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House District 33 Replacement Meeting
Commissioners from Multnomah and Washington counties will hold a joint session to select a replacement to the open position on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 2 p.m.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Proclamation LGBTQ Pride Month 2020
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Washington County.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Statement on Death of George Floyd and Need for Racial Justice
Board of Commissioners statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the need for racial justice
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Special Election Results for May 2020
Unofficial election-night results for the May Primary Election available after 8 p.m.
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Assessment and Taxation
Drop Off Ballots May 2020
Those who have not yet voted are asked to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Official ballot drop sites are located throughout the county.
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Assessment and Taxation
Statement from Chair Harrington on Governor’s reopening criteria
Learn more about the work ahead before Washington County can reopen from the Governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” order
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Emergency Declaration Extended to June 2
Revising the county emergency code and continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Proclamation issued for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2020
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed May 2020 as Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Washington County.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Town Hall with Chair Harrington May 11, 2020
Learn about the County’s on-going response to the new coronavirus, our upcoming budget process, the various measures on the ballot for the May 19 Primary Election and other topics.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Voters Encouraged to Mail Ballots for May Primary Election
Elections officials encourage voters to mail their ballots as soon as possible for the May 19 Primary Election. New this year for all Oregon voters—return envelopes include prepaid postage to mail ballots for free.
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Assessment and Taxation
Property tax installment payments due May 15
Washington County property tax payments are due May 15, 2020 for property owners making installment payments. Several payment options are available while the property tax payment lobby is closed to in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assessment and Taxation
Emergency Declaration Extended to May 5
Continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Staying Vigilant
After multiple weeks of physical distancing, County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington underscores the importance of carrying on with Oregon’s Stay Home, Save Lives order.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Board of Commissioners meetings on Zoom
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will host virtual business meetings on Zoom to provide an opportunity for public testimony during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Business Recovery
Up to $300,000 in grants and close to $875,000 in small and medium-sized loans may be available, particularly for businesses that have historically faced barriers to banking resources.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Facial Coverings
In a special edition of Tualatin Valley Community Television's "County Talk," County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington interviews Dr. Christina Baumann, M.D., Washington County's Health Officer, about when, why and how we should wear facial coverings.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Emergency Declaration Extended to April 21
Continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.
Media release
Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Board of Commissioners meetings available for live-streaming
In accordance with Governor Brown’s Stay Home - Save Lives executive order, Washington County residents and stakeholders are urged to view Board of Commissioners meetings online, rather than attend in person.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Eviction Moratorium Expanded
In a new executive order, Governor Brown has extended her statewide moratorium on evictions for nonpayment to cover non-residential properties.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)