Feb 27, 2026 | AOC News
Join the League of Oregon Counties (LOC), the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) on Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a webinar on the DLCD’s draft Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap. The purpose of this webinar is to provide Oregon’s cities and counties with an opportunity to ask questions and provide informal feedback on the draft roadmap.
The draft roadmap was developed utilizing more than one year of input and advice from a roundtable group representing a broad array of interests about the future of offshore wind energy in Oregon. The draft is also a product of consultation with federally recognized Tribes in Oregon, feedback provided during public meetings, and meetings with existing ocean users and wind energy businesses.
The roadmap presents a suite of recommendations for legislative, rulemaking, or other formal policy-making settings, and considers four alternative futures for Oregon and its coast. Two of these alternative futures include offshore wind turbines, and two do not.
In addition to this joint AOC/LOC webinar, the DLCD is accepting formal, written feedback on the draft roadmap until April 3, 2026. The agency will incorporate public feedback, review a revised draft with the roundtable group and Tribes, and finalize a roadmap document this summer for submittal to the Legislature consistent with the requirements of HB 4080 (2024) and House Bill 3963 (2025). More information about the roadmap, including the public review draft, can be found on the DLCD website here: https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/OCMP/Pages/Offshore-Wind-Roadmap.aspx
To attend the webinar, please register via Zoom.
Feb 24, 2026 | AOC News, NACo
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) invites Oregon counties to join us as we celebrate National County Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April.
Tell your county’s story, champion your county workforce, and boost civic engagement through news stories, outreach events, and on your social media. Remember to use the hashtag #NCGM and tag us in your social posts. We will share as many as we can on our social media.
Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in serving residents.
NACo offers many resources to help counties celebrate and plan activities to highlight the essential role counties play across every part of community life, including:
Media Relations and Social Media Tools
Storytelling and Civic Engagement Resources
We encourage all Oregon counties to use this opportunity to showcase the vital services you provide and engage with your residents. We look forward to seeing how counties celebrate this April!
Contributed by: Erin Good | Communication Coordinator
Feb 24, 2026 | AOC Business Partner
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: CIS
CIS has a new look, and it tells our story in a single glance: CIS is Oregon’s risk pool. This isn’t just a design update — it’s a clearer expression of who we are, how we operate, and why Oregon’s cities and counties trust CIS as a long-term partner.
For years, explaining CIS to new staff or elected officials could be challenging. We’re not a for-profit company. CIS is a member-owned risk pool made up of Oregon’s cities and counties, operating much like a nonprofit. Our purpose is simple: to help Oregon’s cities and counties manage risk and protect public resources. Every decision we make is by and for our members. That’s the essence of a risk pool — local governments joining together to share costs, stabilize budgets, and strengthen one another against unexpected challenges. Today, CIS serves nearly all of Oregon’s cities and most of its counties — a level of participation that reflects our role as Oregon’s risk pool and the trust local governments place in the model.
As part of this update, CIS is also formally retiring the use of “Citycounty Insurance Services.” While the organization shortened its name years ago, the full name — and variations like “CCIS” — have remained a long-standing source of confusion. Going forward, we are simply CIS, which better reflects who we are today and aligns with how members, partners, and staff already refer to us.
The new logo reflects that identity. It’s clean and contemporary, anchored by Oregon’s silhouette to show our roots and our commitment to communities statewide. The words “Oregon’s Risk Pool” appear prominently, leaving no doubt about who we are and what we do. It’s a visual cue that reinforces what members already know: CIS is about partnership, not profit.
Several design elements were intentionally chosen to reflect both our mission and our connection to Oregon. The primary green used in the logo was inspired by Oregon’s evergreen forests — while the bold, modern lettering gives the mark a contemporary feel without sacrificing the strength and stability members associate with CIS.
At its heart, the refreshed logo reflects the relationship CIS has built with its members over decades — one grounded in ownership, financial strength, and expertise. It represents our shared commitment to providing stability, defending against complex claims, and investing in prevention. Just as important, it reinforces CIS’ role as a collaborative resource, offering comprehensive coverages and services tailored to public entities, from liability and property protection to employee benefits, HR support, and risk management consulting. While the look has evolved, our commitment to serving Oregon’s cities and counties with integrity and care remains unchanged.
Members will see the new logo across CIS communications, publications, and signage. It’s a fresh look, but the promise behind it remains the same: CIS stands with Oregon’s cities and counties in good times and bad — providing stability, partnership, and long-term protection for the communities you serve.
