Well , hi everybody , I'm Bill Bateman , part of the team here at OSTA , o-s-t-a , the Oregon State Tenants Association , and this is another short OSTA update . Well , the hearing is only four days away , wednesday , may the 7th , at 1 o'clock and , as promised , we're reminding you that right now it is approximately 10 in the morning . On May the 3rd . It's only four days away and we're reminding you . Now is the time to get that testimony in and to make your travel
plans . If you're heading on up to the state capitol , you can sign up to testify in person . Online , you can submit your written testimony and I've posted the links in the description area of the podcast to do just that .
Speaker 1Me , I'm making the trip and I hope to see as many of you there as possible . We want to fill the building with supporters and if you still have your cow hats from the last time and really why wouldn't you Do wear them ? They made an incredibly positive impression with the legislators at our last visit . You and I are not cash cows . The team is working on stickers we can wear inside and there's even talk of a group picture . Stay tuned for more
on that . We'll announce it the day of the event and , as always , dress for the weather , make sure you've got water and check your fanny pack for whenever you're going to need to stay healthy and happy . For me , that means glucose tablets and a granola bar , and , of course , sunscreen is always a good idea . And is it necessary to remind us all ? Sensible shoes ? There's going to be some walking . If you haven't been before , it is not a
parking-friendly city . Let's just leave it at that . Sign up to testify , make your travel plans and we hope to see you there .
Speaker 1So remember , now is the time to contact members of the Senate with phone calls or emails . It's important for the housing committee members to hear from you , and it's also a good idea if we can share this information with all of the members of the Senate with messages of support . It's preferred to send individual emails . Avoid a mass email to many , many recipients . Those tend to get overlooked . Make sure you send an email to your senator for whatever district you are , and note that you are their constituent . This is very important . Do reach out to each member of the Senate Committee on Housing and Development .
Speaker 1I'm going to include those in the sign-in area as well , just like I did last time , so the record is open . Did last time . So the record is open . Get those informational pieces sent in and cards , letters , phone calls , pack , the fanny pack . Get the extra pair of socks . We want to fill this place . Folks need to hear this . This is the culmination of years of work . Be there , be a part of it , be part of the solution . Let's make this happen . I'm going to see you up there . Have a good day , be safe . More information as it becomes available .