Work on several projects took some of my time this month.  We met with staff regarding updates to Meinig Park and the Branding project.

We had a visit by Congressman Blumenauer.  He met with city leaders to discuss our needs.

On August 7th, Department Heads and other staff had training with David Doughman, our contracted city attorney.  We discussed purchasing, council meeting requirements and other topics.

Chief Roberts and I were dispatched by the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management to John Day during the eclipse.  We worked in the Emergency Operations center.  They did not have lodging for us so we “camped” out during the 5 days we were there.  We got great experience and lent a hand to a small agency that really needed the assistance.