WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT THIS WEEK

Wednesday starts the short legislative session in Salem, you can read more about it here. There are six police accountability measures being proposed. Find your representative here and write them to let them know what you think.
First ever Pride Celebration is happening in Yamhill County. There are several different ways you can celebrate. You can find them here.
Commissioner Mary Starrett asked for opinions on mandatory mask requirements county wide. Email her with your opinion.
The News Register wrote up last week’s Juneteenth celebration in Newberg, you can read about it here.

Upcoming Events

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Know of an upcoming event we should share? Email the details to progressive.yamhill@gmail.com!

Yamhill County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 25th, 6pm social, 7pm meeting

How to be an Anti-Racist, Session #2

Thursday, June 25th, 6pm

Newberg Chehalem Cultural Center

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2-how-to-be-anti-racist-race-racial-identity-development-tickets-109881697114

Wine Country Pride Parade

Friday, June 26th, 7pm

Fill out this form to join the parade through downtown Newberg!

Lynnette Shaw for House District 24 Launch Party

Saturday, June 27th, 2pm

RSVP to info@lynnetteshawfororegon.com

Yamhill County Democrats ‘Precinct Committee Person’ Welcome & Training

Wednesday, July 1, 7pm

Volunteer Opportunities

Does the idea of elected office seem too daunting? Maybe a volunteer position on a board is more your speed. Check out the full updated list here, and apply to something! Your voice is needed.

Yamhill County Committees:

Local Public Safety Coordinating Council - 2 positions open; one City Mayor or Councilor and one WOU Criminal Justice Program representative
Local Investment Advisory Committee - 2 citizen positions open
Cove Orchard Sewer Service District - 2 citizen positions open
Parks & Rec. Advisory Board – one position open
Senior Advisory or Disability Services Advisory Council - 2 positions open

Amity:

Budget Committee - 5 positions open
Parks & Streets Committee - one position open
Water & Sewer - one position open

Carlton:

Planning Committee - one position open
OR-47 Ad-hoc Advisory Committee multiple positions open

Dayton:
Dundee: Planning Commission - one position
Lafayette: Budget Committee - one position
McMinnville:
Newberg:

City Council Position #3 Seeking Applications
Planning Commission - 1 position open
Citizen’s Rate Review - 1 position open

Sheridan:
Willamina: Planning Commission - 1 position open

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