County Administrative Office News

Styer begins his appointment overseeing the Finance Department after serving as interim CFO for six months and after five years of leading the Sheriff’s Office’s Business Administration team before that.

For a fifth year in a row, cuts in services will be needed to produce a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. New sources of revenue are also being studied.

Washington County is launching “One Washington County Oregon," a monthly podcast that will feature employees, subject matter experts and special guests. The community is invited to share feedback by completing a brief survey and win $25 gift cards.

UPDATE: Budget committees approve Washington County and special district budgets. The balanced county proposed budget closes a $10 million gap in the general fund, the third such reduced budget in as many years.

Revised plan refreshes language for Washington County’s vision, mission, principles, fundamental approaches and organizational goals.

Ober’s portfolio will include Facilities, Fleet and Parks Services, Information Technology Services and the county’s Sustainability Program.

Following a nationwide, competitive search, Gaoiran will begin his new leadership role on April 17.

Cameron will begin his new role on April 3, following a nationwide, competitive search.

Simantel chosen after nationwide, competitive search.