October 30th, 2013
Dear ROPnetters:
Monday we put out a call for action to encourage the City of Roseburg to follow through with their commitment to Occupy Roseburg and to put a legal homeless campground on the City Council agenda for discussion. Dozens of calls were made and many emails were sent immediately. By the end of the day Monday, Occupy Roseburg organizers finally got a call from City Manager Lance Colley who was eager to schedule the City Council meeting after months of silence. We are thrilled that the Rural Organizing Project network kicked into action, answering Occupy Roseburg’s plea for support!
Many emails were sent to City Manager Lance Colley addressing why rural folks around the state care about how Roseburg responds. Below is an email sent from June Forsyth Kenagy, a rockstar ROPer with Albany Peace Seekers in Linn County, who ties the struggle back to her local community’s values.
Congratulations, Team ROP!
Cheering from Scappoose,
Jessica
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June Forsyth Kenagy
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