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Moody’s Ratings “Aaa” rating comes as the county conducted a sale of full faith and credit bonds to support transportation improvement projects.

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.

The new budget for the next fiscal year closes a $20.5 million general fund gap and preserves mandated County services.

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the budget after a public hearing on June 17.

The proposed budget achieves balance after a fifth straight year of general fund reductions.

El 12 de mayo, a las 7 p.m., la Junta de Comisionados del Condado llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria presencial y virtual combinada centrada en el presupuesto propuesto por el Condado para el año fiscal 2025-26

On May 12, at 7 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will hold a blended in-person and virtual Community Town Hall meeting focused on the County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the county’s ongoing financial challenges.

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 has been named one of Oregon’s healthiest employers by the Portland Business Journal.

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.

An additional emergency overnight shelter at the Wingspan Event and Conference Center has activated for those who continue to face power outages.

Takach will begin her new executive leadership role with the County on October 16, following a nationwide competitive search.

New budget for this next fiscal year avoids layoffs and reduces reliance on one-time revenue sources.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded Washington County with their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 37th year in a row.