{ "city": "Polk County", "state": "Oregon", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/polkcountyor.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", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Polk County Board meeting cancelled", "summary": "The July 22, 2026 meeting of the Polk County Board of Commissioners has been cancelled. The agenda includes announcements regarding the schedule for future meetings and the location of the Polk County Annual Fair.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-283", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board work session cancelled; no agenda items will be considered", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday work session scheduled for July 21, 2026 was cancelled. Consequently, no resolutions, contracts, or public hearings will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Regular board meetings continue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-282", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve consent calendar and public meeting on legislative amendment", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the consent calendar, which includes appointments and contracts, and will hold a public meeting to initiate a legislative amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-281", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board addresses agenda approval, minutes, and legal counsel session", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting. Public comments limited to three minutes each will be accepted. Non‑listed items may be considered under ORS 192.640. An executive session will be held to consult counsel about legal rights and duties related to current or potential litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider Fairgrounds & Event Center operating levy resolution", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution No. 26-10 for a Fairgrounds & Event Center operating levy, approve a consent calendar including Contract No. 26-102 with Dallas School District for a school-based mental health supervisor, recognize employee length-of-service awards, and hold an executive session on labor negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-279", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board to hear planning appeal and consider Haley Road closure", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss two substantive items at this work session: an appeal for Planning File LUD26-12 presented by Hannah Brickner, and a proposed closure of Haley Road presented by Todd Whitaker and Travis Sundseth. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026, plus public comment opportunities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-278", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)", "headline": "Polk County LADPC to receive Youth Era and BHRN updates", "summary": "The Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee is meeting to adopt March 2026 minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes a presentation from Youth Era and updates from the BHRN and various departments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-274", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on new county fee schedule and land-use hearings", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an open space land special assessment (SA 26-01) and hear an appeal of a conditional use permit (CU 25-14). The board will also consider adopting the FY2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule and Resolution No. 26-09, along with consent calendar items including an employment contract and a jail tour report. An executive session is scheduled under ORS 192.660.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-277", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-275", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Polk County board to adopt FY2026-2027 budget and resolution", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and Resolution No. 26-08, as well as general liability/property insurance coverage for the same fiscal year. Other items include approval of consent calendar contracts and an employee reclassification. The meeting also includes a public budget discussion as announced.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-276", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "County to review draft master fee schedule for next fiscal year", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026-2027 Draft Master Fee Schedule presented by Greg Hansen. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda topics. A separate budget meeting is scheduled for June 24.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-273", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve contracts and zoning ordinance amendments", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent calendar of contracts and an ordinance amending the zoning and comprehensive plan. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-272", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-272", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Sheriff Mark Garton to provide update to Polk County Commissioners", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session including a presentation from Sheriff Mark Garton. The board will also approve minutes from June 9, 2026, and accept public comments on non-agenda items. Future budget meetings for the county and the Extension District are announced for June 24, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-271", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-271", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board holds public hearing on operating fair levy for Polk County Fairgrounds", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent calendar of contracts. Commissioners will give length‑of‑service awards and then conduct a public hearing on the operating fair levy (a local option tax) for the Fairgrounds/Event Center. The board will also consider Polk County Resolution No. 26-06. An executive session will follow for labor negotiations and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-269", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board will consider tax‑foreclosed property deeds", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on June 9, 2026. Commissioners will approve the agenda and minutes, present a Star Recognition Award to Kayla Silverman, review tax‑foreclosed property deeds, discuss non‑represented pay and benefits, and consider any non‑listed items under ORS 192.640. The agenda also notes a public hearing on June 10 for a local option tax for the Polk County Fairgrounds/Event Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-270", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Local Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee (LADPC)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-267", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve contracts and discuss fairgrounds tax", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent calendar of contracts and job specifications. The meeting also includes an announcement of a public hearing on a Local Option Tax for the Polk County Fairgrounds/Event Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-268", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-268", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board to approve agenda and minutes for June 2 work session", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will convene a work session to approve the agenda and minutes from the May 26 meeting. The session will also include an update on family and community outreach efforts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-266", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-266", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Polk County Board of Commissioners to hold CDBG close out public hearing", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant close out. The body will also consider several contracts on its consent calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-265", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board to discuss upcoming road closures with Public Works", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting, hear public comments, and consider a Public Works report on road closures. They may also act on any non‑listed items under ORS 192.640.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-264", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board will consider Fairgrounds operating levy and employee reclassification", "summary": "The Board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from May 13, 2026, and a consent calendar of two contracts with the Oregon Health Authority. It will receive the monthly treasurer report, consider a Fairgrounds operating levy (Resolution 26‑05), and discuss the reclassification of an employee. An executive session will be held for labor‑negotiation deliberations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-263", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-263", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Board to review court security and approve May 5 minutes", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will convene for a work session to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a security update. The agenda includes a public comment period for items not on the official list.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-262", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-262", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "Board will approve agenda, minutes and recognize 10-year service awards", "summary": "The Polk County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting. It will also approve a consent calendar that contains no items. The board will present Length of Service Awards to five employees each with ten years of service. After the public portion, the board will enter an executive session as allowed by ORS 192.660.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-261", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-261", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Tuesday Work Session", "headline": "Polk County Board meeting cancelled", "summary": "The May 12, 2026, Board of Commissioners work session has been cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural information and a notice for a separate Budget Committee meeting on May 13.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-260", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Wednesday BOC Meeting", "headline": "County Board to re-promulgate Emergency Operations Plan", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider routine business including approval of the consent calendar items: the Polk County Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Opportunity Employer Policy, and the Polk County Emergency Operations Plan (Re-Promulgation). They will also consider a reclassification of employee Matt Hawkins. The board will then meet in executive session. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-259", "minutes_url": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-259", "source": "https://www.polkcountyor.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }