The 100% Love Culture Initiative is an innovative program that challenges traditional government stereotypes by focusing on providing exceptional service regardless of how citizens feel about government. Speaker - Rod Runyon, county commissioner, Wasco County Speaker [...]
In this session speakers will present economic development opportunities for Oregon counties through mass timber research, manufacturing, and the design and building professions. Moderator - Simon Hare, county commissioner, Josephine County Speaker - Valerie Johnson, president, D. [...]
Learn about the transportation funding sources that flow to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the state highway fund. More importantly, take a peak behind the curtain at what, when and how funds flow [...]
Now that the largest transportation funding package in Oregon history has passed, learn how the various components of the bill will be implemented and impact your county. Introduction - Troy Tindall, executive vice president, BlueLine Transportation [...]
Hear from a panel of local public health officials sharing new models of program delivery to save money and improve health with the $5 million the legislature invested. Introduction - Morgan Cowling, executive director, Oregon Coalition [...]
Earthquake and wildfires are imminent hazards in the Pacific Northwest. Local county governments practice and plan for "the Big One" or "the Big Burn," but what other tools are available? This session will cover advances [...]
Learn how county commissioners can help veterans access the benefits they have earned and deserved. Moderator - Bill Hall, county commissioner, Lincoln County Speaker - Mitch Sparks, statewide veterans' services director, Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Speaker [...]