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 "city": "Klamath County",
 "state": "Oregon",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/klamathcountyor.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Quarterly meeting with Tribal Council cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted. The agenda contained only procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2237",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider emergency funding for Domestic Violence Shelter",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with several action items. They will consider a Non-Union COLA, emergency funding for a Domestic Violence Shelter, and a Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad. The board will also hear a continued request from the Ross Ragland Theater regarding an Art District and conduct interviews for the Title III Advisory Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2234",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-2234",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves contracts for traffic signals, truck, and printer maintenance",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for traffic signal design, a new truck, and printer maintenance, along with several grant agreements and a franchise renewal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2096",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-2096",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "Klamath County Board of Commissioners to hold emergency executive session",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and administrative matters. The session is closed to the public pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2236",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider proposed code enforcement ordinance",
   "summary": "The Board will approve prior meeting minutes and consider a proposed code enforcement ordinance from Rob Sayler and Stephanie Brown. They will discuss a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget on proposed federal grant rules and an invoice from the Association of O&C Counties. A request from Paul Stewart of Ross Ragland Theater and a demonstration of Easy Smart Pay by Tax Collector Kayla Wessel are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2231",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-2231",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves commercial rezoning of 4809 Altamont Drive",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association and the Laborers’ Union Local 737. The agenda also includes a purchase of a John Deere Gradall excavator for $620,686.15 and the adoption of Ordinance 44.184 changing the Comprehensive Plan map and zoning for 4809 Altamont Drive from residential to commercial. Additional items are service agreements, amendments, and appointments with no fiscal impact.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2233",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-2233",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "County Commissioners hold emergency executive session on property and labor talks",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet in an emergency executive session to negotiate real‑property transactions and conduct labor negotiations, as authorized by Oregon Revised Statutes. Media reporting on the deliberations is prohibited, and recordings will be available at the commissioners’ office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will approve supplemental budget with multi‑million allocations for FY 2025‑2026",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and then vote to adopt it, allocating funds across several county accounts. The Board will also approve a contract for third‑party inspection services for the Library Community Courtyard, with a cost not to exceed $20,000. Additionally, the Board will vote to approve collective bargaining agreements for four labor unions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2230",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-2230",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers $233,718 software purchase for permitting and planning",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts, including a new software system for public works and planning. The meeting also includes budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Detention, as well as law enforcement agreements with the USFS and ODOT.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2224",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-2224",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Klamath County Commissioners review staffing requests and city support letter",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider three department requests regarding new positions and a policy exception. The board will also review a letter of support for the City of Klamath Falls' BRIC Program application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2228",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-2228",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "Klamath County Board holds emergency closed session for property, litigation, labor talks",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on June 16, 2026, with no public business conducted. The closed session is authorized under Oregon law for real property negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(e)), legal consultation on current or likely litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h)), and labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)). Media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations beyond the stated subjects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2229",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "Klamath County Board of Commissioners to hold emergency executive session",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is meeting in an emergency executive session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. These deliberations are conducted privately under Oregon Revised Statutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2227",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Klamath County Commissioners to discuss road legalization and district dissolution",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to address infrastructure and administrative updates. Key agenda items include the legalization of Drazil Road and the dissolution of a road service district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2213",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-2213",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves contracts for surveying services and public health funding",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will approve contracts for 2026 PLSS Corner services with three surveying firms and a supplemental budget for public health services. The board also sets a public hearing date for a proposed annexation into Klamath County Fire District No. 4.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2226",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-2226",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "Klamath County Board holds emergency executive session on property, labor, litigation",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency closed-door executive session under Oregon law to discuss real property transactions, labor negotiations, and legal matters with counsel. No public decisions are expected during this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2225",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hold second hearing, vote on nuisance code amendments",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 36.09, which amends nuisance code rules for abandoned vehicles, dead trees, and vegetation. The board will also vote on two supplemental budget resolutions, approve annual cancellation of delinquent tax balances under $10, and authorize several agreements including dog licensing software and noxious weed control contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2223",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-2223",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider proposed public lands resolutions on ESA and gray wolf",
   "summary": "The Board will discuss proposed National Association of Counties resolutions concerning public lands, the Endangered Species Act, and gray wolf management. They will also hear items on a management PTO policy update and a records request fee waiver.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2222",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-2222",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Finance",
   "headline": "Commissioners to address $750K juvenile detention shortfall and $958K in COLA funding",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss a projected $750,000 shortfall in the juvenile detention budget for 2025-26, a $958,429.22 county-wide COLA funding request, and an interim director appointment. They will also consider a $20,000 Klamath Idea funding request, a $150,000 Oregon Tech softball stadium canopy project, and a fairgrounds revenue shortfall requiring an interfund loan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-2218",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-2218",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning change for 4809 Altamont Drive",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission is considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change for a property at 4809 Altamont Drive. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Residential to Commercial to allow for a small animal clinic and personal services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2221",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to decide on cleanup contracts for three tax-foreclosed properties totaling $67,087",
   "summary": "The Board will decide on contracts for cleanup of three tax-foreclosed properties costing $67,087 total. They will also vote on budget resolutions allocating $65,101 in credit card rebates and distributing $438,293.68 in transient room tax for Q1. Other business includes approval of an amended agreement with Tyler Technologies, a lease with Klamath 9-1-1, and a weed control agreement with the Forest Service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2220",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-2220",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "County Counsel",
   "headline": "Emergency executive session for labor negotiations",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency executive session on May 20, 2026, under ORS 192.660(2)(D) to conduct deliberations with persons designated for labor negotiations. The session is closed to the public and media are prohibited from reporting on deliberations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2219",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Presentation from Mazama's Contemporary Issues Class",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Mazama's Contemporary Issues Class. No other substantive business, such as votes or public hearings, is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2209",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-2209",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Work session: Chiloquin parking, tourism, economic updates, open counter software",
   "summary": "This work session includes presentations on Chiloquin Overlook Parking, quarterly updates from Discover Klamath and the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), and a presentation by Justin Dyszelski on Open Counter software. The board will also approve minutes from the previous work session. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-2208",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-2208",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "First public hearing on proposed nuisance control ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a first public hearing on proposed Ordinance 36.09 to amend Klamath County Code section 401.020 (Nuisance Control), addressing abandoned vehicles, dead trees, and vegetation. They will also consider a 2.9% rate adjustment for Republic Services trash collection, a new fee schedule for the Onsite Division (DEQ pass-through increase from $120 to $159), a $21,000 IT budget transfer for a Harmonee AI server, and a $77,700 boating access grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2217",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2217",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to approve minutes and review Opportunity Zone drafts",
   "summary": "The Klamath County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review draft Opportunity Zone applications. The agenda includes a letter of support for the FLAP Hwy 140 Greylock Way project and an update from the Oregon Water Resources Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2212",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2212",
   "source": "https://www.klamathcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
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