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Polk County illegally blocks treasurer from doing his job, judge rules
Polk County’s treasurer alleged in a lawsuit last November that the county had shrunk the treasurer’s salary to almost zero and handed off his responsibilities to an unelected county official. Now, a state judge has ruled that the county’s handling of the treasurer job is illegal.
UPDATED: School board adopts budget making deep cuts, pushes for more state funding
The Salem-Keizer School Board voted 6-1 to adopt a $1.1 billion budget that cuts 377 positions while laying off 112 people.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Federal money approved to design Santiam Canyon sewer system
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday approved $4.16 of federal Covid relief money for an engineering firm to design a new sanitary sewer system that would serve the cities of Idanha, Detroit, Gates and Mill City.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Safe walking routes for Four Corners kids move forward
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a construction contract for a project that will add a crosswalk and more sidewalks near Four Corners Elementary School this summer.
Commissioners approve emergency prep funding for disabilities program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a petition to annex several parcels to the Santiam Water Control District so they can receive irrigation water from the district.
Commissioners approve hiring supervisors for water system upgrades in NW Marion County
Commissioners on Wednesday approved additional funding for a contract with a company that sells snacks, beverages and hygiene items to people in custody at the Marion County Jail.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners add money to homeowner rehab program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved additional funding for a program which helps low-to-moderate-income homeowners pay for a new roof, ventilation system or other such improvements.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County receives federal grant for River Road bridge repairs
A $7 million federal grant will help Marion County pay for repairs and strengthening of the River Road bridge outside of Independence. Construction would likely begin in 2026.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners consider creating emergency plans for rural areas
Commissioners on Wednesday, March 13, will consider accepting $1 million from the state to split among six projects in the north Santiam Canyon that were impacted by wildfire in 2020.