Public Participation at Budget Hearing
The Washington County Budget Committee welcomes public participation at its meetings.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Budget Committee remains committed to broad community engagement and transparency of government and will host virtual budget committee meetings on Zoom.
Provide Public Testimony
- Sign up to speak in advance of the meeting using the Board of Commissioners Public Testimony Sign-Up.
- By Mail
Washington County Finance Department
155 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 270, MS 25
Hillsboro, OR 97124
- In Person
Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building
Auditorium
155 N First Avenue
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
Call (503) 846-8685 for questions.
Public Testimony Guidelines
The Budget Committee asks that the following guidelines be observed during public testimony:
- Please follow registration procedures listed above.
- When your name is announced, state your name for the record.
- Groups or organizations wishing to make a presentation are asked to designate one spokesperson in the interest of time and to avoid repetition.
- When more than one person is heard on any matter, please avoid repetition in your comments. Careful attention to the previous speaker's remarks will be helpful in this regard.
Public Testimony Time Limits
Public testimony for the budget may be presented within the following time limits:
- 2 minutes for individuals
- 5 minutes for community organizations
Notwithstanding the above, the Presiding Officer may limit the time and number of persons appearing in the interest of facilitating the orderly business of the Budget Committee, unless a majority of the Budget Committee rules otherwise.
Location
Finance
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124