What a beautiful autumn, Friend. It's not even Thanksgiving, and already, this sunnier-than-usual November has given us so many reasons to be grateful. The Nature for All bond renewal passed by overwhelming majority in the Metro area. Our Deputy Director Mary Kyle McCurdy was appointed to the LCDC Rules Advisory Committee for the implementation of HB 2001 and 2003. Dozens of our partners from around the state gathered at our Affiliates and Allies Conference in Corvallis. This week, our Farmer Advisory Committee held one of its two annual meetings in Salem, and our FAC members partnered with us to host farm tours for legislators and legislative staff. Also this month, the Governor's Council on Wildfire Response published its report and recommendations. As a council member and chair of its Land Use Sub-Committee, I'm now working on next steps with various other members and committees of the State Legislature. What an honor to know that Oregon, and Oregonians, will be safer and healthier thanks to this work. Most of all, I'm thankful to be here in Oregon, where we're lucky to have a statewide land use planning system to guide us each and every day, and supporters like you to inspire us along the way. Thank you! For Oregon,  Executive Director | |
