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July 8, 2020 Page 11 Gov. Kate Brown sat down with masked Oregon State troopers Friday who just two days earlier went into a Corvallis coffee shop without face coverings despite her statewide order to wear masks to prevent spreading the coronavirus. After Friday’s meeting, Brown said the troopers pledged to do better and she didn’t want to judge or fire anybody over one mistake. Troopers Make Peace with Governor Gov. Kate Brown sat down with Oregon State troopers on Friday just two days after they were re- corded on survelliance video go- ing into a Corvallis coffee shop without face coverings despite her statewide order to wear masks to prevent spreading the coronavirus. One of those troopers report- edly openly questioned the gov- ernor’s order and is on leave, but the others met with the governor at Mahonia Hall, her residence in Salem. According to reports from The Oregonian/OregonLive, the troop- er went into the Allan Bros. Cof- fee & Tea shop on Wednesday last week without a face covering and told an employee, “Governor Brown has no authority to take our civil liberties. We aren’t going to wear masks.” On Thursday, both the governor and Oregon State Police Super- intendent Travis Hampton called the reported exchange at the coffee shop unacceptable. “Let me crystal clear: No one is above the law. Superintendent Hampton and I expect the Oregon State Police to lead by example,” said Brown. Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R COVID Utility Relief Applications Due B U S I N E S S Program geared An online application process gives Portland business owners access to a utility relief program to help those struggling to pay their sewer, stormwater and water bill during the health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. to struggling businesses Applications open Wednesday, July 8, for a program offering dis- counts on sewer, stormwater and water bills for small businesses in Portland struggling financial hard- ships during the ongoing public health and economic crisis. The application deadline is July 22 and no applications will be accepted after that date, offi- cials said. The Portland Water Bureau and Bureau of Environmental Services have pledged $1 million in finan- cial support for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pan- demic, building on the work done by Prosper Portland, the city’s DIRECTORY 971-276-8674 economic development agency. Credits for city of Portland utility bills are expected to assist between 200 and 300 small busi- nesses and will range between $1,000 and $10,000. The applications will be pri- oritized using a racial equity and vulnerability lens. Small business- es are invited to apply by visiting portlandoregon.gov/water/small- biz. For more information, you can also call the city’s customer service staff at 503-823-7770. Cut, trim, edge, power washing, hauling, leaf removal, cleanup, anything! FREE ESTIMATES FAIR PRICING All Teased Up Hair Salon & Barbershop Covid-19 Special Space Available for Barbers and Stylists Contact: Janet Henderson 503-449-2555
