Category COUNTY GOVERNMENT
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider raises for elected officials
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider adding $34.9 million to a contract with a software firm for managing law enforcement records.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider buying water truck
The Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m., with a brief agenda for May 10.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider contract with mortuary service
Commissioners on Wednesday will also hear a presentation from the Strategic Economic Development Corporation, also known as SEDCOR, with a report on its work over the past quarter.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider adding funds to evidence building project
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider awarding federal funds to a nonprofit for redevelopment of Highland Cottages. The complex will have six affordable units for a county program that provides childcare and addiction treatment for parents.
Polk County Sheriff, DA seek $4 million per year in proposed tax levy
The new levy would retain sheriff’s deputies and prosecutors hired in 2015 as an earlier public safety levy is set to expire.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider funding for Medicaid services
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a $1.1 million contract with the Oregon Health Authority to help county residents eligible for Medicaid get access to medical and social services.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider upgrades to Lancaster, Hollywood Drives
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider approving two $150,000 contracts with local ambulance services to provide free vaccines for respiratory illnesses.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider disaster mitigation plan
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a step forward in a project intended to add pedestrian walkways, bike lanes and curb ramps on Southeast Connecticut Avenue.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider Hayesville Drive improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider a funding agreement with the state for evaluating existing and future county road conditions.