On behalf of your team at AOC, we wish you a warm season’s greetings and hope that your 2023 starts off well.

AOC is grateful for our members and partners. Over the last year, we have come together to support one another and have taken great strides in building a stronger AOC.

As we gear up for the next year, AOC is excited to work together with members and partners to advance county priorities at the Legislature, with agencies, and within our organization.

This new year also offers time for us to get together and celebrate the work of counties. Over the last year, AOC has been getting its new building up-to-date to meet the needs of our organization. With our new home finally ready for member use, we are excited to announce AOC will hold an open-house in March of 2023 to celebrate this accomplishment. Invitations will be on the way soon.

We are also excited to carry out the work of AOC’s strategic plan with each and every one of you through the leadership of AOC President Derrick DeGroot in 2023. Members put in time and effort across a multitude of platforms to help shape this plan, and ultimately refine the services AOC offers to its members for years to come.

From all of us at AOC, we look forward to a great new year with you and hope you have a safe and joyful holiday season!

Blessings to you and your family,

Gina Firman Nikkel

Executive Director

Association of Oregon Counties