Press Release: Busy Day at the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 9, 2022
SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Joint Emergency Board voted both to increase the federal funds capital construction expenditure limitation by $404,000 for the Modified Record Fire Range at the Rees Training Center and to increase the other funds expenditure limitation for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training by $1,280,000 for two additional Basic Police courses.
“This funding was passed to increase public safety efforts in the State of Oregon” said Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) “As Co-Chair of the General Government Subcommittee of the Joint Emergency Board, it was my pleasure to spearhead additional public safety measures in District 57 and the State of Oregon”.
Representative Greg Smith is currently serving his eleventh term as an Oregon State Representative, making him the longest serving member in the House of Representatives. He holds a gavel as the Co-Chair of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government. Representative Smith also serves as the Co-Vice Chair of the full Joint Ways and Means Committee. Additionally, he is the ranking member on the House Revenue and Joint Legislative Audits Committees. To reach out, please visit Rep Smith’s Facebook Page or send him an email at rep.gregsmith@oregonlegislature.gov
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Representative Greg Smith
541-993-5236