Category COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve 2023-24 budget
Commissioners on Wednesday approved Marion County’s $688.9 million budget for the upcoming year, as well as an additional $15.2 million to the county’s existing budget.
Public asked to comment on Parkdale Park development in northeast Salem
County officials will present updates Tuesday, June 20, on the development of Parkdale Park, intended to add more green space and an improved stormwater system to the undeveloped area.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve funding for Santiam Hospital expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday approved federal funds to upgrade Santiam Hospitals emergency power system. They also approved a homeowner rehabilitation program for low-to-moderate-income Marion County residents.
Nicholas Hunter appointed Marion County Sheriff
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Lt. Nicholas Hunter to complete the term of Sheriff Joe Kast, who plans to retire at the end of June. Hunter most recently oversaw the sheriff’s office’s enforcement division.
Marion County names 7 candidates for new sheriff
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.
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.