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SSI recipients eligible
for Internet service aid
Any household with an individual receiving Supplemental Security
Income is eligible to receive discounted Internet service through the
Affordable Connectivity Program recently launched by the Federal
Communications Commission. Social Security does not count Afford-
able Connectivity Program assistance as income or a resource for SSI
purposes.
The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward
Internet service for eligible households and $75 per month for house-
holds on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households also can receive
a one-time discount of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop
computer or tablet from participating providers.
To enroll in the Connectivity Program, go to www.fcc.gov/asp for
more information. þ
Smoke Signals
Police vehicles currently have
at least 114,000 miles on them
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The $219,295 Public Safety and
Community Policing grant is de-
signed to expand the implemen-
tation of community policing and
meet the most serious needs of law
enforcement in Indian Country.
The funding can be used for hiring
ofocers, as well as basic equipment,
technology and training.
<We have applied in the past and
been successful,= Tribal Grants
Assistant Dana Moron said during
the Tuesday, March 7, Legisla-
tive Action Committee meeting.
<Grants are announced in fall of
2023 and the wait for vehicles is
approximately six to nine months.
& I do know that we have some
older vehicles that are around and
they're actually needing repairs
right now.=
She added that the vehicles cur-
rently in use have at least 114,000
miles on them due to the amount
of driving done by Tribal police
ofocers, who patrol the entire Res-
ervation as well as Spirit Mountain
Casino. Tribal police ofocers also
are asked to provide support for
nearby police agencies, such as the
sheriff9s departments in Yamhill
and Polk counties and Oregon State
Police.
In other action, Tribal Council:
" Approved an amendment to the
Housing Grievance Board by-
laws. The amendment requires
that board members who are also
tenants in Tribal housing remain
in good standing under the terms
of their rental agreement;
" Approved a resolution for the
Statewide Transportation Im-
provement Fund plan application
for oscal years 2023 to 2025;
" Approved a resolution for a coor-
dination funding agreement with
the Bonneville Power Administra-
tion for up to $132,711 per year.
The agreement funds the Tribe9s
participation in BPA processes on
the Tribe9s ceded lands;
" And enrolled one infant in the
Tribe because they meet the en-
rollment requirements outlined
in the Tribal Constitution and
Enrollment Ordinance.
Also included in the March 8
Tribal Council packet was an au-
thorization to proceed that OK9d
the Cultural Resources Depart-
ment manager entering into a
two-year contract with Southern
Oregon University for up to $35,000
to research Chinese history in
Oregon City in the 19th and 20th
centuries. Additionally, authoriza-
tions to proceed were approved for
the Eel Rock and Walton home site
demolitions.
To watch the entire meeting, visit
the Tribal government9s website
at www.grandronde.org and click
on the Government tab and then
Videos. þ
Tribal nonemergency text line
The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has a nonemergency text
line at 541-921-2927.
<If you have a nonemergency situation or question, feel free to contact
my ofocer via text through this line,= said Grand Ronde Tribal Police
Chief Jake McKnight. <When one of my ofocers receives the text, they
will call you back when they have time.=
McKnight said that emergency situations still require calling 911. For
more information, contact McKnight at 503-879-1474. þ
Social Security Presentation
and Luncheon
Presented by the Social Security Administration Public Affairs Office
April 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.
At the Community Programs & Veteran Services
Building - Q
25500 SW Grand Ronde Rd. GR, OR
Zoom link available:
Email CTGRTribalVSO@GrandRonde.Org for the registration link
Lunch Hosted by the Tribal Veterans Service Office