REP. PATRICK SHEEHAN TO RECEIVE 9-1-1 AWARD FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS

CLACKAMAS – Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Clackamas) will receive the 9-1-1 Telecommunications Partner Award from the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials and National Emergency Number Association (APCO/NENA).

The award recognizes Rep. Sheehan’s successful efforts to pass legislation this year directing the Office of Emergency Management to distribute 9-1-1 tax revenues directly to jurisdictions that service emergency calls. Prior to the bill’s passage, 9-1-1 tax revenues were distributed to local governments with little assurance the money was reaching the jurisdictions that need it.

“Passage of this bill will mean that 9-1-1 dollars are sent directly to Public Safety Answering Points to provide the services the 9-1-1 tax is intended to fund,” the group announced. “Oregon APCO/NENA thanks Rep. Sheehan for his work on behalf of 9-1-1 centers around the State of Oregon.”

Clackamas Fire District #1 Chief Ed Kirchhofer also praised Rep. Sheehan’s work on the legislation.

“Our constituents almost unilaterally agree that government should continually strive for more efficiency and transparency wherever possible,” Chief Kirchhofer wrote in a letter to Rep. Sheehan. “Your integrity, commitment, and perseverance throughout the legislative session, and particularly on SB 1559, should serve as an example to other elected officials. You clearly demonstrated representative government at its best.”

“I’m honored to receive this award from this association,” Rep. Sheehan said. “Public safety is an important priority in our community, and I’ll continue my work in the Legislature to ensure our tax dollars directly support our emergency systems and first responders.”

REP. PATRICK SHEEHAN TO RECEIVE 9-1-1 AWARD FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS

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