Marion County Democratic
Central Committee
(MCDCC)
News You Need To Know
Pursuant to Senate Rule 8.05, Senate President Peter Courtney made the following appointments for the 2021 legislative session. We do not yet have appointments from the House.

Click here to download the entire Senate appointment list.
Are you wondering what was accomplished during the Legislative Special Session. Here is a summary provided by Representative Paul Evans' office.

House Bill 4401 - Eviction Moratorium and Landlord Compensation Fund
HB 4401 ensures that renters across the state cannot be evicted through June 30, 2021 if they can’t pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also establishes a $150 million fund to cover overdue rent payments, which will help eligible renters avoid falling further behind, while also ensuring landlords have a voluntary way to recover payments they were counting on.
 
Recent data from the National Council of State Housing Agencies estimates that anywhere from 27,700 to 56,100 Oregon households would have been at risk of eviction on January 1st without the extension of the eviction moratorium statewide.
 
House Bill 4402 - School Limited Liability Protections
Provides temporary liability protections to schools that are complying with COVID-19 emergency rules. Schools are not protected if they are not following Oregon Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) rules. This bill provides additional incentive for schools, administrators, and teachers to follow health directives and best practices. The measure provides whistleblower protections to third party contractors, such as janitorial service providers, bus drivers, and food service providers.
 
Senate Bill 1801 - Restaurant Relief
Allows restaurants and bars temporarily to sell and deliver mixed drinks to-go if the mixed drink is sold in a sealed container. The bill caps fees that third-party delivery providers can issue at 15%. Local governments with already-existing third-party fee caps can maintain their own lower limits. Many independent restaurants are currently hanging on by a thread, and this support for small businesses comes at a critical time as the pandemic continues and restaurants have had in-person dining disrupted.
 
Senate Bill 5731 - Emergency COVID-19 and Wildfire Recovery Funding
A large portion of the federal funding that Congress passed through the CARES Act came with an expiration date at the end of 2020. This bill includes $600 million to allow the state to continue to fund critical pandemic-related programs that will support Oregonians in the first few months of 2021, as well as provide more support for Oregonians impacted by the Labor Day wildfires. It also includes $150 million for the Landlord Compensation Fund and $50 million for rental assistance.
So many ways to get involved in YOUR Marion County Democrats Central Committee!

Please consider joining a Standing Committee. Generally, each committee meets monthly in the evening, via Zoom unless otherwise noted on our calendar.

To join a committee meeting, contact the Chair of the committee for the Zoom link.

Keep this handy reference guide for future use!

Communications: 4th Wednesday
Nate Robison, Chair and Melissa Fey, Vice Chair. communications@mariondemocrats.org

Membership: 1st Wednesday
RJ Navarro, Chair and Juliane Jackson, Vice Chair. membership@mariondemocrats.org

Fundraising: Meets 2nd Monday, 6:30pm; Barb McCullough-Jones, Chair and Emily Sorce, Vice Chair. fundraising@mariondemocrats.org

Programs
Lisa Cejka, Chair. program@mariondemocrats.org

Legislative
Marcia Kelley, Chair and Rebekah Degner, Vice Chair. legislative@mariondemocrats.org

Rules: Meets 3rd Mondays, 6:00pm
KC Cunningham, Chair and Victor Dodier, Secretary. rules@mariondemocrats.org

Candidate Support: Meets 4th Thursday, 6:00pm; Malea Kirkland, Chair and Hollie Oaks-Miller, Vice Chair. candidates@mariondemocrats.org

Watch our next newsletter for the remaining committees to be scheduled.
For access to videos of all Universal Healthcare Task force meetings including Technical Advisory Groups and Consumer Advisory Committee at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Pages/Task-Force-Universal-Health-Care.aspx
Political Tax Credit
Ends Midnight, December 31st!

Oregon offers a unique Political Tax Credit to all taxpayers making under $75,000 per individual, or under $150,000 for joint-filing couples.

The credit is simple — qualifying Oregon taxpayers can give up to $50 per year (or $100 for joint-filing couples) to a state political party, and receive the full amount as a credit subtracted from your Oregon state taxes when you file.

It’s like a free $50 donation (or $100 for joint-filing couples), and it’s an important way to keep Oregon’s elections powered by grassroots supporters like you.

You can qualify if:
  • You are an Oregon resident
  • You will submit an Oregon tax return for 2020
  • You will make less than $75,000 in 2020 (or $150,000 for joint-filing couples)
Marion County Winter Weather Warming Sites - Please share with those in need!

Salem
Capital Park Wesleyan Church
410 19th Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
Intake: Walk in when activated. Visit website for up-to-date site activations. Guests are welcome to check in at anytime throughout the night . Guests are not required to stay throughout the night, and may check out at any point. Transportation: Charriots: Monday-Saturday 6am-11pm. Willamette Valley Yellow Cab: Monday-Saturday after 11pm

Hours: Shelter: November 1, 2020-March 31, 2021, 7pm-6:45am when the temperature reaches 32 degrees and below.
Serves: Unrestricted. Pets are allowed; must be crated (kennels are provided)

Church at the Park
2410 Turner Road, Salem, OR 97302
Intake: Walk in when activated. Visit website for up-to-date site activations. Guests are welcome to check in at anytime throughout the night . Guests are not required to stay throughout the night, and may check out at any point. Transportation: Contact Cherriots or Willamette Valley Yellow Cab and state warming center destination.

Hours: Shelter: November 1, 2020-March 31, 2021, 7pm-6:45am when the temperature reaches 32 degrees and below.
Serves: Unrestricted. Pets are allowed; must be crated (kennels are provided)

First Presbyterian Church Warming Center
770 Chemeketa Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Intake: Walk in when activated. Visit website for up-to-date site activations. Guests are welcome to check in at anytime throughout the night . Guests are not required to stay throughout the night, and may check out at any point. Transportation: Contact Cherriots or Willamette Valley Yellow Cab and state warming center destination.

Hours: Shelter: November 1, 2020-March 31, 2021, 7pm-6:45am when the temperature reaches 32 degrees and below.
Serves: Unrestricted. Pets are allowed; must be crated (kennels are provided)

South Salem Friends Church
1140 Baxter Road SE, Salem, OR 97306
Intake: Walk in when activated. Visit website for up-to-date site activations. Guests are welcome to check in at anytime throughout the night . Guests are not required to stay throughout the night, and may check out at any point. Transportation: Contact Cherriots or Willamette Valley Yellow Cab and state warming center destination.

Hours: Shelter: November 1, 2020-March 31, 2021, 7pm-6:45am when the temperature reaches 32 degrees and below.
Serves: Unrestricted. Pets are allowed; must be crated (kennels are provided)

ARCHES Limited Duration Warming Shelter
2640 Portland Road NE, Salem, OR 97301
Intake: Walk in to ARCHES Project (615 Commercial St. NE) or call 503-399-9080 to enroll. Must enroll to access shelter. DO NOT walk in to the shelter location. Once you have a bed it is your for a limited time until the shelter re-opens to the next batch of guests.

Hours: 7pm-7am, 7 days per week through the winter season.
Serves: Unrestricted.

Silverton
Silverton Sheltering Services
502 Oak Street, Silverton, OR 97381
Intake: Walk in. Must sign a basic “Guest Agreement” form.
Hours: November 15, 2020-March 15, 2021 8pm-8am
Serves: Unrestricted; allows pets


Thursday, December 31st: Good bye 2020! We're done with you! And please take 'Rona with you.

2021
Wednesday, January 6th: 6:30pm; Membership Committee Mtg.

Monday, January 11th: Salem City Council Swearing in Ceremony and; Oregon Legislature Swearing in Ceremony

Monday, January 18th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday Celebration

Wednesday, January 20th: 8:15am PST; Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States

Thursday, January 21st: Monthly General Membership Meeting; 6:30pm via Zoom. Watch for link to register

Monday, February 15th: Presidents' Day Celebration (Federal Holiday)
Office Location: 245 High Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
503-363-8392 | info@mariondemocrats.org
Mailing Address: MCDCC, PO Box 13835, Salem, OR 97309
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