Lane County Planning Director Discusses HB 2289

ByTom Atkinson July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners.

Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications.

You can read the overview in the board packet as well at https://bit.ly/3raulhA.

You can also find more information about HB 2289 at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/rebuilding.

Long Term Recovery Group Announcement

ByTom Atkinson September 25, 2021September 24, 2021

LTRG welcomes new executive director The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group announced the hire of Devin Thompson as the Group’s new executive director. The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business and other organizations working to assist people and families as they recover from the Holiday…

Rebuilding Q&A June 22nd Lane Events Center

ByTom Atkinson June 17, 2021June 19, 2021

Lane County Land Management Division is hosting an in-person Q&A session about rebuilding for Holiday Farm Fire survivors on Tuesday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lane Events Center Atrium (796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene). If you have questions about the rebuilding process, please consider joining us. More information about rebuilding is available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org. Do…

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Meet your McKenzie District Deputy Team!

ByTom Atkinson December 7, 2020December 10, 2020

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is excited to introduce the deputies and sergeant assigned to the newly formed McKenzie River Law Enforcement District! Deputy Russ Olson and Deputy Tom Speldrich will be patrolling the McKenzie River Valley, along with Sergeant Steve Sieczkowski (or “Ski” for short). Deputy Olson served as the resident deputy in the…

Wildfire Cleanup Team Asking for Specific Property Information for Planning

ByTom Atkinson January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (Link) SALEM, OR – Oregon property owners affected by September’s wildfires must provide specific cleanup needs to help crews plan and schedule upcoming work. Those participating in the Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Management Task Force Step 2 cleanup need to complete a questionnaire asking for…

Forest Glen park Now Open

ByTom Atkinson May 26, 2021May 27, 2021

Lane County’s Forest Glen Park in Blue River is open after hazard tree removal and cleanup was completed by the Debris Management Task Force in partnership with Lane County Parks. Residents should continue to avoid closed parks and boat ramps in the fire area. Crews are working to make these spaces safe. State and federal…

New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

ByTom Atkinson March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The SBA is in the process of setting up the…

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