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Sheriff discusses south county services STEVE CARD Lincoln County Leader
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a homeless camping ordinance in Grants Pass that could have implications across the nation. (File photo)
Court upholds homeless camping ban JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor
of a homeless camping ordinance in Grants Pass, a ruling that could impact homelessness efforts by cities in Lincoln County
as well as across Oregon and the nation. The court states in its
See HOMELESS, page A8
Sheriff Curtis Landers appeared before the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners last week to discuss proposed contracts for enhanced law enforcement services in Waldport and Yachats. Waldport already has an agreement with the county through which the sheriff’s office provides personnel dedicated to law enforcement in the city. The proposed contract with Yachats for similar services would be a new agreement. See PATROL, page A8
Lincoln County Administrator Tim Johnson, left, and Sheriff Curtis Landers speak with the county commissioners on proposed intergovernmental agreements for enhanced law enforcement services for the cities of Waldport and Yachats. (Courtesy photo)
Housing in the works for people with mental illness
Celebrating with a bang
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
opportunity to serve my community in this way, and I also recognize the work that needs to be done to recruit and retain deputy district attorneys,” she said. “I’ve had positive conversations with county commissioners and human resources, and I believe they understand the pay issues our county is facing in relation to recruiting and retaining deputy DAs longterm. I recognize that I can’t fix
As Lincoln City sees additional affordable housing projects developed, efforts are underway to include dwellings for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Lincoln County Health and Human Services and the Housing Authority of Lincoln County are joining forces to create 28 units of housing dedicated to HHS clients with mental illness, according to Housing Authority of Lincoln County Director Karen Rockwell. The Lighthouse Village project is planned to include 26 one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units at the north end of Lincoln City, north of the Logan Road intersection. HHS plans to build a new clinic next door. Resident services will include assigned case management outreach from Lincoln County Behavioral Health. “Case management in this setting includes resource navigation, helping individuals connect with community resources, skills training and reinforcement, which includes practical living skills training such as budgeting, cooking, how to keep up your own home, and group socialization opportunities, utilizing the on-site community room,” Rockwell said. “These activities are included on an individual’s clinical service plan. The community room, which will include a small office space with internet access, will be open to use by other community partners to meet with residents, improving access and reducing transportation barriers.” According to Rockwell, supportive housing for persons
See DA, page A8
See HOUSING, page A1
Coastal residents and visitors alike are gearing up for an explosive celebration over the Fourth of July holiday. Tom Coates and his son, Evan, of Seal Rock, purchase fireworks Saturday at a stand next to the Oregon National Guard Armory in Newport. But not all parts of the county allow the personal use of fireworks — Lincoln City prohibits them everywhere within the city — so people should check for local restrictions before setting them off. Everyone will be able to enjoy public fireworks displays around the county, however. Tonight (Wednesday), a display will be shot off over Alsea Bay in Waldport. On Thursday, July 4, there will be displays over Yaquina Bay in Newport, the Yachats River in Yachats, and Siletz Bay in Lincoln City. On Friday, July 5, there will be a display over Devils Lake in Lincoln City. All fireworks shows begin at dusk. (Photo by Steve Card)
Jenna Wallace takes over DA’s office early (Media Release Issued By Lincoln County)
Jenna Wallace was appointed Lincoln County District Attorney at noon Friday, June 21 “I am excited about this opportunity and proud of the trust Lincoln County voters placed in me during the election,” Wallace said. The new district attorney won the May primary and was set to take office Jan. 1. However, former District Attorney Lanee Danforth unexpectedly resigned, so Wallace is taking
Jenna Wallace the big chair about six months early. She was already serving
as the office’s chief deputy district attorney, with responsibility for prosecuting cases and supervising other prosecutors. Adding to the challenges that come with a new role, several deputy district attorneys in the office also announced their resignations prior to election results, citing pay and benefits as the primary reasons for leaving. This left Wallace with only one prosecutor in the office. “My passion is for prosecution. I’m excited about the
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