Page 1 February 2021 The Dallas Digest The Mayor’s Space Mayor Brian Dalton I actually grew up thinking masks were cool. As in, Zorro, Batman, Spiderman and the Lone Ranger. Famously, “Who was that masked man?” Clayton Moore it turns out, whom I once met, by the way. In the old days us adults didn’t get to wear masks much except at Halloween or occupa- tionally, say the way that Butch and Sundance wore bandanas to rob trains. But times change and we adults now get to wear masks, prudently trying to hide from the virus that is trying to kill us. It does make smiling a challenge, but has the benefit of concealing the need for a shave. Wearing a mask to prevent death seems simple enough in the modern age, particularly in relation to what our ancients tried - ringing church bells or rubbing their bodies with a chopped up pigeon - to thwart the black plague. Or leeches. So, rather than assaulting pigeons or employing leeches, I will join with various modern scientists and pro- pound mask wearing here in the community. Seems simple enough that if you can wear a seatbelt to protect yourself and others in a car crash, why not wear a mask? If nothing else, it sends the message that you care for the well-being of your friends, neighbors and total strangers. Bottom line, the more masking we have, the less disease circulates and the sooner we can all go back to work, out to eat and down to the cinema to see Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 5. And life would be good again. Employee Spotlight: Tammy Welty Tammy Welty has worked for the Dallas Police Department since May of 2017. Officially, her current title is Police Records Supervisor/Confidential Assistant to the Chief of Police. In real terms, she manages the police Record Section, man- ages the Property & Evidence program and keeps the Chief on track. When asked about what she most enjoys about working for the City, Tammy says it’s simply working with a great staff. Away from work, Tammy enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, playing with their grand baby and vacationing in warm places. City Website: www.dallasor.gov | Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dallasoregoninfohub/ Our Motto: “People Serving People” Page 2 How To Attend: City of Dallas Public Meetings Traditionally, Dallas City Council meetings are held in council chambers at Dallas City Hall. Due to COVID-19, the City of Dallas is currently hosting our regularly scheduled city council meetings via virtual format. Here’s how to connect to our meetings: 1. Visit www.dallasor.gov and scroll down to view the city calendar 2. Click on the calendar item to view the calendar page for that date. Connection information will be contained on that page. Interested In Registering Your Surveillance Camera? The Surveillance Camera Registration and Mapping (SCRAM) program provides an opportunity for residents and business owners to help officers solve local crimes with the help of exterior video surveillance cameras. With the popular use of surveillance systems, video evidence has frequently helped officers develop leads and bring investigations to conclusion. Here’s how it works: Using the geographic location of registered cameras, Dallas Police officers will be able to directly contact a registrant to determine if they have helpful recordings should a crime occur near the registered surveillance system. Go to this link to register your camera! https://www.ci.dallas.or.us/FormCenter/Police-Department-2/Surveillance- Camera-Registration-and-Map-39 City Website: www.dallasor.gov | Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dallasoregoninfohub/ Our Motto: “People Serving People” .