Jill Rees Joins AOC as Member Services Director
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is excited to welcome Jill Rees as its new member services director. | Association of Oregon Counties
Following the Legislature’s failure to pass a transportation package during the 2025 regular legislative session, Governor Kotek called a special legislative session which started Aug. 29. House Bill 3991, the special session transportation bill, moved out of the House on Monday, Sept. 1, and is expected to move to the governor’s desk for signature after […]| Association of Oregon Counties
House Bill 2089, which brings Oregon into alignment with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, was deliberated between counties and consumer advocates over the course of eight amendments and ultimately was passed out of both legislative chambers with unanimous approval. The bill will go into effect Sept. 26, 2025, and the […]| Association of Oregon Counties
The largest, most extensive program at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is the Fire Protection Division, which provides wildfire protection on approximately 16 million acres of private and publicly owned lands. Every county but one (Sherman) has at least a portion of their land within an ODF Fire Protection District, and to help establish […]| Association of Oregon Counties
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) recently hosted the Western States Staff Meet-up, an annual event that began in Boise, Idaho, in 2017. AOC staff welcomed their peers from eight neighboring state associations — Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming — to network, learn, and share best practices from their organizations. […]| Association of Oregon Counties
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Energy Trust of Oregon With support from independent non-profit Energy Trust of Oregon, Clackamas County has opened a modernized, energy-efficient courthouse designed to meet the needs of a growing community while reducing environmental impact and long-term costs. Located in Oregon City, Clackamas County’s new courthouse was developed through […]| Association of Oregon Counties
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Covenant Global As we discussed in Part 1 of this series, there are quick, high-impact actions counties can take to boost their cybersecurity. In this edition, we want to highlight why cybersecurity should be a top priority for local governments in 2025—and the risks that come from delaying […]| Association of Oregon Counties
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Comcast (Photo above: This July, Comcast connected over 600 homes and businesses in Sublimity to fast, reliable, symmetrical Internet for the very first time as a part of the company’s network expansion into more locations in Oregon. Another 785 locations will be added to Comcast’s network in Sublimity […]| Association of Oregon Counties
The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) is excited to welcome Jill Rees as its new member services director. | Association of Oregon Counties
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Covenant Global Email is the heartbeat of county operations. Whether coordinating with vendors, issuing permits, or managing sensitive records, it’s how work gets done. But many public agencies don’t realize that their email domain—if not properly configured—can leave the door wide open to impersonation, spoofing, or even unnoticed […]| Association of Oregon Counties
Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: Nationwide For most participants of Nationwide’s Supplemental Retirement Plans, diversifying investments is important because it can help reduce the potential of overall market losses in your retirement account. If you are unsure about how to manage your asset allocation or prefer not to manage it yourself, selecting a […]| Association of Oregon Counties
During the 2024 Annual Conference, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) President John Shafer (Umatilla County) announced his 2025 presidential initiative to focus on behavioral health. Shafer’s presidential initiative kicked off in January with a series of monthly challenges.| Association of Oregon Counties
The 2025 County College class recently celebrated completing the six-month program offered by the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), designed to equip new county leaders with training on governance, roles, and responsibilities. The curriculum featured expert-led sessions on topics including county finance, health and human services, veterans affairs, public safety, natural resources, transportation, and leadership development.| Association of Oregon Counties
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