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The Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 17 - 23, 2009 as National Public Works Week as a way to celebrate the contribution public work makes in our local community

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County and the City of Hillsboro plan to conduct separate earthquake drills Friday morning, April 24. The exercises are among several preparedness activities occurring throughout Oregon as part of National Earthquake Awareness Month.

Washington County replaced its current Web site today with a new design and improved capabilities. The look, feel and navigation of the county’s Web site are meant to make access to information and online services easier.

County Boards Seek Candidates. Groups to study issues and make recommendations The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members for Civil Service Commissioner and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed April 12 – April 18, 2009 as National Community Development Week as a way of providing recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Washington County Administrator Robert Davis announced today that Adolph A. "Val" Valfre, Jr., will lead the county’s Housing Services Department.

Give 10, Tell 10 Campaign - Community Relief Fund The Washington County Board of Commissioners have joined with jurisdictions, foundations, and businesses across the four-county area in declaring its support for the Community Relief Fund. The Fund is a collaboration organized by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette that will benefit Community Action and Oregon Food Bank in our community.

Washington County residents are waking up to heavy accumulations of snow and scattered areas with icy conditions. Residents are advised to:

Federal help is available in the form of low-interest loans for citizens, homeowners, renters, businesses and farm-owners that suffered from the recent, record-breaking winter storms.

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the agenda for Washington County and Clean Water Services for the 2010 federal fiscal year.

Board Worksession Time Change - February 24, 2009

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the agenda for Washington County and Clean Water Services for the 2009 session of the Oregon State Legislature.

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

Washington County is starting 2009 with an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. The municipal ratings organization recently moved Washington County up from AA to AA+, which is a high credit quality investment grade, just a single step from the highest rating of AAA.

Washington County Commissioners Roy Rogers and Dick Schouten and Sheriff Rob Gordon were sworn into office Tuesday as part of a ceremony to start their latest four-year terms.

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members: