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.
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: School board unanimously reaffirms policy to not keep immigration records
The Salem-Keizer School Board on Tuesday unanimously renewed a Safe and Welcoming Schools resolution, which says schools won’t keep information about student or family immigration status.
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.
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.