CJC Seeking Nominations to Advisory Board to Support Funding to Reduce Gun Violence

Oregon is receiving millions of dollars from a federal grant program to help reduce gun violence, and the state is seeking a county representative to help decide how to spend the money.

The state is set to receive at least $7.5M from the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program through 2026, which can be used to fund a variety of types of programs.

Oregon’s Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is convening an advisory board to help them determine how to use the grant money, and they are hoping to recruit a county leader to serve on the board. The CJC anticipates the board will meet for about 90 minutes on a monthly basis.

Applications can be submitted here, and questions can be directed to CJC Senior Policy Analyst Bridget Budbill.

Contributed by: Michael Burdick | Legislative Affairs Manager