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Voters in the November 2010 general election may be asked to continue funding for public safety and library services through two local option property tax levies that will expire in June 2011. The Washington County Board of Commissioners recently requested that ballot material for each levy be drafted for their review on June 15.

Strengthened partnership and clarified roles are part of a new agreement between the Fair Board and Board of County Commissioners.

Proclaim March 2011 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Washington County

Tom Brian to address the Westside Economic Alliance Thursday, Feb. 25, as he begins the last of 12 years of service as chairman of the Washington County Board of Commissioners.

Comments welcomed from the public regarding a revised draft agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Washington County Fair Board.

The Board of County Commissioners with various service providers proclaim Jan 2010 as Stalking Month

Public invited to comment on Fair and Fairgrounds Agreement.

OPB “Think Out Loud” discussion and second board hearing on Urban Rural Reserves process.

December 2009 Public Hearings for Urban Rural Reserves Process

PROCLAIM DECEMBER 7-13 AS HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK AND DECEMBER 10 AS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

The following Budget Committees are currently seeking applications for new members:

November 2-8 is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

Candidates sought for Board of Property Tax Appeals

Code Enforcement Officer Proclamation

Urbanization Forum Resolution & Transmittal Letter

2010 Board of Commissioners Census Proclamation

Chairman Tom Brian of the Washington County Board of Commissioners joined Jill Eiland of Intel and Gordon Brinser of SolarWorld for a panel discussion about building a bright future in Washington County.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently added Washington County to the list of Oregon counties eligible for federal aid to compensate for damaged infrastructure and work hours spent dealing with recent snow and ice storms.