Marion County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Senator Hearing Room at 555 Court Street N.E. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.
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Marion County commissioners consider contract with Salem Health for psychiatric treatment
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider contracting with Salem Health to help provide inpatient psychiatric services for people with mental health disturbances or addiction.
Incumbent Cameron, challenger Dennis vie for Marion County commissioner seat
Kevin Cammeron in his bid for re-election seeks to continue the work he started as a commissioner. His opponent, Andrew Dennis, says his experience as a state housing policy analyst makes him better equipped to oversee the county’s budget.
Marion County gets federal windfall – no strings attached
Marion County is getting a surprise allocation of $1 million from the federal government, money that comes with virtually no restrictions. County officials haven’t decided yet to do with unexpected funding.
Marion County commissioners consider federal funds for homeless services, rent assistance
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider plans to direct federal funding to developing homeless shelters as well as an emergency rental assistance program.
Marion County commissioners consider garbage, recycling facility improvements
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider contributing up to $1 million for improvements to a garbage and recycling facility under a new contract, which would extend operations at least four years.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for behavioral health housing
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment.
Marion County commissioners consider bridge repairs, street improvements
The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider a roughly $3.31 million for repairs intended to expand the service life of the Independence Bridge.
Marion County commissioners consider funding for addiction, mental health treatment
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider state funds to provide services for people facing criminal charges found unable to aid and assist in their own defense.
