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In his third "State of the County" speech, Washington County Board Chairman Andy Duyck outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Washington County in the coming year.

proclamation on boc agenda 02-05-13

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved Washington County’s legislative agendas for the 2013 session of the Oregon State Legislature and for the 113th session of the U.S. Congress.

Washington County Board of Commissioners' review of efforts to end homelessness in Washington County.

vacancy announcement for boards on 01-08-13

proclamation to boc agenda 12-04-12

The Washington County Board of Commissioners address key issues that explain the history of the land use planning process for North Bethany and Arbor Oaks. The development coincides with promising signs of economic recovery which will bring about a high demand for housing in Washington County in the coming years. The Commissioners filed this guest editorial piece with the Oregonian in response to two recent stories regarding North Bethany.

Animal shelters are important to the quality of life of communities around the nation.

Sheriff Pat Garrett has recorded a special message for residents of the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District. It relates to Measure 34-198 which would continue an enhanced level of police emergency response within the urban communities outside of cities.

Proclamation supporting the Great Oregon Shakeout in BCC 10-16-12

The following boards currently are seeking applicants to fill vacancies.

Hispanic Heritage Month was established in Washington County to recognize the contributions Hispanic/Latino members of our communities have made in Washington County.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners have asked voters in the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District to consider replacing an existing local option levy that expires June 2013. This measure would maintain current service levels within the Patrol District.

vacancy announcement for FAC 2012

Vacancy announcement for SWAC

NPWW 2012

EMS Week - May 20-26, 2012

County BOC Board Seeks Candidates

Andy Duyck, chair of the Board of Commissioners, plans to outline the challenges and opportunities ahead for Washington County. Westside Economic Alliance will host the speech at 7:30 a.m. on March 22 at the Tiger Woods Center, Nike World Campus.

Public awareness helps promote acceptance and understanding of the developmentally disabled in our community. March 2012 is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.