Two state heritage boards will meet April 23 in Coos Bay during the Oregon Heritage Conference. The Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at 2 p.m. in separate rooms of the new Coos History Museum and Maritime Center, 1210 N. Bayshore Drive. Their meetings are open to the public and their agendas include opportunities for public comment. Meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 503-986-0690. The Oregon Heritage Commission agenda include consideration of an Oregon Heritage Tradition nomination, a Heritage All-Star Community designation, updates on projects related to the goals in its 2014-2019 Oregon Heritage Plan, and other heritage topics. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon’s heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. For more information, contact coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or kyle.jansson@oregon.gov .
