Due to the ongoing health concerns from COVID-19, the LOC office is closed until further notice and all staff is teleworking. The entire LOC team continues to support our members using electronic communication, and will be utilizing teleconferencing tools to facilitate meetings. We're still here for you - contact us for information and resources via phone or email.
The LOC continues to actively monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation to provide our member cities with timely, accurate and important information as it becomes available.
LOC Contacts:
Mike Cully, Executive Director - mcully@orcities.org; Kevin Toon, Communications Director - ktoon@orcities.org
Governor Kate Brown Announces Phase 2 of Building a Safe and Strong Oregon
There are 31 counties that can apply now to enter Phase 2 on Friday, June 5. Read more
LOC Bulletin - May 29
Coronavirus Conference Call for City Leaders -
Friday, June 5 at 10:05 a.m.
This Week's Agenda:
How to Call In:
NEW - Dial-in number (US): (516) 387-8432
No access code
Join via web: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/loc2020
Online meeting ID: loc2020
Download the app to lower the demand on phone networks: iPhone Android
Note: Call lines can get jammed, so call in early to ensure your participation on the call.
Last week's call - May 29
These are uncharted waters and cities need to be prepared to handle the “new normal.” The leaders of the employment team at Markowitz Herbold - Laura Salerno Owens and Kyle Busse - will answer frequently asked questions on workplace re-openings, and provide practical tips and policies to help minimize your workplace liabilities.
Are yard/garage sales allowed during Phase I?
Answer from the OHA: Yes - with precautions and physical distancing. Yard sales and garage sales are not expressly addressed in reopening guidance documents. The Governor's Executive Order 20-25 provides guidance for social gatherings. At least six feet of physical distancing must be maintained, and groups can be no larger than 10 people. In addition, anyone holding a yard sale or garage sale may want to consider additional precautions like using gloves when touching money, asking customers not to touch objects, using ground markings to control the flow of people, providing hand sanitizer, asking that customers wear face coverings, etc. Yard sales would be preferable to garage sales.
Oregon Health Authority
Leading source of information on the Coronavirus pandemic in Oregon.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find the latest information and guidance regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
