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Inside the Capitol - Week of April 8, 2019 Apr 08, 2019

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Legislative Director, Jim McCauley.

Here are links to the items that Jim mentioned on this week's episode: HB 2408, HB 3023, HB 3379, and HB 2016

LOC Bulletin April 5, 2019

EP 16: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Apr 04, 2019

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On this episode, I'm joined in the studio by two experts in emergency preparedness for a conversation about CERT and how it partners with cities throughout Oregon. This program was designed as a grassroots initiative and specifically structured so that local and state program managers have the flexibility to form their programs in the way that best suits their communities.

My first guest is Emergency Manager for the City of Salem, Gregory Walsh and then in the second half of this episode, I am joined by Senior Trainer and Logistics Officer for Salem CERT, Terry Pickett. We discuss how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers to assist communities when a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community's professional response.

Show notes:

Email Greg Walsh

Emergency Preparedness PowerPoint Presentation

What is Moulage training?

https://www.facebook.com/SalemCERT/

https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/sign-up-for-cert-training.aspx

https://www.fema.gov/

https://www.publicalerts.org/community-emergency-response-teams-cert-neighborhood-emergency-teams-net

https://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement/CCC/Pages/cert.aspx

https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

Inside the Capitol - Week of April 1, 2019 Apr 01, 2019

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Lobbyist, Wendy Johnson.

Here are links to the items that Wendy mentioned on this week's episode: SB 108, HB 2408, HB 2001, HB 2003, SB 10, SB 726, SB 479, SB 383 and HB 2184

LOC Bulletin from March 29, 2019

Inside the Capitol - Week of March 25, 2019 Mar 25, 2019

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Here are links to the items that Jim mentioned on this week's episode: HB 2449, HB 2184, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3136, HB 3137, HB 3138, HB 2174, and HB 2020

LOC Bulletin from March 22, 2019

EP 15: Mid-Willamette Valley Homelessness Initiative Mar 21, 2019

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On this episode, I'm joined in the studio by former Marion County Commissioner, Janet Carlson and Keizer Mayor, Cathy Clark for an in-depth discussion on the Mid-Willamette Valley Homelessness Initiative.

Commissioner Carlson and Mayor Clark have been at the forefront of tackling this complex issue in the Mid-Willamette Valley and we discuss the multi-faceted efforts that have been undertaken by a large coalition of partners in the region.

Show notes:

MWVCOG Homeless Initiative

Marion County Mid-Willamette Homeless Initiative

Resource and Service Inventory map presentation

Inside the Capitol - Week of March 18, 2019 Mar 18, 2019

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is IGR Lobbyist, Scott Winkels.

Here are links to the items that Scott mentioned on this week's episode:

HB 3023, HB 3379, SB 507, HB 2436 and HB 2438

The LOC opposes HB 2016 and urges our members to contact their legislators specifically regarding this bill.

LOC Bulletin from March 15, 2019

Inside the Capitol - Week of March 11, 2019 Mar 11, 2019

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities… First off today, IGR Lobbyist, Tracy Rutten joins me for a look at what's happening this week and some updates from last week in Salem.

Also, on this week's update, IGR Director Jim McCauley stopped by to give a preview of what he'll be doing in Washington DC as part of a group representing LOC members during his time attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference.

Here are links to the items that Tracy and Jim mentioned on this week's episode:

HB 2449, HB 2944, HB 3326 and HB 3340

LOC Bulletin – March 8, 2019

Congressional Cities Conference

EP 14: Labor Relations in Oregon with LGPI's Pierre Robert Mar 07, 2019

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On this episode, I'm joined in the studio by Pierre Robert - Senior Labor Relations Attorney for the Local Government Personnel Institute. In early 2018 LGPI was brought under the auspices of the LOC and as a part of his role with both LGPI and the League, Pierre spends a lot of his time meeting members and providing support for them on matters related to Labor Relations. In this episode, Pierre and I talk about the importance of having an advocate at the bargaining table, what his experience and expertise offer LGPI members and what's on the horizon in the realm of labor relations in Oregon.

Show Notes:

Pierre's email address: Probert@lgpi.org

Labor Relations in Day-to-Day Management training.

Inside the Capitol - Week of March 4, 2019 Mar 04, 2019

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, let's find out what's happening this week in Salem with IGR Lobbyist, Erin Doyle

Here are links to the items that Erin mentioned on this week's episode:

HB 2001, HB 2003, SB 10, SB 621, HB 2408

LOC Bulletin for March 1, 2019

EP 13: The City of Aurora and 3rd Party Building Inspection Preservation Feb 21, 2019

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Former Mayor Bill Graupp and City Recorder Scott Jorgenson from the City of Aurora stop by the studio for a discussion about third-party building inspection preservation.

The City of Aurora is dealing with this issue right now and Bill and Scott share how their city would be affected should this program be taken out of cities' control.

They also share some of the good things that are happening in and around the City of Aurora and some of the projects that are on the horizon.

Show notes:

HB 2420

https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HB2420

Open Government Impact Statement

LOC White Paper

City of Aurora and The Aurora Colony Times newsletter