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Businesses relieved as Oregon metrics allow 15 counties to move out of extreme risk Restaurant workers and people in the fitness industry expressed excitement, some noted that business can be a challenge even with restrictions lowered. Author: Pat Dooris Updated: 6:08 PM PDT May 5, 2021 PORTLAND, Oregon Just days before the traditionally busy Mother s Day weekend, restaurants in 15 counties learned they can reopen for some indoor dining in Oregon. “Having statewide indoor dining available again for Oregonians this Friday is a breath of fresh air,” said Jason Brandt, president and CEO of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association. It is a sudden change from just a week ago when Gov. Kate Brown announced the counties would go into “extreme risk” restrictions. But the move is also part of the rules the governor set up in early April. ....
December 15, 2020 County COVID resolution comes under attack from residents Sixteen people submitted public comments last week, all in opposition, regarding a resolution introduced by county commissioner Mary Starrett. Starrett hopes to persuade commissioners Rick Olson and Casey Kulla to pass the document stating county businesses and individuals cannot be penalized for failing to follow the governor’s executive orders regarding public health and COVID-19. County attorney Christian Boenisch said the resolution was not intended to challenge the governor’s authority to issue executive orders, and would not be a “get out of jail free card.” Commissioners tabled the discussion after Kulla objected that neither he nor Olson were given the opportunity to read a study Starrett relied on for data and language in crafting the resolution. ....
December 15, 2020 County COVID resolution comes under attack from residents Sixteen people submitted public comments last week, all in opposition, regarding a resolution introduced by county commissioner Mary Starrett. Starrett hopes to persuade commissioners Rick Olson and Casey Kulla to pass the document stating county businesses and individuals cannot be penalized for failing to follow the governor’s executive orders regarding public health and COVID-19. County attorney Christian Boenisch said the resolution was not intended to challenge the governor’s authority to issue executive orders, and would not be a “get out of jail free card.” Commissioners tabled the discussion after Kulla objected that neither he nor Olson were given the opportunity to read a study Starrett relied on for data and language in crafting the resolution. ....
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