Lynn Greats Supporters in Florence
Last night at the Rambling Rose restaurant, Claire Lynn laid out her reasons for running for Oregon 9th district seat. The seat currently held by Boomer Wright. Lynn spoke to supporters about the state of the state from her eyes and what she has seen working in DC and Salem over the past several years. Lynn gave statistics on education, business friendliness and what she calls misaligned priorities when it comes to spending the people’s money. On the Climate change initiative.
“They have a division within that agency, a 29 million dollars agency that is climate inequity. but we can’t ensure that our roads, our operations and maintenance division at ODOT are solvent.”
Lynn said Oregon is the 7th most regulated state and ranks 39th for business friendliness. while businesses are being taxed to the hilt.
“And we have a devastating Corporate Activities Tax that is being passed down to all of us as consumers, businesses have no other choice than to pass that down to us.”
Representative Boomer Wright was in attendance throwing his support behind Lynn, who is a Siuslaw and an Oregon State graduate. The last day to register to vote in the May 19th primary is April 28th.
Job Fair
A Student Job Fair is set for Friday at Siuslaw High School in Florence, giving local students a chance to connect with area employers. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym on Oak Street, with nearly 40 vendors expected and up to 370 students attending throughout the day. Students from multiple schools, including Reedsport and Mapleton, will participate in staggered groups. Organizers say the event is designed to help students explore job opportunities and build connections with local businesses.
Yard Debris Disposal
The City of Florence is kicking off its annual yard debris disposal program this Saturday. Residents can drop off leaves, weeds, brush, and grass clippings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 27th Street entrance to the Florence Municipal Airport. Officials say the service will run every third Saturday through October, with May shifting to the second Saturday due to Rhody Days. Fees range from 18 to 28 dollars per load, and residents are reminded that items like stumps, household waste, plastics, and hazardous materials will not be accepted.
