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AOC Priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session

The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly will convene on Monday, Feb. 5, for a 35-day session. Legislators will return to the Oregon State Capitol, still under major construction, with the historic wings remaining closed. Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) members are encouraged to join policy steering committee meetings on Feb. 2, and Feb. 5, to learn about and weigh in on legislative concepts impacting counties. Members can expect email communications from AOC’s legislative affairs department with timely updates and action alerts related to high priority bills.

AOC News

Counties Inform Legislature on Foreclosure Process

Among AOC’s priorities for 2024 is a bill (HB 4056) that will create an orderly process to get refunds to property owners in cases where a foreclosure sale generates proceeds ... [Read more]

AOC Releases 2023 Annual Report

AOC is proud to serve Oregon’s counties, and we are pleased to share the 2023 AOC Annual Report. Read about our legislative session wins, program highlights, and key accomplishments this past year. ... [Read more]

AOC/LOC Transportation Funding Forum Update

The AOC/LOC Transportation Funding Forum meeting series continued in January, featuring presentations from Gov. Kotek's transportation policy staff and transportation ... [Read more]

Counties Could Bring in More PILT Funding from New SRS Road Districts Law

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has begun implementation of an innovative policy to support increased revenue for public lands counties. ... [Read more]

Partner News

Regence: 10 Ways to Improve Your Health in 2024

If your New Year’s resolutions include improving your health, here are 10 things you can do this year with a little help from Regence. Make sure you have a personal doctor ... [Read more]

IT Motives: Recruiting Success in Government

Hampton Lumber: Challenges, Needs, and Opportunities in Oregon’s Forest Sector

Local Government Personnel Services (LGPS): Blog Naming Contest

Deterra: Oregon Counties Reduce the Risk of Drug Misuse With At-Home Drug Deactivation and Disposal

In the News

Kotek and Portland-area leaders forge coordinated response to fentanyl addiction | Oregon Capital Chronicle, Jan 30

Commissioners propose courthouse replacement | Tillamook Headlight Herald, Jan. 30

County hopes to address mounting waste management challenge | The Astorian, Jan. 29

Event complex a big chance for Baker County (Editorial) | Baker City Herald, Jan. 29

State of Oregon rescues Morrow County DA workload | East Oregonian, Jan. 26

How fentanyl and social isolation have worsened youth homelessness crisis in Oregon | OPB, Jan. 25

Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession, step up access to treatment | OPB, Jan. 23

Facing rampant public drug use, Oregon lawmakers backpedal on decriminalization law | Statesman Journal, Jan. 23

Events

NACo Legislative Conference | Feb. 10-13

The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in second-to-none policy ... [Learn more]

NACo Cyberattack Simulation Webinar | Feb. 26 - March 1

The advent of technology in the healthcare sector has revolutionized patient care, but it has also brought forth unprecedented challenges ... [Learn more]

For a complete list of events visit oregoncounties.org

NACo News

Opioid Fight Gets Resources, Faces Pitfalls After Settlement

Virginia counties have done a lot of the work in the wake of the opioid epidemic — law enforcement, social services, family support — but they have not been the actual ... [Read more]

Apply for the 2024 NACo Achievement Awards by March 30

Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding county government programs and services. Through a non-competitive application process, noteworthy ... [Read more]

Safe Parking Lots Offer Midway Point to Fight Homelessness

A person or family, down on their luck, can drive on to a safe parking lot in Deschutes County, Ore. for a place to stay. But even when wheels stop for a while, a program that’s ... [Read more]