LOC Bulletin

The LOC Bulletin is your city's best resource for the most up-to-date coverage of important legislation, training, LOC resources, upcoming events, grant opportunities and more.

Each and every week the LOC Bulletin brings the latest news of interest to Oregon's cities directly to your email inbox.

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June 5, 2026

Featured: Plan Now for the 101st Annual Conference!

The 101st LOC Annual Conference is coming to Salem October 15–17. Scholarship applications are open now, and conference registration begins July 22. Start planning today for Oregon’s premier gathering of city leaders, featuring training, networking, tours, workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers from across the state.

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Past Issues:

May 29, 2026

Featured: Apply Now for an LOC Conference Scholarship!

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  • UGB and Comprehensive Plan Survey Closes June 30
  • 2025 Water Rates Survey Report Now Available
  • Updated Election Report Reveals Trends in Local Measures
  • ODOE Incentives Available for Building Performance Compliance
  • Free Municipal Cybersecurity Resource: MS-ISAC Membership

May 22, 2026

Featured: May Election Results Show Mixed Outcomes for Local Measures

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  • May Election Results Show Mixed Outcomes for Local Measures
  • State Economists Release Latest Forecast
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities for Local Government Leaders
  • OLLG Hermiston Event Now Open for Registration
  • LOC Partners with Syncurrent to Support Strategic Grant Funding for Cities

May 15, 2026

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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