LOC Bulletin

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May 22, 2026

Featured: May Election Results Show Mixed Outcomes for Local Measures

Preliminary results from Oregon’s May election show strong voter participation alongside mixed outcomes for local government measures. While many city and special district measures were approved, broader tax and transportation-related proposals faced greater challenges at the ballot box.

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May 15, 2026

Featured: Still Time to Register for LOC's Public Contracting Training

LOC Webinar Next Week: Updates to One-Time UGB Expansion Program
Deadline Soon for OMA Leadership Award Nominations
Registration is now open for the 2026 OCCMA Summer Conference

May 8, 2026

Featured: Register Now for LOC’s Public Contracting, Grant Writing and Land Use Planning Trainings

Registration is now open for the 2026 OCCMA Summer Conference
Still Time to Register for LOC's Public Contracting Training
EPA Offering Water Technical Assistance for Cities
Deadline Soon for OMA Leadership Award Nominations

May 1, 2026

Featured: Register Today for Public Contracting & Grant Writing Trainings

Deadline Soon for OMA Leadership Award Nominations
Registration Opens Next Week for OCCMA Summer Conference
DLCD & OHCS Hosting Webinar on OHNA Dashboard and Survey Update
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Applications Now Open

April 17, 2026

Featured: Governor Vetoes Public Meetings Clarification Bill

Veto of HB 4177 – Public Meeting Confusion Continues
LOC Now Accepting Session Ideas for 101st Annual Conference
Upcoming LOC Trainings Focus on Grants, Planning, and Strategy
Website Accessibility Deadline Extended
TGM Grants Open Pathways for Local Planning Projects

April 10, 2026

Featured: LOC Hiring Two Lobbyists to Support City Advocacy

LOC is Hiring Two Lobbyists - Join the LOC Team!
2026 Legislative Report and Staff Announcement
LOC City Salary Survey Closes April 10
LOC Spring Conference: Registration Closes Today
LOC Now Accepting Session Ideas for 101st Annual Conference

April 3, 2026

Featured: 2026 Legislative Report Now Available and Staff Update

LOC Spring Conference: 1 Week Left to Register!
LOC Now Accepting Session Ideas for 101st Annual Conference
LOC City Salary Survey Closes April 10
Upcoming LOC Trainings Focus on Grants, Planning, and Strategy
LOC and DLCD Hosting Webinar on One-Time UGB Expansion Program Update

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