WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT THIS WEEK

Yamhill County has been host to two large Black Lives Matter events already this week, with a third even larger one planned in Newberg for Thursday night. We appreciate everyone who has attended in person or virtually. One small outcome of our joint efforts locally? McMinnville Police Department has taken down the Blue Lives Matter flag which used to hang in their break area, visible from the street.

Want to do something but not sure what? These resources have been shared in the group this week:

Anti-Racist Starter Pack
.A list of 8 key reforms, backed by research, proven to make a difference in policing. https://8cantwait.org/ Want to see them enacted? Write your mayor and your city councillor -- they have the power to make it happen.
A Conversation with President Obama: Reimagining Policing

Upcoming Events

Progressive Yamhill maintains a community calendar of progressive events - sign up to 'follow' it on Google!

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

Yamhill County SURJ (Standing Up for Racial Justice) Planning Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 9am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86983957713?pwd=MDhBQmd4Q2tkU05JQ25WVzVmWWJwZz09
Meeting ID: 869 8395 7713
Password: 898120

Newberg Black Lives Matter Demonstration
Thursday, June 4, 4:30pm
Begins at Chehalem Cultural Center, walk to City Hall

March for George Floyd
Saturday, June 6, 12pm
Salem State Capital Building

Yamhill County Budget Hearing
Thursday, June 18th, 10am
Written comments may be submitted in advance to County Administrator, Ken Huffer by email at hufferk@co.yamhill.or.us

The budget was prepared on a basis of accounting consistent with the previous fiscal year.
2020-21 Approved Budget: https://www.co.yamhill.or.us/sites/default/files/20-21%20Proposed%20Budget_3.pdf

HHS Summary: Page 2
Culture & Rec Summary: Page 30
Land Use Summary: Page 37
Public Works Summary: Page 47
Criminal Justice Summary: Page 59
Community Services Program Summary: Page 93
General Government Summary: Page 99

Volunteer Opportunities

Does the idea of elected office seem too daunting? Maybe a volunteer position on a board is more your speed.

Yamhill County Open Positions are posted here.
Newberg Committees. Seeking volunteers for
- Traffic Safety Commission
- Traffic Safety Commission Student Commissioner
- Historic Preservation Student Commissioner
McMinnville Committees.

Progressive Yamhill is a non-partisan group with a regional focus on Yamhill County politics at the city, county, and state level, as well as a vehicle to connect with neighbors on issues and actions at a federal level. Our goal is to connect, educate, inform, and actively participate in the creation of a local community that shares and supports our mission. You can learn more about our origin, and our group, at our website .

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