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Board of Commissioners Town Hall on FY 23/24 budget development
Board of Commissioners Town Hall on FY 23/24 budget development
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Open House for Highway 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street Project is Jan. 31
Open House for Highway 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street Project is Jan. 31
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Board of Commissioners adopt historic equity resolution
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved the adoption of an historic “Resolution on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” to guide the County’s long-term efforts to advance racial equity and create a more inclusive community for all.
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Reduced rate program for garbage and recycling services in Washington County now available
Community members in unincorporated Washington County who live at or below 185% of the federal poverty level – $51,338 per year for a household of four – can have their garbage and recycling bills cut by 75%.
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Comment on the Ewen Drive and Augusta Lane pedestrian improvement project
Participate in the online open house for the Ewen Drive and Augusta Lane pedestrian improvement project through August 20.
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MSTIP Online Open House: Help select projects for funding
The public is invited to participate in an online open house to help the Washington County Board of Commissioners select street projects for the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) 2023-28 Funding Cycle.MSTIP is an innovative program funded by property taxes to pay for street improvements.
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Washington County ordinance supports more housing options
An ordinance creating increased housing opportunities for people in urban unincorporated Washington County was unanimously approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular June 28 meeting.
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Washington County Recognized in Nationwide Cohort to Boost High Quality Jobs
Washington County, Oregon has won a seat in Results for America's Good Jobs & Equity Project, a new effort led by Results for America and the Families and Workers Fund.
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Dan Forester Appointed as New Elections Division Manager
Dan Forester has been appointed as Washington County’s new elections division manager following Mickie Kawai’s retirement after 34 years of service.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Portland area WIC programs can provide nutritious food and breastfeeding support to 24,000 additional people
As grocery prices rise to historic levels,Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties have the capacity to serve twice the number of people the counties currently serve with the federally funded WIC program.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Brief statement about the Daniel Gore juvenile case
The Washington County Juvenile Department can confirm that Daniel Gore, a 16-year-old youth now charged with the murder of Milana Li of the Murray Hill community earlier this month, was on probation with the Juvenile Department for non-violent offenses. These charges included Theft 2, Arson 2 and Criminal Mischief 2.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Tri-county Point in Time Count numbers, shared regionally for first time, show shifts in homelessness
Leaders from the three Portland-area Metro counties on Wednesday, May 4, for the first time jointly released numbers from their federally required counts of people experiencing homelessness.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Ballots to be Mailed for May 17th Primary Election
Ballots for the May 17, 2022, Primary Election start getting mailed April 27th, 2022. If you are a registered voter, start checking your mailbox for your ballot. If by May 3rd you have not received your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by using the Ballot Request Form at washcovotes.org or contact the Elections Office at 503-846-5800.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Ballots to be Mailed for May 17th Primary Election
Ballots for the May 17, 2022, Primary Election start getting mailed April 27th, 2022. If you are a registered voter, start checking your mailbox for your ballot. If by May 3rd you have not received your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by using the Ballot Request Form at washcovotes.org or contact the Elections Office at 503-846-5800.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Historic Community Engagement Partnership Unites Local Governments for Equitable Pandemic Recovery
Centering racial equity in ongoing pandemic recovery efforts, Washington County and the cities of Hillsboro and Beaverton are implementing a historic, shared approach to community engagement.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: County Administrator Tanya Ange announced key appointments this week to the executive team of the County Administrative Office
County Administrator Tanya Ange announced key appointments this week to the executive team of the County Administrative Office: David Martinez will serve as a new assistant county administrator and Greg Munn as a new chief financial officer.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Comment on the Draft 2022-23 Road Maintenance Program
Comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2022-23 Road Maintenance Program.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: County animal shelter to remove incinerator following years of decreased use
A visible reminder of a much more somber time in animal welfare will soon be gone.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Boards and Commissions Vacancies spring 2022
Volunteers needed for advisory boards and commissions
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WASHINGTON COUNTY: Board Proclamation in Support of Ukrainian People
Board Proclamation in Support of Ukrainian People