I will be talking with Judge Foote about bringing our RICO case against the Lane County Commissioners, Lane County, Landlord and Community Sharing next week.

Sent to The Honorable U. S. Senator Ron Wyden

Lane County Board of Commissioners allocates Federal Timber funds.

Federal timber money funds the Lane County DA’s office.

Federal Housing funds were being used by the HOME Tenant Based Assistance Program.

Lane County Board of Commissioners sub-granted Federal Housing funds (HOME Tenant Based Assistance Program funds) to Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove.

Lane County Board of Commissioner Faye Stewart was sitting on both the board of Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove and the Lane County Board of Commissioners.

When Faye Stewart was informed about improprieties in Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove use of Federal Housing funds, he said, “I just remembered that my wife is having a baby tomorrow, and I won’t be able to help you.”

The landlord started shooting at us with a shot-gun.

A Lane County Deputy Sheriff came to the incident location, but did nothing.

We contacted the Lane County Board of Commissioners again.

After being shot at 14 times over a 2 week period in 2006, we were on the phone with 911 and recorded 2 shots on video tape.

3 Lane County Sheriffs Department personnel responded. They took a copy of the video tape into evidence. They interviewed the landlord. He said he was not even shooting in our direction. The Deputy told him, I watched the tape, heard the shots and I clearly heard the pellets hitting the house.
( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ4ystsAWo )

The attorney for the landlord sent us an email stating that the landlord was shooting but couldn’t conceive that it would reach us.

The case was sent to the Lane County DA. After a few months I contacted their office to see what was being done, they said, “We are just waiting to see what will happen next.”

When we moved out of the rental, the landlord blocked the driveway, threatened to kill us, followed us 5 miles down HWY 99 and confronted us in the office of a salvage yard we stopped at. We called 911. The sheriff’s office did not send anyone.

The Lane County Sheriff’s office did nothing for 2 years.

I would like your office to look into the matter of Lane County Board of Commissioners improperly withholding Federal Timber funds to block an investigation of improprieties of Faye Stewart’s involvement in this matter that includes:
Shooting at a disabled person living in Federally funded housing, inadequate oversight of Federal Housing funds.
Sub-granting Federal funds to a not for profit that he was a board member.
Not providing adequate funds for the DA’s office to properly investigate a violent crime.
Failure to protect a disabled person in a dangerous situation that the Lane County Board of Commissioners were required by law to protect.

My wife and I will be in attendance of your up-coming town hall meeting in Coos Bay, the 4th of September, 2009. We look forward to discussing this issue with you at that time.

Who is watching the chicken house?
Why send the post below to Senator Wyden?

In the health care proposal there will be provisions for funds to be granted to “not for profits” to facilitate delivery of health care services, provide health care services and gather research data. If Senator Wyden (D) Oregon, will not look into how Lane County Oregon Commissioners have allocated and overseen Federal funds in the recent past, what assurances do we have that he will look into “not for profit” health care fraud in the future?

 The fax I sent Senator Wyden clearly shows that Lane County Commissioner Faye Stewart was involved in granting Federal funds to a “not for profit” on whose board he sat. Lane County also delivered a known bogus document to the landlord to attempt an illegal eviction. When the landlord shot at us 14 times over a 2 week period, Faye Stewart did nothing. The Lane County Commissioners are bound by law to protect the rights of the renter for the duration of the lease. The Lane County DA’s office, which receives it’s funding from the Lane County Commissioners, did nothing for 2 years. Why? A disabled person in federally subsidized housing is being shot at 14 times and the DA’s office reply is that are waiting to see what happens next. The Lane County Commissioners lobbied Senator Wyden for more Federal timber money. That money was to provide funding in part for the Lane County DA’s office to prosecute violent criminals.

Does United States Senator Wyden know how Lane County spends those Federal dollars? He does now. What will he do about it? I will be returning a call to Ms. June from Senator Wyden’s office in a few moments, I’ll post her reply.  

Health care reform and the Pfizer settlement

From http://news.opb.org/article/5746-pfizer-settlement-will-include-almost-5-million-oregon/
Pfizer Settlement Will Include Almost $5 Million For Oregon
BY KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL
Portland, OR  September 2, 2009 12:03 p.m.
Oregon will receive almost $5 million from the largest national health care fraud agreement ever reached.
Pfizer announced Wednesday that it will plead guilty to criminal conduct and pay more than $2 billion for illegally marketing and promoting its anti-inflammatory drug Bextra.
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, says the state Department of Justice helped lead the prosecution.
John Kroger: “The concern here is that when pharmaceutical companies are marketing drugs for unapproved uses, there could be significant healthcare consequences for the patients. Because these drugs haven’t been properly tested for the use and haven’t gone through the proper FDA approval process for that use. So this is a very dangerous practice.”

This settlement brings forth a point that is being overlooked by the Obama health care scheme, what about the patient? In the Pfizer settlement case the State of Oregon is receiving payment for dealings Pfizer had concerning marketing certain products to Medicare and Medicaid. Those health care providers then prescribed the pills to patients. The patients were harmed but the State of Oregon is receiving the payment from Pfizer.

I will be calling Oregon Attorney General John Kroger (Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-4096
General phone number: (503) 378-4400),
about how to get the funds from the State of Oregon to the affected patients. If that is not easily forthcoming then I will explore the possibility of initiating a qui tam whistleblower complaint case against the State of Oregon to compensate State of Oregon patients affected by State employed providers prescribing Pfizer products “off-label”. I would contact Sheller, P.C. Law Firm
(Stephen A. Sheller, Esq., mobile, +1-215-301-9999, sasheller@sheller.com; or
Brian J. McCormick, Jr., Esq., mobile, +1-215-687-7965,
bjmccormick@sheller.com; or James J. Pepper, Esq., mobile, +1-267-994-2110,
jpepper@sheller.com, all of Sheller, P.C., +1-215-790-7300)
and

Blank Rome LLP (Melissa Volin, 215-988-6919 volin@blankrome.com ) for that case.

The health care bill being forced through congress by the Democrats MUST contain provisions for compensating patients in situations like the Pfizer case. Otherwise the patient will be the guinea pig and the State would get paid for providing you as the subject. As this settlement demonstrates, the State medical providers of Medicare and Medicaid get the kickbacks and incentives from the drug company to experiment with “off-label” use of pills, and then get massive payoffs if they are ineffective. The patient is supposed to feel grateful that the State is supplying whatever health care it deems fit. Demand that patients are protected from greedy bureaucrats when they redefine health care in America.    


Now a bit about Faye Stewart

First, Faye Stewart supports candidates that hold the same ethical values as he does. With that in mind I contacted
Tammy R. Hedrick
Program Analyst/Trainer
Oregon Government Ethics Commission
3218 Pringle Rd. SE, Suite 220
Salem, OR  97302
(503) 378-6802
(503) 373-1456
tammy.r.hedrick@state.or.us

Specifically Faye Stewart has tried to get Lane County funds put into the Oregon Community Foundation (www.oregoncf.org/), he used his official email address as a contact when he was instermental in getting funds donated to senior meals diverted into a sub-fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, “because there are things that the county can not legally invest in.” Faye Stewart has family funds in the “pooled investment scheme” of the Oregon Community Foundation. In other words, funds deposited with the Oregon Community Foundation directly financially benefits Faye Stewart and his family.
Tammy R. Hedrick emailed back
“Thank you for your recent inquiry into the application of Oregon Government Ethics law.  I understand that the purpose of your contacting our agency was to provide you with accurate ethical training and direction in regards to situations which may confront public officials in the course of their public official capacity.
 
The provisions in Oregon Government Ethics law restrict some choices, decisions or actions a public official may make.  Public officials are prohibited from using or attempting to use their positions to gain a financial benefit or to avoid a financial cost for themselves, a relative or member of the household of the public official, or any business with which the public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official is associated, if the financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment would not otherwise be available but for the public official’s holding of the official position or office. [ORS 244.040(1)]
 
Regarding conflict of interest, Oregon Government Ethics law defines actual conflict of interest [ORS 244.020(1)] and potential conflict of interest. [ORS 244.020(11)]  In brief, a public official is met with a conflict of interest when participating in official action which could result in a financial benefit or detriment to the public official, a relative of the public official or a business with which either are associated.
 
The difference between an actual conflict of interest and a potential conflict of interest is determined by the words “would” and “could.”  An actual conflict of interest occurs when the action taken by a public official would affect the financial interest of the official, the official’s relative or a business with which the official or a relative of the official is associated.  A potential conflict of interest exists when the action taken by the public official could have a financial impact on that official, a relative of that official or a business with which the official or the relative of that official is associated.
 
A public official must announce or disclose the nature of a conflict of interest.  The way the disclosure is made depends on the position held.  The following public officials must use the methods described:
 
Elected Officials or Appointed Members
of Boards and Commissions:
 
Except for members of the Legislative Assembly, these public officials must publicly announce the nature of the conflict of interest before participating in any official action on the issue giving rise to the conflict of interest. [ORS 244.120(2)(a) and ORS 244.120(2)(b)]
 
Potential Conflict of Interest:  Following the public announcement, the public official may participate in official action on the issue that gave rise to the conflict of interest.
 
Actual Conflict of Interest:  Following the public announcement, the public official must refrain from further participation in official action on the issue that gave rise to the conflict of interest. [ORS 244.120(2)(b)(A)]
How is the announcement of the nature of a conflict of interest recorded?
 
The public body that is served by the public official will record the disclosure of the nature of the conflict of interest in the public record. [ORS 244.130(1)]
 
Is a public official required to make an announcement of the nature of a conflict of interest each time the issue giving rise to the conflict of interest is discussed or acted upon?
 
The announcement needs to be made on each occasion the conflict of interest is met.  For example, an elected member of the city council would have to make the public announcement one time during a meeting of the city council.  If the matter giving rise to the conflict of interest is raised at another meeting, the disclosure must be made again at that meeting.  An employee in a city planning department would have to give a separate written notice on each occasion they participate in official action on a matter that gives rise to a conflict of interest.
 
If you believe that a public official has violated any provisions in ORS Chapter 244 you may submit a written and signed complaint form, please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.
 
 
 
Tammy R. Hedrick
Program Analyst/Trainer
Oregon Government Ethics Commission
3218 Pringle Rd. SE, Suite 220
Salem, OR  97302
(503) 378-6802
(503) 373-1456
 
*Disclaimer*
*****************************
This staff advice is provided under the authority given in ORS 244.284(1).  This opinion offers guidance on how Oregon Government Ethics law may apply to the specific facts described in your request.  This opinion is based on my understanding and analysis of the specific circumstances you described and should not be applied to circumstances that differ from those discussed in this request.”

 

Faye Stewart and the Smoking Gun

From http://www.co.lane.or.us/bcc_info/Meeting_Info/2006/2006Minutes/July/06-7-19.htm
“BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2006 9:00 a.m. Commissioners' Conference Room APPROVED 8/15/06
9. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
a. DISCUSSION/In the Matter of Considering Creation of a Formal Trust for Retiree Health Benefits
…Stewart stated he is on three different foundations.  He reported they had been successful with investments and took a conservative approach.  He noted they had been averaging over ten percent.  He wanted more research done on foundations and trusts to see what the returns and operating costs are.  He suggested the Oregon Community Foundation could be a resource to set up an account.
Blackburn indicated there was no timeline and they could operate under the current fund for a number of years.
Dwyer requested that Blackburn report back to the Board in October”
From http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/244.html
Chapter 244 — Government Ethics 2007 EDITION GOVERNMENT ETHICS
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
(time limit met)
“244.260 Complaint and adjudicatory process; confidential Preliminary Review Phase; Investigatory Phase; possible actions by order; report of findings; contested case procedure; limitation on commission action.
      (10) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may not inquire into or investigate any conduct that occurred more than four years before a complaint is filed or a motion is approved under subsection (1) of this section.”


“244.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
      (1) “Actual conflict of interest” means any action or any decision or recommendation by a person acting in a capacity as a public official, the effect of which would be to the private pecuniary benefit or detriment of the person or the person’s relative or any business with which the person or a relative of the person is associated unless the pecuniary benefit or detriment arises out of circumstances described in subsection (11) of this section.
      (2) “Business” means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual and any other legal entity operated for economic gain but excluding any income-producing not-for-profit corporation that is tax exempt under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code with which a public official or a relative of the public official is associated only as a member or board director or in a nonremunerative capacity.
(The Stewart’s have funds invested with the Oregon Community Foundation not just “only as a member or board director”)
(3) “Business with which the person is associated” means:
      (a) Any private business or closely held corporation of which the person or the person’s relative is a director, officer, owner or employee, or agent or any private business or closely held corporation in which the person or the person’s relative owns or has owned stock, another form of equity interest, stock options or debt instruments worth $1,000 or more at any point in the preceding calendar year;”

( Faye Stewart has over a 4 million dollars of family money in the Oregon Community Foundation’s “pooled investment vehicle”. From http://www.oregoncf.org/about/financials/investments
“In our investment program, we combine the assets of permanent charitable funds for investment. Each individual fund benefits from the strength of a large pooled portfolio. The result is high quality, diversified investment management at reasonable fees and costs.” )

“244.025 Gift limit; entertainment prohibition. (1) During a calendar year, a public official, a candidate for public office or a relative or member of the household of the public official or candidate may not solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, any gift or gifts with an aggregate value in excess of $50 from any single source that could reasonably be known to have a legislative or administrative interest in any governmental agency in which the public official holds, or the candidate if elected would hold, any official position or over which the public official exercises, or the candidate if elected would exercise, any authority.
      (2) During a calendar year, a person who has a legislative or administrative interest in any governmental agency in which a public official holds any official position or over which the public official exercises any authority may not offer to the public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official any gift or gifts with an aggregate value in excess of $50.”
(the above relates to relates to “grants made to and from any Oregon Community Foundation fund to any “not for profit” connected with Faye Stewart, possibly even the Stewart aquatic center(more on that later it involves measure 39 payments the process of laundering money through multiple NFP’s requires many long boring posts )
      (7) “Income” means income of any nature derived from any source, including, but not limited to, any salary, wage, advance, payment, dividend, interest, rent, honorarium, return of capital, forgiveness of indebtedness, or anything of economic value.
(this includes the gain in value of funds of any of the Stewart Family foundations under the Oregon Community Foundation)
      “244.130 Recording of notice of conflict; effect of failure to disclose conflict. (1) When a public official gives notice of an actual or potential conflict of interest, the public body as defined in ORS 174.109 that the public official serves shall record the actual or potential conflict in the official records of the public body. In addition, a notice of the actual or potential conflict and how it was disposed of may in the discretion of the public body be provided to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission within a reasonable period of time.”
(from “9. MANAGEMENT SERVICES” Faye’s statement “Stewart stated he is on three different foundations” does not conform to the statutes requirements for recording an “Actual Conflict of Interest”)
    “244.040 Prohibited use of official position or office; exceptions; other prohibited actions. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a public official may not use or attempt to use official position or office to obtain financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment for the public official, a relative or member of the household of the public official, or any business with which the public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official is associated, if the financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment would not otherwise be available but for the public official’s holding of the official position or office.
…       (7) The provisions of this section apply regardless of whether actual conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest are announced or disclosed under ORS 244.120. [1974 c.72 §3; 1975 c.543 §2; 1987 c.566 §9; 1989 c.340 §3; 1991 c.146 §1; 1991 c.770 §6; 1991 c.911 §4; 1993 c.743 §9; 2007 c.877 §17]”
      244.100 Statements of expenses, honoraria or income received; statements to be provided to public official. (1) A public official or candidate for public office who is required to file a statement of economic interest under ORS 244.050 shall file with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, according to the schedule set forth in ORS 244.105, a statement showing for the applicable reporting period:
…(d) Each source of income exceeding an aggregate amount of $1,000, whether or not taxable, received by the public official or candidate for public office, or a member of the household of the public official or candidate, if the source of that income is derived from an individual or business that has been doing business, does business or could reasonably be expected to do business with, or has legislative or administrative interest in, the governmental agency of which the public official holds, or the candidate if elected would hold, any official position or over which the public official exercises, or the candidate if elected would exercise, any authority.”
(I will contact “If you believe that a public official has violated any provisions in ORS Chapter 244 you may submit a written and signed complaint form, please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. Tammy R. Hedrick, Program Analyst/Trainer, Oregon Government Ethics Commission, 3218 Pringle Rd. SE, Suite 220, Salem, OR  97302, (503) 378-6802, (503) 373-1456” for all financial data submitted by Faye Stewart that is available from the State of Oregon)
“244.270 Findings as grounds for removal; notice to public bodies. (1) If the Oregon Government Ethics Commission finds that an appointed public official has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter, the finding is prima facie evidence of unfitness where removal is authorized for cause either by law or pursuant to section 6, Article VII (Amended) of the Oregon Constitution.”
“ENFORCEMENT
 
      244.350 Civil penalties; letter of reprimand or explanation. (1) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties not to exceed:
      (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, $5,000 for violation of any provision of this chapter or any resolution adopted under ORS 244.160.
      (b) $25,000 for violation of ORS 244.045.
      (2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the commission may impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 for violation of any provision of ORS 192.660.
      (b) A civil penalty may not be imposed under this subsection if the violation occurred as a result of the governing body of the public body acting upon the advice of the public body’s counsel.
      (3) The commission may impose civil penalties not to exceed $250 for violation of ORS 293.708. A civil penalty imposed under this subsection is in addition to and not in lieu of a civil penalty that may be imposed under subsection (1) of this section.
      (4)(a) The commission may impose civil penalties on a person who fails to file the statement required under ORS 244.050, 244.100 or 244.217. In enforcing this subsection, the commission is not required to follow the procedures in ORS 244.260 before finding that a violation of ORS 244.050, 244.100 or 244.217 has occurred.
      (b) Failure to file the required statement in timely fashion is prima facie evidence of a violation of ORS 244.050, 244.100 or 244.217.
      (c) The commission may impose a civil penalty of $10 for each of the first 14 days the statement is late beyond the date set by law, or by the commission under ORS 244.050, and $50 for each day thereafter. The maximum penalty that may be imposed under this subsection is $5,000.
      (d) A civil penalty imposed under this subsection is in addition to and not in lieu of sanctions that may be imposed under ORS 244.380.
      (5) In lieu of or in conjunction with finding a violation of law or any resolution or imposing a civil penalty under this section, the commission may issue a written letter of reprimand, explanation or education. [1974 c.72 §19; 1977 c.588 §10; 1987 c.360 §3; 1993 c.743 §29; 1993 c.747 §2; 1997 c.750 §2; 2005 c.179 §3; 2007 c.865 §18; 2007 c.877 §11a]”

Group W bench

We went to U S Senator Ron Wyden’s Coos Bay Town Hall meeting Friday. I was the only one attending with a sign; they made me sit on the “Group W bench”. The sign read, “Justice for the Disabled, now”. Before the meeting I spoke with June about our problem with Lane County Commissioner Faye Stewart and his involvement with billing the federal government for services not rendered involving Federal Housing funds and the subsequent 14 shot-gun attacks. I also gave her the printed copy. After the Town Hall meeting I spoke personally with the Senator. We will be in communication with 3 of his staff next week. We will have them contact the FBI agent that was supposed to be looking into this. We will have them contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Department to get the reports, video tape and 911 tapes. We will have them contact the Lane County District Attorney’s office to find out why the incident was not properly investigated and prosecuted at the time that the Lane County Board of Commissioners were slashing their budget.
We will be filing a formal complaint with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission concerning Commissioner Faye Stewart’s questionable actions relating to his involvement with the Oregon Community Foundation and also possible kick-backs funneled through various “foundations/not for profits” in regards to Measure 39 payments. We will also have Lane County Oregon’s County Commissioner Faye Stewart’s tie breaking vote to give his relative a Measure 39 payment examined by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
The misuse of Federal Housing funds matter will include the Oregon Governors office, the Housing and Community Services Department, Lane County, and those involved from Community Sharing of Cottage Grove Oregon along with any foundations that were funding Community Sharing of Cottage Grove Oregon.

   

Loss of scholarship funds and so long to dwyer

Buzz Blogger, could you get the exact dollar amount of Oregon scholarship funds that were LOST by the Oregon Community Foundation? I think it is around 50%, but what is that in dollars that are not available to Oregon students. The lost funds are the principle, which means that the scholarship payout will be less for many years.The lost funds include both funds that the State put into the foundation and funds from individuals.

Fleenor, not seeking re-election, Dwyer, not seeking re-election and Green, voted out. That leaves Faye Stewart and Sorenson, to get out. They all will still be liable for sanctioning the use of known bogus documents to remove a disabled person from Federally subsidized housing and failure to act according to their legal required duties when the disabled person was shot at 14 times with a shot-gun over a 2 week period. 

Ground swell of support at low tide

Below was sent to me by the Obama folks. You will notice that only 450,000 chose to write their congressman in support of Obama’s plan. They contributed about $2.22 apiece.

”On Wednesday night President Obama delivered a passionate address on health reform to Congress and all Americans, then immediately wrote to you to ask for your help in making reform a reality.

Your response was astounding: In less than 48 hours, more than 450,000 of you signed messages urging Congress to pass the President's plan -- and even chipped in more than $1 million to power our campaign for change.

Now, President Obama has recorded a message just for OFA supporters about what comes next. Please watch the video, and, if you haven't already, add your name in support of the President's plan.__”  http://my.barackobama.com/ReformVideo?district=OR4   Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.”

not for profit McHospitals
From The New York Times, Published: September 9, 2009
“Now, I have no interest in putting insurance companies out of business. They provide a legitimate service, and employ a lot of our friends and neighbors. I just want to hold them accountable. The insurance reforms that I've already mentioned would do just that. But an additional step we can take to keep insurance companies honest is by making a not-for-profit public option available in the insurance exchange. Let me be clear – it would only be an option for those who don't have insurance. No one would be forced to choose it, and it would not impact those of you who already have insurance. In fact, based on Congressional Budget Office estimates, we believe that less than 5% of Americans would sign up.
Despite all this, the insurance companies and their allies don't like this idea. They argue that these private companies can't fairly compete with the government. And they'd be right if taxpayers were subsidizing this public insurance option. But they won't be. I have insisted that like any private insurance company, the public insurance option would have to be self-sufficient and rely on the premiums it collects. But by avoiding some of the overhead that gets eaten up at private companies by profits, excessive administrative costs and executive salaries, it could provide a good deal for consumers. It would also keep pressure on private insurers to keep their policies affordable and treat their customers better, the same way public colleges and universities provide additional choice and competition to students without in any way inhibiting a vibrant system of private colleges and universities.
It's worth noting that a strong majority of Americans still favor a public insurance option of the sort I've proposed tonight. But its impact shouldn't be exaggerated – by the left, the right, or the media. It is only one part of my plan, and should not be used as a handy excuse for the usual Washington ideological battles. To my progressive friends, I would remind you that for decades, the driving idea behind reform has been to end insurance company abuses and make coverage affordable for those without it. The public option is only a means to that end – and we should remain open to other ideas that accomplish our ultimate goal. And to my Republican friends, I say that rather than making wild claims about a government takeover of health care, we should work together to address any legitimate concerns you may have.
For example, some have suggested that that the public option go into effect only in those markets where insurance companies are not providing affordable policies. Others propose a co-op or another non-profit entity to administer the plan. These are all constructive ideas worth exploring. But I will not back down on the basic principle that if Americans can't find affordable coverage, we will provide you with a choice. And I will make sure that no government bureaucrat or insurance company bureaucrat gets between you and the care that you need.”
So how would these “not for profit health care facilities” come into existence?

“» Guest opinion
By Linda Olsen
Sunday, August 23, 2009 | No comments posted.
The new Bandon Community Health Center will become fully operational as a “rural health clinic” on or about Jan. 1, 2010. In addition to the continuing work by Dr. Gail McClave to create the new clinic, a large array of skilled and experienced local volunteers have enabled the process with their extraordinary efforts. U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio’s office has also given its assistance in expediting IRS tax-exempt status as a nonprofit organization.

The BCHC will operate as a “preferred provider” for the major insurance companies, which means the clinic will be able to bill private as well as public insurance plans on behalf of patients.

BCHC will initially provide primary care and in the future will be adding additional services such as mental health care, well-baby care and various other preventive measures. Basic lab services will be performed on-site, with referrals for more complete lab services to Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center in Bandon. In general, it is anticipated that the creation of BCHC will strengthen the hospital by referring more patient care and services to Bandon.

Volunteers will assist patients with any paperwork required for Medicare, the Oregon Health Plan and other assistance programs, including assistance for prescription medications. BCHC will offer uninsured patients a sliding scale of fees for services based on income.

BCHC will be welcoming Mary Anker, a certified adult nurse practitioner, to its staff. She brings a wide range of both clinical and administrative experience to the BCHC.

In accordance with regulations for nonprofit organizations, an 11-member board has been elected and seven volunteer committees have been created. All board members are local. The board and the committee chairpersons are as follows: Terry Tiffany, chairman; Joe Briscoe, vice chairman, secretary and chairman of Facilities Task Force; Blaine Rose, treasurer and chairman of Finance Committee; Joe Sinko, chairman of board Development Committee; Merle Logan, chairman of Fundraising Committee; Linda Olsen, chairwoman of Outreach/PR Committee; Dale Pike, chairman of Information Technology Committee; Ken Bates, chairman of Health and Community Services Committee; and Barbara Dodrill, Syd Wiesel and Michael Carbiener, members at large. BCHC board members wish to emphasize that the clinic is not just for low-income patients, but will provide a high level of health services for the entire community. It is the intent of all clinic staff and supporters to continue the high level of personal attention and care that has been the hallmark of the practice of Dr. McClave.

All contributions to BCHC are tax-deductible, including past pledges. BCHC is a community effort and we are grateful for the many contributions and pledges of support we have received.

The clinic’s address is 780 Second Street S.E., (U.S. Highway 101) Suite 7, in Bandon. Most of the top floor of the building is being remodeled to accommodate the new clinic, and the facility is wheelchair accessible via an elevator. For more information, see the BCHC Web site at www.bandoncommunityhealth.org or contact Linda Olsen at 347-1835. Donations should be made out to BCHC or Bandon Community Health Center and addressed to P.O. Box 423, Bandon, OR 97411.

(Linda Olsen is a board member of the Bandon Community Health Center.)”

The “hospital” is just a regular doctor’s office that is adding 4 to 7 exam rooms and a certified adult nurse practitioner. The certified adult nurse practitioner just has to be there 50% of the time and the actual doctor will be there less time. When they add the “telemedicine”, that’s a doctor via an internet connection; one doctor can service about 6 of these McHospitals. By having your friendly local politician we can have McHealthcare everywhere. Obama used the comparison of  “the same way public colleges and universities provide additional choice and competition to students without in any way inhibiting a vibrant system of private colleges and universities.” So while some will get health care from a Harvard quality health group, most will get DeVry community college health care from someone supervised 50% of the time by a certified adult nurse practitioner who was trained at a community college. So the Oregon Community Foundation will “approve” the new McHospitals and the politicians will divert stimulus money into them so that it appears that it doesn’t increase the deficit. Remember the billions to “digitify” hospitals, and stimulus money can be reallocated for other programs, in other words a multi-billion dollar slush fund that gets reallocated outside of view of the public. Invest in the new growth industry, “not for profit McHospitals”     

My wife and I just saw the KVAL report on the 6:00 news about a woman being assaulted on a LTD RideSource bus. Back in 2006 my wife suffered two similar incidents on the South Lane Wheels in Cottage Grove bus. The first time she made a report to Tara Saluso, then executive director of South Lane Wheels in Cottage Grove. Saluso did nothing. The second time she reported another incident with the same driver, Terry Smith, they said they had a talk with him. They sent us a letter telling us that they would not let us use the bus anymore and that they were sad that Terry Smith had quit his volunteer bus driver position. We reported the incidents to the Lane County Sheriff’s department. They sent Deputy McComas. One minute before she arrived at our Creswell home the landlord started shooting at us with a shot-gun from about 100 yards away. He shot 4 times. When McComas pulled in I told her about the shooting, she went to Alvin Johnson’s, the landlord, house. In about 3 minutes we could hear them laughing. Nothing happened on either incident. We sent this information to KVAL AND KMTR many times but they never mentioned it on air.   I ask that other citizens of Lane County to post here any incidents that they have experienced.


We moved from Lane County because of corrupt politicians controlling law enforcement.
shooting video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ4ystsAWo  

http://www.dailyastorian.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=63810

State yanks NOHA housing contract
Roberts takes housing board’s helm amid turmoil

By CASSANDRA PROFITA
The Daily Astorian

TILLAMOOK - The Northwest Oregon Housing Authority Commission voted to make Clatsop County Commissioner Patricia Roberts its new chairwoman on Tuesday, as the agency continued its struggle to recover from financial crisis.

Roberts took the reins of the troubled housing authority board at a meeting in Tillamook, replacing Fr. Ray Ferguson, who is resigning for health reasons.

The board faced unpleasant news from Oregon Housing and Community Services, which has decided to cancel its contract with NOHA for fear that the state's rent-assistance funds would be mismanaged. The decision has put some local households at risk of eviction as the program management changes hands.

The NOHA commissioners' vote for Roberts came as a recall campaign is aiming to unseat her from the Clatsop County Commission, in part because of her votes in favor of liquefied natural gas development but also because of her role in the mismanagement of the housing authority.

NOHA, which owns low-income housing and provides rent assistance to families in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties, has been mired in a budget crisis that has put hundreds of families at risk of eviction since May.

The Housing Authority commissioners have accepted partial blame for an extraordinary shortfall, which sent shock waves through the agency's operations this summer and triggered an emergency bail out of $795,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last month.

Leaders of the Housing Authority now admit they inadvertently gave out too much rent assistance early this year and need to develop a better way to manage the roughly $6 million in HUD funds the agency administers for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

As a result of NOHA's mismanagement of federal voucher funds, Oregon Housing and Community Services is cancelling its contract for a state rent-assistance program called HOME Tenant Based Assistance. In an Aug. 24 e-mail to NOHA Executive Director Carol Snell, a state program administrator said the decision to cancel the contract was to protect the state's rent-assistance funds.

"If misuse were to occur in the HOME TBA program due to a foreseeable risk, we could jeopardize all of our federal programs and that is too great a concern for us to disregard," wrote Pegge McGuire, community resource division administrator for OHCS. "Additionally, this will leave NOHA with one fewer program to administer, expanding your capacity to focus on your existing HUD programs."

McGuire said her agency is forcing Columbia Community Action Team to take over administration of the Home TBA program and listed several ways in which NOHA's mismanagement poses a risk to the state program.

This year wasn't the first time NOHA has overspent on rent-assistance, McGuire wrote, and the state kicked in money to prevent some NOHA residents from becoming homeless when the housing authority came up short in May. McGuire also noted that Snell's comments to The Daily Astorian indicated a lack of understanding about how the federal rent-assistance programs work.

"HUD has clearly stated that you spent reserves in an unallowable manner," McGuire wrote. "Of all the PHAs in the state, NOHA is the only one that is in this extreme position of over-leasing and has had this kind of serious shortfall three years in a five-year period."

NOHA administrative assistant Teresa Sims said a lack of communication from the state over which agency was going to pay rent subsidies for HOME TBA families has left program participants in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties at risk of eviction. NOHA has already paid for several months of rent subsidies for the state program that will need to be reimbursed and was told to stop paying, she said.

Earlier in the meeting, the board debated how much training NOHA board members need to properly oversee the agency's operations.

Ellen Johnson, an attorney and low-income family advocate with Legal Aid of Oregon, said the NOHA board should consider getting additional training and finding a board member with financial expertise to prevent future mistakes. She encouraged board members to recruit bankers to volunteer to serve.

Roberts said it's hard for volunteer board members to find time for all their obligations and it's also hard to get anyone with financial expertise to volunteer.

The expertise on managing the agency's finances should be "upon our staff," she said.

Rita Bernhard, a Columbia County Commissioner, said she is on at least eight other boards and isn't on the NOHA board by choice; a county commissioner from each county has to serve on the NOHA board.

Kevin Greenwood, Garibaldi city administrator and manager of the Port of Garibaldi, who was voted into the vice-chairman seat on the NOHA board Tuesday, asked how much of the day-to-day operations the board members should have to know.

"I certainly don't want to become an expert in all this stuff," he said. "Where is the line for what we should be expected to know?"

NOHA Commissioner Casey Mitchell who works for Columbia Community Action Team, said the board needs more training and more expertise.

"We didn't catch what we should've caught," he said. "Obviously, we don't have the skills to do this."

Snell said NOHA staff didn't raise any red flags about potential financial problems, so commissioners couldn't have been expected to solve the problem.

Commissioners informally agreed to consider forming a board development committee.


http://bartoldus.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html

Chairman Patricia Roberts stated that she had been asked to join the Oregon Community Foundation. Foundation is beginning a state wide initiative to help counties address chronic or long standing problems. She is asking people to email her with ideas on what they think are Clatsop County’s “chronic” problems.

Fax sent to U,S. Senator Ron Wyden
bill.dwyer@co.lane.or.us , Bill.Fleenor@co.lane.or.us , Rob.Handy@co.lane.or.us , pete.sorenson@co.lane.or.us , Faye.Stewart@co.lane.or.us
pegge.mcguire@state.or.us

Lane County Commissioners,
Liane I. Richardson, OSB # 95394
liane.richardson@co.lane.or.us
Lane County Office of Legal Counsel
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401

Below is a copy of a fax I will be sending( sent 9/21/2009 1:20 PM)
 Ron Wyden Monday afternoon.


United States Senator Ron Wyden
Mary Gautreaux
Natural Resources Project Director
1220 SW 3rd Ave
Suite 585
Portland, OR 97204
Fax 503-326-7528
Mary-gautreaux@wyden-senate.gov

When is it OK to shot at a disabled person living in federally subsidized housing? When is it OK for Lane County Oregon to use known bogus documents to remove a disabled person from federally subsidized housing?     
     My wife and I spoke with you and your staff at the Coos Bay Town Meeting. Our problem concerns Lane County Commissioners handling of federal housing funds in the HOME TBA Program and possible misuse of timber funds.

While living in federally subsidized housing, our landlord shot at us 14 times over a 2 week period. This clearly breaks several state and federal laws. Lane County Oregon used 2 known bogus documents to remove me and my wife, a disabled person, from federally subsidized housing.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_go_co/us_congress_acorn “House votes to deny all federal funds for ACORN” (the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now)…” Republicans have urged federal officials to go further by launching a comprehensive investigation of how ACORN spends and manages federal money.”…” "As long as taxpayers are subsidizing ACORN and its affiliates, we need to use every measure possible to ensure that those dollars are being spent and managed appropriately," said Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., sponsor of the measure that passed the House.”


Related story that raises questions about what is happening with federal housing funds in Oregon. There may be enough money to be saved by cleaning up fraud and wasted money in the Oregon Housing department to fund your health Care proposal.

http://www.dailyastorian.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=63810  “State yanks NOHA housing contract”   …“The board faced unpleasant news from Oregon Housing and Community Services, which has decided to cancel its contract with NOHA for fear that the state's rent-assistance funds would be mismanaged.”…”… “As a result of NOHA's mismanagement of federal voucher funds, Oregon Housing and Community Services is cancelling its contract for a state rent-assistance program called HOME Tenant Based Assistance. In an Aug. 24 e-mail to NOHA Executive Director Carol Snell, a state program administrator said the decision to cancel the contract was to protect the state's rent-assistance funds”… "If misuse were to occur in the HOME TBA program due to a foreseeable risk, we could jeopardize all of our federal programs and that is too great a concern for us to disregard," wrote Pegge McGuire, community resource division administrator for OHCS”

and finally, http://biggovernment.com/  will Lane County Commissioners appear here next week?

I request that your office look into this incident. First you would want to collect the pertinent documents.
These would include: The HOME TBA 2005-2007 and all other communications concerning us. You should request the copies located with Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove,
1440 Birch Avenue
P.O. Box 351
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone: 541-942-2176
Fax: 541-767-0373
This “not for profit” is required to keep all records for 5 years, documents include our case file case worker Maria Lopez and David Flores. Meeting notes of me and Nancy Glines, email mediation between K. Bussey and N. Glines, answering machine transcripts of my job search call-in, email job search of me, emails from N. Glines to Faye Stewart. Letters from David Flores and Nancy Glines to us. David Flores was required to leave Community Sharing for a few years, why?
__________________________________________-

Lane County Commissioners,
Liane I. Richardson, OSB # 95394
liane.richardson@co.lane.or.us
Lane County Office of Legal Counsel
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Liane Richardson has taken control of case files of us relating to HOME TBA. File should contain HOME TBA records of inception of Community Sharing, HOME TBA case file, two email hearings concerning our removal from HOME TBA, letters from Nancy Wagonner(Waggoner), all e-mails and letters from all Lane County employees concerning us and/or Community Sharing, including letters/emails/phone calls to State of Oregon Housing and Community Services and Governors office.


http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/CSS_HOME_Tenant_Based_Assistance_Program.shtml
For Our Partners:
Monitoring and Compliance Resources HOME TBA Manual (password protected)  For more information, please call Vicki Massey at 503.986.2146.

State of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Salem Office (Main)
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem OR 97301-1266
Driving Directions to the:
Directions

Portland Office
PO Box 2444
Portland, OR 97208-2444
All files concerning HOME TBA Program and case files and correspondence relating to us, including letters to Governor of Oregon’s office.

I am requesting that U. S. Senator Ron Wyden’s office recover all information concerning our involvement with the State of Oregon’s HOME TBA, a housing program funded with federal housing funds. The purpose of this investigation is to look into questions of Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove Oregon invoicing the federal government for services not rendered and the subsequent cover-up facilitated by Lane County Commissioner Faye Stewart and other Lane County Commissioners. Faye Stewart sat on the Board of Community Sharing while granting funds to that “not for profit” from Lane County funds that were sub-granted from the Oregon Housing and Community Services, which received the funds from the United States Government. The use of two known bogus documents to remove us from the HOME TBA program was initiated by Nancy Waggoner of Lane County Human Services department and up-held by the Lane County Commissioners in two email hearings. Liane Richardson has refused to provide requested copies of material at a reasonable cost or in a manner as for other citizens of Oregon. As noted in the last page of the HOME TBA contract use of a bogus document to remove someone from the HOME TBA is a violation of federal law. After the removal from the HOME TBA subsidy, the landlord, Alvin Johnson, started shooting at Smith/Bussey with a shot-gun, 14 times over a 2 week period. This was reported to the Lane County Sheriff’s department along with other acts. Lane County Sheriff’s Department, Case #’s and Incident #’s; 06 9082, Mccomas 06 9083 shot, Shot 06 9680 Wilson,  June 9 Incident # 060609038297 Oneill, July 13 060713046750 Halverson, Incident # 070213010166, There are numerous 911 tapes and a video tape in evidence with the Sheriff’s department. A search of Alvin Johnson should bring up all incidents.  Video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ4ystsAWo (I added written comment to the original video)
At the time of the shooting incidents the Lane County Commissioners were still bound by the HOME TBA lease contract to oversee that our civil rights were not being violated by the landlord.

Please reply by e-mail

Thank You

What is all this dribble??????????

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I belong to PETA...People Eating Tasty Animals

In the stimulus bill and in the upcoming health care bill there are billions of dollars going to “not for profits”. How much oversight is going to be written into the law. In my case there is a total disconnect between the Federal Government (your tax money) and the “not for profit”. The recent revelations concerning ACORN is just the tip of an iceberg of “racketeering enterprise” which results in billions being “mismanaged”. Obama admits he knows of about a half TRILLION in fraud in Medicare, I am seeking to shed light on how part of Federal Housing funds are being “mismanaged” by Lane County Oregon County Commissioners.

You will notice in the Lane County Commissioners meeting cited below, Commissioner Faye Stewart was suggesting that County employee pension funds be put into the Oregon Community Foundation, which lost over 20% in value last year.

Below is an email exchange (in reverse order) when I tried to get the answer to a simple question, what was the official “conflict of interest” statement made by Commissioner Faye Stewart in the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' REGULAR MEETING July 19, 2006 9:00 a.m.?


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From:    lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
To:    liane.richardson@co.lane.or.us
Cc:    pete.sorenson@co.lane.or.us; Faye.Stewart@co.lane.or.us; Rob.Handy@co.lane.or.us; bill.dwyer@co.lane.or.us; Bill.Fleenor@co.lane.or.us
Date:    Wed, Sep 23, 2009 2:53 pm
Liane, as you can see from the email exchange between myself and Dwyer I have been trying to get an answer to a simple question.
What was the official “conflict of interest” statement made by Commissioner Faye Stewart in the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' REGULAR MEETING July 19, 2006 9:00 a.m.?
Send answer.
 
RE: Faye Stewart
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2009 11:58 am
 
I don't have to answer your questions. Direct them to our counsel!
 
-----Original Message-----
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com [mailto:lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:12 AM
To: DWYER Bill J
Subject: RE: Faye Stewart
 
In the meeting
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'
REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2006
9:00 a.m.
Commissioners' Conference Room
APPROVED 8/15/06
 
What was the official “conflict of interest” statement made by
Commissioner Faye Stewart?
 
I’ll ask one question at a time.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Wed, Sep 23, 2009 8:58 am
Subject: RE: Faye Stewart
 
All the money in the Foundation goes to the public. Am I missing
something? Suggesting something and having it happen are two different questions. Did the Board agree? Cheers!
 
-----Original Message-----
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
[mailto:lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:25=2
0PM
To: DWYER Bill J
Subject: RE: Faye Stewart
 
 
I have read a few commissioner meeting reports on the web where Faye Stewart suggests putting funds into The Oregon Community Foundation. Since he and his family have multi-million dollar funds under The Oregon Community Foundation, suggesting that Lane County put funds into The Oregon Community Foundation would directly benefit his and his family accounts. That is because The Oregon Community Foundation uses a “pooled investment” program where the larger the “pool” the better the returns.
Relating to the meeting cited below:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'
REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2006
9:00 a.m.
Commissioners' Conference Room

AAPPROVED 8/15/06
Commissioner Bill Dwyer presided with Commissioners Bobby Green, Sr., Peter Sorenson, and Faye Stewart present. Anna Morrison was excused. County Administrator Bill Van Vactor, County Counsel Teresa Wilson and Recording Secretary Melissa Zimmer were also present.
…
9. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
a. DISCUSSION/In the Matter of Considering Creation of a Formal Trust for Retiree Health Benefits
.…“Stewart stated he is on three different foundations. He reported they had been successful with investments and took a conservative approach. He noted they had been averaging over ten percent. He wanted more research done on foundations and trusts to see what the returns and operating costs are. He suggested the Oregon Community Foundation could be a resource to set up an account.”
… “Dwyer requested that Blackburn report back to the Board in October.”
Is the above statement made by Commissioner Faye Stewart the extent of his disclosure pertaining to The Oregon Community Foundation? If he indeed made an “actual conflict of interest” statement for the record could you have someone e-mail to me the web address? What report did Blackburn make?
 
According to what I received from
From:HEDRICK Tammy R * OGEC <tammy.r.hedrick@state.or.us>Subject:OGEC
Request for Information
Thank you for your recent inquiry into the application of Oregon
Government Ethics law. I understand that the purpose of your
contacting our agency was to provide you with accurate ethical training and direction in regards to situations which may confront public officials in the course of their public official capacity.
 
The provisions in Oregon Government Ethics law restrict some choices, decisions or actions a public official may make. Public officials are prohibited from using or attempting to use their positions to gain a financial benefit or to avoid a financial cost for themselves, a relative or member of the household of the public official, or any business with which the public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official is associated, if the financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment would not otherwise be available but for the public officials holding of the official position or office. [ORS 244.040(1)]
 
Regarding conflict of interest, Oregon Government Ethics law defines actual conflict of interest [ORS 244.020(1)] and potential conflict of interest. [ORS 244.020(11)] In brief, a public official is met with a conflict of interest when participating in official action which could result in a financial benefit or detriment to the public official, a relative of the public official or a business with which either are associated.
 
The difference between an actual conflict of interest and a potential conflict of interest is determined by the words “would” and “could.” An actual conflict of interest occurs when the action taken by a public official would affect the financial interest of the official, the official’s relative or a business with which the official or a relative of the official is associated. A potential conflict of interest exists when the action taken by the public official could have a financial impact on that official, a relative of that official or a business with which the official or the relative of that official is associated.
 
A public official must announce or disclose the nature of a conflict of interest. The way the disclosure is made depends on the position held. The following public officials must use the methods described:  
Elected Officials or Appointed Members
of Boards and Commissions:  
 
Except for members of the
Legislative Assembly, these public officials
must publicly announce the nature of the conflict of interest before
participating in any official action on the issue giving rise to the
conflict of interest. [ORS 244.120(2)(a) and ORS 244.120(2)(b)]
 
Potential Conflict of Interest: Following the public announcement, the public official may participate in official action on the issue that gave rise to the conflict of interest.
 
Actual Conflict of Interest: Following the public announcement, the public official must refrain from further participation in official action on the issue that gave rise to the conflict of interest. [ORS 244.120(2)(b)(A)]
How is the announcement of the nature of a conflict of interest
recorded?
The public body that is served by the public official will record the disclosure of the nature of the conflict of interest in the public
record. [ORS 244.130(1)]
 
Is a public official required to make an announcement of the nature of a conflict of interest each time the issue giving rise to the conflict of interest is discussed or acted upon?
 
The announcement needs to be made on each occasion the conflict of interest is met. For example, an elected member of the city council would have to make the public announcement one time during a meeting of the city council. If the matter giving rise to the conflict of interest is raised at another meeting, the disclosure
must be made again at that meeting. An employee in a city planning department would have to give a separate written notice on each occasion they participate in official action on a matter that gives rise to a conflict of interest.
 
If you believe that a public official has violated any provisions in
ORS Chapter 244 you may submit a written and signed complaint form,
please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.
 
 
Tammy R. Hedrick
Program Analyst/Trainer
Oregon Government Ethics Commission
3218 Pringle Rd. SE, Suite 220
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 378-6802
(503) 373-1456
 
*Disclaimer*
*****************************
This staff advice is provided under the authority given in ORS
244.284(1). This opinion offers guidance on how
Oregon GovernmentEthics law may apply to the specific facts described in your request.This opinion is based on my understanding and analysis of the specific circumstances you described and should not be applied to circumstances
that differ from those discussed in this request.
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 3:29 pm
Subject: RE: Faye Stewart
 
No! What are you looking for? I don't think That the conflict of
interest statements apply to Not For Profit Foundations. How can a Non-Profit who's charge it is to give to the Community and the Board Members receive no compemsation have a "Conflict of interest?" Perhaps I am dense, but I don't get it?
 
-----Original Message-----
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
[mailto:lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:46 AM
To: DWYER Bill J
Subject: Faye Stewart
 
While you have been a Lane County Commissioner, have you ever heard that Faye Stewart was a board member of a “not for profit” that was getting funds appropriated by the commissioners? Has he ever made the required “conflict of interest on record” concerning his personal investments and family investments in various “community foundations” when he brings up possible dealings between the county and “community foundations”?
 
-----Original Message-----
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer
@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 8:04 am
Subject: RE: Federal Funding
 
No!
 
 
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Mon 9/21/2009 5:37 PM
To: Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US
Subject: RE: Federal Funding
 
Were you part of the email hearing?
 
-----Original Message-----
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Mon, Sep 21, 2009 5:30 pm
Subject: RE: Federal Funding
 
No I don't recall!
 
 
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Mon 9/21/2009 5:06 PM
To: Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US
Subject: RE: Federal Funding
 
Do you recall the email hearing we had concerning HOME TBA using two known bogus documents in removing us from the program? Could you send me the transcript that should be part of the case file?
 
-----Original Message-----
From: DWYER Bill J <Bill.Dwyer@CO.Lane.OR.US>
To: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com; Bill.Fleenor@co.lane.or.us;
Rob.Handy@co.lane.or.us; pete.sorenson@co.lane.or.us;
Faye.Stewart@co.lane.or.us
Sent: Sat, Sep 19, 2009 3:02 pm
Subject: RE: Federal Funding
 
I think I will let our lawyers advise us on this matter. I have learned over the years that anyone can sue anyone for anything. That don't mean they will win? To compare what we do with the Acorn case is ridicules! Cheers!
 
 
From: lanecountyoregon@icqmail.com
Sent: Sat 9/19/2009 1:31 PM
To: bill.dwyer@co.lane.or.us; Bill.Fleenor@co.lane.or.us;
Rob.Handy@co.lane.or.us; pete.sorenson@co.lane.or.us;
Faye.Stewart@co.lane.or.us
Subject: Federal Funding
 
bill.dwyer@co.lane.or.us , Bill.Fleenor@co.lane.or.us ,
Rob.Handy@co.lane.or.us , pete.sorenson@co.lane.or.us ,
Faye.Stewart@co.lane.or.us
 
Lane County Commissioners,
Liane I. Richardson, OSB # 95394
liane.richardson@co.lane.or.us
Lane County Office of Legal Counsel
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
 
Below is a copy of a fax I will be sending Ron Wyden Monday afternoon.
I can be reached by email
if you are considering a settlement prior to a congressional
investigation.

 
United States Senator Ron Wyden
Mary Gautreaux
Natural Resources Project Director 1220 SW 3rd Ave
Suite 585
Portland, OR 97204
Fax 50
3-326-7528
Mary-gautreaux@wyden-senate.gov
 
(Copy of e-mail sent to Liane Richardson in case you didn’t get your copy.)
  My wife and I spoke with you and your staff at the Coos Bay Town Meeting. Our problem concerns Lane County Commissioners handling of federal housing funds in the HOME TBA Program and possible misuse of  timber funds.
 
While living in federally subsidized housing, our landlord shot at us 14 times over a 2 week period. This clearly breaks several state and federal laws.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_go_co/us_congress_acorn
“House votes to deny all federal funds for ACORN” (the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now)…” Republicans have urged federal officials to go further by launching a comprehensive investigation of how ACORN spends and manages federal money.”…” "As long as taxpayers are subsidizing ACORN and its affiliates, we need to use every measure possible to ensure that those dollars are being spent and managed appropriately," said Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., sponsor of the measure that passed the House.”  
http://www.dailyastorian.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=63810   
 “State yanks NOHA housing contract” …“The board faced unpleasant news from Oregon Housing and Community Services, which has decided to cancel its contract with NOHA for fear that the state's rent-assistance funds would be mismanaged.”…”… “As a result of NOHA's mismanagement of federal voucher funds, Oregon Housing and Community Services is cancelling its contract for a state rent-assistance program called HOME Tenant Based Assistance. In an Aug. 24 e-mail to NOHA Executive Director Carol Snell, a state program administrator said the decision to cancel the contract was to protect the state's rent-assistance funds”… "If misuse were to occur in the HOME TBA program due to a foreseeable risk, we could jeopardize all of our federal programs and that is too great a concern for us to disregard," wrote Pegge McGuire, community resource division administrator for OHCS”
 
and finally, http://biggovernment.com
will Lane County Commissioners appear here next week?
 
I request that your office look into this incident. First you would
want to collect the pertinent documents.
These would include: The HOME TBA Case file 2005-2007 and all other communications concerning us.
You should request the copies located with Community Sharing Program of
Cottage Grove,
1440 Birch Avenue
P.O. Box 351
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone: 541-942-2176
Fax: 541-767-0373
This “not for profit” is required to keep all records for 5 years,
documents include our case file, case worker
Maria Lopez and David Flores. Meeting notes of me and Nancy Glines, email mediation between me and N. Glines, answering machine transcripts of my job search call-in, email job search of mine, emails from N. Glines to Faye Stewart. Letters from David Flores and Nancy Glines to us. David Flores was required to leave Community Sharing for a few years, why?
__________________________________________-
 
Lane County Commissioners,
Liane I. Richardson, OSB # 95394
liane.richardson@co.lane.or.us
Lane County Office of Legal Counsel
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Liane Richardson has taken control of our case files relating to HOME TBA. File should contain HOME TBA records of inception of Community Sharing, our HOME TBA case file, two email hearings concerning our removal from HOME TBA, letters from Nancy Wagonner(Waggoner), all e-mails and letters from all Lane County employees concerning Us and/or Community Sharing, including letters/emails/phone calls to State of Oregon Housing and Community Services and Governors office.
 
http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/CSS_HOME_
Tenant_Based_Assistance_Program.shtml  
For Our Partners:
Monitoring and Compliance Resources HOME TBA Manual (password protected) For more information, please call Vicki Massey at 503.986.2146.
State of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Salem Office (Main)
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem OR 97301-1266
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Portland Office
PO Box 2444
Portland, OR 97208-2444
All files concerning HOME TBA Program and case files and correspondence relating to us, including letters to Governor of Oregon’s office.
 
I am requesting that U. S. Senator Ron Wyden’s office recover all
information concerning our involvement with the State of Oregon’s HOME TBA, a housing program funded with federal housing funds. The purpose of this investigation is to look into questions of Community Sharing Program of Cottage Grove Oregon invoicing the federal government for services not rendered and the subsequent cover-up facilitated by Lane County Commissioner Faye Stewart and other Lane County Commissioners. Faye Stewart sat on the Board of Community Sharing while granting funds to that “not for profit” from Lane County funds that were sub-granted from the Oregon Housing and Community Services, which received the funds from the United States Government. The use of two known bogus documents to remove Us from the HOME TBA program was initiated by Nancy Waggoner of Lane County Human Services department and up-held by the Lane County Commissioners in two email hearings.
Liane Richardson has refused to provide requested copies of material at a reasonable cost or in a manner as for other citizens of Oregon. As noted in the last page of the HOME TBA contract use of a bogus document to remove someone from the HOME TBA is a violation of federal law.
After the removal from the HOME TBA subsidy, the landlord, Alvin Johnson, started shooting at Us with a shot-gun, 14 times
over a 2 week period. This was reported to the Lane County Sheriff’s department along with other acts. Lane County Sheriff’s Department,
Case #’s a
nd Incident #’s; 06 9082, Mccomas 06 9083 shot, Shot 06 9680
Wilson, June 9 Incident # 060609038297 Oneill, July 13 060713046750
Halverson, Incident # 070213010166, There are numerous 911 tapes and a video tape in evidence with the Sheriff’s department. A search of Alvin Johnson should bring up all incidents. Video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ4ystsAWo (I added written comment to the original video)
At the time of the shooting incidents the Lane County Commissioners were still bound by the HOME TBA lease contract to oversee that our civil rights were not being violated by the landlord.
 
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