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Records Management & Elections Workshops
An opportunity to learn, review, or refresh skills with these two workshops presented by the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders.  read more...
Local Focus - May, 2008
  • Ethics Reform & Unintended Consequences
  • Economic Development for Small Cities
  • Audits - A Guide for Elected City Officials
  • Intern Gets Results for City
  • LOC Expands Cooperative Procurement
  • Legal Notes
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    New Laws Involving Drivers Licenses, Permits and ID Cards
    Effective July 1, 2008, all applicants will be required to meet new identity requirements.    read more...
    USFA Focus on Fire Safety
    If you are aware of a fire or burn injury involving a child or youth using a novelty lighter, the Oregon State Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Coordinator is asking fire departments to collect data including age, gender of the child or youth, details of the fire incident and/or burn injury, etc.   read more...
    LOC Board Resolution on Ethics
    The League has adopted a resolution urging changes to current ethics law.  read more...
    Ethics Law - A Guide for Public Officials
    Published by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, this guide attempts to explain both the requirements of Oregon Government Ethics law and the commission's interpretation of those requirements.  read more...
    Statements of Economic Interest FAQ's
    A document produced by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to answer frequent questions concerning the filing of Statements of Economic Interest.     read more...
    New Ethics Rules - FAQ's
    New ethics requirements are in effect and the League has answers for city officials concerned with how these new rules will affect them.  read more...
    Funds for Congestion-reducing Demonstration Projects
    The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking innovative ways to help improve traffic flow throughout the state.   read more...
    Pedestrian and Bicycle Grants
    The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is accepting grant applications for projects for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.  read more...
    2008 LOC Conference - Preliminary Program
    A first look at the schedule of events for the League's 83rd Annual Conference, October 2-4 at the Salem Convention Center.  read more...
    Election Results - March 11
    Many local governments are waiting for the primary and general elections to ask for voter approval on various issues.  Double majority was not a factor for this election as there were no property tax measures.  read more...
    2008 Governor's Volunteer Awards
    Categories include:  adult, senior, youth, volunteer program, youth volunteer program or group, employee volunteer program and statewide volunteer program.  Nominations due May 8.  read more...
    Purchasing in Oregon: Protecting Public Funds through Process & Policy
    This workshop is tailored for Oregon cities, counties and special districts, and especially those who do not have full-time purchasing agents or staff.  It will provide the background information for a complete examination and revamping a purchasing system.  read more...
    PSU Offers Internship Candidates for Cities
    These candidates come from many of the nation’s top universities, and are screened through a highly competitive process (only about one in seven applicants get selected).   A summer internship is a terrific and cost-effective way to recruit and "test drive" the leadership talent that your city will need to refresh itself with in the next several years.   read more...
    State Shared Revenue Estimates
    Based on the 2005-07 legislatively enacted budget, cities are projected to receive per capita distributions from several state collected taxes.  read more...
    Events Calendar
    Meetings and conferences for city officials.  read more...
    LOC Expands e-learning
    Opportunities for new topics and training without travel are now available through MyPlacetoLearn. 
     
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    Executive Master of Public Administration Program
    Portland State University's Executive MPA Program is designed for ambitious and forward-looking public professionals who have been working in the field for 10 years or more. The program is currently accepting applications for its 2008 cohort.  read more...
    LOC Public Record Policy
    As per Oregon public records law, requests will be responded to in writing with a statement indicating whether or not the LOC is in possession of the requested records, the estimated time it will take to compile the requested records and the estimated cost of the request.  read more...
    Energy Savings Workshops
    A schedule of free classes for those interested in controlling energy costs and improving energy.  read more...
      


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    Today's News

    City manager interviews set this week

    Daniels still interested in top city slot

    Hospital presses for city backing

    City tells homeless protesters to leave City Hall

    Seven arrested at homeless protest

    Reunion marks 50 years of Tangent fire district

    Council to hear concrete plant report

    Mayor: State owes Salem $1 million

    Downtown construction to wrap up by May 15

    Torrey offers plan to carve millions from budget to hire more police

    Cornelius begins study of Metro pullout

    Cannon Beach mayor dies

    Clay Street land swap clears hurdle

    CB reconsiders new business transportation fee

    Cramped space among reasons CB seeks fire station levy

    Wastewater plant, fees tap Myrtle Point’s budget

    Realtors revolt against new fee

    ODOT, BROOKINGS UNITE IN EFFORT TO MOVE WEIGH STATION

    City revenue growth slows

    Momentum slows on library

    Four Klamath Basin cities endorse water deal

    Ashland officials push for land swap

    Ashland's Glenn Street railroad crossing to stay open

    City of Toledo facing lawsuit

    Depoe Bay considers street vacation

    Lincoln City targets urban renewal projects

    Newport budget proposes additions to city staff

    Room tax will support Lincoln City residents

    Revenue committee discusses fiscal goals

    Center’s name may honor late civic leader

    Torrey proposes budget changes

    Umatilla names Dufloth new city councilor

    Beaverton mayor's race turns negative

    Four more resign in South County

    Panel forwards budget to council

    City must share grievance information

    City approves $35.6M budget

    Rotary helps spur amphitheatre at Keizer Rapids

    Wrongful firing case goes to jurors

    Council receives SDC methodology report

    Police department readies itself for chief’s retirement

    Sauvie Island Bridge move scuttled

    City officials question trust in TriMet

    Council talks liquor, business licenses

    Bar owners, city at odds over shrubs

    EWEB approves $61.4 million complex

    City central computer costs skyrocket

    High gas prices scuttle old Sauvie Island Bridge plan

    Milwaukie light-rail environmental study ready for comment

    Bull Mountain: a planning fiasco fulfilled

    City replaces contractor for computer grid

    Councilor quits suddenly, is lauded

    Couple withdraws plan for Winston subdivision

    For Gresham, to tax or not to tax?

    Man in campaign finance scam appeals to council

    Tense council approves Portland rainy day fund

    Council is seeking opinions on levies

    City budget gets OK

    Council halts water connection to Medford

    Coquille: $18 million budget could push projects along

    Paint job stirs up controversy

    Council will hear school wetlands plan

    Proposal would increase city fees

    Sidewalk surveys eat funds for fix-up

    City of Wheeler finally agrees to pay $2,000, but admits no error

    Hubbard finally catches up employees on salary raises

    Council mulls paying off theater debt

    Florence increaseshotel room tax

    New Cornelius charter cleans up old messes

    LifeTrail livens up park

    Potter asks council put money away for ’09 rainy day

    Culver views new residential zone

    Hangar funding makes cut

    All aboard for the ride of your lives

    Non-tribal casino initiative on hold

    Portland computer contract runs over budget

    Public money needs public accountability

    Commissioners OK deadly force plan

    Albany sues over rail line

    Council's ratings of Brocato vary widely

    Officer should be Coos Bay priority

    Panel OKs budget additions

    CITY OF BROOKINGS WILL APPEAL DECISION ON WEIGH STATION RELOCATION

    City plans shelter increase

    Ashland approves levy lengthening library hours

    Gold Hill election signs disappear, councilman reports

    Parkade could be transformed

    TriMet scraps plan for park and ride

    Medford approves Hwy. 62 design

    Council OKs commission for real estate firm

    Salem mayoral candidates differ on vision for city

    PDC to take last comments on fate of Sears armory

    Public safety center, streets projects and fire truck included in next years budget

    City to cut planning staff hours

    Shady Cove floodplain compliance moves ahead

    Shady Cove mayor offers burn ban plan as a compromise

    SDC issue, noise mandate topics at work session

    Ashland, Ore., mayor says he can't afford to live in Ashland

    Eugene mayor: Piercy Now she needs to really live up to her slogan

    Mayor's race will make history

    Budget plan shows no cuts

    Council to begin talks on business fee

    Residents: Smells much better

    City may pay to settle garage building issue

    Council to consider five-year goals

    Four vie for three spots on Gold Hill council

    Wal-Mart traffic plan debate to be continued

    Council to discuss amending sale deal

    Hillsboro turns out for Vision 2020 Town Hall

    Wal-Mart revises store proposal

    S.H. panel OKs budget

    AFN revenue growth will likely slow

    Volunteers can build skate park

    CITY MAY FIGHT WEIGH STATION DECISION

    Ex-city worker takes stand to defend herself in firing case

    Business leaders push for traffic fee hike reprieve

    CITY BUDGET MAY SCRAP LRAPA

    'Bone-tired' Gates quits West Linn City Council

    Beaverton mayor faces election challenge

    Beaverton mayor race hits high in fundraising

    City hopes developer will try again

    Cornelius charter

    Council hopefuls differ in experience, vision

    Financial matters top State of the City talk

    Portland City Council OK's higher fees

    Tigard's history gets a big shot of energy

    LUBA rules on Gatorade district

    City staff to present budget tonight

    New reports bother city councilors

    Red light cameras on their way?

    Ashland mayor lives mostly in Talent

    New Wal-Mart hearing today

    City pools win one-year reprieve but must find new source of funding

    Johnson joins Burns City Council

    Downtown design standards ready for next step

    Disclosure bill good idea, but misses mark

    New reservoir will serve Oregon City in future

    More resignations hit Banks

    Hillsboro 2020 Town Hall Wednesday

    Officer back at work, but grounded

    City council member Kerr resigns position in Monmouth

    City, students interact at CHS

    RECALL STILL ON AGENDA

    Ex-employee sues Jefferson for harassment

    Land swap stirs up controversy

    Powers appoints new mayor

    State grants Benton County enterprise zone

    CITY WON'T SEEK FUNDS FOR COUPLET ALTERNATIVE

    Seaside council digs into proposed countywide cemetery district

    Water, sewer charges for vacant buildings adjusted

    Plan would change streets around Highway 62

    Wal-Mart revives Medford effort

    Lincoln City Council approves 35 lots to be added to Oceanlake Planning District

    Lincoln City Council proposes ban on mini-storage in commercial zone

    Lincoln City to make annual budget proposal

    Urban renewal project in Depoe Bay ahead of schedule

    Neighborhood association opposes helicopter school

    Ideas flourish with revenue board

    Coos Bay voters to weigh bond levy for larger fire station

    Four Springfield candidates run unopposed

    Disclosure law prompts more panel resignations

    New water hook-up fee proposed

    Parks plan to spruce up Roseburg recreational areas

    Water fees could help fill hole in citys street fund

    Scappoose unveils $20 million budget

    Budget proposal maintains status quo

    SHEDG board commits to revitalization effort

    Albany survey: Growth about right

    CB ponders adding police, fire staff

    Councilors debate value of SCDC

    Prosperity plan lands high marks from leader

    Neighbors oppose land swap

    Wal-Mart returns

    Bond would improve city's streets, sidewalks, bridges

    Keizer addresses concerns about growth and traffic

    Plans for parkade project take shape

    Residents share noise concerns about helicopter school plan

    Tax-raising proposals face uphill climb

    Tips to navigate government to be more successful

    In east Bend, it’s groceries vs. SDCs

    Leaders assess life in unincorporated areas outside Portland

    Council may hear helicopter complaints

    Red-light cameras record 112 violations in April

    Powers mayor resigns

    With Bend’s budget tight, plan to beautify city takes a back seat

    Revenue committee looks at various options

    Chief Bishop reflects on department’s accomplishments

    Torrey to suggest city cuts

    Sauvie bike bridge fans map a course

    Albany hydro taking shape

    Council to consider forest plan resolution

    Room tax audit finds some errors

    S.H. council joins outcry against reporting rules

    Backsliding

    Brookings gets new councilor, seeks applicants for vacant seat

    North Bend abuzz about presidential visit

    Warrenton narrows city manager search to four

    Butte Falls measures bet on hoped-for bottling plant

    Cell tower proposal draws static in Talent

    Emotions run high at forum on LNG pipeline

    Group fights Ashland land swap

    Jacksonville plan would tighten logging controls

    Lincoln City Council approves 35 more lots in Oceanlake district

    Proposal presented for interpretive signs on Newport Bayfront

    Former Salem city manager takes stand in trial

    Builders blast Lake Oswego park fee proposal

    Myrtle Creek Skate Park location cemented

    Public input sought on update to bicycle and pedestrian plan

    Albany council to discuss downtown taxing district

    Albany hydro taking shape

    Room tax audit finds some errors

    S.H. council joins outcry against reporting rules

    Council OKs Parkway extension plan

    Powers recall effort targeting council, mayor, moves forward

    Council to hear Seavey appeal

    Big box regs get council thumbs-up

    Highland likely would be site of new bridge

    Salem mayor testifies in trial about city worker's firing

    Our Opinion: Bus system is worth funding

    'It's definitely time for change'

    'We've learned a lot in the last few years'

    Ridge sets sights on 'grander vision' in race for council post

    Sauvie Island Bridge move set for second vote

    Council votes to pursue general business license

    Annexations, charter revision in May 20 vote

    Candidate has a vision of revitalized east county

    Candidates respond on roads, taxes, priorities

    Complaints finally lead to a revived memorial

    Gresham considers loan to pay for park

    Tax revenues fall short of projections for Rockwood-West Gresham urban renewal

    Mount Angel budget moves ahead

    S.H. council joins outcry against reporting rules

    Riverfront Vision Plan receives grant

    Warrenton won't close popular ATV riding spot, for now

    City pursuing red light cameras

    Ethics law goes too far for small town officials

    Council looks at Canyon Drive Park Improvements

    Jim Kusz says goodbye to Lincoln City Council

    Lincoln City to mark Arbor Day with tree planting

    Newport City Council adopts 2008-09 goals

    Retail center to open on Commercial Street

    Woman claims wrongful firing in lawsuit against Salem

    Ontario City Council grapples with transit service issue

    Coburg Joins Sewer Age

    Endorsements go Piercy’s way

    Piercy-Torrey battle in mayor’s debate

    Springfield council considers helping mobile home residents

    'Preserve' plan application is denied by City

    Bid to build Winston homes still on hold

    City: What should we call park formerly known as MLK?

    Hospital wants to slow city action on land inventory

    St. Paul says yes to liquor licenses

    WCC gives OK to 15-unit development

    Piercy-Torrey battle in mayor’s debate

    Two cities honor mayors who fell to cancer

    Candidates shoot for style points

    Forum attempts to set aside conflict

    Oregon lawmakers to review ethics rule

    Oregon lawmakers to revisit ethics laws Some 150 public officials have resigned rather than comply with the stricter law

    Drain mayor named First Citizen

    Sisters earns Tree City USA status

    Albany council to discuss downtown taxing district

    Council to consider forest plan resolution

    Room tax audit finds some errors

    Powers recall election tentatively set for May 27

    Council blocks access near Seventh Street

    Editorial: Ethics disclosure demands go too far

    Three Banks councilors quit ahead of ethics forms Several local officials complain that forms ask for too much personal information

    Panel irks mayor, victim advocate

    Council ponders buses at work session

    Counties try to avert crisis

    City manager optimistic Gatorade will build plant

    Gresham's police chief hits bumps on campaign trail

    Potter budget anticipates leaner times

    Road fees may leap

    Ethics-law exodus may affect decisions

    Planned “skatepark” in hands of voters

    Rail system grows as new lines crop up

    Suburbs ready, willing to handle retail growth

    Vernonia stakes its rebirth on schools

    Albany council to discuss downtown taxing district

    Council to consider forest plan resolution

    City names Amy Amrhein top volunteer

    Casino: Council reaffirms its stand

    Cities ponder pedestrian fixes

    Downtown project needs more time

    Panel seeks review of appraisals for Amazon parcels

    Construction on sports park moves forward

    Shady Cove puts burning ban up to voters

    City to address Branam’s staff pay

    Kids get say on city of future

    LO-Tigard close in on water pact

    Potter budget anticipates leaner times

    Road fees may leap

    Tigard wants ODOT to step on the gas

    City Council puts off recommending renewal of liquor licenses for two bars

    EDITORIAL: Ethics disclosure

    Sutherlin weighs contract with Fire District No. 2

    Two new Gearhart City Councilors appointed

    More resignations from rule changes

    City lifts municipal code bans

    Funding is sought for public art

    Wal-Mart, mayors talk about guns

    Warrenton whittles down city manager candidates to six

    Jacksonville livesavers

    Medford awards sport field contract to LTM

    Public needs to know of potential conflicts

    Fate of swimming hole a concern

    Aurora resumes search for new councilperson

    St. Paul misses deadline to put operation levy on May ballot

    Council troubled by ethics form

    Cancer Claims Creswell Mayor

    City, county and national races draw comments Election 2008

    Councilor speaks out against city support for hospital at research park

    UO unwilling to negotiate with city for research park

    Oregon delegation receptive to ed center

    City rethinks use of jail beds

    Fairview councilor touts experience in run for county post

    Mayor 'tired of' changing plaza costs

    Mayor plays down fears on redevelopment plans

    Rivergrove holds public forum on town's future

    Slack revenue growth strains the city budget

    Tualatin's new library has great bones, old and new

    What you need to know about Dozono

    City LID plan on hold due to costs

    Swimming hole issue riles Falls City

    Mount Angel resource officer could be hired

    Scotts Mills to lose two councilors

    Councilors upset by reporting rules

    Financial disclosure rules need balance

    Ashland's hotel tax increase one step closer

    City digs deep to prevent a crisis

    City to assist landowners with cost of sewer repairs

    Ethics law goes too far for small town officials

    Two lots annexed

    Newport City Council finalizes street vacation

    Roads End annexation closer to completion

    Toledo interviews city manager candidates

    Independence park soon to get new play equipment

    Residents worry over fate of swimming hole

    Officials required to divulge detailed information

    John Kopetski, former chair of the Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commission

    Aurora resumes search for new councilperson

    Our Opinion: Time to wrap up SDC process

    Vale sewage issue still lingers

    Potter's budget hints at larger general fund, less controversy

    Creswell mayor dead at 62

    EWEB names five to riverfront development advisory panel

    Piercy offers economic plan

    Torrey emphasizes jobs

    Torrey pitches public vote on parkland

    Banks cleans up for Earth Day

    Resignations rock Banks council

    Cornelius residents show ethnic split on police levy Hispanics prefer levy but general community doesn't; gas tax remains popular

    Crash claims former councilor

    Culver officer returns to job

    Potter's budget snubs mayoral candidate's pet projects

    Stafford's future taking shape

    New Roseburg councilor named

    Residents voice concerns about transportation plan

    Sunshine law goes too far

    City's bumpy dilemma

    NB considers public access arts channel

    Powers recall bid moving ahead

    Officials resign over reporting requirements

    BROOKINGS RESIDENTS WILL VOTE ON LAW LEVY

    KITCHEN JOINS BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL

    Community of Seaside prepares for 'the big one' with cache of emergency supplies

    Broehl resigns over ethics law

    Carlton rallies against nude dancing

    Council rejects plan for park development

    Council still interested in UO research park as hospital site

    Eugene council signs off on Crest Drive plan that lacks bike lane

    Seniors loft skatepark fund

    Attracting jobs in a competitive world

    Management will solve fire-inspection lapse, Potter says

    More resignations in run-up to Ore. ethics deadline

    Officials give up jobs, not details

    Kids get say on city of future

    Update: Gatorade continues investing

    City eyes hotel tax increase

    Climate change could be affecting Ashland’s water

    Ethics law has lesser effect in Baker County

    Council’s best move is to close D Street

    Mayor plans to fight disclosure of relatives

    Nature park still may be an option

    Towns in tiff over police car decals

    More houses being abandoned in Medford

    Budget intrigue begins

    Coquille’s pothole answer: gas tax

    City wants neighbors in the dark

    Rail study to pursue a two-track solution

    A quiet success story

    City hammers out details on truck stop

    Ontario board postpones resolution delivery

    Developer seeks more time to close deal

    Springfield library celebrates 100 years

    Congested downtown Redmond breathes a sigh of relief

    Fire inspections lag in older apartment towers

    Harrisburg official resigns over income disclosure law

    More resignations from rule changes

    Council to address park, hospital site, report on volunteers

    Manager displays right stuff

    Harrington appears before tough crowd; Bragdon next

    Arlington's MySpace mayor sues town

    Ex-clerk's alleged $211,000 theft at North Plains court was 'all cash'

    Widdop resigns from Gearhart council

    Adair protests state’s new ethics rules