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June 13, 2018 The Skanner Page 11 Bids & Classified Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Women cont’d from pg 8 is showing little girls, women and young men that this is a space that is possible,” Geiss said. “Community work is good, but we also need to get out there and rep- resent on a legislative level, as well. One of the things that people need to know about Michi- gan is that this state is way more diverse than what has been [histor- ically] represented leg- islatively.” Celebrating the great achievement of Black women in America, with even bigger possi- bilities to come, Kamau Marshall, the director of African American media and the deputy national press secre- tary of the Democratic Congressional Cam- paign Committee, said Pot cont’d from pg 10 mine the best approach to marijuana within their borders. Some U.S. restrictions would re- main, however, includ- ing sales of non-medical pot to people under 21. “I support Senator Gardner. I know exactly what he’s doing,” Trump told reporters in Wash- ington, D.C., on Friday, when asked about the legislation. “We’re look- ing at it. But I probably will end up supporting that, yes.” The mayors’ resolution adopted Monday asks Congress, among other things, to: • remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act • allow employers in the marijuana indus- try to take tax deduc- tions similar to those allowed in other busi- nesses • provide guidance to financial institutions that provide banking to cannabis businesses • extend legal access to medical marijuana for U.S. veterans The resolution’s ap- proval means that the U.S. Conference of May- ors as an organization will now create federal policy recommendations to submit to Congress starting next year. Flaccus is a member of AP’s marijuana beat team. Follow her at www. twitter.com/gflaccus. Fol- low AP’s complete mar- ijuana coverage: https:// apnews.com/tag /Legal- Marijuana that Black women in general, are recogniz- ing their power and will play major roles in all elections, including the 2020 presidential race. “A lot is happening in the world of women,” Marshall said. “Black women, all over, are capitalizing on their strengths, including Lon- don Breed, who will make an excellent mayor.” Marshall continued: “This kind of power will inspire and wake others up, especially Black millennials, who will play a large role in the 2020 presidential elections.” This article was origi- nally published at Black- PressUSA.com. To place your ad, email advertising@theskanner.com or go to www.TheSkanner.com and click on the “Ads” menu Seattle Repeals Tax on Companies After Amazon Fights Back SEATTLE (AP) — Seat- tle leaders on Tuesday repealed a tax on large companies such as Ama- zon and Starbucks after a backlash from business- es, a stark reversal from a month ago when the City Council unanimous- ly approved the effort to combat a growing home- lessness crisis. A divided crowd chant- ed, jeered and booed at the council meeting, drowning out the leaders as they cast their 7-2 vote. Many shouted, “Stop the NOTICE King County Department of Transportation – Airport Division Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2021 DBE Goal King County hereby gives notice of its proposed Triennial DBE goal for utilizing Disadvantaged Business Enterpris- es (DBEs) for the Federal Fiscal Years 2019, 2020, and 2021, pursuant to 49 CFR, Part 26, United States De- partment of Transportation (USDOT) Regulations. Triennial DBE Goal of 15% The goal will apply to all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assisted contracts awarded by King County in Fed- eral Fiscal Years (FFY) 2019, 2020, and 2021. King Coun- ty is now soliciting comments from the public on its pro- posed 15% Triennial DBE Goal for FAA assisted projects. King County’s Triennial DBE Goal for the period FFY 2019 through 2021, and the rationale for the proposed goal percentage are available for inspection at the follow- ing location: King County Chinook Building Third Floor, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. These documents are available for review during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.) for a period of thirty (30) days following the date of this notice. The Busi- ness Development and Contract Compliance Section will accept public comments on the proposed triennial 15% Overall DBE Utilization Goal for forty five (45) days after the date of this notice. Address written comments to: King County Business Development and Contract Compliance 401 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor CNK-ES-0350 Seattle, WA 98104-1818 TWO POSITIONS repeal,” as others un- furled a large red banner that read, “Tax Amazon.” An opposing group held “No tax on jobs” signs. The vote showed Am- azon’s ability to aggres- sively push back on government taxes, es- pecially in its affluent hometown where it’s the largest employer with more than 45,000 work- ers and where some have criticized it for helping cultivate a widening in- come gap that is pricing lower-income workers out of housing. We are looking for a FAMILY BUILDER to join our team in Beaverton. Applicants need to meet the criteria for a Qualified Mental Health Associate and have experience in the mental health field. To learn more about Options Counseling and Family Services, see the full job description, and apply, visit: http://options. org 6-13-18 BROOKSIDE ROSE APTS 933 N Rose St Phoenix, OR 97535 Newly Remodeled 2014 Now accepting applica- tions for federally funded housing for those who are 62 years of age or older or disabled of any age. 1 bedroom/1 bath units with rents based on income when avail- able. Must income qualify. Written comments may also be directed to the Feder- al Aviation Administration, Civil Rights Office, AWP-9, 15000 Aviation Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90261. Attn: Direc- tor, Western Pacific Region & DBE Compliance. 541-535-5916 TTY 1-800-735-2900 Brookside@viridianmgt.com DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR First Unitarian Church in downtown Portland has two openings: Pro- gram Assistant for Mem- bership and Adult Faith Formation and Program Assistant for Family Min- istries and Social Jus- tice. Both are 40-hour/wk jobs, $17.50 per hour. Go here to read more: http:// www.firstunitarianport- land.org/job-openings/ Parkinson’s Resources is hiring to support our fundraising events and programs. This part-time position is based in Bea- verton, and will be an integral member of our small but talented team! Details and application instructions: www.tinyurl. com/PROdevco 6-13-18 6-13-18 Part-Time Community Business Directory INSURANCE SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon Convention Center Renovation 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232 Bids Due: Tues., 6/26/18 at 2 PM (PDT) COBID Subcontractor participation is strongly en- couraged. Bids may be submitted via e-mail to Kev- in Raborg at kevin@colasconstruction.com, On-line via www.colasplanroom.com, fax to (503) 292-4024, in person at the Colas Construction, Inc. office, or as otherwise noted in the bidding documents. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE WALK FOR ALL INTERESTED SUBCONTRAC- TORS: Wednesday, 6/6/2018 at 10:00 AM (PDT) at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232, Room C124. Site walk to immediately follow meeting. Equal Housing Opportunity 6-13-18 6-13-18 Portland International Airport (PDX) Parking Additions and Consolidated Rental Car Facility (PACR) Exit Toll Plaza JE Dunn Construction invites written and sealed Bids from qualified Trade Partners to provide construction services for the Exit Toll Plaza on the PACR Project Bids due 2:00pm PST June 22, 2018 19 NW 5th Avenue, #203 Portland, Oregon 97209 Colas Construction is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages participation from minority, women, disadvantaged, emerging small business enterprises, and COBID Certified Businesses. All bidders must comply with the most recent require- ments of Affirmative Action Requirements and Pre- vailing Wage Law in ORS 279.348-365. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be located at the Port of Portland HQ, 7000 NE Airport Way, Tillamook Conference room, on June 13, 2018 at 10AM for answering questions regarding the Scopes of Work on the Project. A complete copy of the Bidding Documents can be obtained by emailing Rob Means at Robert.means@jedunn.com. Proposals may also be delivered by email to Rob Means. Any Bid received after the specified date and time will not be considered. 5-16,23,30,6-6,13-18 Make The Skanner part of your daily routine 424 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | (503) 978-0800 JE Dunn Construction reserves the right to select the best value response, negotiate with multiple bidders, or reject all responses. This is an Equal Opportunity and encourages Minority, Woman, Veteran, and Emerging Small Business participation. 6-6,13-18 Enjoy an in-depth read on your desktop. Grab a headline on your mobile device. Page through the print edition online.
