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Decemeber 8, 2021 Page 5 Help for Burglarized Cannabis Stores Continued from Front cannabis workforce similar to what we’re seeing in the food service, retail and hospitality in- dustries, according to Cannabis Workers Coalition Executive Di- rector Savina Monet. “Many own- ers and employees tested positive for COVID or required taking off work to care for loved ones who required care. This resulted in many stores temporarily shutting down or having reduced hours.” Chistina Coursey, a cannabis licensing and policy coordinator, said the burglaries have been par- ticularly devastating to witness. “Each case has been growing tional development of Black, In- digenous and Latin communities, which were the most impacted by historical cannabis prohibitions. “Cannabis businesses are re- quired to pay taxes on their total sales, and this includes money that has been stolen,” said Oregon Cannabis Association Interim Ex- ecutive Director Meghan Walstat- ter. “We are grateful for Portland City Council’s support as the can- nabis industry works to recover from multiple crisis.” COVID-19 also affected the more and more violent. Many em- ployees and owners are growing fearful, small businesses owners are afraid one more time could put them out of business,” Coursey said. The city’s Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund will provide one-time grants of up to $25,000 for small sized licensed cannabis business- es within Portland city limits, and up to $5,000 to cannabis industry workers economically impacted from COVID-19, vandalism, rob- beries, wildfire, and the residual effects of illness, trauma, and grief suffered from such impacts. The city’s Cannabis Program will also provide waivers from prior year licensing fees for busi- nesses to stay in compliance and not endure further economic hard- ship. “Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, small busi- nesses have dealt with many dif- ficulties as they fight to survive, and our local cannabis industry has had to deal with unique chal- lenges," said Civic Life Commis- sioner-in-Charge Jo Ann Hardes- ty. "These include being ineligible for federal relief dollars and oper- ating under federal laws that often force shops to operate in a cash only environment – making them frequent targets of burglaries. This gap has compelled the City to ac- tion and I’m proud of the work by the Office of Community & Civic Life to create a safety net for our cannabis industry and workers through the Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund.” Civic Life will work with three community partners --NuLeaf Project, The Initiative and, the Oregon Cannabis Association--to implement the grant administra- tive process. Grant applications are expected to open on Feb. 1. DOES YOUR SNORING WAKE YOU UP AT NIGHT? WE’RE HIRING BUS DRIVERS Do you wake up tired in the morning? Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Do you have problems with attention and focusing? Does your significant other complain about any of the above? Have you been told that stress cause by choking and waking up abruptly causes mini heart attacks? If you can answer yes to any of these questions... YOU NEED DR. WARD'S SLEEP APPLIANCE STOP SNORING Improving the quality of your sleep can improve the quality of your life Edward E. Ward, D.M.D., MAGD, MBA Interstate Dental Clinic 5832 N. Interstate Ave. Portland, OR 97232 (503)285-5307 DrWard@Teleport.com drwardinterstatedental.com $ 2,500 hiring bonus Starting pay $ 21.36/hr Great benefits Looking for a career with miles of opportunity? Join the TriMet team! We offer competitive wages and great benefits, with opportunities for growth, in a job that really makes a difference. State Farm R Learn more and apply today: trimet.org/hiring Michael E Harper Agent Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomingon, Illinois 61710 We are located at: 9713 S.W. Capitol, Portland, OR 503-221-3050 • Fax 503-227-8757 michael.harper.cuik@statefarm.com
