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In a new executive order, Governor Brown has extended her statewide moratorium on evictions for nonpayment to cover non-residential properties.

County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington reflects on why participation in the 2020 Census now is especially important as our community one day recovers from the impact of the new coronavirus.

Continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.

In a new video update, Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington describes Washington County’s response to COVID-19, including a working theory about why there are more cases here than in the rest of Oregon.

Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on March 22 forbidding law enforcement officers in Oregon from acting on any notice or order to evict people from residential properties for nonpayment of rent. The executive order, which will be in effect for 90 days, was enacted at the request of several local and state officials, including the chairs of the elected boards of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.

The Board of County Commissioners will each host a Town Hall in their individual districts in 2020. The first in this series is scheduled for March 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Sherwood.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Spring 2020 media release

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaim February 2020 as Black History Month.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners invites public review and comment on a draft resolution related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Winter 2019-20 in 12-03-19 BOC meeting

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting a series of community listening sessions to provide information on how the budget development process works and to engage with residents about future spending priorities.

Boards and Commissioners Vacancies Recruitment - Fall 2019

Washington County Board of Commissioners call attention to the crime of domestic violence and encourage county residents to learn about efforts to provide safety and access to justice for victims and their families.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2019 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington County.

The Board of County Commissioners opposes proposal to withhold federal housing assistance from families based on immigration status.

On Friday, June 6, 14 members of the Latino community graduated as members of Master Recycler Class 73. This was the first community-based, culturally specific course in recycling and sustainability in Washington County, and the first recycling course in the region where every participant speaks Spanish.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 2019 as the first-ever LGBTQ Pride Month in Washington County.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has issued a proclamation in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2019.