The 2023 AOC Legislative Summary is a comprehensive report that describes the outcomes of the Association of Oregon Counties’ top legislative priorities and provides a detailed overview of each piece of legislation on which [...]
Each year, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) holds eight district meetings where AOC’s member counties gather with regional partners for collaboration and knowledge sharing on the most important issues facing their communities. These [...]
A new messaging campaign is raising awareness and encouraging applicants to join Eastern Oregon’s behavioral health workforce. Since May 15, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) and a network of its providers have launched [...]
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the April NACo Leadership Academy graduates from Oregon. They join over 10,000 graduates and current participants from across the country benefitting from the 12-week online program enabling [...]
National Association of Counties Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing Amplifies Message at White House, on Capitol Hill As a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing, [...]
The 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on June 25, 2023 after a whirlwind of productivity during the initial four months followed by an historic six week stalemate. Under leadership from AOC policy steering [...]
Counties have until July 12th, 2023 to submit allocation elections between SRS and USFS 1908 payments - and elections between SRS Title I, II, and III - to AOC. Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 [...]
House Bill 2009 became the vehicle for negotiations that began early in session about several economic development and tax incentive programs long supported and utilized by counties. Negotiations centered on policy differences about the [...]
Hood River County Chair Jennifer Euwer and Grant County Commissioner Jim Hamsher are among new members appointed to the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) Local Officials Advisory Committee (LOAC) last month. The [...]
Amidst the hustle and bustle of this year’s long legislative session and ongoing leadership transitions in the Oregon Health Authority, the state-county partnership on our shared health and human services has continued to grow. [...]