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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.
Oregonians can apply for over 130 open positions
Interested Oregonians can apply for over 130 open positions on 12 new boards and commissions.
Governor Tina Kotek announced that the state is accepting applications for positions on the state boards and commissions that were created in the 2023 legislative session, and called upon Oregonians to consider stepping up to serve. The list of opportunities can be found below.
“Today I’m echoing the call to action I made when I was sworn in, and invite all Oregonians to help build the Oregon you want to live in. The people who serve on our state’s boards and commissions develop policies that guide a a broad range of issues that impact Oregonians’ lives every day,†Governor Kotek said. “True progress will require each and every one of us to be engaged – and I hope Oregonians with an interest in these issues will consider stepping up to serve..â€
New boards and commissions seeking appointments include:
- Joint Task Force on Hospital Discharge Challenges
- Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee
- Juvenile Justice Policy Commission
- LGBTQIA2S+ Subcommittee of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services
- Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council
- Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board
- State Board of Sign Language Interpreters
- Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services
- Task Force on Modernizing Grant Funding and Contracting
- Task Force on Tribal Consultation
- Universal Health Plan Governance Board
Interested candidates can find the position postings on
the Oregon Workday Board & Commission Member Opportunities website.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
More information on Oregon’s board and commissions and resources for interested applicants can be found on
the Governor's Boards & Commissions website. Application deadlines vary by board or commission.
The Governor makes appointments to over 265 Boards and Commissions representing a broad range of areas and issues. This includes most major state agencies and departments headed by policy-making boards. There are additional application opportunities within existing boards and commissions.
Kotek says she is committed to ensuring that all Boards and Commissions represent the growing age, racial, gender and geographic diversity of the state.
Note: You must be an Oregon resident and taxpayer to participate unless otherwise noted.
--Ben FisherPost Date: 2023-08-21 21:49:09 | Last Update: 2023-08-21 22:25:17 |