On this day, July 27, 2020, the mayors of Portland, Oregon, and five other major US cities appealed to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don't want their presence.
Also on this day, July 27, 2020, US agents declared an unlawful assembly, and just after 1 a.m., confronted protesters on the street and worked for hours to clear the area. Several people were seen being detained, but it was not immediately clear how many may were arrested.
Also on this day, June 27, 1859 US General William S. Harney sent troops to San Juan island -- in what is now Washington State -- to face the British in the Pig War, which was a dispute started by a British pig eating potatoes out of an American farmer's field.
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Clackamas County Commissioners
are seeking interested residents to serve on county Advisory Boards and Commissions (ABCs). These ABCs offer residents the opportunity to become very involved in specific activities and the goals of Clackamas County.
Individuals interested in this opportunity can
apply online or via a paper form that can be obtained from the Public & Government Affairs Department by calling 503-655-8751.
Milwaukie Center Community Advisory Board
The board has three (3) openings, which carry a three-year term. The board is the primary policy advisor regarding the activities and operations of the Milwaukie Community Center.
The Milwaukie Community Center is a North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) facility. The community center provides programs that address the needs of senior citizens, people with disabilities, and others within NCPRD boundaries.
The board meets on the second Friday of each month at the Milwaukie Community Center. Board members must either live or work within the NCPRD boundaries.
Application deadline is Aug. 2, 2023. For more information, please contact the Milwaukie Community Center
via email or by calling 503-794-8013.
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Enhanced Law Enforcement District Advisory Board
The Board of County Commissioners and Sheriff Angela Brandenburg are seeking seven (7) residents to serve for three-year terms on the Enhanced Law Enforcement Service District Citizen Advisory Board.
The eleven-member advisory board represents the various geographic and demographic interests of the service district. The board assists the Sheriff with identifying public expectations for the district, recommending service priorities, and supporting the Sheriff’s Office outreach functions. The committee meets every 2 months.
The Enhanced Law Enforcement District was approved by Clackamas County voters in November 1994 to increase the level of sheriff’s patrols and meet the increased demand of urban Clackamas County. The district serves the residents in unincorporated Clackamas County within the Urban Growth Boundary (as it existed in 1995), as well as the city of Johnson City.
Interested individuals must live within the unincorporated areas of Clackamas County and within the Enhanced Law Enforcement District. To find out if you live within the District, please call Sarah Comstock
via email or at 503-785-5020. This application deadline is Sept. 13, 2023.
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2023-07-21 16:35:35 | Last Update: 2023-07-21 16:48:34 |
