Response from Councilor Herman – September 17, 2021 ——– Forwarded Message ——– Subject: Re: One more thought Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:57:58 +0000 From: Joan Herman <JHerman@astoria.or.us> To: Rick Bowers <rick@speak-peace.com> CC: Roger Rocka <RRocka@astoria.or.us> Rick, it would not be appropriate for a City staff member below a department head to communicate with a…
DetailsResponse to Councilor Herman by Rick Bowers September 17, 2021 A PDF version of this letter is available here. Note… the PDF does contain the full email chain (only the response to Councilor Herman). Joan Herman, City Councilor City of Astoria 1095 Duane St. Astoria, OR 97103 Thanks for sharing your perspective (below): I can…
DetailsResponse from Councilor Herman – September 16, 2021 Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:20:56 +0000 From: Joan Herman <JHerman@astoria.or.us> To: Rick Bowers <rick@speak-peace.com> Hi, Rick. I can certainly understand why you would not want to purchase a property not knowing if you would even be able to use it as you intended. I also would…
DetailsLetter to Councilor Herman by Rick Bowers September 14, 2021 A PDF version of this letter is available here. Joan Herman, City Councilor City of Astoria 1095 Duane St. Astoria, OR 97103 I was thinking recently about some of the feedback you received at your prior listening session — a couple of folks expressed frustration…
DetailsResponse to: City Council Work Session – Police Community Survey by Rick Bowers August 26, 2021 A PDF version of this article is available here. Geoff Spalding, Chief of Police City of Astoria 1095 Duane St. Astoria, OR 97103 RE: City Council Work Session — Police Community Survey Dear Chief Spalding: I enjoyed your Police…
DetailsResponse to Councilor Herman The following is in response to an email conversation I was having with Councilor Herman regarding what to me appears to be slow movement on updating Astoria’s Comprehensive Plan to address very affordable housing. I realize there can be different approaches. However, I wanted to express my frustration with what occurs…
DetailsProgress Report – August, 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. A State That Can’t Even House Its People…. “Widespread homelessness is both a symptom of democratic decline and a harbinger of worse to come. It should never have gotten this bad. Homelessness…
DetailsLetter (by Rick Bowers): Systems Approach to Solving Homelessness – August 6, 2021 Dear Commissioners, Mayors, and Councilors: I’ve heard it said that homelessness is such a difficult complex problem to solve. That sentiment can be used to justify throwing up our collective hands in frustration… or it can be a rallying cry to empower…
DetailsProgress Report – July, 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Denver Providing Campsites to Homeless. “Homelessness surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing cities around the country to find new solutions to address the growing issue. NBC News’ Dasha Burns reports from Denver,…
DetailsHomelessness Surged In Denver. So The City Built Campsites. – July 9, 2021 Homelessness surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing cities around the country to find new solutions to address the growing issue. NBC News’ Dasha Burns reports from Denver, Colorado, on how Mayor Michael Hancock is trying a new approach by providing dedicated campsites…
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