Commissioners on Wednesday approved buying new public works vehicles and expanded contracts with the state for mental health and addiction treatment.
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UPDATE: Marion County commissioners re-up state grant for child support services
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $750,000 agreement with the state to maintain a county program through which prosecutors help families resolve matters related to child support. The contract lasts four years.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve raising certain garbage rates
Commissioners on Wednesday approved garbage rate increases for landfill demolition and items including refrigerators, air conditioners and medical waste.
Disability group accuses Marion County of thwarting federal court order over mental health patients
Disability Rights Oregon says Marion County judges are undermining an agreement to ease crowding in the Oregon State Hospital
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve seeking contractor for Brooks water system improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday voted to solicit a construction contractor to manage water and wastewater improvements in the communities of Brooks and Hopmere. The work is part of a county effort to boost economic development in the unincorporated area.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve federal funding plan for housing services
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a plan for spending federal money on housing services such as down payment assistance and building new affordable homes.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve startup grant for mental illness treatment program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1.2 million contract with B2 Community Care to purchase and open a residential treatment home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as severe mental illness.
New Sheriff Nick Hunter wants to get to the root of Marion County’s pressing issues
Commissioners on June 7 appointed Nick Hunter Marion County Sheriff, completing the term of retiring Sheriff Joe Kast. Hunter has supervised three of four divisions and led a SWAT team at the sheriff’s office.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners renew Woodburn crisis response
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $300,000 contract with the city of Woodburn to provide mobile crisis services.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve state funds for mental health providers
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $2 million state grant to help recruit behavioral health providers to move to Marion County.
