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House District 33 Replacement Meeting
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.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
New Chief Information Technology Officer Appointed for Washington County
Interim Manager for the County’s Information Technology Services Division, Chris Gensler, has been named Chief Information Technology Officer for Washington County.
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Proclamation LGBTQ Pride Month 2020
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Washington County.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
SECOND UPDATE: Domestic Disturbance Leads to OIS
The Washington County Major Crimes Team has identified the deceased as Robert Anthony “Jordan” Whitehead, age 26.
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Sheriff's Office
Free counseling helps people build resilience and learn coping skills during pandemic
The COVID-19 Community Counseling Program provides support to Washington County community members who need help related to the pandemic.
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Health and Human Services
Statement on Death of George Floyd and Need for Racial Justice
Board of Commissioners statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the need for racial justice
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Deputy Placed on Leave After Inappropriate Email
On the afternoon of May 31, 2020, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received an allegation that a deputy sent an inappropriate email with racial epithets. While it appears the email is over 16 years old and four years before being employed at the Sheriff’s Office, it is entirely inconsistent with the core values and professional standards at the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office promptly opened an investigation by the Professional Standards Unit (PSU). The employee is on administrative leave pending PSU’s investigation.
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Sheriff's Office
County Buildings in Phase I Status
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.
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County Administrative Office
State approves Washington County for Phase I starting June 1
Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority have approved Washington County’s application for Phase I reopening, effective Monday, June 1.
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Health and Human Services
Joint Statement from Metro Area LE Partners
We stand together as law enforcement professionals in the Portland Metropolitan Area to condemn the tactics and actions demonstrated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is our job to protect life and increase public safety within our communities.
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Sheriff's Office
Washington County applies for Phase I reopening
Washington County has applied to the state for reopening, with a goal of entering Phase I on Monday, June 1.
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Health and Human Services
Comment on possible new turn lane from EB Cornell onto SB Barnes
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.
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Land Use & Transportation
SO Seeks Reaccreditation; Feedback is Welcome
Beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will conduct a three-day compliance assessment of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The team will measure the agency’s continued ability to meet public safety standards considered to be benchmarks of excellence nationwide. The Sheriff’s Office has been continuously nationally accredited by CALEA since 2004.
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Sheriff's Office
Chair Harrington issues levy results statement
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.
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County Administrative Office
Special Election Results for May 2020
Unofficial election-night results for the May Primary Election available after 8 p.m.
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Assessment and Taxation
Washington County Board of Commissioners approves reopening plan and contact tracing recruitment contracts
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.
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Health and Human Services
Learn about Butner Road Culvert in online kickoff event
Visit the Butner Road Culvert Online Kickoff through May 28 to learn about the culvert replacement and anticipated traffic impacts.
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Land Use & Transportation
Drop Off Ballots May 2020
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.
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Assessment and Taxation
Visit the online Johnson Street construction kickoff
Learn about the Johnson Street Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Project during an the online construction kickoff from May 15-28.
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Land Use & Transportation