Following the passage of SB 762, the 2021 Legislative Session's comprehensive wildfire policy, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) took an active role in ensuring its implementation information was provided to county staff and [...]
Tekniam’s Remote Universal Communication System (RUCS) is a compact rapidly deployable wireless broadband network empowering emergency responders and providing rural broadband internet in areas with little to no service. JOHN DAY, Ore. (PRW) March 14, [...]
With the new year underway, for many it’s a good time to set both personal and professional goals. One goal that should make the list is ensuring that county employees always receive training each [...]
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means Co Chairs Senator Elizabeth Steiner (D-Beaverton) and Representative Tawna Sanchez (D-Portland) announced a series of public hearings on the state budget in four locations around the state: Portland, [...]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The nation’s 3,069 counties play a key role in administering federal programs and services in our local communities. Counties own and operate public infrastructure, transportation, and economic development assets, provide public safety and [...]
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is a 23-member staff of professional employees with broad duties and skill-sets. Each team member helps make AOC the success it is today. Here is an opportunity to meet [...]
Thirty-seven Oregon county commissioners, judges, chairs, and staff traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, held February 11-14.County officials also met with Oregon Senators Ron Wyden [...]
On Feb. 21, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) resumed operations of its Office of Recovery Programs Contact Center which provides technical assistance to recipients of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered [...]
At the beginning of every year, the CIS Board of Trustees, including AOC Executive Director Gina Firman Nikkel, attend a day and a half strategic planning session to discuss the overall strength of the organization. [...]
At the recent Academy of Architecture for Justice Conference, I had the opportunity to facilitate discussion on equity in the justice system. These discussions focused on knowledge communities in education, social services, nonprofit organization [...]