Born a 10th generation Oregonian, (5 generations on each side) I have an enthusiasm for learning and teaching new things. After a ten year mini career in the dental field I moved on to research and embraced the social web. Though the internet is far too large for any one person to claim to be an expert, I can hold my own with the latest trends.
I enjoy researching and writing blogs. As the "Internet Program Director" for myMotherLode.com since 2008, I update the website and have a wide variety of interests. There is always something entertaining, educational or inspirational to share.
$610,000 to build a shelter for the homeless may be money well spent IF, and it’s a big if, the county will then shut down all the other homeless encampments in the county thereby lessening fire danger, already experienced again this year, and the personal danger to those living in the ad hoc camps around the county. The other big questions are: What’s it going to cost annually to supply this camp with utilities, water, sanitation, etcetera. What happens when more than the number of people that it’s built for show up? And what cuts to future budgets will have to be made to maintain it? More delays in bringing deputy salaries up to competitive levels? It’s the unintended consequences of good intentions that have to be taken into consideration.
Since 1917, 79 “National Emergencies” have been declared by Presidents beginning with Woodrow Wilson who declared only one, followed by FDR who declared three having to do with the Depression and World War II, on up through Joe Biden who, in 2 years, has declared six, which is not a record by the way, and does not include those currently threatened on climate change and reproductive rights. Republican Presidents have been just as prolific in the wielding of Executive Orders and, along with Democrat Presidents, bypassing the legislative process and abusing the intent of the National Emergencies Act.
