The Polk County Courthouse. (Courtesy of Jolene Guzman/Polk County Itemizer-Observer) The Polk County Commission has an easy week this week, with its regular meeting agenda consisting of just approval of last week’s minutes and an executive session. The commission can use executive session to privately discuss issues like personnel matters[Read More…]
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Uncategorized AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners to discuss 2020 Census
(Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Correction, May 21: The Marion County Commission will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Paul Community Hall, located at 20239 Main St. N.E., St. Paul. A previous version of this article misstated the time and location of the meeting. The 2020 Census is about[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board to consider supplemental budget, Asian Pacific Heritage proclamation
Salem-Keizer school board members will consider a supplemental budget for this year to reflect extra grant funding, vote on a board candidate for the Willamette Educational Service District and adopt a proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at a meeting Tuesday. The supplemental budget reflects an additional $4 million in[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners to discuss salary raises for elected officials
The Marion County Commission will consider proposed salary raises for the county’s elected officials at its regular meeting on Wednesday. The three commissioners will vote to approve the proposed salary bumps, although the Marion County Budget Committee will be the ultimate decider. The commissioners and three citizens serve on the[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Salem-Keizer board and budget committee dive in to $1.19 billion in proposed spending
Salem-Keizer school board and budget committee members will have a chance to question district staff about Superintendent Christy Perry’s proposed $1.19 billion budget for the 2019-20 school year Tuesday. The budget maintains current district services with no layoffs or furloughs and adds some bus drivers and other transportation staff to[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Marion County to consider renewing contract for behavioral health workers
The Marion County Commission will consider renewing its agreement with a firm that provides behavioral health services at the county’s Health and Human Services department. The proposed contract would pay Health Assessment Program Inc. $364,000 through April 30, 2021. The contract says the contractor would work up to 35 hours[Read More…]
AGENDA: Polk County to review resolutions, mental health contract
The Polk County Courthouse. (Courtesy of Jolene Guzman/Polk County Itemizer-Observer) The Polk County Commission will review a couple resolutions and a contract at its weekly meeting on Wednesday. The commission will consider adopting a resolution for a regional homelessness plan based on federal funds. It will also review a resolution[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Chemeketa board to consider contract for new agricultural complex
The Chemeketa Community College board on Wednesday will consider awarding a contract for the college’s new agricultural complex after hearing recommendations from staff. Construction on the complex is expected to begin later this year, with the building opening in 2020. Board members will consider adopting changes to the college’s rules[Read More…]
AGENDA: Polk County Commission to vote on relinquishing right over Buena Vista streets, renew contracts
The Polk County Courthouse. (Courtesy of Jolene Guzman/Polk County Itemizer-Observer) After a week off, the Polk County Commission is back to its normal work session and meeting schedule. At the Wednesday meeting, commissioners will vote on relinquishing rights to build streets in the Buena Vista, an unincorporated housing community in[Read More…]
Uncategorized AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners to consider two new appointments, lease amendment
Correction: A previous version of this article said Marion County is hiring Brian Vincent and Chris Trussell. Both are hired but are being appointed to new designated roles. The Marion County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday will consider two new appointments and amending the lease for its Health and Human[Read More…]
