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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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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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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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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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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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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)
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 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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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.
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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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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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Census Day
County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington reflects on why participation in the 2020 Census now is especially important as our community one day recovers from the impact of the new coronavirus.
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Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Emergency Declaration Extended to April 16
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)
COVID-19 Public Service Announcement 3
In a new video update, Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington describes Washington County’s response to COVID-19, including a working theory about why there are more cases here than in the rest of Oregon.
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Eviction Moratorium
Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on March 22 forbidding law enforcement officers in Oregon from acting on any notice or order to evict people from residential properties for nonpayment of rent. The executive order, which will be in effect for 90 days, was enacted at the request of several local and state officials, including the chairs of the elected boards of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
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