmate literacy, and prepare inmates with skills and information they will need when they are released and re-enter society. The Department of Corrections tells us that 80 percent of inmates will be released, so we need to be sure inmates are supported and educated for success.”
During a visit to Washington, D.C., earlier this year, Secretary of State Kim Wyman reached out to members of the state’s congressional delegation and asked them to support keeping LSTA funding in the federal budget.
For state news headlines see page two
Thursday, April 27, 2017
WH: Presidential Executive Order on Enforcing Statutory Prohibitions on Federal Control of Education
ENFORCING STATUTORY PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL CONTROL OF EDUCATION
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to restore the proper division of power under the Constitution between the Federal Government and the States and to further the goals of, and to ensure strict compliance with, statutes that prohibit Federal interference with State and local control over education, including section 103 of the Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) (20 U.S.C. 3403), sections 438 and 447 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), as amended (20 U.S.C. 1232a and 1232j), and sections 8526A, 8527, and 8529 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. 7906a, 7907, and 7909), it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to protect and preserve State and local control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, and personnel of educational institutions, schools, and school systems, consistent with applicable law, including ESEA, as amended by ESSA, and ESEA's restrictions related to the Common Core State Standards developed under the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Sec. 2. Review of Regulations and Guidance Documents. (a) The Secretary of Education (Secretary) shall review all Department of Education (Department) regulations and guidance documents relating to DEOA, GEPA, and ESEA, as amended by ESSA.
(b) The Secretary shall examine whether these regulations and guidance documents comply with Federal laws that prohibit the Department from exercising any direction, supervision, or control over areas subject to State and local control, including:
(i) the curriculum or program of instruction of any elementary and secondary school and school system;
(ii) school administration and personnel; and
(iii) selection and content of library resources, textbooks, and instructional materials.
(c) The Secretary shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, rescind or revise any regulations that are identified pursuant to subsection (b) of this section as inconsistent with statutory prohibitions. The Secretary shall also rescind or revise any guidance documents that are identified pursuant to subsection (b) of this section as inconsistent with statutory prohibitions. The Secretary shall, to the extent consistent with law, publish any proposed regulations and withdraw or modify any guidance documents pursuant to this subsection no later than 300 days after the date of this order.
Sec. 3. Definition. The term "guidance document" means any written statement issued by the Department to the public that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue, including Dear Colleague letters, interpretive memoranda, policy statements, manuals, circulars, memoranda, pamphlets, bulletins, advisories, technical assistance, and grants of applications for waivers.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Executive order posted 4. 26. 17
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/26/presidential-executive-order-enforcing-statutory-prohibitions-federal
For news on our Congressional Delegation to Washington DC, and Advocacy notebook see page 2
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to restore the proper division of power under the Constitution between the Federal Government and the States and to further the goals of, and to ensure strict compliance with, statutes that prohibit Federal interference with State and local control over education, including section 103 of the Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) (20 U.S.C. 3403), sections 438 and 447 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), as amended (20 U.S.C. 1232a and 1232j), and sections 8526A, 8527, and 8529 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. 7906a, 7907, and 7909), it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to protect and preserve State and local control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, and personnel of educational institutions, schools, and school systems, consistent with applicable law, including ESEA, as amended by ESSA, and ESEA's restrictions related to the Common Core State Standards developed under the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Sec. 2. Review of Regulations and Guidance Documents. (a) The Secretary of Education (Secretary) shall review all Department of Education (Department) regulations and guidance documents relating to DEOA, GEPA, and ESEA, as amended by ESSA.
(b) The Secretary shall examine whether these regulations and guidance documents comply with Federal laws that prohibit the Department from exercising any direction, supervision, or control over areas subject to State and local control, including:
(i) the curriculum or program of instruction of any elementary and secondary school and school system;
(ii) school administration and personnel; and
(iii) selection and content of library resources, textbooks, and instructional materials.
(c) The Secretary shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, rescind or revise any regulations that are identified pursuant to subsection (b) of this section as inconsistent with statutory prohibitions. The Secretary shall also rescind or revise any guidance documents that are identified pursuant to subsection (b) of this section as inconsistent with statutory prohibitions. The Secretary shall, to the extent consistent with law, publish any proposed regulations and withdraw or modify any guidance documents pursuant to this subsection no later than 300 days after the date of this order.
Sec. 3. Definition. The term "guidance document" means any written statement issued by the Department to the public that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue, including Dear Colleague letters, interpretive memoranda, policy statements, manuals, circulars, memoranda, pamphlets, bulletins, advisories, technical assistance, and grants of applications for waivers.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Executive order posted 4. 26. 17
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/26/presidential-executive-order-enforcing-statutory-prohibitions-federal
For news on our Congressional Delegation to Washington DC, and Advocacy notebook see page 2
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
WH: Remarks by President Trump in Farmers Roundtable and Executive Order Signing Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America
THE PRESIDENT: Busy day. They had a very busy day -- had a good day. We’re doing well, very well. Things are turning around. I know they’re turning around for you folks, so I just want to welcome you very much to the White House -- special place -- America’s farmers and ranchers.
I especially want to congratulate Secretary -- now I can say, Secretary Sonny Perdue, who was just sworn in as the Secretary of Agriculture sworn in by Justice Thomas. And it was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re going to celebrate a little bit later, and that’s great. We’re very happy. And you had a good vote too.--press release issued April 25th
" Our farmers deserve a government that serves their interest and empowers them to do the hard work that they love to do so much. And that’s what today’s executive order is all about. With this order, I’m directing Secretary Perdue to work with other members of my Cabinet to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulations that hurt our nation’s farmers and rural communities. " President Trump
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/25/remarks-president-trump-farmers-roundtable-and-executive-order-signing
Presidential Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America
PROMOTING AGRICULTURE AND RURAL PROSPERITY IN AMERICA
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure the informed exercise of regulatory authority that affects agriculture and rural communities, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. A reliable, safe, and affordable food, fiber, and forestry supply is critical to America's national security, stability, and prosperity. It is in the national interest to promote American agriculture and protect the rural communities where food, fiber, forestry, and many of our renewable fuels are cultivated. It is further in the national interest to ensure that regulatory burdens do not unnecessarily encumber agricultural production, harm rural communities, constrain economic growth, hamper job creation, or increase the cost of food for Americans and our customers around the world.
Sec. 2. Establishment of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. There is hereby established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (Task Force). The Department of Agriculture shall provide administrative support and funding for the Task Force to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.
Further details: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/25/presidential-executive-order-promoting-agriculture-and-rural-prosperity
Related stories:
USDA: Perdue Joins White House “Farmers Roundtable” as President Trump Issues Executive Order on Agriculture
(Washington, D.C., April 25, 2017) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today joined President Trump for a “Farmers Roundtable” at the White House to address issues facing the American agriculture community, as the president signed an Executive Order establishing an Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. The roundtable discussion allowed representatives from all corners of American agriculture to raise concerns and share ideas, just as the task force begins its mission “to promote economic development and revitalization, job growth, infrastructure, innovation, and quality of life issues for rural America,” according to the president’s order. The session capped a busy first day in office for Perdue, who was sworn in by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture before greeting employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and travelling to the White House for the roundtable.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/04/25/perdue-joins-white-house-farmers-roundtable-president-trump-issues
USDA: Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
“The only legacy that I seek is the only one that any grandparent or parent seeks – to be good stewards, and to hand off our nation, our home, our fields, our forests, and our farms to the next generation in better shape than we found it,” Perdue said. “Making sure that Americans who make their livelihoods in the agriculture industry have the ability to thrive will be one of my top priorities. I am committed to serving the customers of USDA, and I will be an unapologetic advocate for American agriculture.”
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/04/25/sonny-perdue-sworn-31st-us-secretary-agriculture
See page two for more national news headlines
I especially want to congratulate Secretary -- now I can say, Secretary Sonny Perdue, who was just sworn in as the Secretary of Agriculture sworn in by Justice Thomas. And it was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re going to celebrate a little bit later, and that’s great. We’re very happy. And you had a good vote too.--press release issued April 25th
" Our farmers deserve a government that serves their interest and empowers them to do the hard work that they love to do so much. And that’s what today’s executive order is all about. With this order, I’m directing Secretary Perdue to work with other members of my Cabinet to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulations that hurt our nation’s farmers and rural communities. " President Trump
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/25/remarks-president-trump-farmers-roundtable-and-executive-order-signing
Presidential Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America
PROMOTING AGRICULTURE AND RURAL PROSPERITY IN AMERICA
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure the informed exercise of regulatory authority that affects agriculture and rural communities, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. A reliable, safe, and affordable food, fiber, and forestry supply is critical to America's national security, stability, and prosperity. It is in the national interest to promote American agriculture and protect the rural communities where food, fiber, forestry, and many of our renewable fuels are cultivated. It is further in the national interest to ensure that regulatory burdens do not unnecessarily encumber agricultural production, harm rural communities, constrain economic growth, hamper job creation, or increase the cost of food for Americans and our customers around the world.
Sec. 2. Establishment of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. There is hereby established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (Task Force). The Department of Agriculture shall provide administrative support and funding for the Task Force to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.
Further details: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/25/presidential-executive-order-promoting-agriculture-and-rural-prosperity
Related stories:
USDA: Perdue Joins White House “Farmers Roundtable” as President Trump Issues Executive Order on Agriculture
(Washington, D.C., April 25, 2017) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today joined President Trump for a “Farmers Roundtable” at the White House to address issues facing the American agriculture community, as the president signed an Executive Order establishing an Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. The roundtable discussion allowed representatives from all corners of American agriculture to raise concerns and share ideas, just as the task force begins its mission “to promote economic development and revitalization, job growth, infrastructure, innovation, and quality of life issues for rural America,” according to the president’s order. The session capped a busy first day in office for Perdue, who was sworn in by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture before greeting employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and travelling to the White House for the roundtable.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/04/25/perdue-joins-white-house-farmers-roundtable-president-trump-issues
USDA: Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
“The only legacy that I seek is the only one that any grandparent or parent seeks – to be good stewards, and to hand off our nation, our home, our fields, our forests, and our farms to the next generation in better shape than we found it,” Perdue said. “Making sure that Americans who make their livelihoods in the agriculture industry have the ability to thrive will be one of my top priorities. I am committed to serving the customers of USDA, and I will be an unapologetic advocate for American agriculture.”
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/04/25/sonny-perdue-sworn-31st-us-secretary-agriculture
See page two for more national news headlines
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
WH: Remarks by President Trump at a Working Lunch with U.N. Security Council Ambassadors
President Trump: " The mission of the United Nations and the U.N. Security Council is to maintain international peace and security. These are important aims and shared interests. But as we look around the world, it’s clear that there is much work for you to achieve. You’re going to be very busy people, I suspect, over these coming months and years.
Our nation faces serious and growing threats, and many of them stem from problems that have been unaddressed for far too long. In fact, the United Nations doesn’t like taking on certain problems. But I have a feeling that people in this room -- and I know for a fact that Nikki feels very, very strongly about taking on problems that really people steered away from.
I encourage the Security Council to come together and take action to counter all of these many threats. On Syria, the Council failed again this month to respond to Syria’s use of chemical weapons. A great disappointment; I was very disappointed by that.
The status quo in North Korea is also unacceptable, and the Council must be prepared to impose additional and stronger sanctions on North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programs. This is a real threat to the world, whether we want to talk about it or not. North Korea is a big world problem, and it’s a problem we have to finally solve. People have put blindfolds on for decades, and now it’s time to solve the problem.
For the United Nations to play an effective role in solving these and other security challenges, big reforms will be required. In addition, we must also take a close look at the U.N. budget. Costs have been -- absolutely gone out of control. But I will say this: If we do a great job, I care much less about the budget, because you’re talking about peanuts compared to the important work you’re doing. You really are. You’re talking about the most important things ever. And I must say, I’m a budget person. You see the way I’m talking about NATO, the same thing, but if you do a great job at the United Nations, I feel much differently about it because we’re talking pennies compared to the kind of lives and money that you’ll be saving.
The United States, just one of 193 countries in the U.N., pays for 22 percent of the budget and almost 30 percent of the United Nations peacekeeping, which is unfair. We need the member states to come together to eliminate inefficiency and bloat, and to ensure that no one nation shoulders a disproportionate share of the burden militarily or financially. This is only fair to our taxpayers.
I look forward to a productive discussion about our shared role in keeping the peace, advancing reforms, and getting everyone to do their fair share. "
See more of speech: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/24/remarks-president-trump-working-lunch-un-security-council-ambassadors
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Our nation faces serious and growing threats, and many of them stem from problems that have been unaddressed for far too long. In fact, the United Nations doesn’t like taking on certain problems. But I have a feeling that people in this room -- and I know for a fact that Nikki feels very, very strongly about taking on problems that really people steered away from.
I encourage the Security Council to come together and take action to counter all of these many threats. On Syria, the Council failed again this month to respond to Syria’s use of chemical weapons. A great disappointment; I was very disappointed by that.
The status quo in North Korea is also unacceptable, and the Council must be prepared to impose additional and stronger sanctions on North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programs. This is a real threat to the world, whether we want to talk about it or not. North Korea is a big world problem, and it’s a problem we have to finally solve. People have put blindfolds on for decades, and now it’s time to solve the problem.
For the United Nations to play an effective role in solving these and other security challenges, big reforms will be required. In addition, we must also take a close look at the U.N. budget. Costs have been -- absolutely gone out of control. But I will say this: If we do a great job, I care much less about the budget, because you’re talking about peanuts compared to the important work you’re doing. You really are. You’re talking about the most important things ever. And I must say, I’m a budget person. You see the way I’m talking about NATO, the same thing, but if you do a great job at the United Nations, I feel much differently about it because we’re talking pennies compared to the kind of lives and money that you’ll be saving.
The United States, just one of 193 countries in the U.N., pays for 22 percent of the budget and almost 30 percent of the United Nations peacekeeping, which is unfair. We need the member states to come together to eliminate inefficiency and bloat, and to ensure that no one nation shoulders a disproportionate share of the burden militarily or financially. This is only fair to our taxpayers.
I look forward to a productive discussion about our shared role in keeping the peace, advancing reforms, and getting everyone to do their fair share. "
See more of speech: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/24/remarks-president-trump-working-lunch-un-security-council-ambassadors
For world news and events see page 2
Monday, April 24, 2017
WA DFI: Money Smart Week 2017
Press release issued April 21st
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/news/press/money-smart-week-2017
Week-long focus on financial education aims to help residents increase their financial capability
Olympia – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Washington residents Money Smart Week Washington 2017 starts tomorrow, April 22. Governor Inslee proclaimed April 22-29 as Money Smart Week in Washington. The week, part of a national campaign coordinated by the Chicago Federal Reserve, is a week focused on increasing financial capability by access financial education.
Events are being hosted throughout Washington on topics ranging from the how to avoid identity theft to estate planning. To find one near you, visit the Washington Money Smart Week calendar.
DFI is pleased to partner with the Jump$tart Washington Coalition again this year to promote Reading Days as part of Money Smart Week Washington 2017. (Note: These events are closed to the public. If you are a member of the media, you must contact the school for permission to attend.)
2017 Jump$tart Money Smart Week Reading Days:
April 18, Lowell Elementary, April Barker, Bellingham Councilwoman
April 21, West Hills STEM Academy, Patty Lent, Bremerton Mayor
April 23, LP Brown Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
April 27, Moorlands Elementary, James McNeil, Bothell Councilman
April 28, Pioneer Elementary, Linda Jekel, DFI Director of Credit Unions Division
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Duane Davidson, Washington Treasurer
TBD, West Seattle High School
For a look at the world of business and finance see page 2
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/news/press/money-smart-week-2017
Week-long focus on financial education aims to help residents increase their financial capability
Olympia – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Washington residents Money Smart Week Washington 2017 starts tomorrow, April 22. Governor Inslee proclaimed April 22-29 as Money Smart Week in Washington. The week, part of a national campaign coordinated by the Chicago Federal Reserve, is a week focused on increasing financial capability by access financial education.
Events are being hosted throughout Washington on topics ranging from the how to avoid identity theft to estate planning. To find one near you, visit the Washington Money Smart Week calendar.
DFI is pleased to partner with the Jump$tart Washington Coalition again this year to promote Reading Days as part of Money Smart Week Washington 2017. (Note: These events are closed to the public. If you are a member of the media, you must contact the school for permission to attend.)
2017 Jump$tart Money Smart Week Reading Days:
April 18, Lowell Elementary, April Barker, Bellingham Councilwoman
April 21, West Hills STEM Academy, Patty Lent, Bremerton Mayor
April 23, LP Brown Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
April 27, Moorlands Elementary, James McNeil, Bothell Councilman
April 28, Pioneer Elementary, Linda Jekel, DFI Director of Credit Unions Division
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Tracy Godat, Financial Education Public Private Partnership (FEPPP) Chief Administration Officer
May 3, Tumwater Hill Elementary, Duane Davidson, Washington Treasurer
TBD, West Seattle High School
For a look at the world of business and finance see page 2
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