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Clackamas County to establish public committee to advise on use of revenue from newly-approved countywide vehicle registration fee A committee of community residents representing all areas of Clackamas County will be established to advise transportation staff and report to the Board of County Commissioners on using revenue from a new countywide vehicle registration fee (VRF) approved Feb. 21. The $30 per year VRF was approved by the County Board after decades of discussion about the need for transportation funds, as well as extensive public outreach in 2018, conversations with cities and the business community, and two public hearings. The ordinance establishing the VRF will go into...

Water Environment Services accepting grant proposals up to $30,000 for watershed improvement The application period for the 2019 RiverHealth Stewardship Program grants, administered by Clackamas County Water Environment Services (WES), is now open. Grants of up to $30,000 are available to groups within the Portland metropolitan area who seek to improve the health of watersheds located within the surface water areas served by WES. Community groups, businesses, schools, nonprofits, student groups, faith organizations, neighborhood or business associations, and service groups are welcome to apply. The application deadline is April 30. Eligible projects must improve streams and rivers located within the WES service area. To determine whether an area is eligible, visit the WES website . Preferred proposals will improve watershed health, be visible to...

Media Release: Filing deadline for Special District candidates set for March 21 143 positions open on 45 boards overseeing school, fire, water districts The filing deadline for county residents to submit their names for open special district board positions is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Those positions will be decided by public vote in the upcoming May election.  While unpaid, these positions are extremely influential in shaping how our local districts operate.  “These boards give our residents a chance to be directly involved in the decision-making process for our infrastructure, our schools, some of our emergency services, and more,” stated Clackamas County Clerk Sherry Hall. “Additionally, this is a great way for some residents to get their feet wet with public service, to see if they’re interested in pursuing other positions ...

County Commissioners' Schedule 2/25 - 2/29 Thank you for your continued interest in the Board of County Commissioners! Some of this week’s upcoming commissioner hearings and meetings are detailed below. Complete and updated information is available on the board’s webpage . Remember: Your County Commissioners want residents to be involved! The public is welcome to sit in on any Policy Session or the Business Meeting, and you can always make public comments at the latter. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Policy Sessions Enterprise Resource Planning (10:30 a.m.) Port of Portland Briefing (1:30 p.m.) 2020 Census Update (2:30 p.m.) Willamette Falls Locks (3 p.m.) Annual Work Program for Clackamas County Vector Control (3:30 p.m.) Protecting Youth through Tobacco Retail Licensing Draft Ordinance Overview (4 p.m.) Visit the policy session page . ...

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OC Farmers Market Located at the corner of Beavercreek and Kaen Roads at the Clackamas County Red Soils campus in the heart of Oregon City, the  year-round Farmers Market  is a showcase for local growers, farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisan food businesses, wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries, and crafters.  The Market also offers hot food and drinks, live music, and kids activities every market day throughout the year. During the summer local chefs demo recipes using seasonal produce, meats and seafood and monthly events entertain the whole family.  Parking is close and plentiful, with good access for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. While we love dogs, only service dogs are allowed within the market site.  The Winter Market runs every other Saturday, 10am-2pm, November 3rd through April 27th 2019 with approximately 30-40 vendors. The winter market dates are  November 3rd and 17th, December 1st and 15th, January 5th and 19th, Feb...

Vehicle registration fee approved by Clackamas County Board; Will help meet local transportation needs The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance setting a $30 per year countywide vehicle registration fee (VRF). The action followed a second public hearing Thursday. The VRF will apply to cars, pick-up trucks, vans and other passenger vehicles registered in Clackamas County. The fee for motorcycles will be $15 per year. Since Oregonians pay vehicle registration fees two years at a time, that is a potential increase of $60 every two years for most motorists and $30 every two years for motorcyclists.   By state law, the fee will not apply to the following vehicles: ·     Registered farm vehicles ·     Travel trailers, campers and motor homes ·     Heavy trucks (whic...

Tell us where you see road hazards Help keep our roads safe We depend on people like you to report safety concerns (downed stopped signs, malfunctioning traffic signals, traffic obstructions, potholes) at www.bit.ly/roadconcern , by calling 503-557-6391 or emailing RoadConcerns@clackamas.us . Thanks for your help!  Source: Clackamas County

County Commissioners' Schedule 2/19 - 2/22 Thank you for your continued interest in the Board of County Commissioners! Some of this week’s upcoming commissioner hearings and meetings are detailed below. Complete and updated information is available on the board’s webpage . Remember: Your County Commissioners want residents to be involved! The public is welcome to sit in on any Policy Session or the Business Meeting, and you can always make public comments at the latter. Please note: This week's Business Meeting is a night meeting, starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Policy Sessions PLP – Affordable Housing and Service Fund Recommendations (10:30 a.m.) Clackamas County Guiding Values (11 a.m.) Deferred Compensation Plan Document Update (1:30 p.m.) Letter of Recommendation for Oregon City School District UGB Expansion...