The best part of the interim (the period of time between when the Legislature is in session) is getting back out into our community and listening to their concerns.
I, along with Senator Weber, met with Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson recently to talk about the recent approval of two leases for cell phone towers on county property off Highway 6.
The recent approval of two leases for cell phone towers on county property off Highway 6 is a significant development for Tillamook County residents. While we still need at least seven towers to cover the currently unserved 39-mile stretch of highway, this is a promising first step. Additionally, the county has requested the installation of transmitters for an emergency radio system on these towers, further enhancing our community’s safety.
Cell service is a struggle in rural parts of the North Coast. When I am driving to and from Salem, I often find myself on the phone, and I consistently drop calls because of a lack of service. For those who live along Highway 6, cell phone coverage is spotty at best.
I look forward to continuing to work with local leaders to support the effort to expand cell coverage on the North Coast.
Throughout the summer, I am committed to attending events across the district to listen to the concerns of our communities. These experiences remind me why I do what I do every day as your state representative. My job is to advocate for you and the needs of our community so we can make this place we call home a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
My goal is to spend as much time in the district learning about the unique needs of our diverse communities. I would love to make it to community events that you are having on the North Coast. Please email me invitations and details at Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov.
The Tillamook Chapter of the FFA celebrated their 75th Annual FFA Banquet, and it was an honor to celebrate alongside them. I want to congratulate all of the special award winners and commend them for their dedication to our natural resource economy, which is the backbone of the North Coast. The FFA is training and inspiring our next generation of farmers, ranchers, and dairymen.
Last week, we received the latest revenue forecast report from the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. They found that if current projections hold, Oregonians could be set to get another kicker tax credit in 2026 worth as much as $582 million. There is a lot of time between now and when a kicker will be finalized, and there is a lot of uncertainty. If we run into an economic downturn, a lot could change.
The news of a potential kicker is good news for all of us struggling with inflation. Oregon seems to be worse than other places in the nation. A new report shows that over the last decade, a middle-class family’s income would have needed to increase by over 50% to maintain their status as middle class. That was the highest in the United States.
It’s frustrating to see these stats come out on a regular basis. The other day, I saw that Oregon has the 2nd lowest police per capita in the nation. Back in April, a report emerged showing that Oregonians now need a 6-figure salary to afford an average home. In 2022, Oregon and Washington had the highest cost of living increase in the nation.
Inflation is already hurting working families, but high taxes and excessive regulations have worsened the problem here in Oregon. I will continue to find ways to ease the cost of living burden. I hope that I will find some agreement across the aisle to do that.
As always, I welcome your feedback and input. It helps me better represent our community. Email me at Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov or call my office at 503-986-1432.
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