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Page 4 May 1, 2019 Making the Case C ontinueD from P age 3 Measure 10--passed the same year as Measure 11—mandated that revisions to Measure 11 could be made without bringing it to voters if the legislature voted a two-thirds majority. The Senate did that and the House must do the same in or- der for it to proceed to the desk of Gov. Kate Brown, who has signaled support for reforming Measure 11 in the past, to be signed into law. Frederick said a lot has changed since Measure 11 originally passed over 20 years ago, paving the way for these reforms. “I think that there’s a real un- derstanding of the impact, that it’s not just been an impact on minori- ty communities, but it’s been an impact on low income communi- ties across the state.” Frederick said Democrats hav- ing a super majority in the legis- lature, as well as more bipartisan support for reforms, has helped. He said the increased scientific understanding of the brain devel- opment of young people has con- tributed to the reforms. The development of the hu- man brain continues into at least the mid-20s, according to experts. That was one point given by Joe O’Leary, director of the state’s juvenile justice department--Or- egon Youth Authority--in written testimony in favor of SB 1008. He also pointed to racial and eth- nic disparities and therapeutic ap- proaches outperforming punitive approaches when it comes to re- ducing recidivism, citing a 2007 Center for Disease Control Study that concluded that transferring youth to adult court “typically re- sults in greater subsequent crime, including violent crime, among transferred youth.” Some of the bills’ other sup- porters include Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon De- partment of Corrections Director Colette Peters, and a coalition of 40 other organizations, according to the website of American Civ- il Liberty Union Oregon, which backs the bill. Objecting to components of the bill is the Oregon District Attor- neys Association, who has plead- ed with lawmakers to refer any Measure 11 changes to voters. Explore Washington Park Free shuttle service to explore Washington Park, with stops to all major attractions, including the Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum and Children’s Museum, are now running for the spring and summer season with both daily and weekend schedules. Daily service started this week, but come October, the service changes to weekends only for the fall and winter. Good day African American business owners, skilled people, church organizations, etc. If you seriously believe that we should help support our own and encourage others to do the same, then we’re inviting you to come and get registered to participate in the upcoming “20/20” Regional African American Business directory, featuring what black people are doing in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver WA, PTLD, Salem etc. Registration is taking place now at 2205 N. Lombard, room 103, PTLD, Oregon. After they are paid for, there will be thousands of directories produced and distributed. Basic business directory listing is less than $40 a year, less than $15 for skilled people listings. For appointment hours phone Gloria at 360-952-1432, Ruth at 360-723-8497, John (503) 358-9655 or Lottie (directory organizer) at 206-271-0311.
