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Page 10 December 23, 2020 Lawmakers Advance COVID Relief C ontinued from f ront as far-right protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions at- tempted to force their way in, with some demonstrators tot- ing guns and others attacking authorities with bear spray. Protesters banged their fists against the doors chanting, “Let us in” and others attempt- ed to break glass doors leading into the Capitol building. The Capitol was closed to the pub- lic as part of COVID-19 safe- ty measures. However virtual testimony about the bills was allowed earlier. House Speaker Tina Kotek, a Democrat from north Port- land, described the violence and damage to the Capitol as “disconcerting and frighten- ing.” Senate President Peter Courtney, who is Oregon’s lon- gest-serving lawmaker, said the protests “shook” him. “It was sad today,” Courtney said. “There was a lot of anger — real anger — a lot of mean- ness and a lot of open division, and I can’t find a way to stop it.” The four bills that law- makers passed were an evic- tion moratorium that in- cludes $200 million in relief for landlords and tenants, a restaurant relief package that includes a provision legaliz- ing cocktails to-go, a bill that protects schools from some coronavirus-related lawsuits and a measure that will trans- fer $600 million in to the state’s emergency fund for COVID-19 and wildfire-re- sponse and recovery. The bill that has dominated discussions focused on evic- tions. With the federal and state eviction moratorium set to ex- pire at the end of the year, the issue has been pushed to the forefront. Housing advocates have implored lawmakers to extend the moratorium, esti- mating that between 20,000 and 40,000 Oregon households could be at risk for eviction. The bill extends the mora- torium on residential evictions through June 2021. It also re- quires that tenants to submit a sworn statement that they’ve experienced financial hardship in order to be protected from eviction. In addition, the bill allo- cates $150 million for a Land- lord Compensation Fund to pay landlords back rent owed, however landlords must forgo 20% of past-due payments. --Associated Press Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com C LASSIFIED /B IDS REQUEST FOR BIDS L egaL N otices 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 h arris v ideo & P hotograPhY 503-730-1156 Funeral and Memorial Coverage Capturing the Services For You, For Others Forever! Wait List Opening $5.00 TEES Notice is hereby given that Vancouver Housing Authority will open the following waitlist on December 18, 2020: CLUBS The Elwood supportive housing development is for people exiting homelessness with behavioral health needs. The Elwood consists of 46 one bedroom units, located at 6317 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Washington. FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING VANCOUVER HOUS ING AUTHOR ITY Equal Housing Opportunity Applicants must be homeless, in need of supportive housing, and referred through the Council for the Homeless Housing Solutions Center (HSC). The HSC refers people in need of supportive housing who are interested in the Medicaid Foundational Community Support (FCS) program to Sea Mar- Community Services Northwest (CSNW). CSNW then works with that person to enroll in the FCS program and refers them to the waitlist. The first step to finding out if you are eligible is to contact the Council for the Homeless Housing Solutions Center for a housing assessment at 360-695-9677. Applications will be selected from the waiting list based on preference. Among applicants with the same preference, applicants will be selected through a random lottery. Applications will be accepted starting December 18. Vancouver Housing Authority welcomes qualified individuals/families of diverse backgrounds and, in accordance with various Federal and State laws or regulations, does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, familial status, creed, veteran’s or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Vancouver Housing Authority will make reasonable accommodations to individuals whose disabilities require accommodation in order to enjoy full and equal access to our programs and services. This includes the application process, the informal hearing process and the residency period. Please contact a staff member if you need a reasonable accommodation. Need to publish a court document or notice? Need an affidavit of publication quickly and efficiently? Please fax or e-mail your notice for a free price quote! Fax: 503-288-0015 e-mail: classifieds@portlandobserver.com The Portland Observer 971-570-8214