Budget & taxes in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,252 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most budget & taxes activity
- Multnomah County, OR (68)
- Ashland, OR (63)
- Crook County, OR (59)
- Morrow County, OR (56)
- Benton County, OR (55)
- Salem, OR (55)
- Klamath County, OR (54)
- Grants Pass, OR (52)
- Lincoln County, OR (52)
- Tillamook County, OR (49)
- Yachats, OR (48)
- Gresham, OR (48)
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Sherman County Court to receive workforce and justice court updates
The County Court will hear reports from EC Works on workforce development and the Justice Court's quarterly report. The body will also review claims and treasurer's reports from June and July 2026.
Committee to review affordable housing program and fee waivers
The Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee will discuss the City of Ashland's Affordable Housing Program and fee waivers, review metrics on homeless services, and check in on strategic goals and community resource events.
Board of Commissioners meets with justice and law enforcement department heads
The Board of Commissioners will review reports and budget updates from the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and Juvenile Services. The meeting includes a review of monthly reports and updates on department programming.
City Council discusses community updates and strategic topics
The Toledo City Council will hold a work session on July 22, 2026 to discuss several informational topics. Items include a National Night Out update, the Strategic Reserve Fund, county financial support, a review of municipal code enforcement, a domestic violence vigil, and a review of city events. No formal actions…
Council to appropriate $13.1 M from Clean Energy Fund to restore frontline services
The Portland City Council will consider several ordinances and budget items, including a large appropriation from the Clean Energy Fund to restore frontline positions. Council members will also appoint voting members to the Portland Utility Board and approve leases for city facilities. Additional agenda items address…
Board to consider loan and promissory note for Administrative Annex property purchase
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a personnel requisition for a 150‑day on‑call health administrator, a software support agreement with Helion Software, Inc., and a grant agreement for the Work Force Housing Project. They will also consider reappointing a member to the…
Board to consider Bowman Museum local option tax levy proposal
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a local option tax levy for the Bowman Museum, evaluate the Secure Rural Schools (Title III) allocation elections, and review a contract to purchase asphalt from Tri County Paving for the Juniper Heights development project. Additional topics include the scope of a…
Arts Commission reviews 2026/27 budget and updates allocations
The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve minutes from June 2026 meetings, set the 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule, consider art submissions by Madison Stewart and Deborah Sisco, and review the commission's budget, including the 2025/26 ending balance and updated allocations for 2026/27. The commission will…
First reading of Ordinance 3306 for manufactured home park resident protections
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3306, which establishes notice of sale, purchase opportunities, and tenant protections for manufactured home park residents. Additional items include second readings of Ordinances 3296‑3298 affecting manufactured housing standards and zoning, and…
Council to approve 2026 budget amendment affecting debt service
The Monroe Common Council will consider several resolutions, including a 2026 budget amendment that modifies debt service outlays. The council will also act on public‑works contracts for Twining Park walkway repairs, booster pump rebuilds at Wells 6 and 7, and wood media replacement for the wastewater odor control…
Council will vote on ODOT transportation plan agreement and discuss several city projects
The Keizer City Council meeting will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to update the Transportation System Plan. Staff will also present items such as a fee waiver for the Keizer Event Center, stormwater facilities on…
Council will hold an executive session on litigation, discuss services and beautification
The Ashland City Council will meet in a study session on July 20, 2026. The council will hold an executive session to consult counsel about legal rights and duties related to current or potential litigation under ORS 192.660 (2)(h). Public discussion will cover a follow‑up on houseless services, opportunities for…
Board will discuss maturing CDS and approve the financial statement
The Senior Citizens Board will approve its financial statement and hold a discussion on maturing CDS. The meeting also includes routine items such as the coordinator's report, public appearances, and other business by board members.
Council to discuss pigs, grants, and drone policy
The Central Point City Council will consider approving meeting minutes, a grant application for a food bank kitchen, and an ordinance allowing miniature pigs. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and a discussion on drone usage.
Council will consider a financial audit resolution and several infrastructure actions
The Toledo City Council meeting will address a resolution to receive the 2025-2026 financial audit, adopt a traffic‑calming ordinance, and discuss a roof replacement for a fire department building. The council will also consider purchasing a new Ford F‑150 for the water treatment plant and updating the water…
Agency will adopt resolution to receive 2024-2025 financial audit
The Toledo Urban Renewal Agency will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Financial Audit Report and consider Resolution No. URA-11 to receive the 2024-2025 financial audit. It will also review two rehabilitation program applications: Curry Marine and Dairy Queen. Public comments are scheduled with a three‑minute limit…
Council approved a fire‑truck donation to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico
The Grants Pass City Council adopted two resolutions: one authorizing the City Manager to donate a fire truck and related equipment to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, and another approving commercial activity at Riverside Park along with a fee waiver for the 2026 Medicine Show Revival Event. The council also approved…
City Council to discuss Urban Renewal District matters
The Yachats City Council and Finance Committee will hold a work session on July 15, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of the Urban Renewal District under ongoing business. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only.
Board to discuss Biglow Solar mitigation funds and planning appointments
The Sherman County Court hears quarterly reports from the museum and senior center, then discusses Biglow Solar Project Ag Mitigations Funds. Action items include Planning Commission appointments, destroying unissued checks, and voiding returned resident incentive checks. The consent agenda covers June 2026 minutes…
Board considers real estate agreements and grant funding for housing and health services
The Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for real estate purchases, a mattress recycling program, and housing production grants. The agenda also includes items regarding health services, environmental health fees, and a roof rehabilitation project.
County to consider transportation plan update agreement
The Board of Commissioners will consider an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT to fund an update to the Morrow County Transportation System Plan. Other business includes approval of a new dump truck purchase, a right-of-way dedication on Kunze Lane, and discussion of interim fair manager coverage. The meeting also…
Commissioners to consider 2.74% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary Service
The board will discuss a proposed 2.74% rate increase for North Lincoln Sanitary Service and bids for publication of the 2026 property tax foreclosure list. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts, grants, and property transactions, among them a $280,000 agreement with the Lincoln County Historical Society…
Board to consider amended public health financing IGA and watermaster agreement
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda including approval of an amended intergovernmental agreement for financing public health services. Discussion items include the June 2026 treasurer's report and a request to sign an IGA with the Oregon Water Resources Department…
Portland City Council discusses budget amendments and city service updates
The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including a proposal to use $7,150,007 in interest income for frontline positions. Other items include labor agreements, lease extensions, and code changes regarding transportation.
Council will vote on donating a fire truck to Mexico and approving Riverside Park activities
The Grants Pass City Council will consider two resolutions: one to authorize the City Manager to donate a fire truck and related equipment to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, and another to approve commercial activity at Riverside Park along with a fee waiver for the 2026 Medicine Show Revival Event. The meeting also…
Committee reviews options to balance Public Works budget, including fee changes
The Public Works and Streets Committee will hold a work session to hear a GSI presentation on the Water Management Conservation Plan (WMCP) and Source Water Protection plans and to discuss a trial of a tiered‑rate calculator. Members will consider options for balancing the public works budget, including changes to…
Baker City Council to discuss charter review and approve city manager contract
The Baker City Council will meet to discuss a charter review and vote on the city manager's contract. The agenda includes action items for an insurance waiver, a pipe bid award, and a marketing investment approval.
Board approves contracts for traffic signals, truck, and printer maintenance
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.
Council considers fiberoptic installation and railroad grant application
The City Council is reviewing an intent to award a contract for underground fiberoptic infrastructure. Additionally, staff is seeking consensus to apply for a $16.4 million CRISI grant to fund railroad rail improvements.
Council approved amendment to taxicab driver permit rules, reducing look‑back period to five years.
The Woodburn City Council adopted an amendment to Ordinance 2464, changing the driver‑license suspension look‑back for taxicab permits from ten to five years. Council members also denied the renewal of Martha Monroy’s taxicab license and directed staff to finalize the decision. Contracts were awarded for on‑call CCTV…
Council to vote on reducing taxicab driver permit lookback from 10 to 5 years
The Woodburn City Council will consider adopting an ordinance (Council Bill No. 3307) that shortens the lookback period for taxicab driver permit applicants from ten years to five years. The council will also take a final land use decision on the WinCo Grocery Store, with no public testimony allowed. Other agenda…
Finance Committee to discuss 2026 budget amendment and industrial park property sale
The Finance and Taxation Committee will consider a recommendation for the 2026 Budget Amendment regarding debt service. The committee will also meet in a closed session to discuss a letter of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park.
City Council workshop and executive session on July 13, 2026
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss lodging tax allocation, the Tourism Grant Program, and Owl Plaza. Following the workshop, the council will convene in an executive session regarding labor negotiations.
Commissioners to weigh comments on OMB grant rule changes
The Board will consider approving a county comments letter regarding proposed OMB grant administration rule changes (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034). The agenda also includes a manager report and commissioner updates. No executive session is scheduled. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
Board to vote on $339,000 for eviction mitigation program
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include a budget modification appropriating $339,000 for eviction mitigation, first reading of a labor harmony ordinance, and ratification of two collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME…
Safety Committee reviews panic button updates and fire alarm plans
The Sherman County Safety Committee will review updates to panic buttons and discuss installing fire alarms at the Weed Building and bus barn. It will also consider maintenance items such as a chip seal for the back lot and tree work at the back lot. An accident, injuries and fatalities report will be presented. The…
Board to consider Fairgrounds & Event Center operating levy resolution
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…
Commissioners to consider public health financing agreement
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and public service items. The board is considering the approval of an amended public health services financing agreement.
City Council discusses land use regulations and Lloyd Center master plan appeals
The City Council addressed several land use and housing items, including a regulatory improvement package and the Lloyd Center Master Plan. While some items like the Homebuyer Opportunity sale price cap were adopted, others regarding land use and system development charges were continued to future meetings.
Park Board to select Bolton Hill Phase II playground design
The Veneta Park Board will select a playground design for Bolton Hill Phase II, discuss fundraising ideas including a themed board game and custom playing cards, and receive updates on the 2025-2026 budget and sponsorship contributions.