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recipients were a dentistry
offi ce ($137,700), an optom-
etry offi ce ($136,728.50) and
a personnel services business
($120,000). The average loan
amount was $31,600 per
application and each loan
helped retain an average of
four jobs.
The list of businesses
receiving the loans up to
$150,000 included seven
non-profi ts, and limited
liability
corporations
received the most loans (73
of the 235 applications).
JP Morgan Chase was the
top loan processor for Keizer
businesses. It handled 30 of
the loans, US Bank processed
27 of the loans and MAPS
Credit Union processed 26
loans.
In Oregon, nearly 53,000
businesses received loans of
$150,000 or less for a total
of $1.8 billion in economic
support. The average loan
amount was $34,400.
Across
the
country,
businesses have received
roughly $670 billion in
bailout funds.
To fi nd out more about
how payroll protection loans
were used throughout the
country, visit propublica.org.
Disclosure: Wheatland Pub-
lishing Corp., the parent company
of Keizertimes and its sister news-
paper The Malheur Enterprise,
was a recipient of a payroll protec-
tion loan that retained or restored
pay for 15 employees between the
two papers.
BOARD,
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disarray, students and families
are hurting. Fear and anger
are present in all of us. Our
school board is the ears and
voice of our community. It is
our responsibility as members
to be present and aware of
the needs of all our students.
The diversity of our district
is beyond amazing and we
have not honored it since I
have been a parent here.”
Bethell additionally stated
that over the last few weeks,
she has come to realize
that there is more work
to be done than she fi rst
anticipated when she fi rst
ran for a seat on the school
board, but that she promises
that she will serve every
student in the district to the
best of her ability.
“I have watched, listened
and learned more about
my own opportunities for
growth. Through refl ection
and processes of conversations
with friends old and new I
have come to the conclusion
(that) the work that needs to
be done is much greater than
I thought when I wanted to
Virus numbers drop
in 97303 zip code
Don’t stop wearing masks
and washing hands, but
there is a bit of good
local news related to
COVID-19 this
week.
After a two
week period
in
which
C OV I D - 1 9
cases linked
to the 97303
zip code grew
by 57 cases, only
eight new positive
tests were recorded
in the Oregon Health
Authority’s weekly report
only rose to 151, a dramatic
drop off from the previous
surging numbers.
To
combat
surging
coronavirus numbers, Gov.
Kate Brown mandated face
covering throughout the state
in all indoor public spaces.
The mandate began July 1.
While Keizer does not
have an identifi ed outbreak
of coronavirus linked to a
single source, numerous large
employers in neighboring
areas with employees who live
in Keizer could be affecting
the area.
released July 1.
The 97303 zip code that
includes all of Keizer
and
smaller
portions
of
Salem.
On June
24,
the
number
of positive
COVID-19
tests linked
to the 97303
zip code rose
to 143 from 110
the week prior. In
the past week the number
of COVID-19 positive tests
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have to approve changes
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unenforceable.
We owe it to them and the next generation and
“We need voters to feel comfortable voting
I urge council to move forward with this, but ‘yes’ to approve the changes,” Fisher said.
take a proactive stance and articulate the need
She implored the city council to take additional
for the changes throughout the
steps to promote inclusivity if
community why it is needed,” said
the charter changes meet with
Fisher, who made it clear she was
voters’ favor.
speaking only for herself and not
“If it is approved, the
the task force.
council should then take
Fisher said it should be made
up the inclusivity and non-
clear in the run-up to a vote
discrimination resolutions,”
that there are multiple reasons
Fisher said.
that make the changes. For some,
She added she would
she said, there will be emotional
— Pat Fisher like to see the city council
reasons. For others, there will be
continue conversations on
concerns about future business that
how councilors are elected
want to establish in Keizer. For still others, it will when the city returns “to a normal public
be a legal issue that Section 44 is outdated and outreach process.”
“We need
voters to feel
comfortable
voting ‘yes.’”
be a voice a year and a half
ago for parents, teachers
and students and to be an
advocate for all of them on
this board,” Bethell said. “I am
far from a perfect leader. I am
passionate and committed;
and I strive to always share
my authentic self and I work
hard. More than any of those
descriptions, I am willing.
I am willing to be here
today. I am choosing to be
here to sacrifi ce things that
matter to me as a mother.
We need to push together
to be better. We owe it to
our children. So, I promise
to all of you to show up at
every opportunity, to listen
to you, and to work towards
a partnership to make sure
that we’re serving each kid
on our district.”
MASKS: ‘We are looking
out for each other’
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in out of “wisdom and prudence.”
Johnson responded that if the language was left in, then the
council would have to take the additional step of defi ning other
guidance.
In light of that, Councilor Elizabeth Smith felt that removing
the strict mandate to follow OHA guidance should be removed.
“I am a big proponent of wearing a mask, but if we’re remov-
ing them once we are sitting down and distanced, I’m okay with
that,” said Councilor Roland Herrera. “I think it makes good
sense and it’s worked for us so far.”
Councilor Laura Reid, attempting to keep the peace in re-
sponse to whatever ire the council decision could elicit from the
public, had the fi nal word on the matter.
“[Wearing masks] is part of the cost of living in civilization.
It is not infringing on anyone’s rights or government control.
The science may or may not be clear, but we are looking out for
each other. This is part of a public response to a public health
crisis and we do [wear masks] as responsible citizens,” Reid said.
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