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The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) invites Oregon counties to join us as we celebrate National County Government Month during the month of April to showcase how counties achieve healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. Highlight your effective or innovative county programs and raise public awareness of services provided to the community through news stories, outreach events, and on your social media. Show your community why counties matter and remember to use the hashtag #NCGM and tag AOC (@OregonCounties) in your social posts.

“Oregon counties are on the front line of making sure essential public services are delivered effectively and efficiently to every Oregonian,” said Executive Director Gina Nikkel. “This month we celebrate the ways our county governments connect, inspire and lead every day – within our community and in collaboration with our state and federal partners.”

Community Corrections Funding and Ballot Measure 110 Reform Advance

The short, fast-paced 2024 legislative session ended with real wins for AOC’s public safety portfolio. AOC’s Public Safety Steering Committee identified two priorities ... [Read more]

AOC Partners With the Criminal Justice Commission to Expedite Organization of New County Deflection Programs

Addressing Oregon's opioid crisis and reforming Ballot Measure 110 were among top priorities for legislators during the 2024 short session. HB 4002 and its companion funding bill ... [Read more]

Governor Kotek’s Signature Paves the Way for Reopening Trails

On Wednesday, March 27, Governor Kotek signed SB 1576, which contained a “recreational immunity” fix eliminating the excessive liability that was causing local governments ... [Read more]

Fast-Track Urban Growth Boundary Process Priority Becomes Reality

Following HB 3414’s failure during the 2023 session, the prospect of AOC’s community development policy priority — creating a fast-track process for limited UGB expansions ... [Read more]

County Health and Human Services Wins in the Short Session

This year’s short legislative session was remarkably successful, as AOC’s health and human services priorities largely aligned with those of legislators on both sides of the aisle. ... [Read more]

Legislature Grants Counties Long-Sought Right-Of-Way Permit Fee Authority

Until the passage of Senate Bill 1566 during the 2024 short session, Oregon law prohibited counties from charging fees for permits issued to water, gas, electric ... [Read more]

Western Oregon State Forest HCP Moves One Step Closer to Implementation

In 2017, the Oregon Board of Forestry directed staff to evaluate whether the pursuit of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) in conjunction with the issuance of incidental take ... [Read more]

Applications Open for $157 Million Broadband Deployment Program

Counties are among the organizations now eligible to apply for grant awards under the $157 Million Broadband Deployment Program. ... [Read more]

Nationwide: Enhance your Retirement Knowledge with Nationwide’s Teaching Thursday Program

Washington County has eliminated homeless encampments | The Oregonian, March 31

Kotek signs bill restoring recreational immunity, reopening hiking trails on Oregon Coast | Statesman Journal, March 28

Merkley Monthly: Investing in Oregon’s ports | Tillamook Headlight Herald, March 28

School district sues state in attempt to undo forest habitat conservation plan | Oregon Capital Chronicle, March 26

Wasco County Seeks $1M Grant to Transform Unfinished RV Campground into Recreational Hub | Columbia County Connection, March 26

ODOT grant will provide transportation for veterans in Linn County | KMTR, March 26

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Oregon and California survives legal challenge | The Oregonian, March 26 

Ports gain control of industrial lands on former Umatilla Chemical Depot | East Oregonian, March 26

Merkley and Wyden Announce Big Investments Secured for Oregon Families and Rural Communities in Final 2024 Funding Package | Senator Ron Wyden, March 25

With addiction bill passed, now Oregon faces biggest challenge | Oregon Capital Chronicle, March 22

Maintenance Supervisor, Marion County

Assistant or Associate Engineer, City of Klamath Falls

Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2), Oregon Department of Energy

Public Works Director, Hood River County

Operations & Maintenance Manager, Rogue Valley Sewer Services

City Manager, City of Fairview

Chief Appraiser, Wasco County

Senior Human Resource Business Partner, Clatsop County

Police Chief, City of Sandy

For a complete list of openings visit oregoncounties.org