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Commissioners from Multnomah and Washington counties will hold a joint session to select a replacement to the open position on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Interim Manager for the County’s Information Technology Services Division, Chris Gensler, has been named Chief Information Technology Officer for Washington County.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Washington County.

The COVID-19 Community Counseling Program provides support to Washington County community members who need help related to the pandemic.

Board of Commissioners statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the need for racial justice

Several county offices and programs will return to allowing face-to-face visits this week, but public health requirements will be in effect and remote access to services is still encouraged.

Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority have approved Washington County’s application for Phase I reopening, effective Monday, June 1.

Washington County has applied to the state for reopening, with a goal of entering Phase I on Monday, June 1.

A possible eastbound right-turn lane from Cornell Road onto southbound Barnes Road is being evaluated by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) to improve safety and reduce congestion. Traffic Engineering staff is asking for comment via an online open house from those who travel the intersection, whether by vehicle, bicycle or on foot. Please visit the online open house, review the information and complete the form. Washington County has not yet committed to constructing this project. There is no funding identified or design created.

Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington has issued a statement regarding both County-sponsored levies on the ballot, as well as the Metro-wide Supportive Housing Services levy.

Unofficial election-night results for the May Primary Election available after 8 p.m.

Today the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a reopening plan written by county staff with input from local emergency managers. The board also approved contracting with two outside agencies for recruitment of contact tracers and support staff.

Visit the Butner Road Culvert Online Kickoff through May 28 to learn about the culvert replacement and anticipated traffic impacts.

Those who have not yet voted are asked to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Official ballot drop sites are located throughout the county.

Learn about the Johnson Street Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Project during an the online construction kickoff from May 15-28.

Learn more about the work ahead before Washington County can reopen from the Governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” order