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Celebrated annually in November, Transgender Awareness Week provides an opportunity for learning, lifting up the unique needs of the transgender community and celebrating the contributions of our transgender friends and neighbors.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November 2023 as Native American Heritage Month in Washington County.

On Thursday, October 19, from 6-8 p.m., Washington County will host an informational open house about opportunities to serve on boards, commissions, advisory councils and committees that advise the Board of County Commissioners on critical issues.

With the upcoming retirement of Sheriff Pat Garrett on November 30, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners has appointed Caprice Massey to serve out the remainder of Sheriff Garrett’s term.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado ha proclamado del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2023, como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has appointed Brad Anderson to lead the Office of County Counsel.

Washington County Commissioner Nafisa Fai has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties Transportation Policy Steering Committee.

July 16-22 is Community Corrections and Juvenile Justice Community Supervision Week .

Washington County to switch 9-1-1 ambulance provider for the first time in 20 years.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth in Washington County.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Washington County.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is seeking committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.

These bills would invest in a critical statewide system of care by supporting education, training and recruitment.

El 19 de abril, la presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados, Harrington reflexionará sobre la amplia variedad de servicios vitales proporcionados por el Condado para satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad.

On April 19, Board Chair Harrington will reflect on the wide variety of vital services provided by the County to meet community needs.

Everyone wins when people with developmental disabilities receive the supports and opportunities they need in order to be contributing members of their communities.

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.

Debido a las condiciones climáticas peligrosas, el Ayuntamiento de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado programado para esta noche a las 6 p.m. se llevará a cabo solo en línea.

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Board of County Commissioners Town Hall scheduled for this evening at 6 p.m. will be held online only.