Continue Staying Home to Save Lives
WEST LINN, OR -- April 22, 2020
Stay Home Order Remains In Place
While discussions continue about the path to reopening Oregon, it's important that we all continue to follow the State's Stay Home, Save Lives order, which remains in place until further notice. By staying home as much as possible and practicing physical distancing, we are flattening the curve and preventing a surge in new infections. We know it's difficult, but we must be patient and continue working together to get through this pandemic safely.
City Council Extends State of Emergency
At a City Council meeting on Monday, Council unanimously voted in favor of extending West Linn's emergency declaration and restrictions on residential and commercial evictions to May 31st. These were previously set to expire on April 30th. Closures of City facilities have also been extended until further notice. They will be reopened when it is safe to do so, based on data and guidance from public health authorities.
Public Meetings
Last week, Governor Brown directed local governments to "take necessary measures to facilitate public participation in decision-making" (press release here). Weeks ago, the City made the switch to virtual public meetings and announced new ways for the public to participate. Meetings continue to be viewable on the City's website and cable channel 30, and public comment is welcomed by email, online, or via phone/video-conference. Learn more on our Meetings page.
Economic Impact Payment Status
A new web tool was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to aid in processing of Coronavirus Economic Impact Payments. The tool provides a quick means of checking eligibility, payment status, updating bank account information, and registering people who do not normally file taxes.
Updated Testing Guidelines
The Oregon Health Authority released new guidelines Tuesday that widen the pool of Oregonians eligible to receive a coronavirus test, prioritizing underserved populations, those living in group facilities, and essential frontline workers.
Website Update
Thanks for taking your time to check out our newly updated Coronavirus website. It is full of resources designed to help you and your neighbors navigate these difficult times. From mental health, local food assistance, and social services to new online City programming and ways you can help, we sincerely hope it helps you.
- Print, post and share resource flyers for our vulnerable populations and those without digital access:
