Apply for a position on a Land Use & Transportation Commission or Committee

Make a difference in our Washington County community. Apply to serve as a volunteer on one of our commissions or committees. Learn about all our commissions and committees(Link is external) (Link opens in new window).

Vacant positions on Land Use & Transportation-related commissions and committees include:

Planning Commission(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

The Planning Commission has an immediate vacancy to serve for the remainder of a term ending Jan. 31, 2027. The Planning Commission advises the Washington County Board of Commissioners on the adoption, revision or repeal of portions of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Oregon land use planning knowledge is helpful, but not required. Contact Todd Borkowitz(Link sends email) (Link opens in new window), 503-846-3593(Link opens phone app).

North Bethany County Service District for Roads Budget Committee(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

There is one vacant position for a three-year terms. The committee reviews and approves the proposed budget developed for the North Bethany County Service District for Roads for Board adoption. Contact John Styer(Link sends email) (Link opens in new window), 503-846-8756(Link opens phone app).

Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC)(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

One four-year-term position is vacant. The committee studies County rural road operations and maintenance concerns, works with staff to develop program and funding alternatives and makes recommendations to the Board. Contact Sherri Grey(Link sends email) (Link opens in new window), 503-846-7615(Link opens phone app).

Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee (URMDAC)(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

One position is vacant for a four-year term. The committee advises the Board and staff on road maintenance matters in the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD). Members review and make recommendations on URMD service levels and annual work program, assist in evaluating the cost effectiveness and efficiencies and advise on continuation of URMD and/or other long-range funding opportunities for road maintenance. Contact Sherri Grey(Link sends email) (Link opens in new window), 503-846-7615(Link opens phone app).

Washington County Transit Committee(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)

Seven positions for four-year terms are vacant. The committee advises the Board on prioritizing public transportation projects for funding through Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund. Applicants should be familiar with public transportation needs in Washington County. Representatives contributing to the diversity of the committee include transit riders, people from low-income households, older adults, people living with disabilities and more. Contact Dyami Valentine(Link sends email) (Link opens in new window), 503-846-3821(Link opens phone app).