On June 7, the Marion County Board of Commissioners will interview candidates who applied to replace Sheriff Joe Kast and appoint his successor that same afternoon.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider resolution on homelessness, public spaces
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider contracts to add two nurses and a body-scanning security system at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.
Marion County Budget Committee approves cutbacks after federal boost post-Covid, fires
Marion County has budgeted $27 million less for the upcoming year than the last. County officials say they have less federal money, are spending less on contracts and are rolling back wildfire recovery funding.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider Cordon Road improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider spending $500,000 on drug testing for the county’s Health and Human Services Department
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.